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

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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

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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-

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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.