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

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JUNE 1945 Of junior and senior boys in Chapel. They began looking for greener pastures. There weren’t any unoccupied ones. We started the school by supplying half the football team, And getting 100% of the juniors buying war stamps. Time passed, and us with it. SENIORS Finally. We sat in the front rows of chapel, Being deafened by the band and orchestra, Trying not to look self-conscious under Mr. Oldham’s eye. We spoke wearily of the Great Responsibilities of Seniors, And put a financial genius in as class president. Girls sat up late nights, getting circles under their eyes, Trying to do homework And solve the manpower problem. There were the usual epidemics; Bleaching hair, Going steady, Corresponding voluminously with Men in Service, And always, always, trying to raise money for graduation. Midyears. We entered the final stretch. Basketball, dances, winter sports. Homework. And still more homework. Colleges decided upon, even unto third and fourth choices. The Army, Navy, Marines, Welcoming seniors into their clutches. Spring. Track. Baseball. Mr. Newell kept getting more ideas on how to make money. They all involved a great deal of Hard Work. We began to look unhappy. And mutter about how we'd hate to leave. And shriek about how we didn’t think we were going to leave. Sudden application to education. Finals And graduation. 9 JANICE LONEGREN.

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THE ACADEMY STUDENT Was being very, very adult. The boys raked Hazen Field, And muttered they’d rather Have more hazin’ and less field. Finals rolled round And we were further impressed To find ourselves (well, most of ourselves) SOPHOMORES And now as Sophs We leered at Frosh. only hoping They’d think us Seniors. Nobody did. W’e rolled up a terrific total of warnings. We even got used to Public Speaking. We sat far enough front in Chapel So that we could almost hear what went on. We discovered where the Bulletin Boards were, all three of them. Once in a while we even found something of ours In the Lost and Found. Seniors spoke to us. We elected Reg Rolfe class president. A few started going steady. Cosmetics started changing familiar faces. Gosh! we said. W’e’re really growing up. JUNIORS So now we were juniors. Upperclassmen, aha! Finally we found out what Chapel notices sounded like. Steady couples were all over the place. Senior boys were drooled over By certain junior girls. The Dramatic Club play’s success W’as due. naturally, to the juniors (all three of them) in it. Certain people didn’t find out that they were juniors Till after Midyears. We haunted the Snack Shop now. We sat on the stone benches on the front walk, leering at freshmen and sophomores. Great stuff! we assured each other. The man shortage began to affect us. Girls watched the diminishing rows 8

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THK ACADEMY STUDENT JOURNAL OF ST. J. A. 1944-1945 September 12, 1944 Our illustrious class arrived at this famed institution to enjoy our fourth year within its portals. September 22, 1944 Social activities got underway with the Freshman Reception given by the faculty social committee and senior class officers. September 29, 1944 We recall with pleasure that unforgettable class picnic on Brant-view field. 1 here a cheery fire greeted us and we ate unsparingly of roasted corn and hot dogs. The wonder is that we had left so much pep for enjoying the dancing and games in Old Chapel the remainder of the evening. October 6, 1944 Startled townspeople opened wide their eyes to see the Academy students winding through the streets in a snake dance. But they tried to close their ears as enthusiastic fans chanted the school songs at the tops of their lungs. Our intentions were to build up the morale of our men at this great football rally. October 7, 1944 Result of morale-building episode last night: Every St. J. A. player played an outstanding game in the well-earned victory over Burlington today. October 31, 1944 The long anticipated evening of Hallowe’en finally came, with ghosts, witches, and all sorts of queer characters lurking in Old Chapel. Who will ever forget the hilarious faculty stunts? This year they convulsed us all giving a parade of the fashions of 1945. November 30. 1944 We returned home late but happy from a wonderful evening in Old Chapel. Some of the boys did get a trifle confused over the dance cards but we pronounced i.t the best Fall Formal yet. February 2, 1945 The annual Winter Carnival, sponsored by the Outing Club, went off in grand style. A day full of entertainment was climaxed by the crowning of King David Dodge and Queen Joan Tillotson. January 19, 1945 The Green and White Players added to an already fine reputation in their grand production of the amusing three-act play, “Seven Sisters.” It was well attended and furnished plenty of romance and chuckles for everyone. January 4, 1945 Eleanor Murphy, an alumna, presented a vocal concert in Fuller Hall. This entertainment, sponsored by our class, was greatly enjoved by all who attended. June 11, 1945 Today we leave our Alma Mater and set out for new worlds to conquer. We will always remember the days of learning mixed with pleasure spent at 10