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

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June 1947 PAUL STANLEY CUTTING 107 Concord Avenue Cur St. Johnsbury, Vermont Monitor (I, 2); Student” Commencement Issue (4); Executive Committee (2); Junior Red Cross (I, 2); Football (I); Honor Student (1). The boy with a unique slant on life, is Paul, our class philosopher and psychologist, who is always undertaking to make possible the impossible. While forever sharpening his wit on his unsuspecting classmates, he is one among us who we know will reach any goal he sets for himself. Of course that’s “in general,” Paul! WILL: Piiul Cutting I eaves bis corny jokes to 5Ur. Slayton whose supply must be diminishing by now. LORRAINE DAVENPORT 11 Mt. Vernon Street Rainie St. Johnsbury, Vermont Class Gift Committee (4); F. H. V. (I, 2, 3), Treasurer (3). There is a maxim which says-. “People should be seen and not heard.” Lorraine has taken this as her motto to prove that it has its virtues. will: Lorraine Davenport wills her recipe for keeping neat to all the bobby-soxers. HARRIETT PHYLLIS DONAGHY 28 Mt. Pleasant Street Hop'' Happy St. Johnsbury, Vermont Lancaster Academy (1), Lancaster, New Hampshire. Decoration Committee (4); Junior Glee Club (2); Senior Glee Club (3, 4); Interdivision Basketball (2); F. H. V. (2), Treasurer. When Lancaster lost a freshman we gained a swell girl, and she has proved to be a good sport. Her blond locks have been envied by many of the girls. To a girl with endless pep we wish the best of luck. will: Harriett Oonagby begtteatbs her blonde hair to the dorm girls who find peroxide an added expense. 21

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The Academy Student PAUL W. CORLISS 23 Main Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Class President (2); Monitor (I, 2); Student Council, Vice-President (3), President (4); Class Day Committee (4); Glee Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Band (I, 2, 3, 4), All State (3, 4); Football (I, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (2, 3), Captain (4); Baseball (I, 2, 3, 4); Boy's State (3). One of the most promising athletes of the class — Paul was outstanding in football, baseball, and basketball. Paul made a dignified President of the Student Council but he loved his fun as well as all the rest of us 47’ers. Ask any Freshman who Paul is — they all know Paul. WILL: Paul Corliss has agreed to share his ability to have and to hold with Danny and Daisy. GLORIA JEANNE CREIGHTON 6 Cliff Street gio St. Johnsbury, Vermont Senior Glee Club (1, 3, 4); Band (3, 4); Orchestra (3, 4); Interdivision Basketball (I); Outing Club (1, 3); Junior Red Cross (1); Student Board (4); Dramatic Club (1, 3, 4), Two Pledge Allegiance ; Honor Student (3, 4); Student Federalist, Secretary (4). The musician of our class, Gloria, has advantages in many fields. A debate is never quite complete without her, and she is indispensable to the band and orchestra. Gloria, we know your nimble fingers and lovely voice will forever aid you in keeping your life in pleasant harmony. WILL: Gloria Creighton leaves Pat 'Hamilton lo do their cute little piano duets alone. EST11ER ROSE CROSS 8s' Class Gift Committee (4). 1 Iere we have found another kind of giggle which has become synono-mous with Esther’s name. Her favorite street in St. Johnsbury has been Western Avenue. will: Esther Cross wills her long walks to Irving Dolgin in hopes? 20

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Ti if Academy Student CHRISTINE DOUGLAS 20 Concord Avenue “Chris’’ St. Johnsbury, Vermont Monitor (3); Refreshment Committee, Chairman (4); Junior Glee Club (1); Senior Glee Club (2, 3, 4); Junior Red Cross (1, 2); Girl’s State (3); “Student” Typist (4); Librarian (4). Always cheerful and always considerate best describes Chris. Her efforts have brought about many a well decorated hall for our dances. Whenever you need any help go to Chris — she is always willing. WILL: Christine Douglas hopefully wills her ability to keep out of trouble to Barb Baxter. 84 Sidney Street New Bedford, Massachusetts Band (4), All State (4); Orchestra (4); Refreshment Committee (4); Honor Student (4). Tony and his clarinet have engraved themselves on the musical history of St. J. A. He is one of our veterans. He expects to go to college next year to take up work in hotel managing. WILL: Intone Tonies wants to keep his magic clarinet for Susan to practice on. We doubt that anyone could play it as he does anyway. DAVID BICKFORD FRANKLIN 5 Mt. Pleasant Street “Dane St. Johnsbury, Vermont Class President (4); Vice-President (3); Monitor (1); Student Council Member (2); General Chairman of Commencement (4); Executive Committee (3, 4); Marshall (2, 3); Carnival King (4); Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4), All State (3); Outing Club (2, 3, 4), Vice-President (4); Junior Red Cross (1, 2); Student Board (2, 3, 4); Sports Editor (4); Freshmen Football, Numeral (1); Football, (I, 2, 3, 4), Captain (4), Letter (2, 3, 4); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4), Letter (1, 2, 3, 4); Skiing (1, 2, 3, 4), Letter (I, 2, 3, 4); Honor Student (1, 2); Boy's State (3). “Dave” is a swell all-around fellow. We’ve found him to be a good sport on the football field and the baseball diamond but he is equally as sincere and cheerful at our parties and dances. Thanks for being a wonderful friend, “Dave.” will: David Tranklin — altho' he won't give up his own, he agrees to give six easy lessons on Wolf Instructions and a line to Neil Wall. Cjood hunting Neil! 77