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

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THE ACADEMY STUDENT 31 1942 CLASS SONG Music by Betty Julian Words by Betty Lou Bell Commencement Song Leader—Althea Ladd Soon from these scenes we shall depart. Farewell to ties so dear, Let sacred be within our hearts The happy hours spent here. As on through life we travel When hard we find the way, Just take time to hum the chorus Of our class song at St. J. A. Chorus: Then let our praises ring for St. J. A., We bid her a fond adieu, No class will be more loyal Than the class of ’42. CLASS POEM Class of 1942 A world of strife awaits you. From our colors, green and white, Take courage. Green is a badge of hope, New leaf, new bud. We do not need to grope. White, a symbol of faith Beyond this night. Look to our colors and say, “Believe we will.” Courage, hope, and faith Are with us still. —Betty Lou Bell

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30 THE ACADEMY STUDENT Jack Cox wills his ability to make more noise in English class than anyone else, to Kenny McGill. Some contribution. Malvern Blodgett leaves his bookkeeping ability to Howard Colby. George Cawiey wills his interest in the marines to Barbara Emmons. To any freshman who can’t do his algebra, Earl Rodger leave his ability to solve problems, (mathematical or otherwise) Neil Burrington leaves that twinkle that comes in his eyes when he smiles, to any little freshman boy who is willing to make use of it. Betty Coakley leaves her naturally curly hair to Jean Sheffield. Marguerite Morency leaves her varied hair styles to June Adams who will have fun trying them out. Marjorie Cook leaves her graceful walk to any junior who thinks maybe she couldn’t walk the length of a room with a book on her head. Beatrice Decoteau wills to the oncoming headline writer those puzzling moments of trying to find the right words in the right order and number. Colleen Dunn leaves her memories of good times at St. T. A. to the freshmen in hopes that they will appreciate them. Leatrice Faufaw leaves her quiet manner as an example for future seniors who have the tendency to let loose a little often. Eleanor Morron has decided that with so many seniors leaving things the underclassmen should be satisfied. Janice Wakefield wills her frankness to any underclassman who wishes he could tell exactly what he thinks of him and get away with it. In Witness Whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal, and publish and declare this to be the last will and testament of the class of 1042 of Saint Johnsbury Academy. Witnesses: Franklin Barney Beverly Goss Kenneth Wright Theron Parks Anita Tegu Colleen Dunn Betty Weiner Paul LaChance Barbara Perry

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32 THE ACADEMY STUDENT MEMORIES When we leave this class of ’42, and go on Into the world, the mad-confused, but Human and beautiful world; When we leave and no more will Our laughs and pranks be a part of St. J. A., then you will remember, Yes, and so will we, the things We can’t forget, little things that will bring Tears to our eyes—eyes that will be Shining with more wisdom and understanding Than was there before—for we will have Lived in a different world; yet we won’t Forget these things. Our gorgeous and dizzy blondes, Mr. Newell’s money-making schemes and The hot dogs we sold at the football game, We’ll think of the L. I. rivals—the sugar party And cornhusking at Ladd’s—Cawley’s Red Hair—half-pints Weymouth, Wright, And Parks—and our rowdy class meetings. How can we forget our glamour boys, The chapel swing sessions, Brantview girls And “cottage” boys— Mudgett’s bear skin coat? Larry Lumbra, our illustrious class president, And F. Barney sleeping in class? Our worthy members on the Student Board— Bill Lyster, always in two places at once— Our humorists Granger, Collins and Wemmelmann? Rosemary Jones and the Democrats— Emmons’ French horn and Morrison’s violin? hat fun we had at the soda fountain meetings, And at the tea dances in old chapel, When the senior jitterbugs let loose! We’ll never forget our first and last breshman reception and the big moment— Our senior dance. When we’re alone—reminiscing— The chapel scene will come; The hurry and hustle, whispers and Trills of light laughter; the visits To the Student Council, Bernier and Tegu, Inc.; The odors from chemistry lab—and Explosions. We’ll chuckle as