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

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 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

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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

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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