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

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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

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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 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