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

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{Uhe cSj-cademy eStu.de.nt April 13. 1944 All trouped to Fuller Hall to enjoy the exciting mystery play, The Tiger's Claw. May 3, 1944 The famous Maine writer, Mary Ellon Chase, spoke in chapel. June I, 1944 At our Sophomore picnic we joined in a treasure hunt, the Reds versus the Blues; the Blues won. In the middle of the fun we had our pictures taken. 1944- 1945 September, 1944 We became upper classmen and progressed considerably in our chapel seats. September, 1944 The first appearance of real activity was the launching of the war stamp and bond drive by Mr. Twombly with a goal of 100%. September, 1944 For president we elected Avis Hoyt, , vice president Paul Bassett, secretary Barbara Johnson, and treasurer Robert Smith. January, 1945 With Christmas vacation gone, we had our Junior Prom. Under the soft lights we had fir and spruce decorations and among other things, a cute cotton snowman with coal eyes. February, 1945 King David Dodge and Queen Joan Tillotson were crowned by Chester Quimby who again was the high scorer ofthe afternoon. Fairbanks won first prize for its sculpture of two figures on a toboggan. February 8, 1945 At the age of fifty-nine. Mr. Oldham, Academy principal for the past thirteen years, passed away. Mr. Ranger became acting principal. 1945- 1946 September, 1945 After our last registration in Fuller Hall, our new principal, David A. Tirrell, greeted us with a friendly talk. September, 1945 We elected for our last class officers. Stewart Gibson president, Avis Hoyt vice president, Nancy Mollica secretary, and Dick Hovey treasurer. Marvin Sheffield became Student Council president and Brenda Buckiand secretary. September 21, 1945 Despite the stormy weather a rambunctious time was had by all in the barn in back of Brantview at our corn roast. After roasting.com in the old forge and playing tag we went up to Old Chapel to dance and play games. 8

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Cluns. igq.6 JOURNAL OF THE CLASS OF '46 1942-1943 September 9, 1942 The Centennial year opened with first chapel. Our principal, Stanley R. Oldham, introduced Colonel Joseph Fairbanks who spoke on the prevention of a Hitler victory. September, 1942 Our first week at St. Johnsbury Academy made us fully-fledged high school students and scared ones at that . September, 1942 For class officers we elected Avis Hoyt for president, Stewart Gibson vice president, Jean Pillsbury secretary, and Stan ley Hall treasurer. September 18, 1942 The formal senior reception for the freshmen opened the social season. This was the last formal freshmen reception to be given. Mr. and Mrs. Mosher led us in the Grand March and a committee led by Arthur Harriman decorated Old Chapel with red, white and blue. September 29, 1942 In the three days of scouting the surrounding farms for scrap, Academy volunteers collected 140 tons. The proceeds at the end of the campaign were used for the Kiwanis swimming pool fund. October 13, 1942 A concert given by Rubinoff and his violin, and his Russian accompanist, Mr. Alexander, was held at Fuller Hall. October 15, 1942 In the feverish frenzy to finish Colby, down came the tower scaffolding, and emerging from the heavy layer of dust were, among other things, left-handed desks for the south-paws. November 20, 1942 In Seventeen , the delightful Booth Tarkington comedy, Erwin Lamb played the love-sick Willie. 1943-1944 September, 1943 We elected as president of our class Stewart Gibson, vice president, Lucille Jones, secretary, Marvin Sheffield, and treasurer Laura Lou Merriman. February 18, 1944 At the biggest event of the year, the Winter Carnival, Lucille Guyer and Charles Gibson were crowned Queen and King by Chester Quimby, the high scorer of the afternoon. First prize for the snow sculpture went to the Putney division. March 24, 1944 We proved our artistic ability by decorating Old Chapel in the form of a ship, the U. S. S. '46, and drew admirers from every class. 7

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{June. 1946 September 28, 1945 We had our first pep rally to start the football team on a successful season. February, 1946 The Winter Carnival was held after the judging of the snow sculptures which included: first prize won by the sophomores who carved a miniature statue of the first Academy school building; second pi ace to the freshmen for their life-like miniature of Dumbo; third place to us for our very effective statue of Abraham Lincoln; and fourth to the juniors for their map of Vermont. Avis Hoyt and Stewart Gibson were crowned Queen and King by David Franklin. June 10, 1946 We, the famed and mighty class of '4 6, walked for the last time as students out of Fuller Hall. The memories of good times, and patient teachers will always linger in our thoughts.