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

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THE ACADEMY STUDENT 25 Robert Simpson leaves his “gift of gab” and His Brantview “daughters” to Edward Irwin and hopes that neither will be abused. In conclusion, considering ourselves perfectly sane and in a legal condition to do so, we do hereunto seal; publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. Class of 1940 Witnesses: Nicholas Economou Lawrence Canning Frances Dinsmore Helena Davison Keith Macey Annie Whitehill Bertha-Ellen Hastings Donald Beer

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THE ACADEMY STUDENT 24 Erma Placey leaves all of her shyness to Katherine Blake. Janies MacDonald wills his friendly welcome, “hello dear”, to Frank Carr. Barbara Witters wills her share in the South Ryegate “company” to a Miss Samuelson. Carolyn Boynton leaves a great interest in the cottage to Thais Erving. Hazel Warrell wills a share of the “Yille”, to Gloria Tubman. Norman Chase wills his frame to Forrest Stiles. Roy Campbell wills his ability in radio to any ambitious physics student. Leo Burrington wills his dramatic ability to Raymond Lavigne. Betty Cross leaves some of her quiet manner to Ruthmary Gilfillan. Inella Daniels wills her shy, quiet manner to the junior girl most in need of it. Betty Dinsmore bequeaths her well-prepared public speaking talks to Jack Cox, knowing that Jack is far too busy to prepare his own. Luella Drown wills her love for chemistry to Mr. Ranger. To that Student Council veteran, George Bushey, Margaret Gillander leaves her technique of keeping out of trouble. Charlie Hoar surrenders his quick wit to Rupert Southard. To Beulah Sherry, Marion Holbrook leaves her unique handwriting, feeling assured that the teachers will appreciate this as much as Beulah does. Evelyn Lumbra wills her vivacity to Paula Wilcox. Mary Miller feels that Amos Hafner should be bequeathed her light, fantastic steps on the dance floor. Yolande St. Laurent confers her boyishness upon |ovce Sargent, knowing that it will not be overused by the latter. Germaine Pepin wills her Lyndonville rides to anyone who will enjoy them as much as she does. Irene Amell wills her rides in the Chevrolet car to Eunice Bovee. Celina Duguay wills her jet black hair to Marjorie Daniels. Doreen Fraser wills her ability to do her history assignments at noon to Richard Smith. Anne Ashworth wills her extensive wardrobe to any junior girl fortunate enough to use it becomingly. Betty Hawkinson, after much consideration, is willing her red hair to Mildred Merchant, who has at times expressed the wish for red hair. Josephine Desilets wills her shorthand ability to Malva McFarlin. Irene Dolgin leaves her home on Portland Street to Melvin Blodgett with hopes that it will save his tires. Wilfred Wright surrenders a beautiful green and white bow tie and all of his freckles to John McLellan. lo Pauline Fitch, Norma Brewer gives and bequeaths her quiet ways. 1 o Lucille Barnett, Kathleen Rosson wills her bicycle. Robert Andrus and Philip Brown will all the money necessary to discontinue the lighting system on the walk to Brantview.

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26 THE ACADEMY STUDENT LAST CHAPEL June 7 Processional Welcome Hymn Scripture------------- Prayer Violin and Piano Announcements Song Oath of Allegiance Short Talk School Song Presentation of Gift Acceptance by Trustee Gift to Mr. Snow Class Poem Class Song Recessional ----------------------- Orchestra --------------------Raymond Fox Edgar Murphy ---------------------Ruth Meigs -------------------Geraldine Bean Mr. Louis Fink, Miss Ruth Sparrow ----Edward Mumtord Helen McKelvey Josephine Desilets ---------------Mr. Arthur Stone ---------------Vaim ore Lavigne ---------------Graydon Adams ---------------Dr. F. E. Farmer Mary Miller ---------Randall Boyce William Lanctot ------------------------Orchestra CLASS SONG We sing farewell as we depart. This hour will linger in every heart. Fond memories of friendship here Will always linger forever near. Our dream becomes reality Our alma mater, farewell to thee. There will remain, where’re we roam, The fervent longing; return to home. Music by—William Lanctot Words by—Mary Strauch Thelma Davis William Lanctot Kathleen Rosson Hazel Warrell Marian Holbrook