St Johnsbury Academy - Lamp Yearbook (St Johnsbury, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1935 volume:

THE ACADEMY STUDENT 1 LOG CABIN FILLING STATION Greasing Tire and Battery Service George H. Palmer, Prop. Corner Main St. and Western Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vermont DR. GEORGE E. HOWE Eye Examination and Treatments St. Johnsbury, Vermont Phone 1207 Established 1828 Incorporated 1927 C. H. GEO. H. CROSS, Inc. Wholesale Bakers and Confectioners GET AHEAD and STAY AHEAD Is a fine slogan to have in mind during your athletic contests — during your school life, and later in your business life. To that end a savings account is of great assistance. When you wish to start an account think of the PASSUMPSIC SAVINGS BANK St. Johnsbury, Vt. WRIGHT MOTOR CORP. PLYMOUTH AND CHRYSLER CARS The Caledonian-Record covers all the news of SAINT JOHNSBURY ACADEMY In addition you get the Associated Press full wire service, news of Northeastern Vermont, all sports and local news. Don’t miss a single issue. Caldbeck-Cosgrove Builder’s Supplies St. Johnsbury, Vermont ALBERT S. JUNEAU, INC. FURNITURE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 101-103 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vermont 2 THE ACADEMY STUDEN FAIRBANKS SCALES A Man likes his Shoes to be Smart Beacon’s Are! They’ll Surprise You NOLIN BROS. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Ward’s LISTEN TO THE ZENITH RADIO AND BE SATISFIED The Peck Co. ST. JOHNSBURY’S OLDEST RADIO STORE SMITH’S BOOK STORE A. F. PRESCOTT. Prop. 87 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vermont Everything in School Supplies CLOTHING — FURNISHINGS St. Johnsbury, Vermont THE ACADEMY STUDENT 3 THE ACADEMY STUDENT Published by the Students of St. Johnsbury Academy TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Valedictory 5 Salutatory 8 Class History 10 Class Will 12 Class Prophecy 17 Class Grinds 22 Class Song 35 Class Poem 35 Editorial 38 Literary 39 School Notes 46 Alumni Notes 49 Athletics 52 Jokes 58 Exchange 62 VALEDICTORY ESSAY A MAN FOR THIS AGE Three months ago our country was made poorer by the passing of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, for many years a judge in the Supreme Court of the United States. It is probable, however, that to multitudes of Americans Justice Holmes meant little except a long-familiar name, until there came the announcement of his unusual will, bequeathing to the United States of America the sum of $250,000. In its financial value, in relation to the enormous sums which Congress is spending every day, this sum is insignificant indeed, but in what it symbolizes, such a gift is immeasurable in its worth, for it is typical of the entire life of a man who believed in his government and in the obligation of a citizen to support it, a man whose whole life was one of loyal service to his country. The Justice had much to give to his country, for his ideals of service and citizenship were a fundamental part of him, inherited through several generations. TTis father had been a physician and a writer, while his grandfather. Abiel Holmes, was a Congregational minister, a man of strong convictions and Christian ideals. Throughout the Civil War Oliver gave his utmost in active service on the field of battle. Tie was seriously wounded several times. At Antietam he was shot through the neck and was believed dead when he was taken from the field. Nevertheless. as soon as it was physically possible, he returned to the field of battle, and when the war ended he had attained the rank of captain. When the army was demobilized. Oliver determined to study law, and it has been said that “from the moment Holmes entered the law school he never once scattered his fire. As a writer, as a speaker, as a lawyer, teacher, jurist, every movement and every outgiving was the product of a considered and concentrated attention.” 6 THE ACADEMY STUDENT After graduation, forced to decide between teaching and the bench, he hesitated only to decide in which place he could render the greater service. Upon the advice of a friend, he accepted a professorship in the Law School with the provision that he would be free to resign if the position of Associate Justice should be offered him. He left Harvard to enter the Massachusetts court, where he served for twenty years before taking his place in the Supreme Court of the United States. Speaking of the satisfaction he derived from this great opportunity, the Justice said. “To have the chance to do one’s share in shaping the laws of the whole country spreads over one the hush that one used to feel when one was awaiting the beginning of battle. . . .” Justice Holmes’s ideas in regard to the Constitution were frequently considered radical; actually they were liberal and forward-looking. He always strove to obey the spirit of the law rather than its letter. With rare sanity and vision he kept his mind open to orderly change. Never afraid to express his views, he once said, “When, twenty years ago, a vague terror went over the earth and the word socialism began to be heard, I thought and still think that fear was translated into doctrines that had no proper place in the Constitution or the common law. Judges are apt to be naif, simple-minded men, and the}' need something of Mephistopheles. We too need education in the obvious — to learn to transcend our own convictions and to leave room for much that we hold dear to be done away with, short of revolution, by the orderly change of law.” A more aristocratic gentleman than Mr. Holmes could not be found, nor a more truly democratic. He was aloof and refused to be interviewed, but he always considered the best good of the people. When the whole nation was plunged into mourning at the death of the beloved jurist, President Roosevelt made the following statement: “We cannot minimize the grief of his passing, but we can find a solace in the thought that he was with us for so long. His was a life of rare distinction: soldier, scholar, author, teacher, jurist, and gallant gentleman, he personified throughout his long career the finest American tradition.” THE ACADEMY STUDENT 7 It is small wonder that the period in which we are living is one of extreme cynicism, pessimism, and confus:on, with crime waves sweeping the country and with personal gain and material pleasure the predominating motives. Veterans are clamoring for money, who never saw the battlefield. Millionaires are trying to evade income taxes. Lawmakers are serving expediency rather than principle. Private citizens, too indolent to inform themselves concerning the issues of the day are neglecting even the privilege of voting at the polls. Many Americans are feeling that the government owes them a living. In challenging contrast to this clamor for getting comes the quiet voice of a gentleman bequeathing the ‘‘residue of his fortune” — as lie had given his life — “to the United States of America.” Concerning this bequest one editor has written as follows: ‘‘Would that this gift could be earmarked or set up in a visbile form to be thrust before the eyes of every congressman about to authorize a new splurge of spending, and of every federal employee forgetful of where the money comes from which seems so easy to pass out. Would that it could be offered as a first instalment to shame every bloc that comes begging for a special hand-out, with the words, ‘Here, take this; this is the kind of money you are asking for!.... May this symbol remind other Americans of their own obligation to support their government in every way.” And now the time has come for the Class of 1935 to say farewell to this Academy where it has known such happy years. We are grateful, Trustees, Principal, and Faculty, for your guidance, which has helped us when the way was hard and has better prepared us for the task of life before us. As we go out into the world, may we be stronger and more loyal citizens for the shining example set by the great jurist, Oliver Wendell Holmes. —Claudia Goodrich 8 THE ACADEMY STUDENT SALUTATORY ESSAY THE FIFTH ESTATE In behalf of the class of 1935, I am glad to welcome you to these graduation exercises. We are about to enter our life’s work, each in his own chosen field. There are many avenues of service open for our consideration; hut since we are living in a scientific age. there is none more timely or important than that of scientific research. In the scientific world there are two recognized divisions: — practical, or applied science and theoretical science or research. It is this second branch of scientific work, which has been called the Fifth Estate. The English Parliament consists of the lords spiritual, the lords temporal, and the Commons, which have long been known as the First, Second, and Third Estates. The hourth Estate is the press, which has gained this distinction because of its far-reaching power and influence. Concerning constructive scientists, Mr. Arthur D. Little has written as follows: “Members of the Fifth Estate are those men having the simplicity to wonder, the ability to question, the power to generalize, and the capacity to apply.” These are the ones who advance and improve the scientific discoveries of the past by their research and analysis. One who merely uses for material profit the product of another’s genius is not a recognized member of this select group, who gain their respected position through their own ingenuity and effort. Only those who have some contribution to make to the general well-being of the world are acceptable as members. Consequently the membership of the Fifth Estate is numerically very low. In the whole world, it is reasonable to estimate, not more than 100,000 persons have been responsible for the progress of science. The total membership of the Fifth Estate could be housed in a third rate city. No politician seeks support from its scattered and ineffective vote. Its members rarely sit in Congress; when they do they sit in the THE ACADEMY STUDENT 9 gallery. However, without the least political influence or support, the Fifth Estate, through its study and application of the facts and laws of Nature, has recast civilization. By the use of its trained intelligence it has given man control over stupendous forces. Man brought nothing to the world, and added little until the Fifth Estate taught him that wealth is produced, not by labor alone, but by labor under the guidance of intelligence. For most of us the first consideration is: what return may we hope for in the profession of our choice? In the material profits of the world, the Fifth Estate offers little. The reluctance of the world’s population to change or accept anything new and strange has resulted in hardship and neglect for the enterprising member of the Fifth Estate who exerts his efforts and spends his money to perfect a new invention or to spread the knowledge of a newly discovered fact to an ungrateful and skeptical world. Lavosier. whose experiments and conclusions leading to the explanation of combustion and the shattering of the obsolete phlogiston theory are scientific history today, was guillotined by a country that “had no need for chemists.” Priestley, who was one of the first to prepare oxygen and to explain how this gas could be obtained by heating mercuric oxide, was driven from his sacked and devastated home. These are only two cases of mistreatment such as in early days was rather the rule than the exception. Even today geniuses live in poverty and often starve, long before they are appreciated and recognized. However, there is a much brighter aspect of this situation. He who has done any scientific research, however slight, and as a result has added a new truth to his mental storehouse, has experienced a thrill of pleasure and power. This is the real reward for members of the Fifth Estate, a reward more precious than any material gain. The real wealth of a member of the Fifth Estate, whose priceless value only he can fully appreciate, is in the Kingdom of the Mind. The Fifth Estate is an important agent in our life today, and is a factor to be reckoned with. Never before have such 10 THE ACADEMY STUDENT revolutionary investigations been conducted in science. Who has previously even considered such a thing as “heavy hydrogen” and heavy water,” which are to cause a great advancement in chemical knowledge in the near future? What miracle such as the Boulder Dam has ever before been attempted? New ideas are necessary to carry out the aims of the Fifth Estate and continue the progress already started. In this graduating class there may be a budding scientist who will startle the world with some undreamed-of invention. Perhaps one of us may be the first to pilot a rocket ship to Mars, or to discover what is really at the center of the earth. The Fifth Estate may not offer wealth; perhaps not even fame. It does promise to its members romance, service, freedom of initiative, and the priceless thrill of the explorer. —Nelson McRae CLASS HISTORY Excerpt from an Obituary Column of St. Johnsbury Caledonian-Record The many friends and relatives of the class of 1935 will be saddened to hear of its tragic but otherwise timely death. In the fall of 1931 the class of '35 made his humble entrance into the world at St. J. A. But this class was destined for no ordinary experiences; for even in his early life he became so active and spirited in his conduct that “Holly,” his guardian, had to take a leave of absence in October. Then came Mr. Brown, who stood up a little better under the strain of 1935’s strenuous activity. ’35 will always remember Mr. Brown for his kind and helpful advice and his truly fatherly interest in the class. The second year was full of many changes. Mr. Brown had watched patiently and anxiously the rapid growth and de- THE ACADEMY STUDENT 11 velopment of 1935, but after Christinas Mr. Oldham came ancl soon proved that he was very capable of supervising and caring for the robust young class. In fact, 1935 reached the zenith of his growth under Mr. Oldham’s guiding hand, and continued to develop power and fame until the end came, a tragic but fitting culmination to a life of gallant endeavor and accomplishment. Mr. Batchelder was initiated here that year and, in his singularly unique manner, introduced soccer and coached track. When Mr. Rowe returned in the fall of 1932, he brought with him that great old sport of baseball which received a hearty welcome after an absence of six years. Mr. Oldham introduced debating in the junior and senior classes and numerous members of the class of ’35 developed into very eloquent, effective, and convincing debaters. The honor point system was introduced and also the six week marking period. Many times the class was perplexed and worried at the end of a three week marking period when notices were sent out, but by diligent work and striving determination most of the difficulties of the three week notices were overcome. When three years old the class presented the play “The House of the Flashing Light” which was widely acclaimed. And then, as in the lives of all the distinguished, came a grand climax of his career. 1935 will forever be a famous year at St. J. A., for the football team had an undefeated season, and accomplished the defeat of Lyndon Institute for the first time in fifteen years. Everyone came home with a piece of the goal post to be put away among the other treasures and souvenirs of his school life. Debating, literary, artistic, and dramatic talents, besides ability and distinction in athletics made for 1935 a life rich and varied in interests and accomplishments. The funeral will be held Monday, June 10, in Fuller Hall at 10 A. M., when many friends and relatives will gather for a last, lingering view of the corpse before the class moves on into another life of greater glory (we hope!). Ameta Revoir, Chairman Ruth Bigelow Dolly Banks Dorothy Cowling 12 THE ACADEMY STUDENT WILL OF THE CLASS OF 1935 We, the class of 1935, St. Johnsbury Academy, St. Johns-bury, Vermont, being of sound mind and body (although there are some who would doubt it) do make and declare this to be our last will and testament: FIRST: We hereby leave our doubtful dignity in conducting class meetings to the incoming Senior class. SECOND: The Senior boys of Charlotte Fairbanks Cottage give, devise, and bequeath their unfailing interest in the affairs of certain of the teachers to next year’s inhabitants. THIRD: To those whom they will serve best, the individuals of the class leave the following: To Doc Wells, EDWARD JAMES McGINITY leaves his extraordinary power over women. Also, to Eleanor Hale he leaves his curly locks, hoping that they will serve her as well as they did him. STODDARD GREENWOOD SPADER gives, devises, and bequeaths his love for a certain sophomore to his friend and rival, Kevin Michael Cosgrove. MAXINE HAYNES WARD leaves her charm and grace on the dance floor to light-footed Edmund Graves. To Dorothy Lee Higgins, GRACE RUTH MARSHALL wills her interest in St. Johnsbury Center. To James Cunavelis, CLAYTON PARKER leaves his technique in dancing. ALICE BETSY HARRINGTON bequeaths her extreme conscientiousness to Elizabeth Watson Wells, knowing that she will be well able to make use of it. HUGH EPHRIAM CUTHBERTSON leaves his love and attachment for Annie Page Stevenson to Donald Ernest Bovee. To Pauline Eva Wells, FRANCES MARGARET RATTI-GAN wills her love for the Student Council and its President. BESSIE MAE PARKER leaves her love for Dartmouth College to Wanda Sylvester. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 13 VANDERBILT REGINALD SPADER gives, devises, and bequeaths his superb build to that young and enterprising athlete and man about town, Edward Elliott Brough. To Richard Henry Ovitt. PAUL LEON SIIERRER leaves his share of the monopoly of Frances Rachel Marshall which is held by him and two others. THEDA HELEN DELWORTH wills her gift of gab to Robert Hastings White, noticing how much he is in need of it. LOUIS PIERCE, instead of willing his car, keeps it for himself so that he may make frequent visits to South Main Street after graduation. DOROTHY COWLING wills her interest in the Cottage to Elizabeth Ross Richmond, hoping that it will serve Libby as well next year as it has this. To Theodore Peake, ARNOLD DOLGIN leaves his Ford cars. We feel that Theodore will be well able to use them. BEATRICE CORDELIA LE BLANC wills her protection of her brother to Ida Mae Safford with the request that she take good care of him. To Katherine Hershey Oldham. ESTHER AUGUSTA BECK leaves her intimacy with the stronger sex. RUTH ANNIS BIGELOW gives and bequeaths her cleverness and daintiness to Homer Howland Stuart for his use next fall. To Jeannette Stetson, PHILIP CLELAND YOUNG leaves his sweet, girlish ways. STANLEY RUSSELL BAILEY leaves his curls to Val-mor Le Blanc in hopes that he can make good use of them. Incidentally we might say that Stan has. EDWARD JACKSON ROGERS turns Lillian Charette over to the tender care of the Buttermilk Twins, sighing as he does so. After the Senior Prom, FRANCIS IRVING CARI ENTER gives, devises, and bequeaths a certain Junior to Frederick Roberts Bean. 14 THE ACADEMY STUDENT To Jack Clifton Miltimore, MERRIMAN DANIEL WILLARD leaves untouched and unused the splendid physique which was willed to him three years ago by Herbert Furse. EVELYN RUTH WHEELOCK gives, devises, and bequeaths her ever dominating personality to Althea Mary Mac-Farland. OLIVA EDMUND FOURNIER leaves his eternal bow ties to Paul Joseph McGinity. LESLIE EDMUND ANDERSON leaves his ability to bluff his way through American History to anyone who needs it, in hopes that there is enough to go around. ELIZABETH SARA WHITE, alias “Two-Gun Beth”, bequeaths her ability to sling erasers in English Class to Betty Lou Witters. To Beatrice Lorena Williams, JUNE BEULAH PERKINS leaves her interest in New Bedford. ALFRETTA LOIS PRIEST leaves a bottle of glue to Clarence Allen Wheelock so that they will stick together. ARNOLD LEWIS GOLDSTEIN gives, devises, and bequeaths his excess fat to Neil Allen Carr so that Neil may be a man instead of a shadow. To Fleurette Emma Roy, ROBERT WESLEY BURNS leaves his abnormal laziness. Upon Paul Irwin Wilkie, ROGER WENTWORTH CARPENTER bestows his former love for a certain fellow senior. To Lilia Safford, BEATRICE CORDELIA LEBLANC bequeaths her punctual arrival at school, feeling that Lilia has need of it. BRUCE WENDELL CLIFFORD bestows his curly locks on little Wheelock. To Henry Holder Fuller, LUCY FONTAINE WELLS leaves her ability to expound her theories of English literature. RICHARD NELSON FUNKHOUSER bequeaths his familiarity with the opposite sex to the Renfrew twins. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 15 EUGENE BOUCHER leaves his growing love for a certain sophomore to Eddie Delaney, feeling that he will be fully able to look after her because he lives so near. To Maurice Zabarsky the Senior Class wills a kiddie car so he will be more easily able to go to and from school. VIRGINIA DUBUQUE gives, devises, and bequeaths her ability to sew to Katherine Hershey Oldham, who we are sure can make good use of it. To Martha Jane Stearns, STANLEY RUSSELL BAILEY leaves his mail from Providence, feeling that she would appreciate it. ALICE HEALEY wills her place on the front porch to her sister, Emily, in hopes that it will be well used. To the future members of the girls’ glee club, or to anyone who wants it. BESSIE MAE PARKER leaves her ability to pick up blind dates on the streets of Burlington. To John Noyes, NELSON McRAE wills Mr. Ranger’s paternal and ever-vigilant guidance. DOLLY BANKS bequeaths her dislike of shorthand to Kathleen Smith. CLINTON RENFREW leaves his doubtful knowledge of American History to Robert Hastings White. To Mr. Kalijarvi, ROSE ARON bequeaths her mere five feet feeling that he will be more easily able to go through doors. HILDA CATHERINE YANTZ reluctantly leaves her boyish bob and mannish clothes to Gayla T.indsley. CATHERINE HOYE wills her live interest in the Vocational School to Theodore Kittredge, hoping that he can use it. FLOSSIE LYNAUGH bequeaths her intimate friendship with Rose Aron to Lilia Safford and Elizabeth Richmond. ELSINORE BROWN gives, devises, and bequeaths her peroxide bottle to Llewellyn Perkins to replenish his dwindling supply. To the incoming Freshman class, MAXINE HAYNES WARD leaves her dignified manners and refined ways, being sure that they can be used to great advantage. 16 THE ACADEMY STUDENT HAROLD MURPHY wills his persistence in trying to collect dues to next year’s treasurer in the hope that he will be as unsuccessful as Harold. THOMAS McGUIRE leaves his eloquent and convincing vocabulary to Harriet Calderwood to put to good use in bringing her “Edgar” back to her. To Donald Ernest Bovee, GORDON MacLEAN leaves his ability in debating. To anyone who wants them, ALPA SWETT leaves her frequent trips to Railroad Street and vicinity. To Kevin Michael Cosgrove, BRUCE WENDELL CLIFFORD wills his startling efficiency. CHARLES HORTON gives, devises, and bequeaths his love for fishing and fish in general to any poor fish who wishes to take this up. RAYMOND TOWNSEND JOHNSON leaves his ability to clip his words short to Robert Hastings White who would profit greatly by it. WILLARD BALDWIN gives, devises, and bequeaths his position as Poo Bah of the Boys’ Dorm, to Philip Darling. FOURTH : The Senior class leaves what is left of its efficiency to next year’s seniors so Miss Ellis will not be so overworked. FIFTH: Whereupon, we hereby constitute and appoint the Buttermilk Twins executors of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal and publish and declare this to be our last will and testament at St. Johnsbury Academy, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, this eighteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-five. CLASS OF 1935 WITNESSES: STANLEY BAILEY BEATRICE LE BLANC ELIZABETH WHITE ESTHER BECK CLAUDIA GOODRICH THE ACADEMY STUDENT 17 PROPHECY FOR THE CLASS OF 1935 A PLAY TIME: Fifty years hence. Place: Alpa’s home in Boston. Characters: Alpa Swett a very peppy old maid—leader in women’s work, charities, clubs, and what not. Philip Young: A lame old chap who has just returned from a lecture tour of Australia. Frances Rattigan: A grandmother. She knits for her grandchildren and likes to talk of the old days. Flossie Lynaugh: A gay divorcee looking for her fourth. Scene: Alpa’s sitting room. She is busy putting it to rights. Telephone rings: O! Hello Claudia. How is your rheumatism today? That’s good. What am I doing? Just straightening things up after my trip and getting acquainted with old friends again. Who do you suppose I saw in Cambridge yesterday? Helen Brock. Her grandson runs a taxi there and she is living with his family. You’d never guess who is coming to call this afternoon —Philip Young remember him? He just flew in from a lecture tour of Australia. (straightens hair) No one would guess this is a wig — looks like real, and is much more becoming than gray hair. Grace Marshall made it and she sure is a success at that even though she didn’t do so well in the printing business she started. I bought this dress in a New York shop. Sheila Ward and Ruth Bigelow sold it to me. (door bell rings and Philip limps in) P: Good afternoon, Alpa. How good it seems to see you again after all these years. It is a beautiful day, and the walk along the streets is delightful. As I waited to cross the street a big car passed by and I was pleased to see his honor. Mayor Sherrer and his wife. I couldn’t recall his wife’s name although her face was very familiar. Alpa: Helena Farnham was her name. You remember her in St. J. Academy. Philip: When I was in Russia a curious thing happened. I was passing through a village when I heard my name called. I turn- 18 THE ACADEMY STUDENT ed and saw Sherman Woods. He had gone there on business and became so fond of the rivers there that he stayed permanently. Alpa: I understand rivers always attracted Sherman. Philip: Hugh Cuthbertson was then causing c|uite a sensation as a baritone soloist in grand opera in Moscow. I was very proud to meet him and his good wife Virginia Dubuque while there. Alpa: She wasn’t his wife very long. He has had three of them. Virginia was his first, Celia Montgomery his second, and Flossie Lynaugh his third. She lives here in Boston now. (telephone rings) Hello! Clinton. I’ll be delighted to go. Thank you. Good-by. That was Clinton Renfrew. He is president of the bank. 1 le wants me to go with him and his wife, the former Beatrice C. LeBlanc, to see the Lu-Lu-Lu-entertainers. Lucille Young, Lucy Wells and Lucille Castonguay. They still draw large audiences wherever they go. Did you know that Gordon MacLean made a great deal of money in air freight business? He retired a few years ago and his sons carry on the business. Dolly Banks was his stenographer for years until they were married. (Frances enters) Alpa: Aren’t you out a little early, Frances? Your husband away or something? Frances: Yes, Louie took Tomey and Ruth to the zoo today. He likes to go and talk to the keeper Red Johnson, while the children watch the animals. I had no dinner to get so I went to Julian Butler’s restaurant this noon. Philip: Louie is the fellow I read about who reclaimed the Everglades. He has surely been successful in his work. Frances: Did you know his partner Charles Horton? Philip: Charles was the fellow who married Elsinore Brown wasn’t he? Alpa: NO! She jilted him for Bruce Clifford. They ran a bakery for years. Charlie moped around a year or so but recovered and took Esther Beck for a wife. She made him a good one, too. Frances: 1 see you take the St. Johnsbury Caledonian. Alpa, any news of folks we know? Alpa: Yes, quite a few of our class stayed in Vermont. Frances: (reading) McNutt’s Circus Wed. Tlutr. and Fri. featur- THE ACADEMY STUDENT 19 ing Rose Aron, champion fat lady of the world, and the famous tap dancer, Alice Healy. Here are some local items: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bailey and nine children spent the week end at the Walden Hotel, Walden, Vermont. Philip: Here’s an interesting item. M iss June Perkins has been home for the past two weeks as her school at Owl’s Head has been closed on account of German measles. Here’s another: Miss Catherine Hoye made a non-stop solo flight from the Lyndon Airport to Paris. Senator Nelson IV. cRae of Washington, D. C. visited his summer home at Four Corners last week. Frances: Look at this. Why walk, when you may ride in such comfort. Irving Carpenter’s bus leaves Waterford at (!..'{() and reaches St. J. at 10.30. Miss Isabelle Hawkins holds the world’s speed record for bicycling. She made the run from Goss Hollow to West Danville in 10 minutes. Harold Murphy, President of the United Dues Collectors Association of America, inspected the local jail recently. Philip: (examining picture) Is this Alfretta Priest’s name I see on this picture? Alpa: Yes, she was a very line artist in her time but she’s all crippled up with rheumatism now. Philip: Was she the only painter our class produced? Frances: Painter! Why, Merton McGill and Hilda Yantz used to do all our papering and painting some years ago. Maxine Ward used to be our interior decorator and they did just as she said. And I always used to buy all of my eggs and farm products from Merriman Willard. Merriman has turned out to be quite a prosperous farmer. Alpa: Philip, you haven’t told us anything about Australia. Philip: It’s a beautiful country. Jack Rogers has a kangaroo ranch there you know. 1 used to visit him often. Edward McGinity and Robert Burns were raising ostriches and shipping 20 THE ACADEMY STUDENT their eggs to New York for use at club banquets. Leslie Anderson’s firm made really beautiful Sally Rand fans of the plumes. All of us used to get together for many a pleasant day. Sometimes Spader Spader would also join us. They lived in Sydney and could come by air in a couple of hours. You know that they made a fortune in the import business, then sold out to Dick Funkhouser and that poor chap went under and lost all lie had. Frances: 1 knew someone who went to Australia once. He was Arnold Goldstein and he went as a stowaway. Always wanted to travel. I never heard if he got back. Philip: (picks up book) (). I say. This book is by Alice Harrington. I must read it. Alpa: It is worth it, too. Alice wrote a number of fine books. How proud Miss Ellis must have been when her pupil’s books came into print. Philip: Let’s see, who were the other authors in our class? There was Oliva Fournier who wrote ‘‘Lost in a Fog,” and Dorothy Cowling who wrote the “Dick and Dot” series of children’s books. Alpa: Yes, and Marjorie Peake wrote the biography of Major Roger Carpenter, Chief of the Air Patrol. Philip: Newspaper men are not really authors but Howard Pen-niman wrote articles on baseball in the American Sports Magazine. Alpa: It was quite a literary class after all. Marion McGill took up radio announcing you know. Began in Springfield. Yt. Fiances: Say Alpa, Arnold Dolgin is giving a lecture over the radio today on the “Mechanics of the Ford”. Do you ever listen in to the Goodrich Symphony on Saturdays. The music is fine. Alpa: 1 always tune in to Ruth Wheelock’s Bedtime Yarns at 7.30 every evening. Philip: You must have had some very interesting encounters in your social work. Alpa: I have loved it. One day 1 happened to be in Burke, Vt. and I saw Pauline Williams working as a hostess in the Civilian Conservation Corps Camps. Frank Towers was preaching in Sutton last year, too, and Arlene Drew has had a class of foreign children here in town. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 21 Theda Delworth was head nurse in the Boston Charity Hospital until she grew too old to work. (Flossie enters) Hello, everybody, great fun to see you all together again. Clayton Parker just drove me here in one of the new cars from his garage. He sure has a swell line, cars I mean. Alpa: Sit down, Flossie. We’re just talking over school days. Flossie: Did you know that Eugene Boucher was the lawyer that handled my last divorce case. I saw Thomas McGuire as I came in. He was on his way home from the factory and borrowed my paper to read on the car. Frances: How have you been feeling lately. Flossie? Flossie: I have been having a frightful time with my neuritis, that is, until I went to Dr. Elizabeth White for treatments. She’s helped me a whole lot. Chiropracter you know. By the way Philip, Ameta Revoir, the beautician, made a great name for herself by lifting the face of Madeline Pratt, the movie star. Alpa: Beatrice Goldstein read my horoscope about ten years ago.— Flossie: She told me I’d be a famous beauty and be married four times. I’ve only married three yet. Bessie Parker used to say she’d rather teach school than marry the best man living. I wonder if she has retired yet? Frances: (looking at wrist watch) Louie must be waiting for me. Philip, won’t you and Flossie come to supper with me? Philip: Thanks for the pleasant afternoon, Alpa. — Good-bye. All: Good-bye. EXIT Philip Young Alpa Swett Frances Rattigan Flossie Lynaugh 22 THE ACADEMY STUDENT CLASS GRINDS ROSE ARON ‘Rosie” Basketball 1, “When Troubadors Sang t. Rose sometimes has a quarrel with her boy friend. They never can decide which picture they’ll attend. Better luck. Rose, and please don’t become too irritated over the matter. LESLIE ANDERSON “Les” “Serenaders” 2. Leslie, who is a great admirer of the female contingent of this venerable institution, has the ear marks of an M. D. He should progress rapidly along that line with inspirations from a certain Miss Hemingway, a P. G. Best wishes and lots of luck, Les. STANLEY BAILEY “Stan” hootball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2. 3: Student Council 1, 2; Vice-President Student Council 2; Halloween Stunt 2, 3; Class Ring Committee 3; Debating Team 4; Decoration Committee 3; Monitor 3; Class Will Committee 4. Stan liked to play football better than he did with test tubes in Chemistry Lab. We hope you will tackle your troubles in the future as hard as you did your opponents in the gridiron, Stan. DOLLY BANKS Monitor 3; Honor Student 2; Class History 4. Dolly is a quiet girl around school, but her bashfulness leaves her when at a party. It is known that she has a certain fondness for riding in orange •and black roadsters. ESTHER BECK Basketball 2; Reception Committee 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Will Committee 4. Esther worries over two subjects, history and boys. We think that Frank Towers is in the lead right now but it may be someone else in two weeks. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 2d RUTH BIGELOW Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; Soccer 1, 2, 3; Archery 2, 3; Secretary of Athletic Association 4; Bookroom 4; History Committee 4; Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4. As a member of the Mutt and Jeff set, we shall see Ruth go far. Her ambitious work is registering high on our achievement thermometer. Good Luck. EUGENE BOUCHER Hockey, 1, 2, 3; Dance Committee 4; Honor Student 4. In the past our Eugene has changed very much indeed. Because he is such a quiet young man, we have been given no inkling as to his troubles. We do know this, however, he does like to ride around in his car—alone. HELEN BROCK When school’s out at 3.00, Helen used to trip gaily to the Woolworth's store. Not to purchase, not to sell, not to inquire. Besides we won’t tell, Helen. ELSINORE BROWN Basketball 1, 2; Archery 3; “When Troubadours Sang” 1; Halloween Stunt 1, 2, 3; Social Committee 1, 3. Elsinore is a fine athlete, showing her best skill in basketball and archer . We often wonder what would happen if the use of peroxide was prohibited. ROBERT BURNS Robert is one of our many progressive members? Not all agree on the subject, but we will excuse them this time. The great problem is, was he named after Robert Burns, the poet, or whether it was merely a coincidence. JULIAN BUTLER “Julie” We have never seen Julian out for any activity but he studies hard and long now that he has received a lovely inspiration. A I ord is his hobby, as we can clearly see, and we hope in the future to see, ‘G. J. Butler, Expert Mechanic.” IRVING CARPENTER We have discovered that Waterford winters do not agree with Irving, besides he never manages to arrive in time to attend chapel. 84 THE ACADEMY STUDENT ROGER CARPENTER Here we have our gigglo from out Waterford way. When the gals see Roger and his German hair cut they just tumble his way. However, we hope that with brother’s gray matter and Roger’s abilities they will go far together. LUCILLE CASTONGUAY Lucille is a very good student in that she studies hard and receives high marks in return. We have not heard much of her during her four years here, but we know that she has accomplished much. BRUCE CLIFFORD Track 4. Bruce could cither be found working in Grant’s or up attending council. We are sure he has learned something from each place. Here’s luck to your future endeavors. DOROTHY COWLING Monitor 1; Halloween Committee 1, 2; Archery 2, 3; Student Board 4: Senior Nominating Committee 4; Division Captain 4; Class History Committee 4. Here’s one honor student whom everyone respects. She is certainly getting her share of attention. Fairbanks School is a grand place to dance, isn’t it, Dot? HUGH CUTHBERTSON Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Speaker’s Committee 4; “When Troubadours Sang” 1. Here is the most reliable author on “Contract Bridge.” He has developed a love for acting which can be surpassed by few members of our honorable class. Just watch Hugh any day in the week for proof of the last statement. KATHLEEN DELANEY Orchestra 4. Kathleen has been here only a few weeks yet we have come to know her very well. She has made many friends during her short stay here, our only regret being that she didn't come four years sooner. THEDA DELWORTH Theda is quiet and demure so we have very little to say concerning her. We wish her the best of luck. 25 THE ACADEMY STUDENT ARNOLD DOLGIN Arnold acts mighty queer, we know nothing about him. He’d make a good government secret service man but again we think automobiles will he his line of work. ARLENE DREW Senior Class Cap and Gown Committee 4; Senior Class Reception Committee 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4- Winter Sports 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 4. Arlene is a cracker-jack at sports and sure sticks to her own opinions in an argument. We are beginning to wonder why she awaits the mailman so anxiously. VIRGINIA DUBUQUE Virginia has been with us long. Who knows, maybe some day she may he an interior decorator. Yet, we’ll ask Miss Frances Grover. HELENA FARNHAM Archery 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Basketball 2; Winter Sports 2; Speakers Committee for Senior Class 4. We were glad to have Helena as a member of cur class. She is very plucky and her hard work receives our highest commendation. OLIVA FOURNIER Grinds Committee 4. Oliva comes and goes, where, nobody knows. e do know that he possesses an ability to become an expert physiology teacher. Wouldn’t Miss Bailey he proud of him. I'm afraid many have disappointed her this year. RICHARD FUNKHOUSER “Dick” Football 3. 4; Monitor 3; Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Gift Committee 4; Faculty Social Committee 4: House Committee 4; Halloween Stunt 4; Track 3. Dick represents the sunny South in our school of good learning and wholesome ideals and he’s done his best to live up to the quoted standard, hard though it might have been. 26 THE ACADEMY STUDENT ARNOLD GOLDSTEIN Orchestra 3, 4; Track Manager 2, 3, 4. Ah! Here we have a manager who deserves recognition for his hard work with the track team. In chemistry his hard work is bearing fruit and we sincerely hope and predict that in the future Arnold will succeed. CLAUDIA GOODRICH Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Debating 4; Halloween Committee 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; Student Board 4; Monitor 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 3; Will Committee 4; Faculty Improvement Committee 4; Reception Committee 2, 3; Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; Division Lieutenant 3; VALEDICTORIAN. Claudia, our valedictorian, debater, athlete, and musician extraordinary, was admired by the entire class. It was an extreme pleasure to have such a fine personality with us. ALICE HARRINGTON Honor Student 1; Dramatic Club 4; Student Board 4; “House of the Flashing Light” 3; Monitor 4; Class Poem 4; First Prize in Dramatic Club Play Writing Contest 4. Who knows hut in Alice we may find a poet and playwriter as great as Shakespeare. She certainly has won much fame already along this line and we wish her luck in the future. ISABELLE HAWKINS Despite the fact that she has a long way to come to school she has always been on time and has done very well in her studies. We hope and wish her all the luck possible. ALICE HEALEY Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Monitor 2; Vice-President of Class 4; Last Chapel Program Committee 4; Archery 2, 3; “When Troubadours Sang” 1. They say our Alice is an actress. If she ever does play a serious part, we’d like to be present as she most certainly would have to pretend terribly. Her motto is “Romance”. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 27 CHARLES HORTON Winter Sports 3, 4; Monitor 3, 4; Basketball Manager 4. Charles served ns faithfully as basketball manager. He spent lots of his spare time hunting, fishing, and especially skiing. Here’s to easy sledding in the years to come. CATHERINE HOYE “Kay” Basketball 1. Now, let me see, the Vocational school has the most peculiar effect upon this lady, especially at one, just beyond North Hall. Nice strolling, eh, Kay? RAYMOND JOHNSON “Red” Grind Committee 4: Halloween Stunt 4; Capt. Fairbanks Division 4; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4: Nominating Committee 4; Honor Student 1; Halloween Stunt Committee 4. Red is just crazy about bright colors, as you can witness by looking at his bright topnot. The girls think it is a sign of danger but Claudia has found out it isn’t. Wherever we are in the future, if we hear a peculiar, loud laugh, we will know he is in the vicinity. BEATRICE LABLANC “Bea” Basketball 1. 2; Soccer 1. 2; Archery 1. 2; Monitor 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Class Stunt Member 1, 2, 3; Will Committee 4. What few' comments we have to make on Beatrice are short and sweet. The number of words that Beatrice can say in so short a time is proof that shorthand is no longer necessary. FLOSSIE LYNAUGH Flossie is a very brilliant girl. She also is a fine student in our school. We can not understand why the friendship of Rose is important in her life. Where Rose is you will see Flossie. Good luck. GRACE MARSHALL Orchestra 1, 2; Basketball 1, 4; Junior Usher for Senior Class 3; Dance Orchestra 2; Monitor 1, 2; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Social Committee 3; Dance Committee 4; Baseball 2; ‘‘When Troubadours Sang” L. Grace is dignified and reserved, but somehow the other sex is reserved also. Dancing Friday nights at the Sunset Ballroom is the attraction of the week for Grace. 28 THE ACADEMY STUDENT GORDON McLEAN Halloween Stunt 1, 2; Monitor 4; Grinds Committee 4; Varsity Debate Team 4. Gordon is quiet, a very deep thinker and seldom smiles except when his North Danville interest passes by. In addition to this he can argue with the best of debaters, and win! MARION McGILL “When Troubadours Sang 1; Invitation Committee 4; Basketball 1; Monitor 3, 4; Winter Sports 2, 3, 4; Reception Committee 4; Honor Student 1; Class Stunt 2; Division Captain 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Marion was our skater and quite an accomplished athlete besides. We understand she is to be a business woman. May she win as many positions in the world as she did in skating races. MERTON McGILL “Philo” To farming Merton is adapted and with a certain German maiden he should make a success. We have seen very little of him in extra-curricular activities but we recognize him in the class room by his keen sense of humor. EDWARD McGINITY “Eddie” Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4. Though books never appealed to Edward, be showed what he w'as capable of in Math. That was shown in the manner in which he tossed those numbers around in his quarter-back position in football. THOMAS McGUIRE “Tom” Thomas is our representative in the ranks of the soap box orators. With his immense vocabulary, power of speech and black, curly locks he should become our second Huey Long in a verv short time, “under a tutor like Mr. Steele.” NELSON McRAE Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Student Board 3, 4; President of A. A. 4; Soccer 4; Monitor 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4; SALUTATORIAN. Nelson led the boys this year in the honor field to which accomplishment we boys doff our hats. Although he had a tendency to be late to A. A. meetings he usually showed up before they were adjourned. We wdsh you luck. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 29 CELIA MONTGOMERY Basketball 1, 2, 3; Soccer 1,2; Baseball 3, 4. We would like to know wbo the object of Celia’s affection is at the Grange meeting which she attends regularly. Of one thing we are sure — Celia no longer has to turn her heart toward California. HAROLD MURPHY Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Halloween Stunt 1, 2. 3; Glee Club President 4; Monitor 2; Class Treasurer 4; “When Troubadours Sang 1; Senior Nominating Committee 4; Senior Financial Committee 4; Tennis 4. Again the Irish come to the front in this dapper little tennis star. We sincerely hope that his tennis ability along with his bookkeeping technique will enable him to establish himself as an expert in these lines. BESSIE PARKER “When Troubadours Sang” 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1; Monitor 1, 2, 3; Gift Committee 4; Secretary of Class 2; Junior Usher for Senior Class 3; Honor Student 1. Bessie has been a very popular young lady and we hope her popularity prevails when she seeks a position in the business world. We have appreciated her talent in many lines and she has always been a good sport. CLAYTON PARKER “Clayt” Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, 5; President 5; Baseball 2, 3, 4. 5; Halloween Stunt Committee 1, 2, 4; Halloween Stunt 1, 2, 4, 5; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Division Captain 4. 5; Monitor 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4, 5; Captain 5; Football 3, 4, 5; Captain 5; Class Treasurer 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Track 4; Band 3, 4; President 4; Harvard Book Prize 3; Dance Committee 3; Senior Marshal 3; Assistant Stage Manager 3, 4, 5; Reception Committee 1, 2, 4. Clayt was our athlete earning his letter in three sports. Although his class graduated last year we know lie’s just as glad to graduate with us. We hope, “Clayt”, that you will be as successful in getting pay checks as you were in getting letters. 30 THE ACADEMY STUDENT MARJORIE PEAKE Honor Student 1, 2; Monitor 4; Grinds Committee 4. Marjorie is a girl who treasures Sunday afternoons to herself, maybe. If you ever hear a peculiar giggle in your ears you will immediately know that Marjorie is there. She is a very religious young woman and proud we are of her. HOWARD PENNIMAN “Penn” Hockey 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Baseball 3, 4. Howard with hockey stick and puck is clever and with a baseball he does wonders. The girls are far from Howard’s mind when he sits down to study (?). JUNE PERKINS Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Monitor 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Invitation Committee 4; “When Troubadours Sang” l; Division Captain 4; Basketball 1. A certain young gentleman from the Vocational claims our June's attention. Hockey is the most important sport they like, next comes basketball. LOUIS PIERCE President of Student Council 4; Track 2, 3; Monitor 2; Sergeant-at-arms Student Council 3; Grinds Committee 4; Treasurer of Athletic Association 3, 4; Honor Student; Decoration Committee Junior Prom 3. Louis' duties range from President of the Student Council to Treasurer of A. A. His success, by his own admission, was a direct result of the inspiration donated him by his secretary. MADELINE PRATT Glee Club 3; Monitor 1; Winter Sports 4; Basketball 2; Archery 2. 1 his shy, bashful Miss from whom we hear so little is really quite talkative once you get to know her. She has the interests of a Flood at heart but one would never guess it, nevertheless, to her studies she does adhere hence she is graduating this year. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 31 ALFRETTA PRIEST Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; “Student” Literary Editor 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; “When Troubadours Sang 1; Tbe End of tbe Rainbow” 2; “Tourists Accommodated 4; Publicity Manager for Junior Play 3; English Notebook Prize 1; Sophomore Reception, Decoration Committee 2; Junior Reception, Decoration Committee 3; Editorial Prize 3. Alfretta’s work has to be done just so, but what could you expect of an artist? We hope that she finds the hero with tbe ideals which she portrays throughout her poetry and stories. FRANCES RATTIGAN Class Officer 1, 2; Student Council 1, 4; Secretary of Student Council 1,4: Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; President 4; “When Troubadours Sang 1; Student Board 3; Baseball 1; Soccer 1; Senior Prophecy Committee 4; Hallowe'en Stunt 1, 2; Reception Committee 3, 4; Social Committee 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 3, Manager 1, 2, 4; Tennis Manager 4; Division Lieutenant 2. As secretary of Student Council she had no heart for the wrong doer. We can excuse her for this lack of heart, however, by stating the fact that it now resides with various personalities ranging from Alabama to Boynton Avenue, St. J. CLINTON RENFREW Track 4; Monitor 4; Class Officer. Clinton has been our most glimmering student in math., sparkling in physics, and shining in chemistry. We have been proud to possess such a fine gem. AMETA REVOIR Class History Chairman 4; Class Day Committee 4. My, bow Meta likes to dance! She’s full of life, has a quick temper as well as a quick answer for all. May you fare well, Meta. JACK ROGERS Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Class Stunt 4; Band 3; Track 3. lack should be complimented on bis brotherly love for Freshman girls. The school needs more like him. He's a pretty good fellow, after all. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 32 PAUL SHERRER Editor-in-chief Academy Student 4; Academy Student 2, 2, 4; Class President 1; President Junior Chamber of Commerce St. Johnsbury; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Student 1, 2, 4; Chairman Hallowe’en Stunt Committee 1, 2, 3; Dance Committee 1, 2; Chairman Senior Dance Committee: Monitor 1; “When Troubadours Sang” 2; “High Heart” 2—New England Play Contest; “Turtle Dove” 4—State One Act Play Contest: “Submerged” 2; “Rosalie” 4; “Tourists Accommodated” 4; Animated Magazine 4. Maybe Paul could get ahead a little someday and accomplish the art of soda shaking to the point where he might be offered a job in the government drug store. STODDARD SPADER Social Committee 3; Monitor 3, 4, 5; Class Stunt 4; Student Board 4; Prophecy Committee 5; Division Captain 4; Track 5; Baseball 3. 4, 5; Football 3, 4; Tod, the speed ball king of the diamonds, in this section of the country of U. S., had bewildered every opposing player in teams we have faced. He said so himself. VANDERBILT SPADER Last Chapel Program Committee 4; Division Lieutenant 3; Latin Play 3; Reception Committee 2, 3; Short Story Prize 2; Captain Debating Team 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Winter Sports 2, 3; Monitor 2; Class President 4; Student Board 4; Football 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 3; Honor Student 2, 3; Student Council 3; Class Stunt 4. Jay’s name is mentioned on the sporting page as the ping-pong champion (of his own admission at home). He made us a very good president during our Senior year. ALPA SWETT Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Prophecy Committee 4. For her work in the dramatic club she deserves a great deal of credit and praise. She is the one girl in our class who always has a grin on her features. It’s a sign of a pleasant companion. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 33 MAXINE WARD Monitor 2; Halloween Committee 3; Class Ring Committee 3; Student Council Member 3; Division Captain 4; Student Board 4; Last Chapel Program Committee 4; Class Secretary 4; Permanent ( lass Secretary 4; Nominating Committee 4. We've seen worse Secretaries than Maxine but at that we’re not going to admit she is good. Me thinks the dancing at the Sunset is so tempting and a certain gentleman pleads so tenderly that she just forgets she’s a secretary with many duties. SHEILA WARD I caught Sheila reading the article “I am always on Time from the Reader’s Digest in class one day. Imagine that! She actually was two minutes early to Debating Class one day'and nobody’s ever been the same. LUCY WELLS Lucy sneaks in early and disappears while no one suspects it. At all appearances she is a woman detective, but has trailed down nothing as yet except a hot-dog stand. RUTH WHEELOCK Grinds Committee Chairman 4; Soccer 1, 2: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Student 2. 4; Chapel Speaker 3; Outside Reading Booklet Prize 3; “When Troubadours Sang” 1; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Archery 1, 2; Volley Ball 1, 2; Debating Team 4; Winter Sports 3, 4. Ruth is always in the highest spirits when she thinks she has got the best of someone in an argument. She certainly got plenty of good practice being on the debating team this year. ELIZABETH WHITE Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Archery 2, 3; Baseball 2; Will Committee 4. Beth is a girl with amazing ideas to which no one pays particular attention. She has been a worthy member of our class and we hope she will continue to receive our respect. MERRIMAN WILLARD Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2; Band 3; Tennis 3, 4; Class Stunt 3, 4. Merriman made Hollywood seem just a little closer hv his acting in the Dramatic Club. We know you have profited by it and hope he will act just as successfully in the play of life. 34 THE ACADEMY STUDENT SHERMAN WOODS Glee Club 2; Class Stunt 2. Sherman’s visits to council were as numerous as rainy days in Vermont. Yet we know he’s learned something from his four years’ visit here and hope he puts it to good practice. PAULINE WILLIAMS We have heard very little from Pauline during her four years at the Academy. We understand that her interests have been centered in two points north of here. HILDA YANTZ Hilda, our representative from the western section of our fair state has us completely in her power, which she exercises on a prospective suitor (McGill by name). When she starts to sing we stay and listen attentively. LUCILLE YOUNG Choral Reader 4: Hallowe’en Stunt 2. Here we have a young pianist who some day may develop to be in the same rank as Paderewski. Good luck. PHILLIP YOUNG Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatic Club 4; Soccer 4: Sergeant-at-arms for Student Council 4; Faculty Committee 4; Prophecy Committee 4; Honor Student 1, 2; “House of Flashing Light” 3; Monitor 3, 4; Hallowe’en Stunt 2; “When Troubadours Sang” 1; Phil was our actor, our singer, and our sergeant-at-arms in the council. We know lie’s worked hard and has walked many a mile getting home, but don’t forget “Phil”, a strong body is as essential as a strong mind. Grinds Committee: Ruth Wheelock, Chairman Louis Pierce Raymond Johnson Gordon McLean Marjorie Peake Oliva Fournier THE ACADEMY STUDENT 35 CLASS SONG Words by Alfretta Priest Music: The Night is Young — Romberg “Hail” of four short years ago Is now turned to “Farewell.” Whether on to fame we go That only time will tell. But whether to fame Or work-a-day life. Sure when we leave St. J. behind We'll always revere her name. While we’ve been at St. J. A. We have always been happy. Though we go our sep’rate ways We’ll keep our mem’ries always. So let’s have no fears When we Seniors part. For tho’ we leave St. J. behind Her name will live in each heart. CLASS POEM 1935 Pause, hurrying student, pause; About the dear old halls glance; Smile at classmates, to meet again Only by chance. Pause to give thanks for those who shaped Our minds the coming tasks to do. By rule of book, by showing of A better goal, a wider view. 36 THE ACADEMY STUDENT Give thanks for voice and instrument That weave sweet notes through the long day; Thank those who weave bright hours for us With the enchantment of the play. And sport, where strong young bodies gleam In swift skilled game, in straining race, And eager pride along the crowd Shouts in each voice, shines in each face. Pause here to read the little books That hold the record of our days And daring tales from student pens, Poem and joke; study and play. And ever o’er our boisterous play Gracing our work, through every part, Traditions of a grand old school With gentleness shall fill each heart. Pause not for sorrow; Youth calls And shows to each a shining way. Cares may come; but now, sing! Distant mountains smile today. Cool beneath the green trees The endless road lies fair Then — blossoms, blossoms, blossoms! White bloom everywhere Sweetness faint of apple bloom, Dust-thick petals of chokecherry plume Spicy in the air. Birdsong sparkling over fields, Clear and sweet as dew; And suddenly, around the hill, Flash of the lake’s blue. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 37 And glimmering, sparkling from each eddy That in the mad brook runs, And glowing from the sweetness of each flower— The sun! The sun! To light our paths, flowering day; To be passed on; To bid us sing with sun-awakened world: “Hail! Hail to the dawn!” Alice Harrington (Hfyp Araftpmg tufient Volume LX St. Johnsbury. Vt. June 1935 No. 4 EDITORIAL BOARD Kditor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Literary Editor Business Manager Alumni Editors Exchange Editor School Notes Boys’ Athletics Girls’ Athletics Joke Editors Secretaries — Maybell Emily H Faculty Adviser Kevin Cosgrove Gratia Nolin Lilia Safford Paul Wilkie Katherine Oldham, Ralph Conly Betty Lou Witters Eleanor Dahlbergh Robert Dresser Sheila Cordeau Hazel Lavature, Donald Bovee Renfrew, Chairman: Barbara Dow. Isabel! Renfrew ealey, Ruth Jenne, Frances Rattlgan Mr. Carl H. Ranger GENERAL INFORMATION The publication is under the management of the two upper classes. Store slngf copies' Oc1 Sa,e at Randa whitcomb’s and at Prescott’s Book Address all communications to THE STUDENT. St. Johnsbury. Vermont. Yearly subscription price, $1.00. Issued four times a year. The Cowles Press, Inc., Pythian Building, St. Johnsbury, Vt. EDITORIAL THANKS e think that it is high time that we students of the Academy expressed our gratitude to the merchants of St. Johnsbury. Like true friends they have stood bv us when we needed them most. To the student body as a whole the value of this support may not be fully evident. But certainly the athletic teams and the Student aie mindful of the good spirit with which any necessary reinforcement has always been offered. The teams, victorious or crushed, have been staunchly backed by the business men of St. Johnsbury. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 39 Remember how royally our gridiron stars were received last fall? This was but one manifestation of their enthusiasm for the Academy. Even when fortune is more perverse, this enthusiasm is never lacking. But for more concrete things than enthusiasm. The same people that cheer at the sidelines do not hesitate to dig deep in their jeans for any worthy cause. They have helped us weather many a financial storm. Perhaps you do not link this magazine with our merchants. Without their support, however, the very existence of the Student would often have been in grave peril. Whenever we are in need we find the business men are very loyal to us. So students of the Academy, as you look around you, here at school, remember our indebtedness to the St. Johns-bury merchants! LITERARY JUNIOR POEM CONTEST SUNSET First Prize When the sun goes down in the evening Then it spreads its glory afar. So I stop to watch the sunset And the beautiful evening star. The hills are bathed with color The sky is a sea of light, But soon this will fade into darkness And change again to night. The hills have changed to purple. And everything is still, For me this is the easiest time To realize that God is real. Martin Granger 40 THE ACADEMY STUDENT BEAUTY Honorable Mention For beauty of feeling, sight, and voice, These are the symbols of my choice: Eyelashes brushed with flakes of snow, A hot summer day’s smooth ebb and flow, Golden dandelions on green lawns, The round rough voice of Tony Wons. Harriet Stanton TO MAJOR The simple ceremony was over. As we walked through the drifted snow back to the cottage, we were all strangely silent It seemed incredible that such a humble and unassuming member of the family could leave such a feeling of loneliness. I glanced up quickly at every little noise or movement among the bushes, expecting to see Major come leaping to my side with his handsome head high and plumey tail waving. I can see him as he looked that day last spring when Dad brought him home — a playful, appealing, whimsical puppy. He had just reached the long-legged stage, and his beautiful reddish-brown coat was like down. Even then he held his head high and had the same little twinkle in his clear, soft, brown eyes. We wanted to call him something quite unusual and distinctive, but from that day he was “Major”. I don’t know what there was about him that was especially majorish but the name just suited him. It was a very cold spring and he had to stay in the house much of the time. Once in a while, Betty, or one of the others would exclaim, “Oh mother, Majie has chewed up another slipper.” “That puppy will have to be whipped.” We all looked at each other, “Well—I shan’t do it anyhow.” THE ACADEMY STUDENT 41 Finally we’d come to a decision, “Don't anyone dare tell Dad but if he does it again------ Majie would lie flat on his back during all the discussion which followed every discovery of this sort, looking wistfully up into our faces. When he thought the time was ripe he would roll over on to his feet and amble off as though nothing had happened. When vacation came we planned as usual to go to our cottage at the lake. It wasn’t quite the same as the years before because we had Major to plan for now. He would have to be shown all the best swimming and fishing places as well as the best spots for picnics and all-day hikes. The day we left, he knew there was something unusual going on, and he was all eyes and ears, poking his inquisitive puppy nose into the boxes and suitcases, and he even took a few sniffs of the canoe. When Dad appeared in the car, he leaped upon the seat beside him. We all climbed in and Majie braced himself on the seat. Two or three times during the day we stopped at filling stations, and if we got out of the car he sat guarding the luggage with a grand possessive air. “You’ve got a fine collie there,” said the attendant. “Yes,” answered Dad, “he’s a good fellow.” In the afternoon the country became wilder, the roads rougher and the farms more scattered. Major trembled all over every time a rabbit or a woodchuck ran across the road. He sat tense on the edge of the seat and could not seem to settle down. We stopped and had lunch in a shady spot near the side of the road. Majie raced around stretching his tired legs and finally gulped his food down while we were picking up the rubbish. “We’ll have to hurry if we’re going to get there before nightfall,” said Dad. “Why, it isn’t more than five more miles is it?” asked Mother. “Oh Mother, how about going swimming just as soon as we get there?” “Gee, I hope the fishing’s as good in that place up the cove as it was last year.” near 42 THE ACADEMY STUDENT “Remember the big one I got up there on Labor Day. Do you suppose I can take Majie in the boat with me?“ “Hey Don. did you put in the bottle of olive oil?” Majie took it all in. and if anyone ‘.poke to him his tail thumped up and down and be almost smiled happily. Pretty soon Dad turned the car into what had become no more than a rough track and there was the “shack”. We dug out the bathing suits, stiff and smelling of mothballs. I-rom the lake we saw Majie standing at the water’s edge watching us anxiously. Come on in Majie — come along iii.” He ran into the water a little way then rushed quickly back onto the shore. Finally aftei doing this several times he was in the water straining toward us. 1 think in that momen he realized he wanted to be with us all the time. All summer we had a glorious time and Major learne i many things besides how to swim —how to sit motionless in th ' boat, to keep quiet when some of us were tishing. When we returned to town at the end of the summer we all went back to school and so Major was alone much of the time. He came rushing to meet us every afternoon and we all had a romp before supper. Christmas week Dad came into the living room. “How would you kids like to go up to camp for some skating this weekend?” The plan was greeted enthusiastically and we left the following morning loaded down with food, skates and warm clothing. After skating around on the lake for a while w e went into the woods and built a fire. Majie was very excited and dashed around crazily. ()n the way back to camp we walked near the place where the brooks runs down to the lake. Dad had cautioned us about skating up that way as lie didn’t believe it was frozen over enough. Major was prowling around in the woods but every once in a while lie came rushing at us through the bushes. “Where’s Major?”—asked Betty. “Haven’t seen him for ten minutes,” answered Gay. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 43 We whistled and called but no big dog came dashing to us. He didn’t even bark. The next morning, after searching all night, they found him. — Majie was dead. —Lillian Lindsley BUGS He crawled around in damp dark places Fearing light and suddenly scuttling at every paltry noise. A cockroach — but some men are like that. He flirted with the flowers in the glittering sunlight and wondered if his gauzy gaudy clothes upheld his precious reputation. A butterfly — but some men are like that. —Ruth Bigelow STUDENT’S LAMENT (To teachers in general) D-plus for Latin II; and representing Six nine point five! Oh, had you yielded one small decimal I still might be alive. You flunked me ’cause I couldn’t write a poem; A poem? Poet hearts must burst With suffering; but now, I, too, have suffered. And here’s your verse. With burdening lessons dreary, dark and heavy That filled my night and day, You stole my youth, my joy, and my complexion; And now you’ve killed me. What have you to say? —Mile. Anonymous ’35 44 THE ACADEMY STUDENT A NIGHTMARE The bell has rung and school is over. But I don’t leave to play in clover. The other pupils shout and go. But I must stay with Mr. Rowe. “What is your name? Oh. never mind, I know your face; I am not blind. I want to speak about your history. How you’re still in school, to me’s a mystery. Your marks as you know are remarkably low; If I’m not mistaken your brain works too slow. You’ll stay after school, beginning to-day, And learn all your history; that’s all I need say.” After this good lecture I went on my way To Miss Yeranian. “Parlez-vous francais?” She said I was failing, as you might have guessed, But I frankly told her I v as doing my best. I then went to Room 5 to see Miss Grover; But my scholastic troubles were not yet over. She pointed out things I did not know: Longfellow, Whittier, Hawthorne, and Poe. After that I went on to see Ed, Who tried to get something into my head. “It can’t be done, I’m sorry to say.” And with this last remark he bid me good day. As I went out I put my hand to my head, And woke up to find it the post of my bed. I sat up with a start and sighed with relief. And decided right there to turn a new leaf. Victor Schneider THE ACADEMY STUDENT 4.5 Two fragments “of verse’’ inspired by Sara Teasdale The Class of ’35 Ponders — A Wet-Weather Poem You’ll need hip-boots by the time you reach the seventh verse 1. When we are gone and tearfully you mourners Stand o’er the vacant desks What will you teachers say about your seniors? Well, let me guess. 2. Now, C. H. R. will frankly tell us out Like a sarcastic Pater. And S. R. O. will mourn the heavy loss Of firey young debaters. 3. And G. B. K. will say, “They put us over, But I’ll not fear; For there are still a few gold-football heroes To beat L. I. next year. 4. Yes, A. P. S. will go her ways a-moaning Some mournful tune; Such splendid altos, and such fine soprannys To go so soon! 5. While M. A. E., with fine dramatic gesture Tears her dramatic hair, And wishes with a passion most dramatic That her dramatic seniors were all there. 6. A. H. can’t know us quite as well; but surely He’ll mourn us, as do all; He’ll sigh, “Be these young flames extinguished There’s still a Light that moves among these halls.” 46 THE ACADEMY STUDENT 7. Then M. G. H., alone in old room eight. Next does appear, Takes np an untidy journal page, and drops Upon the blots a tear. 8. A. W. C., N. B. number eleven Writes “ith r gay n” with a sigh Then briskly, “Oh, business is business!” But cries. 9. And E. M. B., working at Freshman schedules, Says, “Well, I see They’ll bring no more their alibis for absence And tardiness — but, oh me!’’ 10. And all the rest are drowned so deep in sorrow Because we’ve gone away. That with unheard-of charity, they haven’t A word to say. —Mile. Anonymous ’35 SCHOOL NOTES May 2, Thursday Senior class meeting. The girls decided what style of dress and shoes they would wear with the caps and gowns at graduation. May 3, Friday No school. The glee clubs have gone to Burlington for the annual music festival. May G, Monday Mr. Kalijarvi read a prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 47 May 7, Tuesday The three lower classes elected student council members for next year. The Seniors had a class meeting to discuss plans for the Senior Prom. May 8, Wednesday A selection from “Pinafore,” the Gilbert and Sullivan musical comedy, was presented. This composition, a satire on the British navy as it was in those days, will be presented in Fuller Hall Friday afternoon and Friday night. We saw a moving-picture on football fundamentals. May 9, Thursday No school tomorrow. Teachers’ convention will be held in St. Johnsbury this year. May 13, Monday “Each in His Own Tongue” was read by Mr. Ranger. Morning chorus. May 14, Tuesday We enjoyed very much hearing John Noyes play several piano selections. May 15, Wednesday Robert White was introduced as our new student council member. Among his numerous duties will be the reading of the Chapel notices. Prizes were presented to the winners of the contest sponsored by the Academy Student. Senior Poem—Harold Murphy Senior Essay—Frances Rattigan Junior Essay—Ruth Kearney These were printed in the May issue of the Student. The Academy students were pleased with a novel and entertaining program this morning. An animated magazine was presented. Kevin Cosgrove, the editor, told of an editor’s work and woes. Eugene Boucher gave two excellent book reviews. Martha Stearns read her very modern poem “An Office Build- 48 THE ACADEMY STUDENT ing.” Ralph Tripp read his blood-chilling essay “A Deserted House.” Edward Brough told us what a mess things were “When the Water Tank Broke.” Melverda Pierce read a free-verse poem by Katherine Oldham, telling of scenes in the subway. Victor Schneider brought the house down as he called out the names of various teachers in his poem “Nightmare” — but we all knew that kind of nightmare, coming just before the report cards are due. Richard Domey discussed the word “camouflage.” Howard Wilson read his “Forest Scene”; this was in free verse. Robert Dresser told us “How Not to Move a Stove Upstairs”; his advice was chock full of chuckles. Lilia Safford explained why she avoids horses named High Socks. Frank Towers read two poems, written after the manner of Carl Sandburg. Merri-man Willard told of a series of books written by a Protestan. minister. May 16, Thursday Singing. May 17, Friday Mr. Gaylord Douglass spoke to us of international relations. He mentioned how the world is bound together by communication, transportation, commerce. We feel very fortunate in having Mr. Douglass as a speaker. To Elden Wheelock went a pair of track shoes for selling the most tickets to the benefit picture for the track and baseball teams. We hope he will fetch St. J. A. a lot of glory with them. May 21, Tuesday The Senior class picture for the Academy Student waj taken in front of the Museum. May 22, Wednesday Lucille Young gave a short piano recital. Besides being proud of these evidences of student talent, we enjoyed this sort of program immensely. May 23, Thursday Singing. The English V classes rehearse the “Barrel Organ” by Alfred Noyes; they will present this at the commencement recital. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 49 ALUMNI NOTES The following pictures of the classes of the Academy are in Room 10, our Alumni Room: — 1875, 1876, 1884, 1886, 1887, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, and 1911. TO THE RECENT ALUMNI We hope that all the Alumni Reed this and that it Will not make them Cross. The present student body would like to get a Peake into your doings to see what Ailes you. It is practically impossible for us to Barrett having you away all these Weeks and months. It is not Wright. You should not Stahl, but come to visit the Academy often. It is True that many would have to Chase over High Hills and A7oods and come from the Farr West to see the Alma Mater, once here you will see Howe it pays. If, by chance, you see Rich opportunities here after Ouimet, probably you will be Caldbeck. Then we shall hope to see Morron Moore of you. To start out well, Furse come to the Alumni reception!!! J. G. N. ’36 Mr. Walter W. Husband, who is to be the guest speaker at Commencement, was at St. Johnsbury Academy in the class of 1898. Mr. Husband was born in East Highgate, Vt., and later became a reporter on the Caledonian-Record. He was formerly second assistant secretary of labor at Washington. D. C. The executive committee of the Alumni Association has recommended that the association donate one hundred dollars to the Academy to start the Coolidge Memorial Scholarship, which is a part of the ten year plan. This recommendation will be voted on at the business meeting directly after the Alumni Banquet on June eighth. Dr. Ernest H. Lines, class of 1878, has given one hundred dollars towards a fund for prizes to be awarded to the best English pupils. 50 THE ACADEMY STUDENT Howard Pierce, a sophomore at the University of Vermont, has been appointed a corporal in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps battalion at the university. Christian Gronbeck of East Barnet, Vermont, has recently been chosen a member of the Gold Key Society, sophomore honorary society at the University of Vermont. He has also been selected as an assistant circulation manager of “Winno-wings,” a University of Vermont publication. Paul Munkittrick, who is a student at Bay Path Institute in Springfield, Massachusetts, earned second honors for the winter term. This recognition requires the student to have all grades for the term above eighty per cent with at least one-third above ninety per cent. James Willey is on the freshman baseball team at the University of Maine. Baseball Team 52 THE ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETICS BASEBALL May 6 — St. J. A. 5, Newport 0 Spader pitched a wonderful game for the Academy, allowing only 2 hits. May 8 — St. J. A. 14, Vocational 1 Both teams played pretty bad baseball, but the Vocational side of it was a true “'Comedy of Errors”. May 10 — St. J. A. 5, Newport 10 The home team was completely outplayed by the revenging Newport boys in spite of Parker’s efforts. Vanier pitched a good game for the winners. May 13 — St. J. A. 8, Waterbury 2 The Rowe brothers presented their teams, and Dean walked off with the prize. Barrett and Deforge showed up to a great advantage for St. J. May 15 — St. J. A. 6, Orleans 18 Wearied by the strain of 4 games in 7 days, the home team made a poor showing before the efficient red and white machine from the north. May 20 — St. J. A. 14, Mclndoes 9 Both teams made a pretty bad showing, but Mclndoes made the worse. During the game, 16 bases on balls and 3 hit batsmen battered the reputation of both teams. May 22 — St. J. A. 4, Craftsbury 7 Craftsbury ran up six points in the first inning, before St. J. could tighten up. The lead was too great, and the home team lost after a hard fight. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 53 The Squad Raymond Fournier c. Paul Bennett c. Alfred Barrett p. Tod Spader p. Clayton Parker p. George Delaney lb. Richard Funkhouser lb. Netcy Handy 2b. Edward McGinity s.s. Maurice Deforge s.s. Raymond Johnson 3b. Louis Aron l.f. Gordon Woods l.f. George Hagen c.f. Clarence Wheelock r.f. TRACK May 2 St. J. A. — L. I. Interclass Meet Over one hundred boys of all four classes gathered at Lyndon Center to prove their worth. Fairchild (L. I.) planted the javelin exactly 148 feet from the strip. Fuller (S. J.) and Sylce (L. I.) performed well at the high jump, tying at 5 feet Sl 2 inches. Ayer did 106 feet 7 inches with the discus. The St. J. freshmen and sophomores won over their opponents, while the L. I. juniors and seniors took the upperclass honors. May 4 Grammar School Meet The third annual Grammar School Track Meet was run off with customary success. Over eighty boys from the grades were present to make their bids for fame. Lyndonville took the Class A with Z l 2 points and Arlington won Class B with 30 points. St. Gabriels won the combination championship with 58y2 points. Track Team THE ACADEMY STUDENT 55 May 11 St. J. A. 52% — L. I. 22% — Burlington 68 In a spectacular race at the triple meet, our own red-headed Bradley stole the mile from Burnell (Burl.) who was last year’s state champ in that event. Fairchild of Lyndon took first place in javelin with a distance of 156 feet 4 inches. Roberge and Sagris of Burlington kept taking firsts and seconds in the dashes, and ably assisted by their team mates, massed too high a score for either of their opponents to beat. May 14 St. J. A. 57 — Spaulding 59 With the score tied at 58 all. a dispute arose at the discus circle concerning Wheelock’s hurl. A Spaulding man claimed he stepped out of the circle, although the officials decided differently. With the Spaulding team threatening to call off the meet. Coach Batchelder gave them the benefit of the doubt, which lost for Wheelock the third place in the discus event and unbalanced the score. St. J. was weak in the dashes, giving up most of the first and seconds to the opponents. MacDonald led in the 120 yard high hurdles with a time of 18.4 seconds. Bradley won the mile in 4.53 and the 880 in 2.12. May 18 St. J. A. and L. I. S3% — U. V. M. Frosh 33% St. J. A. joined forces with Lyndon to trounce the University of Vermont freshmen soundly with a lopsided score. McKenzie (St. J.) won the 100 yard dash with a time of 11 seconds flat. Bradley won the mile and half-mile for us, as usual. Baldwin took the 220 in 24.2 seconds. 56 THE ACADEMY STUDENT TENNIS May 18 St. J. A. 1 — St Albans 5 Singles Allen Davidson Lee Whitcomb Raymond Prior Theodore Palmer defeated Paul Wilkie 6-2,6-3 -Harold Murphy 6-1,6-3 -Merriman Willard 6-1,4-6, 6-1 Joseph Brown 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 Doubles Edward Simpson and Jack Prior defeated K. Murphy and F. Desroshers 6-1. Paul Murphy and Harold Murphy defeated L. Simpson and A. Brush 6-3 for the only St. J. score of the match. P. Wilkie has been elected captain of the team. May 22 St. J. A. 0 — Spaulding 6 Singles Robert Jackson Wondo Colombo Ray Blanchard Robert McDonnell defeated Paul Wilkie 6-4,5-2,6-1 Harold Murphy 6-1,6-2 -Merriman Willard 6-2, 6-1 -Joseph Brown 6-2,6-4 - Doubles Robert McDonnell and Everett Houston defeated Joseph Brown and Francis Desrochers 7-5, 8-6. Robert Jackson and Edward Isaac defeated Paul Wilkie and Charles Jenks 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Matches are pending with Waterbury and Lyndon. THE ACADEMY STUDENT GIRLS’ ATHLETIC NOTES This spring our St. J. A. girls feature three different sports: baseball, track, and tennis. Tennis is a comparatively new sport for girls at the Academy, this year being the second of its existence. Our girls’ tennis team was greatly dismayed to hear that it shall not play games with outside schools as had been intended. These girls have faithfully practiced Tuesdays and Fridays for the past month, indoors if the courts at Brantview were not available, in the hope of winning all their proposed matches. The team, nevertheless, is to have a contest in the form of a ladder. The one who reaches the top by challenging any who may be above her, and who stays at the top after being challenged by any member under her, is to be called the champion. The girls out for tennis this spring are: Betty Lou Witters, G. Nolin, E. Holmes, A. Johnson, M. Relation, M. Sprague, and E. Friend. The baseball players do wish that the weather would make up its mind one way or another. On their practice days, it has usually been too cold for the girls to get on Brantview Field for a good baseball game. There are two main teams, each striving to beat the other. There are twenty-five girls out this year, they are as follows: P. Morrison, G. Lindsley, A. Drew, R. Wheelock, J. Stetson, C. Burbank, L. Page, H. Brown, D. Dow, I. Carter, M. Williamson, M. Penniman, E. Friend. M. Radford, E. Buck, M. Fortin, A. Simpson, L. Veilleux, M. Firestone, L. Sanborn, C. Montgomery, I. Johnson, P. Cuthbertson, and M. Filgate. The greatest number of girls out for track this spring were the Freshmen with eighteen, next came the Sophomores with twelve, then the Juniors with two faithful supporters, and last but not least, the Seniors with one. The girls were supposed to take part in the interclass track meet held last month, but, due to the weather, they did not enter. The Freshmen out are: M. Davio, E. Buck, R. Porter, J. Worthen, E. Bean, L. Roberts, P. Campion, A. Kimball, P. Cuthbertson, G. Lindsley, H. Brown, M. Morin, A. Castonguay, D. Hess, P. Wells, L. Jeaujaquet, E. Collins, and I. Johnson. 58 THE ACADEMY STUDENT Sophomores: C. Simpson, M. Stearns, K. Oldham, L. Saf-ford, M. Relation, W. Sylvester, A. Toussant. M. Sherrer, B. Fisher, F. Brickett, T. Kittredge, and M. Fiigate. Juniors: I. Howland and M. Stevens. Seniors: A. Drew. JOKES How come it took you so long to finish your exams?” “The fellow next to me stutters.” Miss Willey: “Now we find that X is equal to zero.” Stuart: “Gee! All that work for nothing.” He: “I caught my foot on the stairs.” She: “How far had you chased it?” Tom Cat: “Is it a fight to the finish or for five out of nine lives?” “Rastus, did you go to your lodge meeting last night?” “Naw, Sir! We had to postpone it.” “Postpone it? Why?” “W’y, because de Grand All-Powerful Invincible Most Supreme Unconquerable Potentate done got beat up by his wife.” Pat and Mike were on a steamer far out at sea. Pat had just died, and Mike was leaning over the rail watching the sailors lower Pat’s body, weighted down with coal, into the sea. Said Mike: “Well, Pat, I always knew you were going there, but I didn’t expect that you had to furnish your own fuel!” “My brother and I are so much alike that even our own mother can’t tell us apart,” said the Prize Liar. “In school my brother would throw spitballs and the teacher would whip me. My brother got in a fight and the judge fined me $500. I was supposed to get married and my brother beat me to it and mar- THE ACADEMY STUDENT 59 ried the girl. However, I got even with him. I died last Monday and they buried him.” Bragg’s Essay: There was a man named Elisha. He lived in a cave and had some bears. Some boys tormented him. He said: “If you keep on throwing stones at me I’ll turn the bears on you and they’ll eat you up.” And they did and he did and the bears did. Soph : “How much is 5 q plus 5 q ?” Frosh: “Ten q.” Soph: “You’re welcome.” “Ho, flea, whither goest thou?” “To the dogs.” Mr. Kalijarvi: “Name some insects in your locality that are harmful.” Freshman: “Bed Bugs!” Miss Stevenson: “That fellow dances like a horse.” Miss Stilson : “He probably uses a pony in his Latin.” Bennett: “Who gave you that black eye?” Handy: “Nobody. I had to fight for it.” Fuller: “Say, was I going up or down the street when I met you?” Bennett: “Down.” Fuller: “Well, it’ sail right then, I guess I’ve been home to dinner.” He flunked in English, He flunked in math, The boy said with a hiss, “I’m looking for The guy who said, That ignorance is bliss.” 60 THE ACADEMY STUDENT Cunevalis: “Gee, that liniment makes my arm smart.” Mr. Rowe: “Better put some on your head.” Professor: This exam will he conducted on the honor system. Please take seats three apart in alternate rows.” hound: One light brown kid glove. Will owner please lose the other one? Dear Dad: No mon — no fun, Your Son. Dear Son: To bad — so sad, Your Dad. Cosgrove: “Say, when can I expect that quarter that you owe me?” Fuller: “Always.” “So you went hunting with Stuart. Get anything?” “Only Stuart.” Girls can keep a secret just as well as boys — only it takes more of them to do it. Witters: “Just think.” Sprague: “What ?” Witters: “Think what a hard time two cross-eyed people have looking each other in the eye.” He: “Golf is pie for me.” She: “I know, you just took another slice.” Mr. Rowe: “What’s that you’ve got?” Wilkie: “Insect powder.” Mr. Rowe: “What! Don’t tell me jou’re going to com- mit suicide!” THE ACADEMY STUDENT 61 A swimming pool was installed at an insane asylum. 1 lie inmates had so much fun diving in it that after awhile the officials decided to put some water in it. A woman who had just wrecked two cars stepped out of the door and said: The car isn’t mine and I don’t have a license. I wash my hands of the whole affair. Miss Stillson: “What is the meaning of ‘alter ego’? MacPherson : “ I he other I . Miss Stillson: “Give me a sentence containing it.’’ MacPherson : “He winked his ‘alter ego . Miss Ellis: “Do you know who is the laziest person in this room?” Red Johnson (innocently): I dunno. Miss Ellis: “You ought to. Who is it. when everybody else is studying, sits and watches the rest of the room or looks out of the windows?” Red Johnson (brightening): Why you. Miss Ellis.” EXCHANGE JOKES “We’re in a pickle,” said a man in the street car. “A regular jam,” replied his friend. Heaven preserve us, said an old woman. Minister: “Deacon Jones, will you lead us in prasei? The deacon snores loudly. Minister (again): “Deacon Jones, will you lead us in prayer?” . T a u � Deacon (waking suddenly): “It ain’t my lead. I dealt. “My analyze over the ocean, My analyze over the sea. Oh, who will go over the ocean And bring back my anatomy? 62 THE ACADEMY STUDENT EXCHANGES EXCHANGES OF THE PAST YEAR The M. H. S. Record R. H. S. Chips Spaulding Sentinel The Dial The Critic Catamount Lasell Leaves and News Argus The Phoenix Interlude The Dial New Hampton Monitor The Screech Owl The Scribe Danville Hi-Ways Lancastrian Searchlight The Parrot The Red and White Academic Observer The Emblem The L. G. S. Messenger The Pilot The Record Hilltop News The Spirit of D. A. The Meteor Montpelier, Vt. Richmond, Vt. Barre, Vt. Brattleboro, Vt. Lynchburg, Va. Bennington, Vt. Auburndale, Mass. Gardner, Mass. Montpelier, Vt. South Bend, Ind. Plymouth, N. H. New Hampton, N. H. Maynard, Mass. W'nitensville, Mass. Danville, Vt. Lancaster, N. H. Richford, Vt. Rockland, Mass. Rochester, N. H. Utica, N. Y. Southington, Conn. Townshend, Vt. North Haven, Maine Littleton, N. H. Craftsbury, Vt. Derby, Vt. Berlin, N. H. THE ACADEMY STUDENT 63 WHAT WE THINK OF OTHERS “Danville Hi-Ways”: You certainly have a fine magazine that shows plenty of hard work. The drawings in the Easter number were especially amusing. “R. H. S. Chips”: On the whole you have a good maga- zine. but why not have a separate place for the exchange department instead of mixing it with the alumni notes? If you took only a few classes and gave all the information available about the graduates, your alumni notes would be very much improved. “Interlude,” South Bend, Indiana: Your “Grunts and Flashes” are cleverly written. Your Literary Department shows that you have some good authors at Central Senior High School. •M. H. S. Record,” Montpelier, Vermont: Your “Over- Tones” are written in a way which makes “School Notes seem interesting. WHAT OTHERS THINK OF US “The Catamount,” Bennington, Vermont: The Student contains two humorous articles, “A He Man’s Swimming Lesson” and “On Getting Up.” “An Essay on Women truly recalls some of our own acquaintance. The joke section is very well done. “R. H. S. Chips,” Richmond, Vermont: Your paper seemed complete in every detail — especially the Literary Department. However, if the paper were better arranged, we believe “The Academy Student” would have a more attractive appearance. This is taken from the diary of a Spaulding student; however, it fits St. J. A., too. Saturday:—Got up in time to go to library, bound halt of St I A. there talking about the other half. Decided library should be called “St. J. A. Gossip Club.” Must remember to go down next Saturday so I won’t be talked about. “Spaulding” was used in place of “St. J. A.” in the original. G4 THE ACADEMY STUDENT V ! I I I I I I i i NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY DAY DIVISION SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Offers a broad program of college subjects serving as a foundation for the understanding of modern culture, social relations, and technical achievement, and including selected occupational courses. 1 he purpose of this program is to give the student a liberal and cultural education and a vocational competence which fits him to enter some specific type of useful employment. The vocational options are in such fields as: Accounting, Advertising, Industrial Chemistry, Teaching, Factory Administration, Salesmanship, Surveying and topography, Physical Education, Industrial Relations, Business Practice, Drafting and Technical Drawing. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Offers a college program with broad and thorough training in the principles of business with specialization in ACCOUNTING, BANKING AND FINANCE, or BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. Instruction is through modern methods including lectures, solution of business problems, class discussions, professional talks by business executives, and motion pictures of manufacturing processes. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Provides complete college programs in Engineering with professional courses in the fields of CIVIL. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, CHEMICAL, and INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING. General engineering courses are pursued during the Freshman year; thus the student need not make a final decision as to the branch of Engineering in which he wishes to specialize until the beginning of the Sophomore year. Co-operative Plan The Co-operative Plan, which is available to the students in all courses, provides for a combination of practical industrial experience with classroom instruction. Under this plan the student is able to tarn a portion of his school expenses as well as to form business contacts which prove valuable in later years. Degrees Awarded The Bachelor of Science Degree is conferred upon all students who satisfactorily complete an approved course of study. For catalog or any further information write to: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY MILTON J. SCHLAGENHAUF, Director of Admissions Boston, Massachusetts THE ACADEMY STUDENT 65 Saint Johnsbury Academy SUMMER SCHOOL FOR BOYS July 8 - August 17 Courses from the 6th to the 12th grade. Classes in baseball, basketball, football and tennis under expert instruction. An opportunity to review, to make up deficiencies, to take studies, like typewriting and music, for general training. STANLEY R. OLDHAM, Director Saint Johnsbury Academy SUMMER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Review. Make-up. Preparation for examinations. Entrance upon new subjects. Afternoons devoted to recreation and trips. MISS MARGARET BELL MERRILL, Director PROVIDENT MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. James A. Impey Agency 3 Portland Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. Telephone 538-R Corner Garage, Inc. FORD SALES SERVICE Phone 132 Cor. Railroad and Portland Streets St. Johnsbury, Vt. ALA and Wrecker Service Open Day and Night RANDALL WHITCOMB JEWELERS AND STATIONERS St. Johnsbury, Vermont COAL FLOUR FEED Phone 384 E. T. H. K. IDE Bay St. St. Johnsbury, Vt. 66 THE ACADEMY STUDENT I STATE NORMAL SCHOOL CASTLETON, VERMONT Three-year course, Two-year course, accepted with full credit at professional colleges and universities. For information write — CAROLINE S. WOODRUFF, Principal B. PAINO ICE CREAM PARLOR Fruits — Candy 31 Main Street Tel. 303-W THE CONCORD CANDY KITCHEN Delicious Ice Cream and Sodas Home Made Candies, and Apollo Chocolates J. S. WEEKS 52 Portland St. Phone 1088 Dealer in all Kinds of Meats, Groceries, Fruits, Vegetables First Class Service Delivery to all parts of town L. E. MONTAGNE AND LeBLANC BARBER SHOP 61 Eastern Avenue We will appreciate your patronage N. R. A. Member St. Johnsbury BARNEY BROS., INC. HUDSON — TERRAPLANE 51 Portland Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Phone 737 Bank with us— THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK 37 Main Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. Collins Brodein Maker of Distinctive Clothes for Men $30 to $65 THE ACADEMY STUDENT 67 The Jenks Studio E. H. ROSS, M. D. SURGEON PORTRAIT St. Johnsbury, Vt. and COMMERCIAL DO IT BETTER PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTRICALLY Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed THE TWIN STATE GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. ROYAL TAILORS Made-to-Measure Suits at Low Prices Cleaning — Pressing — Repairing C. H. AMIDON 59 Eastern Ave. FIRST CLASS WIRING Reliance Electric Co. Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vt. DR. FRANKLIN G. HOVEY Dentist Telephone 50 Randall and Whitcomb Building WM. G. RICKER, M. D. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat 29 Main St., St. Johnsbury, Vt. E. A. CRAMTON, M. D. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat St. Johnsbury, Vt. DR. F. 0. MOORE Dentist Dental X-Ray Examinations Phone 309 68 THE ACADEMY STUDENT1' DR. R. H. BURKE Purina Chows 34 Summer St. For St. Johnsbury, Vermont Poultry Livestock DR. DALE S. ATWOOD Osteopath Physician St. Johnsbury, Vermont FLOUR-GRAIN-FEED PURINA MILLS Checkerboard Feed Stores St. Johnsbury, Vt. THE GREY SHOPPE Misses and Ladies Ready-to-Wear and Accessories SHIELDS CONANT Lawyers LeVINE FROCKS PRINTZESS COATS St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of Willoughby Diner 48 2 Eastern Avenue E. Wesley Enman The home of good eats Always Open QUALITY — SERVICE CLEANLINESS Floyd’s Dress Shop GOODRICH STORE P. W. BRAGG LADIES’ DRESSES, HATS, HOSIERY, BAGS AND Plumbing, Heating, Hardware, NOVELTIES Oil Burners THE ACADEMY STUDENT 69 C. M. RICHMOND, D. M. D. Maytag Dentist Aluminum Washer FREE TRIAL Citizens Bank Building If it doesn't sell itself do not keep it ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT A. E. COUNSELL SON St. Johnsbury, Vermont DR. F. E. FARMER Calvin E. Brown 20 Main St., St. Johnsbury, Vt. Clothes ready to wear and Telephone 380 made to measure DR. B. E. DOYLE 99 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, Vt. Dentist FLINT’S DRUG STORE 21 Eastern Ave. Tel. 289-W 53 Main St., St. Johnsbury, Vt. Tel. 999 H. H. MILTIMORE, M. D. St. Johnsbury TRY PARKER’S FRED R. CLIFFORD Home-Made Do-Nuts SOLD AT Jeweler — Optician 59 Eastern Avenue ALL LOCAL STORES High Grade Repairing Satisfaction Guaranteed WEINER’S DEPT. STORE COMPLETE FURNISHINGS For Men and Women THE PREVOST SHOP Gifts—Millinery—Art Goods Hemstitching—Beauty Culture St. Johnsbury, Vermont TEL. 423-R WEINER’S DEPT. STORE COMPLETE FURNISHINGS For Men and Women 70 THE ACADEMY STUDENT C. A. CALDERWOOD, INC. for FURNITURE Pictures Framing CADILLAC LA SALLE BUICK PONTIAC CARS The Northern Cadillac Co., Inc. HOVEY 8c CHANDLER The best place in town to buy Dry Goods, Furniture, Wall Paper, Floor Coverings, Toys, and Kitchen Furnishings D. E. SHEFFIELD, M. D. 48 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Office hours: 1 to 3 6.30 to 8 p. m. No office hours Friday evenings or Sundays Telephone 810-M ROY D. SKINNER Lumber Building Supplies 51 Bay Street Phone 682 J. CLARK AMEY Complete Line of Footwear and Hosiery “WHERE SHOES ARE FITTED” 95 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Phone 344 SPORTING GOODS AT THE HARDWARE STORE The Peck Company A. H. GLEASON CO. Meats, Fish and Groceries Fruits and Vegetables Dr. Charles W. Eliot, for many years President of Harvard University, said emphatically; “Music rightly taught is the best mind trainer on the list. HARVEYS MUSIC PARLORS St. Johnsbury, Vermont A Clothing Store Since 1870 STUDENTS CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS AT TAPLIN’S St. Johnsbury, Vermont THE ACADEMY STUDENT 71 FAME AND FORTUNE Less than 5% of our population is college trained. But collegians furnish more than 85% of the country’s successful men. Prepare to become one of the group that fame and fortune favor. UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Burlington, Vermont The Menut and Parks Co. COAL AND WOOD 8 Portland St. St. Johnsburv, Vermont Compliments of Brigham’s Drug Store THE KODAK SHOP PORTER, WITTERS LONGMOORE Attorneys at Law St. Johnsbury, Vermont PALMER BROS. SERVICE THE BEST in Cleaning, Dyeing, Laundering St. Johnsbury, Vt. — Phone 1130 MUTUAL INTEREST The best banking service possible—that is what we render. You need us—we need you. Our interests are mutual. Let’s get acquainted. CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK TRUST CO. St. Johnsbury, Vermont 72 THE ACADEMY STUDENT Saint Johnsbury Academy j Established in 1842 j AN OLD NEW ENGLAND ACADEMY IN | AN OLD NEW ENGLAND TOWN ‘ In one of the most beautiful locations in New Eng- j land. On a high elevation between the White and Green j Mountains. On the main line halfway between Boston ( and Montreal. 8,000 alumni. I | Thorough preparation for college. Classical, scien- ! i tific, general and secretarial courses. Marked success ! in preparing students for college. On approved list of 1 New England College Entrance Board. Well equipped to take care of a boy or girl who desires an extra year of preparation before entering college. Football, basketball, track, baseball, soccer, skating, hockey. Experienced coaches. Winter sports featured. Boys and girls glee club, orchestras, dramatic and debate clubs, and school paper. Student Government Association helps to maintain standards and traditions. Freedom with responsibility the watchwords. Modern class rooms, good gymnasium, splendid new auditorium. Brantview, one of the finest girls dormi- , tories in New England, in an estate of twenty-five acres. Charlotte Fairbanks Cottage for boys. Athletic field, I with football gridiron, baseball field, and track. The Athenaeum, the town library, has twenty-seven thousand volumes and is near the Academy. The Fairbanks Museum of Natural History, one of the best in New England, available for study by the science classes. Tuition of $550 covers all expenses. Aid for worthy boys and girls provided by a scholarship fund. For catalogue, terms and other information, address STANLEY R. OLDHAM, Principal Saint Johnsbury, Vermont