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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1943 volume:

The aim of this school is to occupy the middle ground between the common schools and the colleges; to afford such superior instruction in the classics and higher English branches that no school shall send more thoroughly fitted students to college than this; to offer facilities for good practical education for such as may not care for the college course, and withal so to develop heart and character that the noblest aspirations may be kindled, and incitements be furnished to the most beneficent labors for humanity.” An excerpt from Dr. Homer T. Fuller's speech at the dedication of North Hall on October 31, 1873 MILESTONE OF January 20, 1842 February 26, 1842 December 13, 1842 Summer of 1843 December 6, 1843 Tke Academy Student 1943 mMBr •- - wamrmsz7— □ ,S IN THE FIRST ONE-HUNDRED YEARS SAINT JOHNSBURY ACADEMY Joseph P. Fairbanks of Saint Johnsbury writes to his brother-in-law, Samuel Taylor, Principal of Phillips Academy of Andover, Massachusetts. “We have in contemplation the establishment of a high school in this place, and I wish to consult you in regard to a teacher. To enable you to judge what would answer our purpose, I will mention some points we wish to secure in the character of the school. First, we wish such a course of instruction adopted as will aim not so much to the acquisition of knowledge as to the improvement of the mind..........We wish to lay the foundation for a systematic education, and fit the individual for subsequent self-cultivation. . . , We wish to secure a permanent instructor, believing this essential to give character to the school..I have heard you speak favorably of James K. Colby of Derry.” Joseph P. Fairbanks writes to James K. Colby, principal of the Appleton Academy at New Ipswich, N. H. “I address you in regard to the establishment of an academy, for which we wish to secure your services as instructor....We wish to establish an academy that will insure thorough and systematic education, and lay foundations for a well-balanced, sound, and useful character.” The first session of Saint Johnsbury Academy opens in a small dwelling south of the plot of land on which now stands the County Court House. James K. Colby presides as its principal and sole instructor of twenty-three pupils. The first Academy building is built. “Its low roof of shapely slope, its front adorned with Doric pillars suggested a little Greek temple crowning the swell of land with its quiet dignity.” The deed of gift is signed by the founders. “And whereas we the said Erastus Fairbanks, Thaddeus Fairbanks and Joseph P. Fairbanks, regarding the cause of Education with deep interest and entertaining the opinion that a more thorough course of training in the education of youth is desirable, have, in connection with other friends of education, established the aforesaid Academy, with the hope, in some measure of securing such a result. Now therefore it is hereby enjoined upon the aforesaid Trus- 4 The Acad emy Student 1943 L:______ Z!Z:- ' 1860-1861 August 13, 1866 1868 1870 Spring of 1871 1872-1873 June, 1873 October 31, 1873 1876 April, 1880 June, 1880 1882 April 12, 1886 June 24, 1892 1895 tees, their associates, and successors in office that they —Here follow the obligations enjoined upon the Trustees of Saint Johnsbury Academy. The Academy building is enlarged to two stories to accommodate the rapid rise in enrollment. Principal James K. Colby dies. “-------who gave to the Academy its character, fulfilling the hope of its founders. —whose name will always be conspicuous in its history. All the young men graduating in the classical course (8) with the class of ’68 enter Dartmouth and the one girl enters Vassar. Work is commenced on the new dormitory and class building, South Hall, which, at a cost of $36,000, is the gift of Thaddeus Fairbanks. Dr. Homer T. Fuller becomes principal. The old Academy building, remodeled in 1860, gives way to Academy Hall, which, also, is donated by Thaddeus Fairbanks. The first floor is ready for the spring classes. Introduction of a formal graduation exercise. Dedication of Academy Hall, the building now called North Hall, with 1,250 people attending. The presidents of Dartmouth and U. V. M. are the visiting speakers. Principal Fuller states the aims of the Academy. (Now preserved on one of the murals in Fuller Hall.) The alumni association is organized by the class of 1877. Volume I. Number 1 of the Academy Student issued. Class day exercises are introduced. (The largest elm, north of North Hall, was set out at this first class day.) Principal Fuller leaves to become the administrative head of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Charles E. Putney succeeds him. Thaddeus Fairbanks dies, the last living founder and for thirty-seven years the president of the Board of Trustees. Semi-Centennial of the Academy is observed with an elaborate celebration. The Saint Johnsbury Academy Athletic Association is organized including in the by-laws this statement, “Twenty-five dollars at least shall stand as a credit o July, 1896 1897 1900 April 12, 1902 1904 1917 June 13. 1921 January 11, 1926 January 28, 1927 September, 1927 1929 July 5, 1930 March, 1932 January, 1933 July, 1933 1934 The Academy Student 1943 j balance on each of the baseball and football accounts at the end of their respective seasons.” David Y. Comstock becomes principal and in this same year obtains a copyright on what is to become his classic edition of the Aeneid of Virgil. The house at 1 Main Street is purchased by the Academy to become the Principal’s Residence. Solomon Brackett, head of the science department, resigns, after the longest service to the Academy of any teacher up to this time, 25 years The Boston Alumni Association of Saint Johnsbury Academy is organized. Charlotte Fairbanks Cottage presented to the school by Lady Lucie MacMillan in memory of her mother. A school Dramatic Association is formed. Henry Clay Ide dies. Mr. Ide, a distinguished alumnus, has served the Academy as teacher, principal, trustee, and for three years until his death as president of the Board of Trustees. South Hall is destroyed by fire. Colby Hall, built to replace South Hall is dedicated. Student Government is inaugurated under the guidance of Principal Theodore Wilson. The athletic field is purchased which is later to be named Hazen Field in honor of Perley F. Hazen, who was connected with the school for twenty-six years, serving as trustee, secretary-treasurer, and, at his death, president of the Board of Trustees. The cornerstone of Fuller Hall is laid by Henry Fuller, who has donated the auditorium in memory of his father, former Principal Homer T. Fuller. Dormitory girls move into Brantview which has been presented to the Academy by Colonel Joseph Fairbanks. Stanley R. Oldham becomes principal. The first session of the Summer School for Boys opens. Improvements made at Hazen Field including the remodeling of the old grandstand into a Field House. Mrs. Carl Ranger (Bertha O. Stilson), teacher of Latin, 6 June, 1942 November 5, June 7, 1943 The Acad emy Student 1943 ..- ■ ...IS3EH m.SfiE . - _ retires after having taught at the Academy for twenty-six years, the longest period of service of any instructor to this date. 1942 The addition with the tower of the new Colby Hall is dedicated. Commencement exercises are held for the Centennial Class with Dr. Ernest M. Hopkins, president of Dartmouth, as the speaker. The Academy Student 1943 SCRAPBOOK STORY The rain was beating against the windows of the Alumni Office. A . sleepy day and dreary. All was quiet, save the rain. The rain was beating a rhythm, nineteen forty-three, nineteen forty-three----------------- Today something musty and old permeated the whole building. Suddenly the rhythm changed. Eighteen eighty-three, eighteen eighty-three--------- A rustle of skirts, a soft murmur of voices. A bevy of girls in long dresses came gliding down the corridor of Academy Hall after leaving North 10 and passing Principal Putney’s office. Meeting a group of mustached young gentlemen, they nodded stiffly and went on. The boys were talking among themselves. A tall dark boy named Jack was speaking. “I say, did you fellows hear about Johnny Bean? They say that he went to the theatre last Tuesday night and was apprehended. They’re going to separate him from school. It’s his sixteenth demerit. Too bod, but he always was a trifle unsteady. Say, are you going to the Senior Exhibition, Bud?” “Of course, 1 have to speak. I’m going to give an oration on “Purposeless People.” “That’s an excellent subject for you. Bud.” Jack laughed. “Do you know what the discussion is going to be?” A younger, studious looking boy was speaking. He was very conscious of a small blond mustache on his upper lip, and kept stroking it to see if it was still there. “The discussion is going to be “Was England Justified in her attack upon Egypt?” And it’s going to be interesting. Your presence is needed to make it a success; so you had better come, Jeb.” “I rather think I shall, old man,” and with this parting remark he sauntered off to meet another boy coming down the stairs.......... Emma walked hurriedly home alone. Madame Marie had been severe in French class again today because Emma had not understood her verbs quite thoroughly enough. She thought about last night. She had had a splendid time at the Adelphian and Athenian exhibition. The programs had been lovely, pink and silver, green and gold. Her essay had gone off quite well. It started to snow. “How lovely!” she thought. “The sleigh ride to Littleton will be a happy occasion if there is enough snow.”.......... An odor of fresh paint in Academy Hall. Early spring vacation over. After school was dismissed one day, Emma and the other girls of the senior class went shopping. “We must keep our purpose secret, else there will be no jest in classes on the morrow,” said a tall, thin girl to the others in the group. 8 The Acad emy Student 1943 Of course!” tliey all acquiesced. They stepped daintily into a store on Main street, 1. C. F letcher Co., dealers in dry goods, carpets, crockery, fine boots and shoes, wall paper and window shades; each girl ordered some pink cambric and some lace. I hey chose pink because it was the senior class color. 1 hat night they labored hard, and finally the pink cambric and lace were transformed into dainty aprons. Loitering in the hall-way before morning prayers, they put the aprons on-fat aprons, thin aprons, large aprons, small aprons, but all pink. Then the girls went upstairs to prayers. Filing through the door they attracted much attention. But alas, when one young lady arose to change her seat, someone cruelly unpinned her apron and it dropped beneath her chair. She was much chagrined, but bore it bravely, nevertheless! Some egotistical males of the class, at the Senior Masquerade about a month later, wore pink breeches. It is said though that they did not make them themselves!............ I he grass was green in front of Academy Hall. Sober looking young ladies and gentlemen paraded up the aisle in the chapel to receive their diplomas from Sir I haddeus Fairbanks himself, now nearing his 90th year. Emma felt very proud to have passed four years of her earthly life at St. Johnsbury Academy. When she went to receive her diploma she smiled shyly at Sir Thaddeus, and he gravely smiled in return. She had sat through some very enlightening essays, the Salutatio in Latin, of which she had understood almost every word, and the Valedictory. The music was superb! She thought the Howard Opera House Orchestra very uplifting. The past week had been a busy one. The Student was completed, ready to be sold after the exercises. She could picture the groups clustering around, after it was sold, comparing notes and talking over incidents which had happened in classes and which some witty soul had written up in a pleasing manner. Emma really thought that Tuesday and Wednesday, with public examinations. had been the most fatiguing days. Soon the graduating exercises would be over and then they would walk sedately home for lunch, returning at 4:30 P. M. for Class Day exercises. With these, the school year of 1883 would be terminated........... Sun glistened through the rain-spattered windows of the Alumni Office. The rain rhythm had di£d. A fresh, clean smell broke through the air. There was a clatter of feet on the stairs and the sound of laughing, happy voices. The soft, hushed voices of 1883 had faded with the clouds, and the hurried lilting voices of 1943 had returned with the sun. NOTE: The material which furnished the facts and inspiration for this story may be found in a scrapbook replete with programs, clippings, and mementoes of the school year 1882-1883. recently donated to the alumni office by George Leonard of the class of 1883. loanne Hamilton ’45 !t COLBY HALL NO. 9 Don’t bother to knock; just walk right in. because this is your room. That is, if you are one of St. J. A’s children. You see, this is the Alumni Room. When you enter here, it’s just like opening a book, for this room will tell you the story ol a hundred years. If you can pull your dazzled gaze away from those window draperies, you will see over here the carved remains of what were once called school desks. Can you find your initials? That leather and gold hound Biblical-looking volume is a picture album of, perhaps, your granddad’s class. Just see the collars on those poor fellows! Surely, you can look around the vault but you won’t need your tools to get in. You’ll find neither gold nor diamonds in here; so stop panting. These files are the fruit of many hours of hard work. Every living student who has attended the Academy has a white card in the active files. If a girl graduate is married she also has an orange card under her married name. When an alumnus passes through the Golden Gate his card is put in the file of the deceased. There is another file for the Lost. They are the black sheep who have wandered from the flock and failed to inform Alma Mater of their whereabouts. There is also a geographic file. If you look under ‘New Jersey’ you’ll find all your fellow graduates who live there. (Just their names, of course.) All information and clippings about former students, such as college happenings, graduations, engagements, weddings and such are kept in a scrap-book. Besides, every class has a file for the class lists and addresses and interesting material concerning the members of that class. In addition to files in yonder cabinet everything is enclosed from the school banner to postage stamps. Over here—oh, do you have to go so soon? Well don’t forget you’re always welcome in the Alumni Room. Barbara Emmons ’44 10 i Student 1943 The Academy CLASS STATISTICS A comparison between this, the 100th class to graduate from St. . Johnsbury Academy, and a class of 50 years ago reveals the following facts: BOYS 50-year class 100-year class Average age 19 years, 4 months 11 years, 4 months Average weight 141 1-2 pounds 148 1-2 pounds Average height 6 feet 5 feet 9 1-2 inches From the class of fifty years ago. seven were intending to study law; four chose theology; two intended to take up sciences; four were undecided. In our progressive one-hundredth class, the ambitions range from one desirous of attaining the Presidency to a future farmer. Five are intending to “let the government decide,’’ and three are going to attempt to “earn their wings.” Engineering is selected by three also. Physical education, journalism, and radio servicing are fields each of which has two new prospects. One wishes to be a lawyer; one, a taxidermist; another, a fireman; and still another, a business man. Only thirteen wear glasses, two of whom wear them occasionally. From our political census we found ten Democrats, eight Republicans, twelve Independents, one Socialist, and many having no party preference. Twelve of these would vote for a fourth term; sixteen definitely would not, and many are undecided. GIRLS 50-year class 100-year class Average age 18 years, 4 months 17 years, 6 months Average weight 109 1-2 pounds 122 pounds Average height 5 feet, 6 inches 5 feet, 5 inches Seven girls of the class of fifty years ago were intending to go to college to prepare for teaching. The professions our girls have selected are, however, more varied. Ten have chosen to he future “Nightingale’s;” eight are intending to teach; eight, hopefully, are going in for marriage; three have singled out physical education; four have chosen art; three, secretarial work; two photography ; two. beauty culture; two, dietetics; and two wish to be laboratory technicians. We have also prospects for a chemist, a dental hygienist, a model, and comptometer operator. Twenty five girls wear glasses. 1 The Acad emy Student 1943 Among the girls are sixteen Democrats, twenty Republicans, seven Independents; and the remaining are non-partisan. Twenty-five would vote for a fourth term and twenty-five would not. Taking the class as a whole the most popular movie actress seems to be Greer Garson. Dorothy Lamour, Bette Davis, and Deanna Durbin are next in order. Walter Pidgeon, Spencer Tracy, James Cagney, and Dennis Morgan are almost equally popular among the movie actors. The favorite author of fiction is James Hilton, after whom Pearl Buck and A. J. Cronin follow. Of the non-fiction writers Clare Booth Luce, Maurice Hindus, and John Gunther take the lead. Carl Sandburg, Ogden Nash, and William Henley are the most popular poets. The magazine most frequently read is Life, and the Reader’s Digest, American, and Saturday Evening Post rate next. For want of something to do many patronize the movies, some enjoy hiking, others go out for various sports and still others employ reading as a means of diversion. Three students claim New York as their home state; one, Massachusetts; one, Virginia; one, Connecticut; one, Pennsylvania; one, Wisconsin; and one, the country of Switzerland. Seventy-two of this class registered here as freshmen. The Vermont census ten years hence can be certain of eight from the class of ’43 of St. Johnsbury Academy. The rest, however, do not intend to be here ten years from now. Entire Class Elaine Samuelson Ruth Ticehurst Jean Brown Joanne Mollica, Chairman Class History Committee 13 The Acad Student 1943 emy CLASS SONG We are going forth forever From our Alma Mater now. We will sing her praises always And our loyalty we vow. For a hundred years her students Have been passing through her halls, And now the class of forty-three Leaves the shelter of her walls. At reunions we will gather From wherever we may be. And we’ll sing again the praises Of the class of forty-three! Jeane Sheffield, Chairman Patricia Safford Ruth Cormier Sam Mills Class Song Committee REMEMBER When we leave, This, the class of ’43, And go into a world Of strife and sorrow, A world that to each And every one Speaks a challenge, May we all remember The laughs, the tears, The little things We can’t forget— The years we spent At St. J. A. Who is there That won’t remember Visits to Student Council, Dances in Old Chapel, Dreams that were dreamed In Study Hall? 14 ECj tf I The Acad emy Student 1943 O yes, who can forget The odors that came from the chemistry lab Where students busily mixed Monstrous combinations? We’ll remember That day of days, When doting fathers and mothers Filled the hall with smiles Of joy and pride That seem to say, “Can it be That my son, my daughter Has grown up?” We’ll remember with smiles The shuffli ng of seats, The murmur of voices Dearly loved, As fathers and mothers Take their places. The day of days is here. Father shuffling in his seat. Trying to make himself small, As though ashamed Of the pride and joy That shine in his face. Mother, trying to look Wise and worldly. Yet for all her efforts Unable to hide The joy that fills her heart, tjoy, yet sorrow, is in her face, For gone is her child, And in its place An adult, who will soon face The joys, the sorrows Of this great world. Suddenly all is quiet; The first note is struck. Down the aisle they come Like tall, dark figures Out of an ancient Story book. 15 The Academy Student 1943 Mother forgets All her vows. Can that be her son, Her daughter. That stranger in gray? A tear or two Sting her cheek. “Dear God, help my son to choose The path of good and right.” All is quiet now; The prizes are to be awarded. To him who wins the prizes May all glory and honor go; To him who has tried and failed, Glory and honor too. Then up the aisle they go Straight, strong, unafraid. Out to meet the challenge That life has to offer. Clutched firmly in their hands A thin scroll of paper, A symbol, a memory Of years spent at St. J. A. It’s not an easy world This world of ours Plunged into a war. But let us try to remember A lesson taught at St. J. A. That there can never be Peace, happiness and contentment In this our world. Until we wipe from the face of the earth All the hatred And bitterness there today. 1G George Bennett, Jr. Ike Acad emy Student 1943 AN ILLOGICAL TALE (Apologies to (). W. H.) (Follies of ’43) Have you heard of good old St. J. A. And how it commenced in a by-gone way? Yes, it’s a hundred years old today And then—don’t hurry, come on and stay, We’ll tell you about it without delay. It’s affected the world in many parts That are not found on geography charts Have you heard of that ? I say! Eighteen hundred and forty-two Thaddeus Fairbanks said with due Consideration, 1 think it right To have a school upon this site.” He saw the earth opened and work begun Which continued beneath the autumn sun. Now in building up this venerable school Care and percision were always the rule. But there must be somewhere a weakest spot Oft’times discovered, oft’times not. Not in foundation, lumber or walls, In ceilings, roofs, cellar or halls. Above or below, within or without, The weakness will out without a doubt. Nineteen hundred came and found St. J. A. strong and sound. Nineteen hundred increased by ten— ‘‘Pride of the north woods.” they called it then. Nineteen hundred and twenty came; Running as usual much the same. The thirties and finally forty-three— The dilemma you’ll now begin to see. When we arrived in ’39 They looked us over and shouted ‘‘fine!” Forty arrived; then came the dawn And just like that our glamour was gone. Forty-one and forty-two, The teachers declared the school was through! Little of all we’re valued here. We wake on the morn of its hundredth year 17 The Acad Student 1943 emy Each one felling; and looking queer. Our class they call rough and uncouth; We simply blame it upon our youth. This is a fact that runs at large. Take it, you’re welcome, no extra charge. The seventh of June, the fatal day, There’s much relief in the faculty. They never thought they’d see the day When they could boot us on our way. In spite of the faculty’s numerous arts We are equally weak in mental parts. The principal vowed the school’s been hexed And doesn’t dare think what’s coining next. Over the assemblage comes a hush, When on comes the class with one mad rush. Bustle, jostle, pull and haul. Hand out diplomas to one and all. Proudly we saunter down the aisle, Out from Fuller we go in style. Then suddenly we all stand still. What is wrong with the school on the hill? First, a shiver and then a thrill. Then something decidedly like a spill. A pile of rubble was all they found. Dust to dust St. J’s in the ground. It eave its all for us you see, And then it sank to eternity. End of wonderful St. J. A. Logic is logic. That’s all. good-day. Jeane Sheffield Jerry Schneider 18 The Acad emy Student 1943 MARION ADAMS Characteristic: Ask a certain Dartmouth man French Club 3; Invitations Committee 4; Junior Red Cross 4. Her quiet ways she retains. New York Times, June 6, 1955 Advertisement: Follow the latest styles. Wear beautifully colored spectacles. Hand painted by Mnte. Marianne. EVALYN ANDRUS “Ev” Silence is golden, says you! Cap and Gown Committee Evalyn wills her knowledge of Johnson to anyone interested. After many years. Evalyn has finally induced the populace of Johnson to play basketball. MILDRED BAILEY “Milly” Her treasure: Letters Archery 1. 2, :t: Glee Club 2; “Student typist 4; Tennis 1, 2; Junior Red Cross 4; Class Gift Committee 4 She wills her sweet, calm manner to Aline Demers. April 10, 1950: she has succeeded Walter Winchell as radio commentator. JOYCE BEAN Pastime: Keeping the boys in the service happy Commencement Gift Committee 4 Distributive Education She wills her walks home to the Outing Club. It’s an all day hike. Joyce is owner of a large chain of mass production beauty salons. 19 The Academy Student 1943 VIRGINIA BEAN “Gini” Her heart’s with a pair of navy wings” Outing Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Allied Youth 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Glee Club 1; Golf 1, 2; Tennis 2, 3, 4: Skiing 1, 2, 3; Junior Red Cross 4: Chairman of Class Gift 4; Basketball 1, 2 Although the old motto You Can’t Take It With You was pointed out to Ginnie, she refuses to leave anything behind. She is the inventor of a new device which makes the little bell ring at railroad crossings even when a train isn't in sight. GEORGE BENNETT His Activity: Who Knows? Publicity Committee 4 “Lil” George wills his place in sociology class to anyone that can keep as quiet as he did. George established a general store in Timbuctoo where you can buy everything from soup to nuts. PRISCILLA BENOIT “Pat” Her specialty: Orchids from “Red Junior Class President: Last Chapel Committee: Tennis 1, 2: Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2: Outing Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Typist 4 Pris leaves her bottle of glue to Elaine Mayo so that she and Kenny will stick together. She has established the P. E. Benoit fund to send the most worthy red heads (male) to St. J. A. in memory of--------------. EVANGELINE BILL “Van” Her weakness: Sugaring Archery 1; Junior Glee Club 1, 2; Allied Youth 3, 4; Tennis 1; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; F. H. V. 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 4: Red Cross First Aid 4; Cap and Gown committee 4. Van leaves her quiet ways to Margaret Bean hoping she will use them. She has taken Mr. Fink’s place as leader of the orchestra at St. J. A. 20 Ike Academy Student 1943 GORDON BILL “Bill” His occupation: Bill and Brantview Clean Up Inc. Student 1, 2, 3; Business Manager 3; Movie Projector 2, 3. 4; Stage Manager 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Seventeen 4: Outing Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Putney Honor Point Division Captain 4: Senior Refreshment Committee 4; Ski Team 3, 4; Boys’ State 3. St. J. A.’s Einstein exits hoping that somebody will be following in his footsteps. “Eggy runs the movie projector at the Palace Theatre and gives all his girl friends free passes.” NEAL BLODGETT His weakness: Shyness Class Day Pageant Neil leaves his modesty to Pat Blow. Blodgett has taken Andy Devine’s place in the movies. The difference in size doesn’t seem to matter. ROBERT BRADBURY “Bob” His motto: Make Haste Slowly Track 4; Glee Club 4; Senior dance tickets, Chairman 4. Bob leaves his Petty Girl drawings go to the cottage boys. Bob is a profound woman hater. Who done it? JEAN BROWN Her claim to fame: Ability to swim Joe’s Pond. Class history 4 To any one with plenty of time on his hands she leaves her correspondence with the boys in the service. Running a summer camp Danville. 21 for blondes in West RUSSELL BUTLER “Russ” His weakness: Varieties of Fords F. F. A. 2; Baseball 3; Wrestling 4; Class Will 4 His model T goes to work for Uncle Sani-as scrap to beat the Japs. Russ is proprietor of a garage which rejuvenates old Ford cars. LOUISE CAHOON A canine devotee Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; Student news reporter 4; Class will 4 She wills her truly blond hair to anyone who is threatening to dye her own. Gained high military honors as a WAAC. She was stationed in French Morrocco and states that she owes her success to Miss Yeranian’s explanation of French verbs. MADELINE CALHOUN “Lin” Her specialty: Being inconspicuous Prophecy committee 4 Madeline bequeaths her ability to keep from getting warnings to Kenneth McGill. Madeline planned to be an old maid school teacher, but Richard changed her mind. VIVA CALLAHAN “Popzi” Junior Red Cross 4; Ticket Committee 4 Popzi leaves “the Irish in her’’ to Becky McKenzie. Miss Callahan runs a monthly fashion show in Hovey's bargain basement. 22 The Acad emy Student 1943 GEORGE CARTER An equine enthusiast Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Outing Club 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 4: Green Stockings 4; Student 3, 4; Commencement General Chairman 4; Inquiring Reporter 4; State play contest, Happy Journey 3; President class 4; Senior nominationing committee 4 The blond hairs on his coat have been laid carefully away for his own memories. Can we hlame him for being selfish? George bought all the drug stores and soda fountains in St. Johnsbury so as to be sure he gets the trade from St. J. A. students. MARCIA CASWELL Why not join the Spars! Junior Red Cross 4; Allied Youth 4; Senior dance invitations, Chairman 4. She wills St. J. A. her brother; she can’t find any use for him. Marcia won fame by disproving Einstein’s theories. States that she used information gathered from Mr. Ranger’s class lectures. LOIS CHAMBERLIN Romantic Achievement: A boy friend at each finger tip. Allied Youth 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Class Day committee 4. Lois leaves her all around appeal to Reggie Rolfe. Lois is modeling Paris creations in New York’s smart shop. Lane Bryant’s. HOWARD CHASE His Record: Four years of good Behavior (at least he wasn’t caught) Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 4; Student Board 2, 3, 4: Cap and Gown committee 4. He wills his trips to and from the Center to anyone with a bicycle. Howard stands on street corners and plays the accordion while his pet monkey passes the hat. 2 3 Student 1943 The Academy JOYCE CHURCH “A dillar, a dollar, a ten o’clock scholar” Commencement Invitation 4. Joyce wills her ability to tell Love stories to Nan Barney. She is now writing a love-lorn column in the Caledonian. ROLLANDE CLOUATRE “Ro” “With her hair of Titian red she’ll tempt ’em” Student Make-up Editor 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Green Stocking 3; Allied Youth 1, 2; Treasurer 3; President 4; Outing Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; President 4; Tennis 1, 2; Junior Red Cross 4; Prophecy Committee 4. Rollande bequeaths her job on the make-up crew to one of you Juniors who ought to know a lot about it. She is the vigorous leader of the nation-wide campaign against all red heads who wear pink. PATRICIA CLOUGH “Pat” Her Pet: Her goat Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Outing Club 1, 2, 3; Allied Youth 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Grinds Committee 4. Patty wills her make-up to Barbara Emmons hoping she will use it daily. She’s now manager of the Kelly Lumber Company. Need we say more? ESTHER COOK Her specialty: Extreme silence even when reciting Valedictorian 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian Orchestra 3; President Orchestra 4; Glee Club 3, 4; School Reporter 3; Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; Prophecy 4. Esther leaves the job of writing the Valedictory essay to the next brainstorm. She’s a famous soap-box orator who breaks up the monotony (?) by playing merry little jigs on her fiddle. 24 The Academy Student 1943 RUTH CORMIER “Ruthie” “No that's not the “Butler”; it’s her personal postman Orchetra 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Student 1; Student Board corresponding'secretary 4; Class song committee 4. Ruth leaves her place in her father’s car to Charlotte Kimball, knowing it will be appreciated. As the first woman governor of Vermont, Ruth created a nationwide sensation when she turned Vermont Democratic. GERALDINE COUTURE “Jerry” Oui! Oui! Frances Go-d’ in the Navy Senior dance invitation 4. Her hair-dressing ability goes to Ruth Warrell. The Gerry beauty shop is doing a thriving business on the guarantee to help anything. RUTH CRUICKSHANK “Cookie” Her heart is flying F. H. V. 2, 3; President F. H. V. 3: Basketball 2, 3, 4; Captain basketball team 4; Varsity basketball 3, 4; Cap and Gown committee 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Student Typist 4. Ruth bequeaths her basketball eye to Elaine Mayo. Ruth is now Vice President of the St. J. Trucking Co. in charge of compensating people who are splashed by trucks. LIONEL DAIGNEAULT Weather Preference: Climate of St. J. Center Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. chairman 4; Senior prom publicity 4. Lionel wills his bench in Arnold Park to the Scrap Drive. Lionel is “tickling a living” out of the good Vermont soil. 25 The Academy Student 1943 EDWARD DOUGLAS “Eddie” Track l; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Vice-President 3; President 4; Orchestra I. 2. 4; Vice-President 4; Faculty curriculum committee 4; Boys’ State 3; Senior prom decoration committee, chairman 4. He gives his rosy cheeks to the first Junior to apply. Douglas is now choirmaster at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. JUDITH ELLINGWOOD “Judy” Theme Song: California Here I Come” Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; French Club 3, 4; President 4; Allied Youth 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Vice-President 2; Class Treasurer 3: Girls’ State 3; Cap and Gown Committee, Chairman 4. Judy refuses to will Gerard to anyone. Author of the best-seller “How to Keep Your Man.” JOSEPH FILLION “Joe” His position in life: Behind the eight ball (in a game of 3-6) Football l, 4: Basketball 1, 2. 3: Captain Basketball 4; Track 2; Refreshment Committee 4. We find that he is keeping everything for that final kick at Hitler. Go to it, Joe. Joe is now coaching basketball at The University of Wisconsin. KENNETH FITZGERALD “Fitzie” Motto: “The Umpire is always right. Assistant Baseball Manager 1. 2; Baseball Manager 3; Member of A. A. 3, 4; Boy’s State 3; Captain Fuller Division: Basketball Manager 4; Gift Committee 4. Kenny s ability to tell Mr. Mosher off goes to next year’s basketball manager. Kenny lias succeeded Desrocher at Ebbett's Field. 26 The Acad emy Student 1943 BETTY GERVAIS “Bet” Her Asset: Effervescent enthusiasm Glee Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Junior Red Cross Secretary 4; Outing Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Committee 4; Student Typist 4; Softball 1, 2. She wills her ability to keep the fellows awake in Study Hall to Marilyn Fitch. A year ago Betty retired to a small cruising boat, because she got so bored with the world. She liked it so well that she is still there. KENNETH GIBSON “Gabby” His Reputation: Being a local Walter Winchell Salesman for Student 1, 2. 3; Dramatic Club 4; Member Junior U. S. O. 3; Member Junior Red Cross 4; Chairman Invitation Committee 4. Kenneth wills his corny jokes for some Vermont farmer to harvest. The only deceased member of the class, Kenneth was assassinated by his opponent in his first political campaign. DORINE GREENE “Dodie” Her Status: Jenk’s Studio’s right arm Class Grinds Committee 4; Distributive Education 4. Dorine leaves her place at Jenks to the first shutter fiend that comes along. She is content as an aerial photographer, risking her life daily to get close-ups of volcanoes. RUTH HAGAN “Ruthie” Her Joy: Being a sport enthusiast Basketball X, 2; Softball X; Junior Red Cross 3, 4; Invitation Committee 4. To any girl who is going out for basketball next year she leaves her skill. She’s now President of “The Society for the Protection of Dumb Animals” and has ordered all chemistry books destroyed. 2 The Academy Student 1943 CALVIN HALLOCK “Cal” His Weakness: Those Lyndonville Girls! Wrestling 2, 3; Captain 4; Track 2. 3; Senior Ticket Committee. To Nathalie Miller Calvin wills his stamina. A famous actor of “Hamlet”. Confidentially, he got his job when a critic front New York saw him wrestling at St. J. A. ANTHONY HANDY “Tony” His Job: Keeping St. J. cool in summer Football 1. 2, 3: Co-captain 4: Basketball 1; Wrestling 2, 3: Track 1, 2; Student Council 1; Outing Club 1, 2. 3, 4: Junior Red Cross 4; Fairbanks Division Captain 4; Senior Ticket Committee 4. Tony leaves his build to Everett Parker, so that he can also win for dear old St. J. A. In between wrestling matches he gets himself a much-needed tan so his bright yellow trunks will show up. Oh, girls! Oh Boy! ARTHUR HARRIMAN “Bob” His Problem: Keeping out of Trouble Track 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Student Council Vice President 3; President 4; Chairman of the Last Chapel Committee; Outing Club 4. His moonlight toboggan rides are left to some daring Junior who thinks he can come through in better shape. Bob holds the familiar office of a judge and as most St. J. A. students know lie’s darn good at it. DORIS HOOKER “Dot” Her Asset: A Prolonged Chuckle Junior Glee Club 2; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Outing Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Allied Youth J, 2, 3, 4; Division Captain 4; Band 3, 4 Tennis 1, 2; Senior Dance Decorations 4. Dot Travnor is to receive her ability to keep the girls’ basketball team happy. Is now private nurse to the Sultan of Zanzibar's third wife. 28 The Academy Student 1943 LEAH KELSEY “Kelly” Pastime: Keeping Track of Edith Outing Club 1, 2, 3, 4: F. H. V. 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Grind’s Committee 4. She hopes that June will like her piano hooks. She was last heard of in Borneo, a member of the Warrell Expedition in search of rare butterflies. LOIS KENESON “Kenny” Her Best Friend: The Mail Man Junior Girls’ Glee Club 2; Archery 2; Student Typist 4; Invitations Committee 4. Kenny wills her monkey wrenches to any one who likes to monkey around. Lois is now general manager of the mechanic’s department at Pratt Whitney. VIRGINIA KIMBALL “Ginny” Her Favorite Color: “Red Class Treasurer 2; Athletic Association, Vice-President 3; President 4; Varsity Basket Ball 3, 4: Captain 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Outing Club 3, 4: French Club 3; Student headline writer 3; Head line editor 4; Junior U. S. O. 3; Junior Red Cross 4; Nominating Committee for graduation 4; Senior Prom refreshments 4; Seven point letter 3. “Slender, tender, and tali’’ sends everything to Red to boost his morale. Two years ago Ginnie revolutionized basketball by combining boys and girls’ rules. The team’s colors are RED and white. ERWIN LAMB “Lamb” His Specialty: “On the Spot” Romance Dramatic Club 3; Green Stockings F. F. A. 3, 4, President 4; Seventeen 4; Student board ad writer 4; Assistant Treasurer Athletic Association 4; Class Secretary 4; Last Chapel Committee 4. His welding gloves are left in Ginny’s care. Erwin Lamb now has a farm. E-I-E-I-O 20 Student 1943 The Academy BARBARA LANPHER “Bobbie” Her Job: Keeping the Carters straight Band 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; F. H. V. 1, 2; Division Captain 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4: Student Art editor 4; Grinds Committee, Chairman 4: Nominating committee for graduation 4. Willed to any aspiring Freshman: The ability to get her men. Her latest production is George the Revolutionist and is Disney sore. BARBARA LEITHEAD “Barb” Her Asset: Patience with Student Board Material Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4: Outing Club 1. 2, 3, 4: Allied Youth 3. 4; Student Reporter 3; News Editor 4; Secretary of Athletic Association 4; Basketball 1: Softball 1: Archery 1, 2; Honor student 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ State 3. Her interesting job of keeping track of the alumni is left to any ambitious soul. Barb spends most of her time at Tice’s Ice Cream Kitchen and we’re wondering why! MAURICE LOGAN “Red” His Asset: Seriousness ha! ha! Track 1, 2. 3. 4: Football I, 2, 3, 4; French club 2; Outing Club 4; Ski Team 2, 3; Decoration Committee 4. He wills his running ability to Ned White so he can keep one jump ahead of the women. Let’s hope be does better than Red did. Red is Gardner to Queen Priscilla. He spends most of his time planting tulips. EUGENE LOWREY “Gene” His Secret Ambition: A desire to be a second Tommy Dorsey Band 1. 2, 3, 4: Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4: Glee Club Vice-President 4: Boys' State 3, Class Will Committee 4: President of Distributive Education 4. Gene leaves his job in the grocery store open to any one who can figure out the ration system. He made a slight improvement in the St. Johnsbury band when lie condescended to become its leader. Swing low, etc. 30 The Acad emy Student 1943 GEORGE MACDONALD “Lefty” His Characteristic: A Woman Hater (?) Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Skiing 2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2; Class President 2: Vice- President of Athletic Association 4; Class Tickets Committee 4. George wills to Chuck Gibson his undying interest in the fairer sex. Lefty is coaching a woman’s football team at Smith College. MARILYN MARSHALL “Min” Characteristic: Playing both ends against the middle Basketball varsity 3, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Junior Glee Club 1; Skiing 1, 2, 3, 4: Archery 1; Tennis 1, 2. 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Golf 1, 2; Allied Youth 1; Outing Club 1; Tennis Team 1. 2, 3, 4; Student Alumni Editor 2: Student Jabber Editor 3, 4; Class Day Committee, chairman 4. Her love for symbols (Co vs. Co) is bequeathed to Fay Bromley. 1965: The alumni office has just changed her married card again. GASTON MENARD “Gas” His hobby: Summer Street courtin’ Wrestling 1, 2, captain 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Glee Club 4; Baseball 4: Division Captain 4: Senior Prom decoration committee 4. Gaston has decided to keep his Ju-lian (bilant) voice. Gas is illustrator for “Esquire,” but he's having lots of trouble as he can't seem to draw anything but blondes. EVELYN METEVIER “Evie” Her skill: Parker’s ten cent sodas Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Archery 1; Softball 2; Junior Glee Club 2; Skiing 3; F. H. V. 3: Senior Prom Music Committee 4; Distributive Education. Vice-President 4; Junior Red Cross 4. Evelyn leaves her ability to get out of town boys to all girls interested. Joined the WAACS after failing to choose from so many suitors. 31 Student 1943 The Academy SAM MILLS “Sam” Identification: That Southern Drawl Dramatic Club 4; Class Song Committee 4. Sam wills his whistling to Don Metevier, who can use it while looking for dates. Samuel Mills, Ph. D is teaching the northern angle of the Civil War at Sweet Briar. JOANNE MOLLICA “Jo” Her Failing; Never Failing Salutatorian; Class President 1; Outing Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Junior U. S. O. 3; Junior Red Cross 4; Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4: Good Citizenship Girl Nominee 4; History Committee Chairman 4. Her scholastic average is to be given to the first customer. Hey, don’t rush! Received the Congressional medal for her great feat of delivering ice cream to the Eskimos by air mail. PHILIP MOORE “Phil” Specialty: Wielding a Cue Stick Junior U. S. O. 3; Senior Prom Publicity Committee 4. He leaves his T square to Pat Donahue. Phil is Junior’s best friend. He designs bigger and better model airplanes. RICHARD MORRON “Dick” His Interest: Grant’s Football 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Ski Team 1; Senior Prom Music Committee Chairman 4. He wills his name to the one who fits it best. Dick promoted a bill in Congress that no more jokes about little morons should be told. P. S. He lost. 32 p The Acad emy Student isosc . mz :a.-n __ 1943 PATRICIA MOULTON “Pat” Her Theme Song: “Oh, How I Hate to Get up in the Morning” Outing Club 2, 3; Junior Red Cross 4; Senior Prophecy Committee 4. Pat leaves her space in Physiology class to some other Junior who loves to sleep. Miss Moulton is now the foremost lady welder in Vermont. BERNARD MURPHY “Murph” His Preference: Lyndonville Girls Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Skiing 1, 2, 3, Captain 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Senior Committee. Bernard wills his ability to ski to Corra hoping it will keep him out of plaster casts in the future. Murph is now an engineer famous for his marvelous three-lane road between St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville. DOROTHY NUTTING “Dottie” Her Lament—He’s in the Army now! Junior Glee Club 2; Senior Prophecy Committee 4. She leaves her calm demeanor to Laura Lou Merri-man. Dot hasn’t gotten rid of those freckles yet, but she is making freckle eradicator her life work. JAMES PARADIS “Jimmie” His Asset: A Contagious Grin Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Boys’ State 3; Class Will Committee 4; Athletic Ass’n Treasurer 4. He wills his shyness to Raymond Dimick. Jimmie’s now a Fuller Brush man, and the house wives sure do go for those dimples. 33 ■ y,. The Academy Student 1943 RONALD PARADIS His Characteristic; His Overcoat Last Chapel Committee 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. He will his overcoat to Paul Bassett, who will use it as a tent. From the experience gained by working for the Student Council. Ronald now successfully runs a furniture refinishing store. JOYCE PERKINS “Perk” Her Pastime: Tripping to Hilltop Farm Student Reporter 2: Class Treasurer 1; Outing Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Allied Youth 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Class Grinds Committee 4; Honor Student 2: Tennis 1; Archery 1. Joyce bequeaths her ability to keep quiet in U. S. History class to Clayton Sargent, hoping he can get better marks than she did. Joyce is in charge of a recreation center for service men. NORMA PRESCOTT “Norm” Accomplishment: St. J. Center Social Leader Band 2, 3; President 4: Outing Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Student 1, 2, 4: Student Alumni Editor 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Student Council Member 3; Secretary 4; Archery J, 2; Girls’ State 3; Grinds Committee 4. Norma wills her ability to manage a Student Council President to the one who wants it next year. We don't know who Norma married, but every time someone calls “Norm,” both she and her hubby answer. MARY QUIMBY “Q” Inspiration: Her Week-ends Junior Glee Club 1, 2: F. H. V. 4; Junior Red Cross 4: Invitation Committee 4. Mary gives her alarm clock to all sleepy Brantview girls. Mary has finally brought the upside down cake into its own. 34 The Acad emy Student 1943 MADELINE RASH “Sister” Daily Activity: Dreaming of Charlie Archery 1, 2, 3; Junior Glee Club 2: Outing Club 1, 2; Junior Red Cross 4; Student Typist 4; Grinds Committee 4. Madeline bequeaths her seat in shorthand to any Junior who will make good use of it. Is experiencing stiff competition from a navy destroyer. BARBARA REBILLARD “Robie” Her Theme Song: “I’m Saving Myself for Bill” Glee Club 3, 4; Orchestra 3; Band 3; Dramatic Club 4: Outing Club 3. 4: Student Reporter 4: Junior Red Cross 4; Senior Prom Refreshment Committee 4; Honor Student 3, 4. Barb wills some of her Friday night dates to Miriam Tutino. Robie kept up the family tradition of marrying «t 19 and is now President of the Torrington P. T. A. JACQUELINE RIESER “Jackie” Her Problem: Trying to make up his mind “Seventeen 4: Honor Student 4: French Club 4; Outing Club 4; Division Captain 4: Senior Prom Publicity Chairman 4; Dramatic Club 4. Jackie bequeathes to Janice Lonegren her pair of magic skates. Jackie got lost .in the subway a couple of years ago and we haven’t heard from her since. PATRICIA SAFFORD “Pat” Her Specialization: Keeping the 4H Moving Allied Youth 2; 3, Junior U. S. O. 3; Student Feature Editor 4; Archery 1, 2; Class Song Committee 4. For next year’s Wednesday Appreciation hour in Chapel, she leaves her poems. Pat operates a thriving businss canning Florida sunshine for us Northerners. 35 The Academy Student 1943 ALBERT SALT “Al” Pepper makes you smart but Salt ' is smarter Debate Club 2; Outing Club 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Student Board 4; Last Chapel Committee 4. His walks to and from Passumpsic are for Richard Grady. Come on now, you know it wouldn’t hurt you. Albert invented a rubber rolling pin. Since then the death rate of husbands has gone down 99.44%. ELAINE SAMUELSON “Sammy” Her War Sacrifice: Frequent Trips to Norwich Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Student 3; Class History 4. Her interest in the army goes to any number of lonesome females. Has made Rvegate into a thriving metropolis. JERRY SCHNEIDER “Jerome” His Popensity; Sesquipedalian Speech Student Board 3; Editor-in-Chief of Student 4: Dramatic Club 3; President 4; French Club 3; Vice-President 4; Outing Club 3, 4; “Green Stockings” 3; “Seventeen” 4; General Chairman Commencement Issue of Student; Track 4. He wills his editorship to Dorothy Jenne. wondering how many grey hairs she’ll get. Jerry Schneider, retired publisher of Milwaukee, is now the owner of a bakery specializing in cheesecake. HELEN SCOTT “Scotty” Her Interest: The Jeanette Shop Junior Glee Club 1: Distributive Education 4; Secretary; Cap and Gown Committee 4. Helen wills her theory of open house to Joyce Lord. Helen owns a famous dude ranch in Wyoming. :j( r‘ FLORENCE SEYMOUR “Flossie” Her Advantage: Priority on a Certain Lieutenant Glee Club 1; F. H. V. 4: Allied Youth 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. Flossie says she won’t leave anything, the tightwad. Florence Seymour is supervisor of Red Cross activities in Vermont. VIRGINIA SHASTANY “Ginny” Her Weakness: Saturday Night Dances Basketball 1, 2; Junior Glee Club 1, 2; Senior Glee Club 3: Dramatic Club 3; Distributive Education 4; Ticket Committee Senior Prom 4; F .H. V. 1, 2. Ginny wills her lipstick to the Art class since crayons are getting scarce. Ginny is now South of the Border learning the new Latin American dance steps so she can teach those North of the Border. JEANE SHEFFIELD “Shef” Her Favorite Song: “Where do we go From Here” Class Treasurer 4; “Seventeen 4; Class Song Committee chairman 4; Student Council Member 1; Student Ad-writer 2; Ass't Editor 3; Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Outing Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4: Jr. U. S. O. 3; Jr. Red Cross 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Jean leaves “the club” open to all wandering dorm students. They say, “thanks,” Jeane. Miss Sheffield recently opened a branch of her “Balm for Aching Hearts” Society in St. Johnsbury. ROBERT SIEDLE “Stupid” His Specialty: A laugh Assistant Manager Football 4: Student Head-line Writer 4: Grinds Committee 4; Track 4. Bob wills his knowledge and love for all things in Greek to Johnny Cunavelis. Bob has spent many years trying to prove that every famous person became famous through some connection with Rye, N. Y. Student 1943 The Academy JOAN SMITH “Jo” Her Problem: An interest in Springfield Tennis 1; Archery 1; Outing Club 1, 2, 3; Allied Youth 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Senior Prom; Refreshment Committee. Joan wills her hair-do to Helen Albiser, confident that Helen will like it as we 1 as her own. Because of the manpower shortage in 43, Jo took up undertaking. She liked it so well that she’s still at it. ROBERT SMITH “Bob” Among His Habits: Sleeping in Study Hall Football t, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Student Council 1, 2; Class Secretary 3. Bob wills his scrimmage technique to Henry Corra. The 1955 manager of Twips Dwips Furniture Store. (Pardon our lisp) EVELYN SPENCER “Evy” “He’s Deep in the Heart of-” Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; F. H. V. 2, 3; Debate Club 3; Basketball 2, 3; “Seventeen” 4; Student Ad-writer 3, 4; Grinds Committee 4. Evelyn leaves her height to Jeanette Allen providing Jeanette compromises. Evelyn is the inventor of invisible stilts for short people. RHODORA STEARNS “Rho” Her Pastime: Standing up for the products of her home town Senior Will Committee 4, Chairman; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Vice-President 4; French Club 4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Glee Club 4; Student Board 3. She wills her job of peeling potatoes at the dining hal to anyone who underestimates the lowly spud. Rho has a high position as a chemist proving that chapel was a good place to study chemistry. 38 RUTH STEVENS “Stevie” Movie Theatre “Lover.” Prophecy Committee 4. Ruth wills her machinist ability to some patriotic Junior. Ruth and Blossom have lived in England for a number of years, devoting themselves to a home for RAF veterans. ARTHUR SWEET “Boogie” His Specialty: Jitterbugging Glee Club 4; Will Committee 4. Buddy wills his jitterbugging to Harold Simons, hoping that he’ll have better luck in staying off the floor. Buddy had a job with a famous orchestra but he pounded on the piano so hard that it broke and he hasn’t been able to get a job since. RUTH TICEHURST “Tice” Hang-out: Snack Shop Outing Club l, 2, 3, 4: Allied Youth 1. 2, Secretary 3, Vice-President 4; Junior Glee Club 1, 2; Junior Red Cross 4; Student Board 3, 4; Class History 4; Basketball 1, 2; Tennis 1, 2; Orchestra 3. Her ability to stay in the reference room goes to Peter Bartholomew, in hopes that he has as good results. Owns an ice cream parlor called “Tice’s Ice Cream Kitchen” which is modeled after Moulton’s. FRANCES TRAFTON “Frannie” Her Characteristic: Height. Junior Glee Club 1; Tennis 1, 4; Basketball 4; French Club 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Class Gift Committee 4. Frannie leaves her height to Doris Morse. Are you dizzy up there Doris? Frances has her hands full since she became principal of the Trade School. Nice handful, eh, girls? 39 The Academy Student 1943 VIRGINIA TURNER “Ginny” Her Virtue: A good nature Bowling 4: Student typist 4; Class Day Committee 4. She wills her interest in Hanover to anyone. Ginny has painted a water color picture of all scenery in St. J. and is now broadening her views. RUTH WAKEFIELD “Robin” Her Theme: Swing and sway the Brantview way Junior Red Cross 4; Senior Prom Decoration Committee 4. Robin wills her daily fan mail to some dusty mailbox at Brantview. Robin has opened a boarding house for bachelors in Brooklyn. Rates upon application. EDITH WARRELL “Edie” Characteristic: Neatness. Invitation Committee 4; F. H. V. 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 3, 4. She gives up her place at Leah Kelsey’s side to some worthy gentleman. It is rumored that Edith attended a cannibal banquet in Borneo. No further details are available. BLENDINE WEBB “Deanie” Entreat me not to leave thee” from Ruth Student Typist 4: Senior Prom Ticket Committee 4. Her job at Grant’s candy counter goes to Stanley White to enliven his interest in sweet things. Blendine now has a “bright look” on life gained from her work at the hospital. 40 The Academy Student 1943 JOHN WESLEY “Johnnie” His Specialty: Cheek to cheek dancing Dramatic Club 3, 4; “Green Stockings” 3; Track 3, 4; Skiing 2, 3, 4; Grinds Committee 4. To Dale Barber, Johnny wills his dancing routine. However, his partner is not included in the bargain. John organized a ski team and went to the north pole so he could practice all year round. RICHARD WILLEY “Dick” Favorite Topic: Tales of Saturday Night Track 1, 2: Basketball 1; Grinds Committee 4; Distributive Education, Treasurer 4. 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