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

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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

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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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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