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

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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

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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

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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