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

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22 THE ACADEMY STUDENT Theodora Laughlin is a make-up expert in the employ of Metro-Gold wyn-Mayer. Doris Mcliinstry is in deep mourning for her horse, Maud, who re cently expired. Maud will be greatly missed in the environs of l'o:'tland Street. :Xlthea Cheever repairs bicycles for the girls at Smith College. Ann Parsons, as graceful as a Reed in the wind, is dancing her way into the hearts of the American people. Margaret Oldham Donald Powell Donald Carter Ann Parsons Lawrence Cutting Caroline Hafner Duncan Corliss CLASS WILL '39 We, the class of 1939, of Saint johnsbury Academy, Saint johnsburyl Vermont, being in good health, and of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and declare this to be our last will and testament. First: We, having set up such a high standard of school spirit and loyalty, do in tu1'n bequeath the same to the incoming senior class. Second: To the classes of 1910, 1941, and lil-12, the class of 19139 leaves the following in high hopes that they will be of some help to them in main- taining the high standards that we, the class of 15739, have established in our four years' stay at St. A.: Herbert Bailey leaves his car to Reginald 'Counsell in the hope that Reggy will be able to have it as much as he has in his stay at the Academy. N'Valter Bedor wills his quietness a11d modesty to Charles Delaney. Franklin Brickett wills his Chevrolet to Bill Clifford so that Bill will be able to take many ski trips with it next season. Donald Carter leaves his famous eraser to next year's Prophecy Com- mittee. Don says that this year's committee hasn't returned it yet. Harry Clark bequeaths his talking ability in history and English classes to Donald Beer. Duncan Corliss wills his ping-pong skill to Mary Miller. Robert Fisk leaves his appendix to Miss Root and her biology classes in sincerest hope that it will be used with the utmost care as it has been very closely connected with Bob for 17 years. Quentin Davison wills his Barre accent to any new cottage boy next year who needs it. Edward Peterson leaves his exclusive style of dancing to Glen Mc- Donald. William Dimick wills his extra added interest in the science laboratory after school hours to Paul Farnham.

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THE ACADEMY STUDENT 21 audiences how to apply artificial respiration and how to direct a French play without knowing a single word of French. Marjorie Mathews is running an estate for high-bred chickens whose owners are taking world cruises. Mildred Merchant has finally been granted her one wish, to be given Miss Baile-y's job as history teacher so she can get in the last word on all dis- cussions. Rita Metevier's talents didn't stay hidden long, and her dreams of sing- ing in a New York night club soon came true. There were two Number please girls in the class of 19:39. These were Charlotte Ovitt and Beatrice l.egendre. They have both received medals for their bravery during the typhoon which raged through St. .lohnsbury last fall. Dorothy johnson has taken ovcr the job of the tired library workers in trying to help all the sociology students get A in that course. Edward Penniman has had the crown of king of the Cow 'ludgers placed on his head after a contest was held in the arena at Victory. Irene Beattie, the intrepid adventuress, conducts big game hunts in Africa. Franklin Brickett is still buried beneath piles of Caledonian Records which he carries daily to Randall Sz VVhitcomb's. Marjorie Bonett is editor of The VVorlcl Tellit. Quentin Davison is head of The Ladies' Escort Service, which does it flourishing business. Robert VVard is the perfect bellhop in a Burlington hotel. Barbara Counsell is a highly respected professor of Latin at Dartmouth. Roland Roberts is the lad who gets up bright and early to deliver milk. If anyone should happen to visit the Stork Club in New York, they would see Phil Lafoe and Robert l.umbra in the groove, and Beverly VVright doing the vocalizing. Gordon Wood is the boy who delves in surrealist photography. His picture of cabbage leaves on top of the Empire State building was much ad- mired. The voice of Paul Reed booms at you from the newsreels, telling the latest flashes from the world of sports. Marjorie Bryson is the soft-voiced announcer for the Lady l'ond pro- gram. Dorothy Bailey imports spices and everything nice from java. Muriel Belden is the director of a school for parrots, where she cures them of swearing. Frank Blodgett has a ranch where he raises angora bunnies. Beverly Fisher has a yarn shop where she disentangles people's do- mestic affairs. Charles Dennison, janitor at St. il. A., spends most of his time shoveling snow way into the middle of May. Elmore Harvey, veteran Cape Codder, is a clammer.

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THE ACADEMY STUDENT 23 Stanley Gosnay leaves his memories of his trip to Canada to any under- classman who is planning to write a book on How a 100112 Englishman gets around in a 995512 French speaking town. Elmore Harvey leaves his skiing ability to Theron Parks. Philip Heath wills Evelyn Lumbra to any incoming senior who will take good care of her. Harlan jenne leaves his recent interest in dancing to james Clothey. Stanley jones leaves all his newspaper clippings about himself to the school paper in case they ever run out of society news. Daniel Linehan wills his one-time ambition to be a minister to anyone who lacks the same spiritual desire. Margaret Oldham bequeaths her public speaking skill Qesp. in class meetingsj to Glendeen Samuelson. Harry Parker wills his old Ford to any freshman who has the time and energy to push it over the dump. XN'illiaxn Pearl leaves his short haircuts to Nick Economou. Donald Powell wills his vocabulary to Glen Pelow, in the hope that Glen will use it on the ball held. john Roche leaves his long legs to a11y track man who wants them. May we suggest Ken Vliright? Ingrid XYohlrab wills her recent postal application to join the Navy to any red-blooded young man at St. j. A. who wishes to use it. Cynthia Sargent leaves her knowledge and experience with cars Qesp. Buicksj to Anne Gibson in the hope it will help Anne with the new Chevrolet. Russell Eager leaves a warning to next year's classes not to get too closely acquainted with any of the Cottage boysg Russ says you can speak to them, but be careful, they are a tough bunch! Kenneth Bailey leaves his golf clubs to Ray Fox. Louis Bedard leaves his history book to Bobby Witters. Neil Benoit leaves his neat appearance to Beatrice Abbott. Roland Carrigan leaves his shorthand fondness to Evelyn Lumbra. Robert Coburn leaves his clarinet playing to Wiggy Wright. Elbridge Colburn leaves his trips to Lyndonville every night to anyone who wants them. Gordon Caldwell leaves his baseball knowledge to Dick McGill. Horace Comstock leaves his cartooning ability to Helen Thurber. Lawrence Cutting leaves his pitching ability to Red johnson. Robert Delaney leaves his unfinished bookkeeping to Ruth Holmes. Howard Hastings leaves his daily naps in history class to anyone who wants them. George Kellogg leaves his favorite tune I Must See Annie To-nite to Bob Beverly. Phil Lalfoe leaves a big vacant spot in the orchestra that is going to be hard to fill up. - Hiayne l.aPoint will take Beverly with him.