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

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1953 volume:

THE LAMP 1953 This volume is affectionately dedicated to the revered memory of SYLVIA JANE GOODWIN who was called to our Heavenly Father in the summer of 1950. THE LAMP 1953 ELWIN HOLBROOK TV OMBLY Headmaster B.A.. Clark; M.Ed., University of Vermont: Principal Concord. Vt.. Junior-Senior High School 1931-1942: Head of Mathematics Department. St. Johns-bury Academy. 1942-1951: Dean of Boys, 1945-1951: Assistant Headmaster, 1950-1951: Headmaster 1951. Appointed 1951 — 4 THE LAMP 1953 CEDRIC E. PIERCE Assistant Headmaster B.S., M.A. University of Vermont Appointed 1948 DOROTHY CLARK English B.A. Wheaton; M.A. Radcliffe: Yale School of Drama, Harvard Appointed 1926 J. LEO MESSIER Music B.Mus., M.Mus., University of Montreal Appointed 1944 ADELAIDE L.ANPHERE Business Practice. Typing, Shorthand Skidmore: Farmington Teachers College: University of Vermont; Lyndon Teachers College Appointed 1944 — 5 — THE LAMP 1953 GEORGE A. DONOVAN History Keene l eathers College: B.S. University qf New Hampshire: M.A. Columbia University Appointed 1946 VICTOR L. BIXBY Bookkeeping. Driver Practice Bay Path: B.C.S. Rider: University of Vermont Appointed 1947 BARBARA HAMILTON ROBERTS Home Economics B.S. Simmons Appointed 1948 GEORGE P. CARNIE Mathematics Housemaster. The Cottage B.S.. Bates Appointed 1Q48 — 6 THE LAMP 1953 SAMUEL W. JOHN English B.A. Rutgers, University of Vermont Appointed 1949 ROBERT J. LUSENA French. Spanish B.A. Middlebury: M.A. Boston University; University of Milan. University of Vermont Appointed 1949 WILLIAM G. STOWE Chemistry. Physics B.S. University of Massachusetts, M.Ed. Springfield Appointed 1950 THE LAMP 1953 FRANCIS X. RYAN Typing. Bookkeeping, Business Math B.S. Boston University Appointed 1951 HELEN P. LARIS Art. History. Geography B.S. Boston University Appointed 1951 ELIZABETH G. RAIMAR Director Girls' Athletics, Physiology B.S. State Teachers College, Slippery Rock. Pa. Appointed 1951 TIMOTHY R. CONNOR Latin A.B. Holy Cross: Ed.M. Fitchburg State Teachers College Appointed 1952 — 8 — THE LAMP 1953 HERBERT R. DICKSON Mathematics B.Sc. Bishop's University: A.M. University of New Hampshire Appointed 1952 JOYCE SALT English B.S. University of Vermont Appointed 1952 DONALD H. BAKER English A.B. Middlebury College: A.M. 1 ufts College Appointed 1952 GERALD G. PLUMMER Science A.B. Staley College: A.M. Western State College of Colorado Appointed 1952 THE LAMP 1953 HELEN G. POWELL Home F.conomics A.B. Columbia University Appointed 1952 ALTA MacLAREN Housemother. Brantview Appointed 1952 JEANNETTE CARREAU Secretary to the Headmaster Appointed 1952 — 10 — VIVIAN L. SKINNER Registrar Appointed 1952 THE LAMP 19 BRUCE EARL ANDERSON 6 Dundee Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club. Dramatic Club. State One-Ao Play Contest. New England Drama Festf val. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Vol ley ball. 1950- 51: Glee Club. Outing Club, Intramural Bas ketball, Softball. Volleyball, Archery. 1951- 52: Outing Club. 1952- 53: Future Plans: Commercial Pilot. Nickname: Andy. Memory: Freshman Week. Bruce wills skyscraper stature to Bruce Hoyt. BARBARA 1 Russell Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 51: Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club. Intra- mural Basketball. 1951- 52: Glee Club. Cerde Francais. G.A.A.. Out- ing Club, Debating Club. Majorette, Intramural Basketball. 1952- 53: Glee Club. Cercle Francais. G.A.A.. Out- ing Club, Winter Carnival Court. Vice-President Debating Club. Cheerleader. Intramural Basketball. Future Plans: College--? Nickname: Bobbie. Memory: Basketball games, Honors. End of Fresh- man and Sophomore years. Bobbie wills long feminine earrings to Judy Baldwin. CHARLES GILMOUR BAILEY 12 Tremont Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: 1950- 51: Intramural Archery. 1951- 52: Science Club. Outing Club. 1952- 53: Outing Club. Librarian. Future Plans: Armed Forces. Nickname: Charlie. Memory: MacLeod’s Gym Class. Chuck wills his unsuccessful struggles with the movie and slide projector to Sherwin Iverson. GERALD CAMPBELL BAILEY 34 Mount Vernon Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949-50: Outing Club, Skiing. 950-51: Dramatic Club. New England Drama Fes- tival. Outing Club. Skiing. Glee Club, Outing Club. Varsity Club. Skiing. Glee Club. Outing Club. Varsity Club. Captain Skiing, Track. Future Plans: UVM — Agriculture. Nickname: Jerry. Memory: (Friday 3:15) Mechanical Drawing with J. C. Gerry wills his skis and poles to Mr. Greene. FA I LEY Concord Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Student Council, Glee Club. G.A.A.. Out- ing Club. Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball. 1950- 51: Student Council, Glee Club, G.A.A., Stu- dent. Outing Club, Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball. 195 1 -52: Glee Club. Dramatic Club. District One- Act Play Contest, G.A.A., Monitor’s Club. Student, Outing Club, Debating Club. 1952-5 3: Glee Club. G.A.A., President Monitor's Club, Student. Outing Club. Debating Club. Future Plans: Lab or X-ray Technician. Nickname: Max Memory: Chemistry class — my Senior Year — Maxine leaves her chewing gum under the study hall seat. 'I CHARLES ANTHONY BAUKNECHT Gilman, Vermont 1949- 50: Glee Club. Outing Club. 1950- 51: Class President. Student Council, Outing Club, Football. 1951- 52: Boys' State, Glee Club, Science Club, Dramatic Club. District One-Act Play Contest, Outing Club, Honors, Varsity Club, Football. Track. 1952- 53: Class President, Student Council, Glee Club. Outing Club. Varsity Club, Football, Skiing, Track. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Chas. Memory: Gay times with Stowe. Charlie wills Fairbanks to any other dorm student longing for the wide open spaces. THE LAMP 1953 RONALD J. BERNIER 56 Spring Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1 949-50: Glee Club. 1950- 51: Glee Club. Outing Club. Cross-Country, Intramural Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Archery. 1951- 52: Glee Club. Outing Club. Varsity Club, Track, Intramural Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer. 1952- 55: Glee Club. Outing Club. Varsity Club, Track. Intramural Basketball. Volleyball. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Slim. Memory: Algebra II class with J. C. Warren. Ronnie wills ability to speak French fluently to Claire Dyer. BETTY MAE BLANK 14 Crescent Road Poughkeepsie. N. Y. 1950- 51: G.A.A. 1951- 52: Cercle Francais. G.A.A.. Debating Club, Latin Honor Society. 1952- 53: G.A.A., Latin Honor Society. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Sunshine. Memory: Winter Carnival. Betty wills her eyelashes to Dennis Cote. KARLENE MARIE BOARDMAN Concord Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Band, G.A.A., Outing Club, Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. 1950- 51: Orchestra. Band. G.A.A., Outing Club. Librarian. Basketball. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. 195 1-52: All-State Music Festival, Orchestra, Band, G.A.A.. Outing Club, Librarian, Intramural Softball, Volleyball. 1952-53: Glee Club. Orchestra, President Band, G.A.A., Outing Club, Librarian. Future Plans: Undecided. Nickname: Boxcar. Memory: The way everyone teased me. Karlene wills her bashful blushes to Marilyn Davison. — 15 — THE LAMP 1953 GEORGE EDWARD BOUFFARD 2 Higgins Court St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club, Cercle Francais. Outing Club, Intramural Basketball. Softball, Volleyball. 1950- 51 : Glee Club. Cercle Francais, Outing Club. 1951- 52: Glee Club. Outing Club. 1952- 53: Glee Club. Outing Club. Future Plans: Business College. Nickname: Junior. Memory: Mr. Ryan teaching Bookkeeping. George wills his woman appeal to Amando Bona.' RONALD LOUIS BOUFFARD 2 Higgins Court St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950-51: Outing Club, Varsity Club, Football. Bas- ketball, Track. 195 1-52: Outing Club. Varsity Club, Football. Bas- ketball, Baseball. 1952-53: Glee Club. Outing Club, Varsity Club, Football. Basketball, Baseball, Track. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Big Lou Memory: My Senior Year in Football. Louis wills his winter escapades at Hazen Field to Dick McFarlin who has more faith in his car. PAUL EUGENE BOUFFARD 9 Pearl Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Basketball, Baseball. Intramural Basketball, Volleyball. 1950- 51: Band, Intramural Basketball. Volleyball. 1951- 52: Band, Science Club. Cercle Francais, Out- ing Club, Varsity Club, Manager Basketball, Intramural Basketball, Volleyball. 1952- 53: All-State Music Festival, Band. Cercle Francais, Outing Club, Varsity Club, Librarian. Manager Basketball. Intramural Basketball, Volleyball. Future Plans: St. Michael's College. Nickname: “Bouf”. Memory: Mr. Lusena's French Class. Paul wills his cheerful disposition to Burton Bolton, who'll need it by the time he gets through with algebra. — 16 — THE LAMP 1953 FRANCES EFFIE BROWN 1 9 Caledonia Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Intramural Basketball. 1950- 5 1: Outing Club, Intramural Badminton. 1951- 52: Outing Club. 1952- 53: Outing Club. Future Plans: Undecided. Nickname: Frannie Memory: Mr. John's English Midyears. Frances wills her shy. demure ways to Bruce Hoyt. GL.ORIA GLENN BRYANT R. F. D. 4 St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volley- ball. Soccer. 1950- 51: Monitor's Club. Outing Club. Basketball. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volley- ball. Badminton. Soccer. 1951- 52: Outing Club. Varsity Club. Librarian. Basketball, Intramural Basketball, Soft- ball. Volleyball. Badminton. Soccer, Archery. 1952- 53: Monitor's Club. Outing Club. Varsity Club, Basketball. Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball. Future Plans: Physical Education 'Teacher. Nickname: Glory. Memory: Varsity Basketball, trips and sports. Gloria wills her newly acquired nickname to Hollywood jungle productions. MARY ARLINE BURGESS 16 Pleasant Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club, G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intra- mural Basketball, Volleyball. 1950- 51: Glee Club. Science Club, G.A.A., Student, Outing Club, Intramural Basketball, Soft-ball. Volleyball. Badminton. Archery. 1951- 52: Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club. 1952- 5 3: Glee Club. Student, Outing Club. Future Plans: Western Union. Nickname: Bird . Memory: Mr. John's English class. Arline wills her 5' 11 to Johnny Barney to overcome his inferiority complex. — 17 — THE LAMP 1953 BARBARA BUTTERFIELD Lower Waterford Vermont 1950-5 1: Glee Club. Cercle Francais, Outing Club. 195 1-52: Girls' State. Student Council. Glee Club. Dramatic Club. District One-Act Play Contest, Cercle Francais. Lamp. Student, Outing Club. Debating Club. Librarian. 1952-53: Glee Club. Editor-in-Chief Lamp. Student, Outing Club, Debating Club. Publicity Committee. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Barby. Memory: Bishop’s Game — 1951 Barby wills her ' knapsack'' to Roger Evans for his next Boy Scout outing. DAVID CAPLAN 6 Fifth Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Student Council. Outing Club. Varsity Club, Football. Basketball, Track. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball, Soccer. 1950- 51: Outing Club. Varsity Club, Football. Bas- ketball, Track. Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Soccer. 1951- 52: Boys' State. Outing Club, Varsity Club, Football, Track, Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball. Soccer. 1952- 53: Outing Club. Varsity Club. Football. Track. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. Soccer. Future Plans: Play Boy. Nickname: “Little Duffer . Memory: Sunday Walks (?) Dave wills his Jeepster to Harold Stanyon to patrol the Plateau. JOHN THOMAS CARROLL 166 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Class President, Student Council. Outing Club. Football, Basketball. Baseball. 1950- 51: Outing Club. Varsity Club. Football. Bas- ketball, Baseball. 1951- 52: Boys' State, Vice-President Student Coun- cil, Glee Club. Science Club, Outing Club, Varsity Club, Librarian. Football, Basketball. Baseball. 1952- 53: Treasurer Student Council, Student, Out- ing Club. Varsity Club. Librarian. Football, Co-Captain Basketball. Baseball. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Johnny. Memory: Locker Room sessions. John wills a portable radio to Dick Johnson so he can listen to the Hit Parade undisturbed wherever he may be. — 18 — THE LAMP 1953 CLAIRE NANCYANN CARTER St. Johnsbury Center 1949- 50: Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club. Intra- mural Basketball, Volleyball. 1950- 51 : G.A.A., Outing Club. 1951- 52: G.A.A., Outing Club. 1952- 55: G.A.A., Outing Club. Future Plans: Work and College. Nickname: Nan. Memory: Our diversified Chapel programs. Nancy wills her diversified Carterisms” to Doris Church. ORLANDO COSTA 50 Caledonia Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Orchestra, Track. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. Soccer. 1950- 51: Orchestra. Outing Club, Football, Track, Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball. Soccer. 1951- 52: Orchestra, Science Club. Outing Club, Varsity Club. Football, Track. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. Soccer. 1952- 53: Vice-President Orchestra, Monitor's Club, Outing Club. Treasurer Varsity Club, Football, Track. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Lanny. Memory: Football Trips. Lanny wills the arguments over the supremacy of the Green Mountain against the other stores as material for chapel discussions. DORINE GERTRUDE COTE 38 Central Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 51: G.A.A., Outing Club, Home Economics Club. Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball, Soccer. 1951- 52: G.A.A., Outing Club, Varsity Club. Bas- ketball. Intramural Basketball. Softball, Volleyball, Soccer. 1952- 5 3: G.A.A., Outing Club, Secretary Varsity Club. Majorette, Basketball, Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Badminton. Soccer, Archery. Future Plan: Work. Nickname: DoDo. Memory: Mrs. Lanphere’s classes: Basketball games and trips. Dorine wills Light and Bright to Nancy Leach, knowing she will need it. — 19 — THE LAMP 1953 ONDINA ELENA de LARA General Laxez Eq. Pte. Tryille Santiago, Dominican Republic 1951- 52: 1952- 53: Outing Club. Future Plans: Undecided. Nickname: Deanee. Memory: Dormitory Life. Deanee wills her taciturnity to Helen Perkins. EUGENE WAYNE DENNIS 34 Cliff Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Basketball, Baseball. Cross-country, Intra- mural Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer. 1950- 51: Basketball, Track, Intramural Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer. 195 1-52: Outing Club. Basketball. Track. 1952-53: Basketball. Future Plans: Work. Nickname: Little Rod. Memory: Basketball 1'rips. Wayne wills the art of engraving excuses to any future student of forgery. JOANN ELIZEBETH DOLLAWAY 75 Summer Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 51: Outing Club. 1951- 52: Outing Club. 1952- 53: Glee Club, Lamp, Student, Outing Club. Future Plans: Art School. Nickname: Jem. Memory: All the going-away parties that were given for me and Mr. Ryan's distressed moods in bookkeeping. Joann wills her diminutive waistline to Richard Clark. — 20 — THE LAMP 1953 KATHLEEN IRENE DOWNER St. Johnsbury Center 1951- 52: Glee Club. Outing Club. 1952- 55: Glee Club. Outing Club. Future Plans: Work. Nickname: Kathy. Memory: Glee Club T rips. Kathleen wills her soaring soprano voice to Roberta Harpin. DURWARD CONWAY ELLIS 65 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: Outing Club. Football, Basketball, Base- ball. 1950- 51: Outing Club. Basketball, Baseball. 1951- 52: Outing Club, Varsity Club, Basketball, Baseball. 1952- 55: Glee Club, Monitor's Club. Outing Club, Varsity Club. Football, Basketball, Baseball. Future Plans: American International College. Nickname: Dude . Memory: Dickson's Trig Class. Ducivard wills Mr. Stowe a correcting machine so he can correct the finals before ‘54. JEANETTE ROSE FIFIELD 1 High Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: 1950- 51 : 1951- 52: 1952- 55: Future Plans: Evangelistic Work. Nickname: Jeanie. Memory: Mid-years and Finals. Jeanette wills her shoulder-length locks to Mr. Lusena. — 21 — THE LAMP 1953 DONALD ALFRED FOURNIER 1 7 High Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Outing Club. 1950- 51: Outing Club. 1951 -52: Outing Club. Glee Club. 1952-53: Outing Club. Future Plans: Navy. Nickname: Don. Memory : Mr. Ryan's Bookkeeping Class. Donald wills his driving techniques to Mr. Bixby to use as bad examples for next year’s classes. JOHN DAVID GAGETTA 25 Hastings Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club. Band. Outing Club, Cross- Country. Intramural Softball. Volleyball. 1950- 51: Band. Outing Club. Cross-Country, Ski- ing, Track. Intramural Softball. Volleyball. Archery. 1951- 52: Band. Outing Club. Skiing. Track. 1952- 53: Outing Club. Future Plans: Norwich University. Nickname: Smutt' . Memory : Vacations and Chem Class John wills the chem lab a new supply of test tubes for the butterfingers of the class of '54. FLORA L. GALLAGHER Peacham. Vt. 1949- 50: Student Council. Glee Club. Orchestra, Chapel Choir. Cercle Francais, G.A..A., Intramural Softball. Volleyball. 1950- 51: Class Secretary, Student Council, Glee Club, Chapel Choir, G.A.A., Student, Outing Club Dance Chairman, Service Club. Librarian. 1951- 52: Girls' State, Glee Club, G.A.A., Lamp, Student, Outing Club, Debating Club. 1952- 53: Glee Club, G.A.A.. Lamp. Student, Out- ing Club, Debating Club. Future Plans: Nurses Training. Nickname: Flo. Memory: Parties in the reference room and Mr. Stowe's Chem Lab. Flora leaves without ever having arrived. — 22 — THE LAMP 1953 CECILIA MARIE GAUTHIER 1 26 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: 1950- 5 1 : 1951- 52: Cercle Francais, Outing Club. 1952- 55: Glee Club. Outing Club. Future Plans: Pharmacist. Nickname: Celia. Memory: The football and basketball games, Mr. John's English Class. Cecilia wills her luck at squeaking under the 8:25 bell to Mavourinc Hawkins. CLARICE SYLVENE GILBERT Passumpsic, Vermont 1949- 50: 1950- 51: 1951- 52: 1952- 53: Future Plans: Stenographer. Nickname: Cla-Buddy. Memory: Mrs. Lanphere's shorthand classes. Clarice wills her 3:00 PM departures to Joanne Frechette. WILLIAM EARL GILDING Old Center Road St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Basketball. Intramural Basketball, Soft- ball, Volleyball. 1950- 51: Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volley- ball. 1951- 52: Glee Club, Outing Club. 1952- 53: Glee Club, Outing Club. Future Plans: Navy. Nickname: Curly or just plain Bill. Memory: Have you ever been at Brantview:’ Junior English, Mr. Bixby. Bill loans Anne Jones temporarily to John Boulais. — 23 — THE LAMP 19 5 3 FRED D. GILMAN 1 29 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 19-19-50: Class Vice-President, Science Club, Outing Club, Football, Track, Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball, Soccer. 1950- 51: Science Club. Monitor's Club. Outing Club. Varsity Club. Football, Track, Intramural Basketball. Softball, Volleyball, Soccer. 1951- 52: Science Club. Monitor’s Club. Outing Club, Varsity Club. Football, Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball, Soccer. 1952- 53: Outing Club. Varsity Club. Football. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Ted. Memory: Forest Lake and Littleton. Ted wills his canoe to Elwin Twombly, Sr., to explore the Passumpsic. ALAN MELVIN GODES 39 • Pleasant Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. High Honors: 1949. 1950, 1951. 1949- 50: Constitution Revisional Committee, Glee Club. Lamp. Basketball. Baseball, Intramural Softball, Archery. 1950- 51: Outing Club, Basketball, Baseball. 1951 -52: Representative Model U. N., Cerde Fran- cais, Outing Club, Baseball, Skiing, Debating Club. 1952-5 3: Town Manager National Kids Day, Stu- dent Council. Cercle Francais, Outing Club. Debating Club. Skiing. Future Plans: Aeronautical Engineer. Nickname: Al. Memory: Dickson's Trig Class. Allan wills his 98 averages to Ralph Delosa. MARY ELIZABETH GOSS 10 Highland Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club. Intramural Basketball. Softball. 1950- 51: Glee Club, Chapel Choir, Monitor’s Club, Student, Outing Club, Intramural Soft-ball, Volleyball, Badminton, Archery. 1951- 52: Glee Club, G.A.A.. Outing Club, Intra- mural Softball. 1952- 53: Glee Club. Orchestra, Band. G.A.A., Lamp. Student, Outing Club, Intramural Softball. Badminton. Archery. Future Plans: U. V. M. Nickname: Gossie. Memory: Honor Study Halls. Mary wills her musical aptitude to Margie Rider, to be passed on to Fritz Kriesler. — 24 — THE LAMP 1953 RICHARD ALLEN GREATOREX 75 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Outing Club. Football. Basketball. Track. 1950- 51: Outing Club. Varsity Club. Football. Bas- ketball. Track. 1951- 52: Glee Club. Monitor's Club. Outing Club. Varsity Club. Football, Basketball, Baseball. 1952- 53: Glee Club. Outing Club, Varsity Club, Football. Baseball. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Big Dick. Gret. Threat, Boopsie, Dimples. Memory: L. I. game, 1952. Dick leaves peace and quiet once more to all Mr. Ryan’s classes. DONALD DEAN HALL 45 Cliff Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: Varsity Club, Football. Basketball. Track. Intramural: Basketball. Volleyball. 1950- 51: Varsity Club. Track. Intramural Volley- ball. 1951- 52: Outing Club, Varsity Club. Track. 1952- 53: Outing Club, Varsity Club. Track. Future Plans: Service. Nickname: Don. Memory: Track meets and Bix. Don wills high jumping ability to Bobby Burke. CHARLES WILLIAM HEDRICK. JR. 26 Boynton Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Basketball. Baseball. Intramural Softball. 1950- 51: Student. Outing Club. Basketball. Base- ball. 195 1-52: Boys' State. Glee Club, Lamp, Student, Outing Club. Varsity Club. Football-Manager, Baseball. 1952-53: Glee Club, Lamp. Student, Outing Club, Varsity Club, Basketball, Baseball. Future Plans: Babson Institute of Business Adminis- tration. Nickname: Chuck. Memory: The 1951 Football team. Chuck wills his curly blonde hair to June Morrill. — 25 — THE LAMP 1953 DONALD SEAMES HOLLAND 7 Harrison Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Skiing. 1950- 51: Outing Club. Cross-Country. Skiing. 1951- 52: 1952- 53: Future Plans: College. Nickname: Donnie. Memory: Winter Carnival. LENORA ANN HOLT North Montpelier, Vt. High Honors: 1949. 1950, 1951, 1952. 1949- 50: G.A.A., Intramural: Basketball. Softball, Soccer. 1950- 51: Student Council. Cercle Francais, G.A.A., Outing Club, Intramural: Basketball, Soccer. 1 95 1 -52: G.A.A., Outing Club. 1952-53: Class Officer-Treasurer, G.A.A.. Lamp, Student, Outing Club, Dramatic Club. Future Plans: Bryant College. Nickname: Tim. Memory: Mr. Ryan's jokes about the girls in his class. Lenora wills her amazing marks to the freshman boys in general. MARTHA HOPKINS Larimore, North Dakota 1951- 52: Glee Club. 1952- 53: Student Council, Glee Club. Welfare Com- mittee. Future Plans: College—Welfare Work in the West. Nickname: Teddy, Meriam. Memory: Midnight Skiing and cooking in the kitchen. Meriam leaves the dorm, feeling relieved. — 26 — THE LAMP 1953 ELNA JULIA HOUGHTON St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: 1950- 51 : 1951- 52: 1952- 53: Future Plans: Going into women’s services. Nickname: Ellie. Memory: My arguments with Mr. Jacobs in Biology. Etna wills her powers of arguing to the Debate Club. JANET EFFIE JACOBS R. F. D. 3 St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: G.A.A. 1950- 51: Glee Club, G.A.A.. Home Economics Club. 1951- 52: G.A.A., Intramural Basketball. 1952- 53: Glee Club, G.A.A.. Student. Future Plans: Bookkeeper or Secretary. Nickname: Jan. Memory: The honor study halls and the teachers, es- pecially Mr. Ryan. Janet wills her calm and sedate manners to Carolyn Burgess. LEONARD HORACE JONES 166 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Class Treasurer. Football, Basketball, T rack. 1950- 51: Science Club. Outing Club. Varsity Club, Football. Basketball, Track. 1951- 52: Boys’ State. Science Club. Treasurer-Out- ing Club. Varsity Club, Football, Track. 1952- 53: President Student Council, Outing Club, Varsity Club. Football, Track. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Hody. Memory: Locker room sessions. Tad wills his seat in chem class to Eleanor Brown. — 27 — THE LAMP 1953 AUDREY ZETTA KENNISON 1 3 Mount Pleasant Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club. Orchestra. Band. 1950- 51: Orchestra, Band. 1951- 52: All-State Music Festival, Orchestra-Treas- urer, Band. 1952- 53: All-State Music Festival. Glee Club. Or- chestra, Band-Treasurer. Future Plans: Nurses Training. Nickname: Autchy, Joe, Audie. Memory: The fun and wonderful times I had with Mr. Messier in the 3 musical organizations. Audrey wills her sax to her successor and hopes he will do as well with it as she did. WILLIAM LEE. JR. Brooklyn, New York 1952-5 3: Glee Club, Track. Future Plans: Services, Professional Skating. Nickname: Bill. Memory: Latin Class. Bill wills his complete knowledge of Latin as inspiration to the ’54 frosh. MARIE JEANNETTE LEGENDRE 3 Prospect Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: G.A.A.. Home Economics Club, Intra- mural: Softball. Volleyball. 1950- 51: Home Economics Club, Intramural Vol- leyball. 1951- 52: 1952- 53: Future Plans: Working. Nickname: Suzie, Ree Memory: Homework. Marie wills her dark-rimmed, gold-trimmed glasses to Mrs. Lanphcre's collection. — 28 — THE LAMP 1953 PHILIP J. LEROY LEMERE 3 Almshouse Road St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Baseball. Intramural: Basketball. Softball, Volleyball. 1950- 51: Baseball. Cross-Country, Intramural: Bas- ketball. Softball. Volleyball. 1951- 52: Outing Club. Intramural: Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. 1952- 53: Intramural: Basketball, Softball, Volley- ball. Future Plans: Air Force. Nickname: Phil. Memory: McLeod's Gym Class. Phil wills his vociferousness, rather the lack of it. to Marlene Petty. JOYCE ELAINE MAGOON 53 Cliff Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Home Economics Club. Intramural: Basketball. Volleyball. 1950- 51: All-State Music Festival. Glee Club. G.A.A., Home Economics Club, Intramural: Basketball, Softball. Volleyball. 1951- 52: G.A.A., Home Economics Club. Intra- mural: Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. Badminton, Soccer. 1952- 53: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Intramural Basket- ball. Future Plans: Working. Nickname: Juice. Memory: Homework, Trips with the Glee Club. Joyce wills a good night's sleep to Everdine Harriman. DONALDA AMELIA MAYHEW St. Johnsbury Center, Vt. 1949- 50: Home Economics Club. 1950- 51: G.A.A., Home Economics Club. Intra- mural Softball. 1951- 52: G.A.A., Home Economics Club. 1952- 53: Future Plans: Working. Nickname: Nollie. Memory: Homework. Donalda wills her motorcycle rides to school to her sister. Sarah. — 29 — THE LAMP 1953 DONALD BRUCE McGREGOR 9 Highland Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: Skiing. 1950- 51: Monitor's Club. Outing Club. Skiing. 1951- 52: Boys' State. Glee Club. Outing Club. Var- sity Club, Skiing. 1952- 53: Vice-President Class. Glee Club. President Outing Club, Varsity Club. Skiing, Dramatic Club. Winter Carnival King. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Don. Memory: Bruce leaves the tree he plants to Jock Carnie. JANET ANN MOONEY 9 Belvidere Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: 1950- 51: G.A.A., Outing Club, Home Economics Club. 1951- 52: G.A.A., Outing Club, Home Economics Club. 1952- 53: Outing Club. Future Plans: Secretary. Nickname: Janie Memory: The Pep Rallies. Janet wills her deep dimples for Sally Stevens' other shoulder. FRANCIS CHARLES MORIARTY 25 Clarks Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club, Band, Outing Club, Basketball, Skiing, Intramural Basketball. 1950- 51: Glee Club, Band. Outing Club, Skiing, Class Marshal. 1951- 52: Student Council. All-State Music Festival, Glee Club, Orchestra. Band. Outing Club, Varsity Club. Football. Skiing, Track. 1952- 53: All-State Music Festival. President Glee Club, Orchestra. Band. Outing Club, Varsity Club, Skiing. Track. Future Plans: St. Michael s College. Nickname: Mort. Memory: The WHEELS Frank wills his trumpet to Elwin. Jr., to start the races at Santa Anita. — 30 — THE LAMP 1953 JOHN WALTER MORIARTY 25 Clarks Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Basketball, Intramural Volleyball and Archery. 1950- 5 1: Orchestra. Outing Club. 1951- 52: Glee Club. Orchestra, Outing Club. 1952- 53: Monitor s Club, Outing Club, Skiing. Future Plans: Going to College. Nickname: Petit. Memory: Mid-years. Johnny wills vast sums of money to straighten out the turns in the road between here and Passumpsic, in order to speed traffic. CAROL ELAINE MORRIS Pleasant Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club, G.A.A., Outing Club, Intra- mural Softball. Volleyball. 1950- 51: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Dance Chairman, Intramural Basketball. Soft-ball, Volleyball. Majorette. 195 1-52: Girls' State, Glee Club, G.A.A., Student. Outing Club, Debating Club, Majorette, Intramural Basketball. 1 952-53: Glee Club, G.A.A.. Lamp. Student. Out- ing Club, President Debating Club. Majorette, Chairman Republican Party. Future Plans: Faulkner Hospital: X-ray Technician. Nickname: Emo. Memory: My secret love with Mr. Rvan. Carol wills one St. J. trucking van equipped with showers to Mr. Pierce for Eleanor 3rown and Jean Morris to use on the way to school. DOROTHY ISABELLE MORRISON Lower Waterford Vermont 1949- 50: Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club. Intra- mural Basketball. Softball, Volleyball. 1950- 51: Band, G.A.A.. Outing Club, Intramural Basketball. Captain Softball, Volleyball. 1951- 52: Secretary Student Council, Glee Club, Band, Chapel Choir, G.A.A., Outing Club. 1952- 53: Secretary Class Officer, All-State Music Festival, Librarian of Glee Club. Orchestra, Band. Lamp, Student. Outing Club, Intramural Volleyball. Future Plans: Medical Secretary. Nickname: Red. Dot. Memory: The trips that we took on Music Concerts. Dottie wills her season ticket to Lyman to Dick Johnson so he can brush up on his square dancing. — 31 — THE LAMP 1953 SHIRLEY ANN MORSE 1 1 Hastings Street St. Jobnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: Intramural: Basketball. Softball, Volley- ball. Soccer. 1950- 51: Intramural: Basketball. Softball. Volley- ball, Soccer. 1951- 52: 1952- 53: Lamp. Student. Future Plans: Telephone Operator. Nickname: Skipper. Memory: Homework. Shirley wills her fountain pen to Bobby Chapman. CAROLYN DEBORAH MURPHY 22 North Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Student. Honors, In- tramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Soccer. 1950- 51: Cercle Francais, G.A.A.. Student, Outing Club, Honors, Dance Chairman, Majorette. Basketball. Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball, Soccer. 195 1 -52: Glee Club, Cercle Francais, G.A.A., Stu- dent, Outing Club, Debating Club, Dance Chairman, Majorette, Basketball. Intramural Basketball, Badminton. 1952-53: Glee Club. President Cercle Francais, G.A.A., Student, Outing Club. Secretary Debating Club. Majorette, Basketball, Intramural Volleyball, School Dance Band. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Murph Memory: My secret notes from Mr. Stowe! CAROLYN JOHNSTON NAATZ 59 Pleasant Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club, Executive Board G.A.A., Intra- mural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball. 1950- 51: Glee Club, Executive Board G.A.A.. Ma- jorette, Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. 1951- 52: All-State Music Festival. Glee Club. Execu- tive Board G.A.A., Outing Club. Debating Club, Majorette, Intramural Basketball, Volleyball. 1 952-53: All-State Music Festival. Glee Club. Execu- tive Board G.A.A., Outing Club, Winter Carnival Queen. Debating Club. Leader Majorette, Intramural Basketball. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Tina. Memory: Football Season. — 32 — THE LAMP 1953 KARL NEWTON 46 Downing Street Brooklyn 18. N. Y. Honors: 1952. 1951- 52: Science Club. Outing Club. 1952- 51: Cercle Francais, Outing Club. Debating Club. Future Plans: Forestry at Syracuse University. Nickname: Sir Isaac Fig Pankie” Newton. Memory: Horse play in Charlotte Fairbanks Cottage. Karl wills Mr. Donovan a whole box of paper clips. NANCY JEAN NICHOLS Snell Road St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club. G.A.A., Intramural Volleyball. 1950- 51: Glee Club, Science Club. Cercle Francais, G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intramural Volleyball, Badminton. 1951- 52: Outing Club, Intramural Volleyball, Bad- minton. 1952- 53: Glee Club. Outing Club. Future Plans: Undecided. Nickname: Scuz. Memory: The mischief we have been in. Nancy leaves to get Mo (o I re. NANETTE ALAINE NORRIS 1 0 Dundee Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club. Intramural Volleyball. 1950- 51: Chapel Choir, G.A.A., Outing Club, In- tramural Softball. Archery. 1951- 52: Glee Club, Cercle Francais. Outing Club, Service Club. 1952- 51: Glee Club. Outing Club. Future Plans: Undecided. Nickname: Sibby. Memory: All the deviltry! Nanette wills her skill at squeaking out of troubles to Barb Weeks. — 33 — THE LAMP 1953 BARBARA JEAN ORR 1 7 Emerson Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club. Intra- mural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball. 1950- 51: G.A.A., Outing Club. Intramural Basket- ball. Softball, Volleyball. Badminton, Archery. 195 1 -52: G.A.A., Lamp. Student. Outing Club, Bas- ketball, Intramural Basketball. Softball, Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer. Archery. 1952-53: Secretary and Treasurer G.A.A., Student, Outing Club, Intramural Basketball, Soft-ball. Volleyball. Badminton. Soccer. Archery. Future Plans: Undecided. Nickname: Barby. Memory: All the visits at the office. Barbara wills her indefatigable enthusiasm and energy to the class of 1860. ALBERT PARMETER 1 20 Main Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950-51 : Glee Club. Outing Club. 1951 -52: Glee Club. Outing Club. 1952-53: All-State Music Festival. Glee Club, Out- ing Club. Future Plans: Western Union Telegraph Operator. Nickname: Al. Memory: The Senior Girls in my History and Art Classes. Albert leaves his job at the First National long enough to graduate. ROBERT EDGAR PELLERIN 56 Cliff Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Outing Club. Basketball. Intramural Bas- ketball, Softball. Volleyball, Archery. 1950- 51: Outing Club. Varsity Club. Basketball, T rack. 1951- 52: Monitor's Club. Outing Club. Varsity Club, Basketball. Track. 1952- 53: Outing Club. President Varsity Club. Football. Basketball. Track. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Bob. Memory: Sports. Bob Pellerin leaves his shot-put record—never to be broken. — 34 — JOANNE PIPER R. F. D. 4 St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intramural Basket- ball. Softball, Volleyball. 1950- 51: Glee Club. G.A.A., Student, Outing Club. Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball. Badminton, Archery. 195 1-52: G.A.A.. Student, Outing Club, Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Badminton, Archery. 1952-55: Glee Club, G.A.A., Lamp, Student, Out- ing Club. Intramural Basketball. Future Plans: Medical Technician. Nickname: Jodie. Memory: The day I skipped school and got caught. JoAnn wills her dimples to Mr. John. 1949- 50: G.A.A., Student. Outing Club. Intramural Basketball. Volleyball. 1950- 51: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Student. Outing Club, Intramural Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Archery. 1951- 52: Glee Club. Cercle Francais. G.A.A.. Moni- tor’s Club. Assistant Feature Editor Student, Outing Club, Intramural Basketball. 1952- 53: Glee Club, Cercle Francais, G.A.A., Fea- ture Editor Student. Outing Club. Future Plans: College—Journalism. Nickname: Mikie. Memory: Chemistry Class, Glee Club trips and my senior year. Mary Ellen wills the result of her driving to the Vermont Salvage Co. (Qji n’s). 1952-53: All-State Music Festival, Glee Club, Or- chestra. Band, Secretary, Student. HELEN MARY PRIDE 52 Spring Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club, G.A.A., Intramural BasketbaT Softball. 1950- 51: Orchestra. Band. G.A.A., Student, Intra- mural Softball. 1951- 52: All-State Music Festival, Orchestra, Band, Student. MARY-ELLEN PIPER 11 6 Concord Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. JOANN AGNES RICE West Burke Vermont High Honors: 1949. 1950. 1951. 1952. 1949- 50: 1950- 51: 1951- 52: Student Council. Glee Club. 1952- 53: Glee Club, Outing Club. Dramatic Club. Future Plans: Accounting. Nickname: Jo. Memory: My first pep rally! JoAnn wills the will-power to stay in and study to Dottie Rash. BRADLEY ROBERTS 1 60-16 Jamaica Long Island. N. Y. High Honors: 1950. 1952. 1950- 51: Outing Club. Football, Basketball. Intra- mural Basketball, Volleyball. 1951- 52: Vice-president Class Officer. Student Coun- cil. Outing Club, Varsity Club. Football, Basketball. Baseball. Intramural Basketball. Volleyball. 1952- 53: Glee Club. Student, Outing Club. Varsity Club. Football. Baseball, Intramural Basketball, Volleyball. Future Plans: Californian Lawyer. Nickname: Brad. Memory: The kids and teachers and all the fun I’ve had. Brad wills his abundant supply of late slips to the needy. Football, ERNEST JOSEPH ROYER 12 Barker Avenue St. Jobnsbury, Vt. Outing Club, Basketball. Track. Outing Club. Varsity Club, Basketball, Track. Student Council, Secretary Outing Club, Winter Carnival Court, Varsity Club, Football, Co-Captain Basketball. Baseball, T rack. THE LAMP 1953 ( PHYLLIS MAE RUSSELL 41 Maple Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: G.A.A.. Home Economics Club. 1950- 51 : G.A.A., Home Economics Club. 1951- 52: Home Economics Club. 1952- 53: Home Economics Club. Future Plans: Undecided. Nickname: Phil. Memory: Mr. John's English Class. Phyllis wills her blue eyes for Mrs. Lanphere to twinkle with. FRANK SEIDEL 341 E. 22nd Street New York. 10. N. Y. 1952-53: Future Plans: Industrial Engineer. Nickname: None. Memory: Short. Frank wills his room in the cottage to anyone interested in echoes. NORMAN NILES SIZEN 54-B Spring Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Basketball. Cross-Country. Intramural Basketball. Softball, Volleyball. 1950- 51: Outing Club. Basketball. Intramural Bas- ketball. Softball, Volleyball, Soccer. 1951- 52: Outing Club, Football, Basketball, Intra- mural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Soccer. 1952- 53: Outing Club, Football, Basketball. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Norm. Memory: The long trips in Basketball. Norm wills his knack of staying silent in class at the right times to Marietta Bisson. — 37 — THE LAMP 1953 JANET SMITH 26 Lafayette Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club. Chapel Choir. Lamp. Student, Outing Club. 1950- 51: Glee Club. Cercle Francais, Lamp. Student, Outing Club. 1951- 52: Glee Club, Monitor's Club. Lamp. Stu- dent, Outing Club. 1952- 53: Glee Club, Lamp. Editor-in-chief Student, Outing Club. Future Plans: College. Nickname: None. Memory: Holding Hands. Janet wills her gift of gab to the other winds. CHARLOTTE AGNES SORRELL North Concord Vermont 1951- 52: 1952- 53: Future Plans: Secretary. Nickname: None. Memory: Mr. John's English Class. Charlotte wills North Concord to the Caughnawaga Indians in hopes they will go home to the Happy Hunting Ground contented. BETSY A. SPARROW Passumpsic. Vermont 1949- 50: Glee Club, Orchestra. Band. Intramural Badminton. 1950- 51: Orchestra, Band. Chapel Choir. G.A.A., Outing Club. Librarian Band. Home Economics Club. Intramural Volleyball. Badminton, Class Marshal. 1951- 52: All-State Music Festival. Orchestra, Band, G.A.A., Outing Club. Home Economics Club. 1952- 53: All-State Music Festival, Glee Club. Or- chestra. Band, Lamp, Student. Outing Club. Future Plans: Secretary. Nickname: Bets. Birdy. Memory: Band. Orchestra, and Glee Club. Betty wills three fresh cigars to Mr. Messier. — 38 — THE LAMP 1953 BETSEY NORTH STANLEY New Ipswich, N. H. 1950- 51 : Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club. 1951- 52: Glee Club. Outing Club. 1952- 55: Glee Club. Student, Outing Club. Future Plans: Music. Nickname: Bets. Stream Line. Memory: After lights at Brantvicw and watching Mr. John run his electric train through the key hole. Betsey wills her own private broadcasting system to WTWN. NANCY TSE-YUIN TANG 26 Victory Avenue Kowloon, Hongkong High Honors: 1951 1949- 50: 1950- 51 : 1951- 52: Girls' State, Class Treasurer, Orchestra. 1952- 53: Student Council. Glee Club, President Or- chestra, Outing Club. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Twang. Memory: English Term Papers. Nancy wills her Trig class seat to any girl with a strong constitution. MARLENE DORIS TOUSSAINT St. Johnsbury Center Vermont 1949- 50: G.A.A.. Outing Club, Intramural Basket- ball, Softball. 1950- 51: Glee Club, G.A.A., Outing Club, Intra- mural Basketball. 1951- 52: G.A.A., Outing Club. 1952- 53: Glee Club. G.A.A., Student. Outing Club. Future Plans: Nurses Training. Nickname: None. Memory: Chemistry Class and Senior Year! Marlene leaves Lee in a lachrymose lethargy. — 39 — THE LAMP 1953 ANDREW EDWARD TRUSH 29 Maple Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949 50: Outing Club. Skiing. Intramural Basket- ball. 1950-51: Glee Club, Science Club. Outing Club. Skiing, Intramural Archery. 195 1-52: Glee Club, Outing Club, Skiing, Intra- mural Archery. 1952-53: Outing Club, Skiing. Future Plans: Jet Air Force Mechanic or Machinist. Nickname: Andy. Memory: Girls. Andy wills his honesty to Shirley Legendre. RICHARD WILLIAM TURNER 42 Cliff Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Outing Club. Service Club, Basketball, Cross-Country, Skiing. Intramural Archery. 1950- 51: Outing Club. Service Club. 1951- 52: Science Club. Outing Club. Service Club. 1952- 5 3: Outing Club. Service Club, Skiing. Future Plans: To become Diesel Mechanic. Nickname: Dick. Memory: Making up Chem labs. Dick wills his second hand Charles Atlas course to Robert Farnham. BLIND1NE CARMEN VACHON Western Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: G.A.A., Home Economics Club, Intra- mural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball. Badminton, Soccer. Archery. 1950- 51: G.A.A., Outing Club. Home Economics Club, Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer, Archery. 1951- 52: G.A.A.. Outing Club, Intramural Basket- ball, Softball, Volleyball, Badminton. Soccer. 1952- 53: G.A.A., Lamp. Outing Club. Varsity Club. Basketball. Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball. Badminton. Soccer. Future Plans: Work. Nickname: Deen. Memory: Basketball Trips. Blindine wills her male harem to Mrs. I.anphere. — 40 THE LAMP 1953 HELEN JULIET VACHON Western Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Intramural Basketball. 1950- 51: Monitor's Club, Outing Club. Intramural Basketball. 1951- 52: Cercle Francais. Outing Club. 1952- 5 3: Secretary Cercle Francais, Outing Club. Future Plans: Undecided. Nickname: Ha Ha. Memory: Mr. Lusenas French Class. Helen wills her constancy in keeping to one man to Barb Morse. LORRAINE ANN WESTOVER 36 Lafayette Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: G.A.A., Outing Club, Intramural Basket- ball. Softball, Volleyball. 1950- 51: G.A.A., Outing Club, Librarian. Basket- ball, Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball. 1951- 52: Band, Vice-President G.A.A.. Outing Club, Varsity Club, Basketball. Intramural Softball, Volleyball. 1952- 53: President G.A.A., Outing Club. Varsity Club, Co-Captain Basketball. Future Plans: Office Work. Nickname: Cissy. Memory: Mrs. Lanphere’s Shorthand Class. Cissy wills her interest in Trade School to Ruth Prue. BEVERLY WHEELER Pond Road Manchester, Maine 1950- 51: G.A.A.. Intramural Basketball. Softball, Volleyball, Badminton. 1951- 52: Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club, Debating Club. 1952- 53: Glee Club. Outing Club. Winter Carnival Court. Future Plans: College. Nickname: Billie. Memory: Sunday Walks. Billie wills her natural blonde hair to the Junior girls. — 41 — THE LAMP 1953 PRISCILLA ANNE WHITCOMB Chester. Vermont 1952-53: Band, Orchestra. Future Plans: Junior College. Nickname: Pris. Memory: Vague. Pris leaves Stanyon to her roommate Barbara Johnson. I.ORAINE WILKIE 44 Caledonia Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1949- 50: Class Secretary. Glee Club. Chapel Choir. 1950- 51: Class Secretary. Student Council. Glee Club. Chapel Choir, G.A.A., Assistant News Editor Student, Outing Club. Dance Chairman. 1951- 52: Class President, Student Council, Glee Club, Band, G.A.A.. Lamp, News Editor Student, Outing Club. Dance Chairman. 1952- 53: Glee Club, Band, G.A.A., News Editor Student. Outing Club. Future Plans: Social Case Worker. Nickname: Pudge, Lorry. Memory: Latin III and Glee Club Trips. Loraine wills her flowing tresses to Louise Baraw. JANE ELLEN WILKINS 8 Oak Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1949- 50: Glee Club. 1950- 51: Intramural Basketball. Vollevball. 1951- 52: Outing Club. Intramural Co-Captain Bas- ketball, Volleyball. 1952- 53: Glee Club. Typist Student. Outing Club. Future Plans: Stenographer. Nickname: Janie. Memory: The faculty stunt at the Hallowe’en party, and the basketball and football games. Mr. John's English Class. Jane wills her freckles to Ruthic Harbaugh. — 42 — THE LAMP 1953 Water Color—JOANN DOLLAWAY Millrun—JOANN DOLLAWAY Oil and Water Color Paintings by Senior Art Students Mesa—DONALD HOLLAND Still Life CLARICE GILBERT Blue Vase—BETSEY STANLEY Autumn Afternoon—DORINE COTE — 43 — THE LAMP 1953 Class Prophecy Word has been sent to St. Johnsbury Academy in this year of 1970 that Elna Houghton, editor of the Cabot Creamery Chronicle and former ’53 graduate of the Academy has, through the tireless efforts of Shirley Morse and Mary Goss, co-owners of the famous Missing Persons Bureau, has located and interviewed all the alumni of the Class of '53. Miss Houghton thoughtfully sent the interviews to Mr. Twombly, still headmaster of the Academy who immediately called a special Chapel assembly in order to let all know what the famous class was doing. Bruce Anderson it seems has made a sensational trip to Mars in the specially designed Anderson rocket with Betty Mae Blank who has gone along to introduce her new book “Correct English Pronunciation for All Times” which won the Nobel Literary Prize in 1968. News was wired from Hollywood that Charles Bailey, the noted projectionist of Quick Slide Films, Inc. has engaged the enchanting Helen “Bubbles Vachon to star in his latest production. Ronald Bernier, always the tender-hearted one, has established the Trans-Continental model airplane service for tired birds. 1 he famous Bouffards, Louis and Paul have opened up a notorious casino in which Louis tends the bar and Paul tends the drums. It has been reported that along with the help of the Casino’s official bouncer. Bob Pellerin, Louis has thrown out more than one rash customer on his head. JoAnn Dollaway, the internationally noted oil artist has signed a contract with the Bouffards’ to paint the murals over the bar. Gloria Bryant has just returned from the African Jungle to give a lecture on “Jungle Lore at Carnegie Hall. Her statement to the press—“the natives and apes are real friendly.” George Bouffard and Albert Parmeter are now selling deep freezers to the Eskimos—they always did have a lot of sales know how. Donald Holland is on his way to visit his former class-mate Bill Lee, partner of Ali Kahn in order to procure more belles for his Harem. We are sure Bill must have a lot of tips to offer Donald. While there. Donald will be surprised and delighted to meet up with another of his class-mates Miss Kathy Downer, the official Can Can dancer of the Lee and Kahn Harem. Not to be outdone, is the promising young socialite. Barbara Butterfield. who has just signed a contract with the Herbert Tarrington Co. to model as the “discriminating” person who smokes their brand. The new musical hit “Steamboats on the Passumpsic” is celebrating its fourth straight week here in the Passumpsic metropolis under the capable direction of Janet Jacobs. Dorene Cote takes the part of Lydia, a charming naive country girl who is put adrift upon the wild and billowy Passumpsic by the wicked siren Clarice Gilbert who is out to get unsuspecting Handsome Hod Jones, fiance of Lydia (Dorene Cote). Janet Mooney, after 20 years of hard labor has opened a peanut shop next to Bouffard s Casino and is offering them stiff competition. John Moriarty is eating “quick grow” tablets in preparation for his bout with that masked terror “Terrible Teddy Hopkins.” Ted Gilman and Dick Greatorex. co-owners of the “Poker Concession” in this vicinity have advised all gamblers to place their bets on Hopkins as they believe that in this 20th century .the theory of women being the weaker sex does not hold true. We think though, in defense of Johnny that we should add that he has been attending regularly the night course at “Maxine Bailey's Body Building Business.” This should put some fear into the optimistic Hopkins' rooters. Francis “Harry James” Moriarty has just completed a two night stand in a Siberian salt mine under the management of Brad Roberts who when asked how he came to be such a successful manager replied (and you may take his secret formula for what it’s worth) “Late to come, early to go, keeps a man rested and not so slow.” — 44 — THE LAMP 1953 Nancy Carter, Vermont's first lady governor was happy to announce that she was visited by two of her former classmates at the Academy. Carol Morris debated in legislature advocating shorter school days, a very controversial subject and Chief Lukewarm (Lanny Costa) implored the lady governor to give Vermont back to the Indians. JoAnn Rice, private hairdresser of Carolyn Murphy reported that Miss Murphy is now using Vigoro on her hair to keep the flowers fresh — isn’t it amazing what science can do? Two of our alumni are in the raising business; namely Marie Legendre who is raising Easter'' bunnies and Nanette Norris who is proving that things are cheaper by the dozen. Another matrimonial wise couple. Donalda May-hew. who is still feeding her husband the same propaganda she did 20 years ago and Barbara Attridge whose 6th husband just went bankrupt after she purchased her 10th mink coat is thinking of writing a book called They Ain't What They Used To Be. Carolyn Naatz has reached new heights — she built a house on Mt. Mansfield. Mr. Twombly has reported a few changes in the faculty at the Academy. Wayne Dennis has taken over the history department, quite efficiently, too. and Blindine Vachon is now head of the Commercial Department. We might add that Mr. Stowe has a new assistant. Mary Ellen Piper who is still testing his laughing gas that didn't work. Audrev Kennison, under the able direction of that famous Einstein II, Cecelia Gauthier, is manufactruing candy reeds for saxophones in assorted flavors. Richard Turner is now dealing in second hand cars and has just bought Ernie Royer's latest invention, an electric eye brake for old tin lizzies.” Joyce Magoon on her wav to France to model the latest Paris Creations was happy to encounter Jeanette Fifield who is returning to the United States after spending a year with the U. S. O. entertaining soldiers. Phil Lemere, after working extra hard has become manager of the AUP (Assorted Peaches, the southern kind). Jerry Bailev is funning a ski resort in Peacham and has hired as his aides Loraine Wilkie and Nancy Tang who. after every storm, brave the snow and sleet and courageously set out to break the trail for students. Frances Brown and Arline Burgess are the only police women on Don Hall’s Chief Inspector of Higgins Hill staff. Don sees that the heavy traffic on Higgins Hill is kept in continuous motion. Word was sent by Norman Sizen that he has postponed his all night corn roasts for want of warmer weather. Pvt. Charlie Bauknecht has been awarded a medal for outstanding service — outstanding in the guardhouse that is. Charlie was also champion potato peeler in his outfit too, a talent he says he picked up in the dining hall at the Academv. Karlene Boardman has opened up a second hand motorcycle and Carnival souvenir shop. Durward Ellis designed the shop and painted it with a special brand of Ellis paint, developed by him by means of his knowledge of Chemistry. Dave Caplan. coach of the St. Johnsbury Center All Stars spent a day at the opening of John Carroll’s new “Girls’ Finishing School. Barbara Orr and Nancy Nichols returned to chatter on chapel stage to entertain the chattering students. Mr. Twombly was heard to murmur, things are back to normal.’’ Joanne Piper is now residing in Waterbury after coming to. to last year's joke. Phyllis Russell and Charlotte Sorrell have taken over the St. Johnsbury House and are now turning out first rate meals, much to the relief of Frank Seidel, their manager, who strongly lacked in vitamins back in '53. Helen Pride, reported lost was, to the relief of Mr. Messier, found in St. J. A. Band closet still taking inventory. Betsey Sparrow is training thoroughbreds on Betsey Stanley’s Kentucky (Continued on Page 111) — 43 — THE LAMP 1953 THE LAMP 1953 Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-four PRESIDENT: Eleanor Brown VICE-PRESIDENT: Richard Johnson SECRETARY: Marjorie Rider TREASURER: Robert Meserve Anderson. Wayne Nathan Barrett, George Peter Belville. Faye Elizabeth Bennett. Muriel Jean Bisson, Marietta Bolton, Burton R. Bona, Armando Angelo Boucher, Paul Aime Bowman. Doloris Lorraine Brown, Eleanor Lois Burrows, Alan George Buxton, Raelene Lillian Chandler, Harry Edward Chapman, Robert Wayne Cheever, Alan W. Church, Doris Carol Cote, Dennis Francis Davis, Betty June Davison, Marilyn Anne Delosa, Ralph Desrocher, John Francis Desrocher, Paul Albert Donley, Arthur Gardiner Dumas, Lorraine Theresa Dyer, Clare Louise Evans, Roger Ernest Gammell, Helen Tabulah Garvin. Elaine Madeline Glazebrook, Barrie Eugenie Gordon, George Watson Goyette, Claire Gunn, Christine Harbaugh, Ruth Ellen Harriman, Everdene Winona Hawkins, Marvourine Hayden, Carolyn Jane Hayes, Elaine Barbara Hooker, Eunice Margaret Hoskins, Barbara Anne Hoyt, Bruce Wallace Johnson. Richard Clark Johnston. Joan Frances Jones. Anne Cartridge Kelsey, Dean Harvey Kendall, Anne Ethel Leach, Gail Patricia Leach, Nancy Mae Legare, Beverly Val Levasseur, Ruth Alice Lewis. Fred William Jr. Lowell, Richard Lawrence Markgram. John Russell Marshall, Norma Louise Martin, Barbara Ann McFarlin, Richard Hubert Meserve. Arthur Robert Metcalf, Joanne Theresa Miller, Richard Wheaton Murphy. Sandra Jean Nash, Elizabeth Louise Neil. Bernard Charles Palmer, Elizabeth Perkins, Helen L. Person, Edith Anne Petty, Marlene Ellen Ponsen. Miriam Prue. Ruth Grace Richardson, Joyce Carolyn Rider. Marjorie G. Root, Glenn Arnold Ross, Richard Truman Ryder, Victor Walker Shaw, Patricia Ann Stephens. Sally Swatkiewicz, Leonard Norman Thurston, Mary Ethel Trout, Elaine Evilene Urie, George Kendall Valles. Ismael Waite, Edward Clifton Wakeham, Barbara Ann Weeks. Barbara Jane — 47 — THE LAMP 1953 — 48 — THE LAMP 1953 Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-five PRESIDENT: Thomas Waterman Vice-President: Charles Page SECRETARY: Sandra Williams TREASURER: Lorraine Gagne Baraw, Louise Bertha Barney, John Rogers Baxter, Janet Belanger, Maurice Robert Benoit, Herbert Roy Berryman, Helen Elizabeth Boivin, Jeanne Claire Boulanger. Claire Lucille Brill, Laura Jane Brown. Dolores Ann Bullock, Gwendolyn Ruth Carlson. Neale Hurlburt Carreau. Anita Chamberlin. Ronald Norbert Chapman. Joyce Arlene Clark, Barbara Louise Copp, Robert Wendell Cowan. Carole Ann Crepeault, Robert Earl Darrell. Beulah Erlene Drew, Lillie Lucinda Drummond, Mary Belle Dunn, Albert Joseph Dwyer. Kendrick G. Flanders, David Robert Flotten, Lenore Ann Ford, Colleen Mae Fournier, Nancy May Fournier. Robert Joseph Friend. Shirley Gagne, Lorraine Anita Gammell, Betty Mae Garfield, Dorothy Ella Goodhue, Shirley Mae Goss. David B. Goss. Phyllis Eleanor Greenwood. Pauline Anne Guyer. Sylvia Theresa Hall. Marjorie Ann Hall. Shiriey Ann Harpin, Roberta Jane Hayes, James F. Henderson, Gwendolyn Mary Ingram, Janet Iverson, Sherwin Louis Jacques, Laura Delia Johnson. Barbara Ives Kendall. Marvin Robert Kittredge, Patricia Ann Lamothe, Irene Marie LaPoint. Ashley L. Lawson. Thomas G. Letellier, Marie Clare Locklin. Alice Lorraine Lowrey, Carol Ann Magoon, Richard Guy McKee, Phyllis Ann Mezaraups, Minjona Rasma Miles, June Beverly Mitchell. Joan Charlotte Moffett, Donald Herbert Moore, Nancy Ann Morrill, June Barbara Morris. Jeane Louise Morse. Barbara Jean Ouellette, Robert Joseph Page, Charles Elkins Parmeter, Jane Evelyn Passerini, Edward Morron Pelletier, Raymond Joseph Pelletier, Robert Joseph Poro, Joan Wanda Pride. Jane Louise Proctor. Norma Jeanette Randall, Doris May Renaud, Anita Elizabeth Renaud. Robert Ernest Reynolds. Nancy Linda Rice. Jeanette Carole Roy. Claire Julliet Royce, Jane Eleanor Shaw. Beverly Ann Sinclair, Geraldine Anne Sinclair. Lorraine Fay Sizen. Gary Lee Stanley, Joan Elsie Stanyon. Harold Louis Stone, Marion Bell Sumner, Shirley Ann Tanner, Ida Louise Ward, Richard Walter Warden, David Donald Warner, Helen Dorothy Waterman. Thomas Chadbourne Whitcomb. Bernard Walter White. Robert Clayton Whitehill, Mary Suzan Williams. Sandra Lee Wright, Marilyn Doris Wright. Nancy Jane — 49 — THE LAMP 1953 THE LAMP 1953 Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-six PRESIDENT: Raymond Carreau Vice-President.- Suzanne Vachon SECRETARY: Judith Baldwin TREASURER: Roberta Holt Ainsworth, Joyce Golden Astle, Margaret Rachel Badger. Fredericka Anne Bailey, Catherine Abi Bailey. Nelson Stantley Bailey. Judith Gray Baldwin. Judith Lynn Beck, Robert Theodore Bimson. Sue Ann Bolton, Richard Allen Boucher. Anita Louise Boulais, John George Brown. Ronald Paul Burgess, Carolyn Thea Burke, Robert David Canning. Albert Thomas Caplan. Harvey Michel Carreau. Raymond Rodolphe Chandler, Maxine Carrie Clark, N. James Clark, Richard Scribner Coburn. Katherine Fitch Colbeth. Kathleen Cole, Sharon Maureen Collins. Carolee Ann Cox. Laura Mary Dewitt, Gordon Dore. Denise Eva Drew, Jane Eleanor Eaton. Peter Jon Farland. Allan Louis Farnham. Robert Stetson Fauteau, Lorraine Fleming, Robert Willson Folsom. Nancy Jane Frechette. Annette Jean Frechette, Joan Marie Gaskell. David H. Gagne, Donald Rene Gero. Marjorie Patricia Gervais, Roberta Alan Gervais, Yvonne Beatrice Glover, Donald Lawrence Glover, Patricia Ann Grant. Carolyn Agnes Greatorex, Elizabeth Anne Green. Lorraine Joan Goss, Nancy Edith Hall, Marjorie Harbaugh. Bernadine Mae Hevey, Raymond Leon Hevey, Roger Lucien Holt. Roberta Marie Howard. Joyce Gwendolyn Judd. Jeannine Guenivere Lachance. Richard John Laflamme, Pauline Ann Landry. Bernard E. Lawrence. Priscilla Ann Lawton, Thomas Hunt Leblanc, Dennis Howard Legendre, Shirley Ann Locklin, Irene Martha Longo. Louis Massie, Jean Kathleen Mayhew. Sarah Jane Mayo, Bernier Lester McGregor. Jean Beatrice McKee, Marjorie Edith Miller, Dorothy Lee Morgan, Frank Moyles, Richard Lester Mulliken. Eva Louise Nelson, Florence Mabel Perry, Carltina Ann Piper, Gayle Marie Rannev, Priscilla May Rash, Dorothy Remon. George Alson Renaud, Norman Alphonse Rogers, Beverly Jean Robillard. Raymond Root. Betty Jane Sanville. Barbara Jean Sherburne. Patricia Rose Sinclair. Nancy Lou Switser. Wilma Jean Thurston. George William Trush. Paul Nicholas Twombly, Elwin H. Jr. Vachon, Suzanne Alouette Wakeham, Edward Arthur Welch. Donald Earl Whitcomb. Janet Mae Whitehill, Beverly Ann Williams, Peggy Jean Woods, Charles H. Wright, Barbara Ellen — 51 — THE LAMP 1953 Judge Copp in Dear Ruth Kid's Day Town Council — 52 — THE LAMP 1953 Leaping Richard Snow Crystals for the Ball Above—Bunnies and Beauties Left—The Gaspipe Gang — 53 THE LAMP 1953 54 THE LAMP 19 5 3 First Row—L. Jones, R. McFarlin. P. Shaw. J. Carroll. Second Row—M. Petty. M. Hopkins. E. Passerini. N. Tang. E. Brown. Third Row—A. LaPoint. A. Godes. A. Cheever. R. Johnson, R. Fournier. Fourth Row—E. Royer. R. Copp. T. Waterman. C. Bauknecht. Student Council Secretary Patricia Shaw Class of 1953 Class of 1954 Class of 1955 Class of 1956 Judith Baldwin '56 Alan Cheever '54 Sharon Cole '56 Robert Copp '55 Robert Fournier '55 Alan Godes '53 Roberta Holt '56 Martha Hopkins '53 Richard Johnson '54 President Leonard Jones Treasurer John Carroll Vice-President Richard McFarlin Class Presidents Charles Bauknecht Eleanor Brown Thomas Waterman Raymond Carreau Home Room Representatives Thomas Lawson '55 Richard McFarlin '54 Frank Morgan '56 Edward Passerini '55 Marlene Petty '54 Ernest Royer '53 Gary Sizen '55 Nancy Tang '53 Edward Wakeham '56 — 55 THE LAMP 1953 First Row—E. Brown, C. Hayden. M, Bailey, S. Murphy. B. Weeks. Second Row—C. Hedrick. O. Costa. V. Ryder. D. Ellis. Monitor’s Club FIRST TERM SECOND TERM Maxine Bailey — Captain Barbara Weeks Orlando Costa Eleanor Brown Durwood Ellis Sandra Murphy Charles Hedrick Carolyn Hayden Victor Ryder Armando Bona Carolyn Hayden — Captain Gloria Bryant Victor Ryder Phyllis McKee Armando Bona Lorraine Gagne John Moriarty Carol Lowrey Judy Baldwin Leonard Swatkiewicz Faculty Advisor Elwin H. Twombly This year the whole school elects the Monitors for one term instead of having a representative from each home room. In order to become a Monitor, a student must present a petition with fifteen signatures on it. This goes to the headmaster for recommendation and to the Student Council. Twenty names are picked for the school to vote on and from these each student votes for ten Monitors. At the end of each semester new Monitors are elected. The Student body has cooperated with the new Monitor system very well this year and it is becoming an honored tradition at the Academy. — 56 — THE LAMP 1953 First Row—C. Murphy. C. Morris. B. Attridge. Second Row—C. Lowrey. M. Bailey. E. Brown, B. Butterfield. L. Gagne. S. Murphy, M. Bisson. Third Row—B. Weeks, F. Gallagher. C. Naatz. Top Row—R. Ward. D. Flanders. A. Godes, B. Floyt. Debating Club President Carol Morris Secretary Vice-President Carolyn Murphy Faculty Advisor Miss Helen Lakis Barbara Attridge The Debating Club finished its second year successfully. T he program for the year included debates on the Electoral College, the Republican and Democratic Platforms, Socialized Medicine, and Free Trade. Audience participation in the question periods increased the enjoyment of the debates and interest in public affairs. The purposes of the Debating Team are to acquire stage presence, to develop the ability to think quickly, to polish the technique of presenting thought clearly and precisely, and to develop proper speaking manners and poise. As an additional activity the club has presented several debates for community organizations, journeying twice to Passumpsic and also giving a debate for the Women’s College Club. — 57 — THE LAMP 1953 THE LAMP 19 5 3 Outing Club Vice-President Charles Bauknecht Treasurer Richard Johnson President Bruce McGregor Secretary Ernest Royer Faculty Advisor William G. Stowe The Outing Club carries on its tradition of being the largest organization in the Academy. It sponsors the traditional Winter Carnival, one of the most important events of the year. During the two days of this year's Carnival the weather turned from good to a very discouraging rain. The Festival began Friday morning with interclass hockey games on the Summer Street Common. In the afternoon there were many types of skating events for both boys and girls. The results of the day’s events, as announced at the Snow Ball, showed the Freshman Class on top. Friday evening the play, Dear Ruth, was given at Fuller Hall. Saturday morning the students hopelessly tried their best to save the snow sculptures from the drizzling rain. The ski and toboggan runs at Goss Hollow were cancelled because of the weather. At the Snow Ball, held that evening in the Armory, Carolyn Naatz and Bruce McGregor, who had presided over the festival, presented the awards earned over the week-end and formally opened the dancing. The chief award was the Snow Sculpture cup which this year went to the Senior Class, whose entry was an igloo, complete with seal and Eskimo. — 59 — THE LAMP 1953 Front Row—C. Morris. B. Legare. B. Butterfield. F. Gallagher. Second Row—C. Dyer, M. Goss, G. Leach. E. Brown. C. Hayden. J. Rice. M. Bisson. Third Row—M. Davison, P. McKee. J. Smith. J. A. Rice. B. Sparrow, B. Weeks. Rear—C. Hedrick. A. Bona. The L amp Editor Barbara Butterfield Assistant Editors Business Manager Flora Gallagher Charles Hedrick Beverly Legare Faculty Advisor Samuel W. John Carolyn Hayden Barbara Weeks Armando Bona Gail Leach Marietta Bisson Mary Goss JoAnn Rice Shirley Morse Marilyn Davison Staff Eleanor Brown Clare Dyer Sandra Murphy Jean McGregor Dorothy Morrison Carol Morris JoAnn Doilaway Betsey Sparrow — 60 — THE LAMP 1953 First Row—L. Wilkie. J. Smith. M. Bisson. M. Piper. Second Row—M. Goss. H. Pride. D. Cote, B. Martin. P. Shaw, C. Morris. C. Murphy, B. Butterfield. Third Row—B. Vachon, B. Sparrow, M. Toussaint, L. Westover, S. Murphy, J. Rice, F. Gallagher, E. Brown. Fourth Row—J. Baldwin. P. McKee. J. Piper. M. Bailey. S. Stevens, B. Weeks. Fifth Row—C. Hedrick, A. Bona, B. Roberts. L. Swatkiewicz. E. Passerini. The A cademy Student Editor Janet Smith Assistant Editor Business Manager Marietta Bisson Charles Hedrick Faculty Advisors Miss Salt Mrs. Lanphere Staff Mary Ellen Piper Joanne Piper Judy Baldwin Bruce Hoyt Betsey Stanley Carolyn Murphy Barbara Butterfield Eleanor Brown Harry Chandler Maxine Bailey Loraine Wilkie Armanda Bona Helen Pride Carol Morris Flora Gallagher Mary Goss Lorraine Dumas Barbara Weeks Bradley Roberts John Carroll Barbara Martin Barbara Morse Jeannette Rice Edward Passerini — 61 — THE LAMP 1953 First Row—E. Brown. M. Bailey. B. Weeks. Second Row—M. Hawkins. C. Boulanger. S. Murphy. C. Hayden. E. Garvin. J. Miles. L. Baraw, J. Rice. Third Row—P. McKee. E. Hayes. C. Dyer. B. Wakeham. C. Ford. C. Lowrey. E. Trout. Fourth Row—B. Stanley. P. Greenwood. J. Baldwin. N. Reynolds. N. Moore. Fifth Row—T. Waterman. L. Swatkiewicz, B. McGregor. F. Morgan, J. Desrochers. R. Ward. R. Ouellette. Mr. Baker (coach). D ramatic ci u b President Maxine Bailey Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer Eleanor Brown Barbara Weeks Faculty Advisor Mr Donald Baker The Dramatic Club, under the direction of Mr. Baker, has spent a very active year. During the Winter Carnival, the Dramatic Club presented the well known play Dear Ruth. The cast, headed by Phyllis McKee and Bruce McGregor, gave a truly great performance. For the One Act Play Contest, the play, A Game of Chess was selected. The scene of this play is in Russia during the Russian Revolution and deals with the relationship between the nobles and peasants. The all male cast was headed by Tom Waterman and Bruce Hoyt. Supporting members were Harry Chandler and Leonard Swatkiewicz. The play finished second in the district run-offs. — 62 — THE LAMP 1953 First Row—P. Bouffard, C. Murphy. H. Vachon. Second Row—M. Hawkins, S. Murphy, J. Pride. J. Miles. L. Gagne. Third Row—J. Stanley. E. Trout. B. Attridge. E. Palmer. A. Carreau. Fourth Row-—J. Desrochers. B. Landry. C. Woods. Cercle Francois President Secretary-Treasurer Carolyn Murphy Helen Vachon Vice-President Faculty Adviser Paul Bouffard Robert Lusena Le Cercle Francais is now celebrating its fourth anniversary and is steadily becoming a more active club. Meetings are held once every two weeks on Thursday during the sixth period. French games and French songs constitute the entertainment for the members during the meetings. A few skits are put on in chapel to show the student body what takes place at the meetings. The main purpose of the French Club is to raise money for the Student Activity Fund and to entertain the students. The club is open to all those who speak French or have taken that language at some time during their Academy years. Some of the activities sponsored by the French Club were a box supper and dance held in March. The members also sent a box of food and clothing to a destitute family. — 63 — THE LAMP 1953 Front Row—B. Roberts. C. Murphy. L. Wilkie. J. Rice. N. Tang, L. Holt. C. Bauknecht. Rear—K. Newton. B. McGregor. C. Hedrick. Mr. Twombly, Mr. Eaton. D. Ellis. A. Codes, J. Carroll. Nationa I Ho nor Society The National Honor Society was established at St. Johnsbury Academy by charter on May 24, 1935. This charter now hangs in the front of study hall for all to see and be inspired by its ideals. Only seniors who are in the first quarter of their class are eligible for election to the society. Members must also have attended the Academy for at least two years. The students are elected members by the faculty according to a prescribed formula laid down by the National Society. To be elected, a student must show an overall excellence in scholarship, an active participation in school and public service, the ability to take upon himself group leadership, and the constant maintenance of high moral and personal standards. Students becoming members are presented with gold pins, representatives of hard work and study and an honor to wear. — 64 — MAJORETTES—Starting at bottom reading clockwise—Carolyn Murphy. Eleanor Brown. Faye Bclvillc. Carol Morris. Mary Thurston. Marlene Petty, Marilyn Davison, Dorine Cote, Nancy Leach, Carolyn Naatz, Majorette Leader. H X m r u to 01 (a) THE LAMP 1953 — 66 — THE LAMP 1953 Band President Karlene Boardman Vice-President Richard Stccves Secretary Helen Pride Treasurer Audrey Kennison Librarians Karlene Boardman Phyllis McKee Managers Thomas Lawson Robert Copp Director J. Leo Messier The story of the Academy band is a story of hard work. Crippled by the loss of over twenty members by graduation, the organization had to start from scratch and work up. And yet, by the time the spring concerts were given, we were pleased to find that, as usual, Mr. Messier's superior tutelage had whipped a group of half-year and one-year players into a pleasant-sounding cn- The duty of the band which comes first each year is to spark the cheering at the football games and, along with the majorettes, to provide entertainment between the halves. Last fall the spectators noted more enthusiasm than polish, but out in front of them were over fifty members determined to become a fine group. As the fall went by. their playing improved perceptibly. After a period of practice, we again heard them on January 25 and 24 in a concert with Watcr-bury. By this time a great change for the better was definitely accomplished. Another hard series of practice preceded the Exeter. N. H. series, where we were guests of the southern school on April 1 8. and played host to them here on the 25th. Despite the fact that Exeter rates one of the best bands in New England, we had improved such an extent that we stood comparison to them. A new highlight of the band season was an invitation by the City of Montreal to play for them the week-end of May 15. A march was written especially for our band for this occasion. The band did not participate as usual in the Vermont All-State parade, although we did send members of our musical organizations to compete for individual honors and play in the All-State band. semble. — 67 — THE LAMP 1953 THE LAMP 1953 Orchestra President Nancy Tang Vice-President Orlando Costa Librarians Faye Bellville Karlene Boardman Secretary Eleanor Brown Managers John Barney Frank Moriarty Treasurer Bruce Hoyt Faculty Advisor Mr. Messier This year's orchestra is the Academy's biggest and has proved to be one of the best. With a great deal of hard work it has succeeded in topping last year’s accomplishments. The first public performance was given at the Christmas Program. They were not heard again until their WTWN broadcast. The third time they played was at the Waterbury Concert. By this time they were playing with a new smoothness and greater assurance. Improvement between successive concerts was marked in each case. The orchestra, now composed of forty-five members, is still in need of a 'cello choir of eight members, and several basses. Although there are a few new additions to the orchestra most of the members are experienced musicians from last year. The hope was high last year that the orchestra would come into its rightful position as an organization co-equal with the Glee Club and Band. It can truthfully be said that this hope, by dint of much practice, has become a reality. — 69 — THE LAMP 1953 — 70 — THE LAMP 1953 Glee Club President Francis Moriarty Treasurer Sandra Murphy Vice-President Charles Bauknecht The Glee Club under the excellent guidance of its new director, Mr. Norman Green, is once again worthy of the praise which it has received. This club, composed of about 120 members, still remains the largest and most popular of any organization in the Academy. The first concert presented was that which preceded the Christmas vacation. March 20 and 21 the Montpelier Joint Concert was presented with each school playing host to the other on these two nights. On April 9 and 10 the Lyndon Institute and Academy choruses combined for a concert which was presented at both schools on the two consecutive nights. As usual we were well represented at Burlington in the Vermont Music Festival. Other events at which the Glee Club entertained were the Production Credit Co-op. the St. Johnsbury Junior Woman's Club, and the Portland Street P. T. A. The Commencement Concert in which the Glee Club had a major part climaxed another year in chorus achievement at St. Johnsbury Academy. Secretary Richard Johnson — 71 — CHEERLEADERS—Left to right—Elaine Hayes, Barrie Glazebrook, Jo-Ann Metcalf, Clare Dyer. Barbara Attridge. Front—Sandra Murphy. Captain. THE LAMP 1953 All-State Dave Caplan ■ — 73 — 1952 Vermont State Champions H X m r ■u to 01 0) THE LAMP 1953 Fo ot ball Head Coach Norman Rand Line Coach Manager Frank Ryan Charles Hedrick Captain David Caplan It would take a great deal of argument to convince anyone who saw this year's football team that St. Johnsbury Academy ever had a better one. The title “Vermont State Champions” which was conferred on our men was richly deserved. Visions of the mythical championship began with the first game. Rutland. our only opponent from the year before who defeated us fell before the onslaught of what was to become the finest line and backfield in the state. Further hopes were added with the BFA game which we took by coming from behind in the third quarter of a game which the St. Albans spectators vow they will never forget. Montpelier. St. Mary's of St. Albans and Newport were easy opposition. Cathedral High again gave us an opportunity to prove our championship caliber. With All-State Caplan out because of a pulled tendon, the men had a chance to prove that it was not a one-man team. In a furious wide-open battle, we emerged victorious to keep our record intact. The Lyndon Institute game was a much easier battle which we took going away after a slow start. Concurrent with the election as State Champions was the announcement that Captain Dave Caplan and Dick Greatorex were selections to the All-State team. Louis Bouffard made the All-State second squad. The graduation of these men will leave a large gap, but there are many younger stalwarts anxious to fill it in the coming season which will include two more Class “A teams. 1952 FOOTBALL SEASON: St. Johnsbury Academy 14 Rutland 6 St. Johnsbury Academy 19 B. F. A. 14 St. Johnsbury Academy 34 Montpelier 6 St. Johnsbury Academy 53 St. Mary’s 0 St. Johnsbury Academy 53 Newport 7 St. Johnsbury Academy 21 Cathedral 18 St. Johnsbury Academy 41 Lyndon Institute 6 Opposite page: First Row—B. Whitcomb. A. Donelly. R. Greatorex. A. Cheever. O. Costa. J. Carroll. F. Gilman, L. Jones. R. Pellerin. P. Desrochers. Second Row—F. Ryan (line coach). T. Waterman. J. Clark. D. Ellis. L. Bouffard. R. Johnson. D. Caplan. C. Bauknecht. R. Gervais. G. Urie. N. Rand (coach). Third Row—A. Dunn (manager), D. LeBlanc. L Swatkiewicz. B. Roberts. I. Valles. A. Farland. A. Meserve. H. Chandler, R. Miller (manager). — 75 — THE LAMP 1953 — 76 — Coach Norman Rand Manager Paul Bouffard THE LAMP 1953 Basketball Co-Captains Ernest Royer John Carroll Basketball this year did not produce the victories which it did last year. Our schedule was considerable more severe, many Class “A” teams having been substituted in place of the weaker teams we played a year ago. The result was score-wise, a disappointing season. This is certainly not unusual for such a change in program. We did, however, have moments of fine basketball, and several times we upset the expectations of our opponents who were able to win only_b Jialf-dozen points. This was primarily due to the accurate eyes of Bob 'Ijfll lvid Co-Captain Ernie Royer. Pellerin and Royer were in the vanguard scorer honors throughout the season, and wound up second and thi ly, in that department. Perhaps because experience was a hard teacher this season, il turn will have several lessons about Class “A basketball well set ip They have learned that aggressive action under both baskets is absolutely necessary if we wish to win and that throwing a ball away usually means that we not only have lost a scoring opportunity but have given our opponents one which they invariably take advantage of. The days of playing off mistakes has departed. The Junior Varsity, like last year's, followed the footsteps of their more experienced brethren, and also wound up with a disappointing season. There are, however, several men who have shown much promise and should give us a more successful season next winter. St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy THE 1952-53 SEASON 51 46 49 63 33 57 66 40 64 97 54 60 57 61 58 68 46 65 St. Patrick's Newport Winooski Burlington Montpelier Burlington St. Johnsbu Spaulding B. F. A. Lyndon In Winooski Montpel Orleans Spauld B. F. Newpo: St. Jo Lyndon Opposite page -. First Rote—A. Meserve. E. Royer. R. Pellerin. L. Bouffard. R. Johnson. A. Donellv. Second Rout—P. Bouffard (manager). R. Gervais. J. Carroll. R. Miller. B. Whitcomb. P. Desrochers. N. Rand (coach). 77 — THE LAMP 1953 — 78 — Manager Albert Dunn THE LAMP 1953 Track Coach Norman Rand The 195 3 track season began with rather a dim outlook. Although sprinter Dave Caplan was a senior, his age eliminated him from state competition. This, together with the lost of last year’s champion leaders, left large holes to be filled in by inexperienced men. Again lack of depth was a serious problem. In our first meet with the UVM Freshmen, three of which were '52 Alumni of St. J. A., we were defeated 64 to 53. Pellerin bettered last year’s shot put record by one and one-half feet and should be an easy winner in the state meet. Burlington High then took our measure in a meet held at Lyndonville, 7O3 3 to 46 $. The problem of placing men second and third behind our winners was even more acute here than with UVM Freshmen because Caplan could not compete. Bill Lee. however, won the 100, and Bruce Hoyt showed great promise as a miler. Bauknecht is developing into a first-rate javelin thrower; Hall is beginning to do in competition what he has done in practice in the high jump. By the end of the season, we should at least have several individual winners if not a championship team. ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY TRACK RECORDS Event 100 yard dash 220 yard dash 440 yard dash 880 yard run Mile Run 180 yard low hurdles 1 80 yard low hurdles 220 yard low hurdles 1 20 yard high hurdles Running Broad jump Running High jump Pole Vault Javelin Discus 1 2-lb. Shot put Record N Year Set 10.3 sec. 1951 22.5 sec. 1931 50.7 sec. 1931 2 min. 5.3 sec. 1952 4 min. 35 sec. 1936 21.7 sec. 1950 22.2 sec. 1951 23.8 sec. 1940 14.6 sec. 1948 21 ft. 7 in. 1930 6 feet 23 j in. 1932 12 ft. 2 4 in. 1932 176 ft. 1948 134 ft. 2 4 in. 1939 53 ft. 2'4 in. 1953 Record Holder D. Caplan ’53 H. L. Furse ’32 H. L. Furse ’32 D. E. Gradv ’52 W. C. Bradley ’37 M. J. Pepin '50 D. Caplan '53 V. H. Lavigne ’40 W. N. Hall '48 R. E. Carpenter '30 H. H. Fuller ’36 C. A. Morron ’32 W. N. Hall '48 H. G. Parker ’39 R. J. Pellerin ’53 Opposite page: First Row—R. Greatorex. C. Bauknechr, V. Lee. F. Moriarty, D. Caplan. R. Bernier. D. Hall, L. Jones. Second Row—A. Meserve. A. Farland. T. Waterman. B. Hoyt. P. Desrochers. R. Ward. D. Flanders. Third Row—R. Carreau. J. Clark. D. Leblanc. T. Lawson. R. Hevey. D. Cote. F. Morgan. Fourth Row—A. Dunn. E. Twombly. Jr.. R. Farnham. D. Glover. H. Caplan. Mr. Rand (coach) — 79 — THE LAMP 1953 First Row—D. Ellis. L. Bouffard. R. McFarlin. Second Row—F. Ryan (coach). H. Stan-yon. R. Gervais. R. Johnson. E. Royer. B. Roberts. I. Valles. K. Dwyer. C. Hedrick (manager). Third Row—R. White. G. DeWitt. R. Chamberlain. B. Whitcomb. R. Miller. R. Greatorex, A. Donelly, R. Fournier. L. Longo. Not present— K. Newton. A. Godcs. Baseball Manager Coach Charles Hedrick Frank Ryan The baseball season got off to a good start with a victory at Hazen Field over Northfield, 7-4. Dick Johnson and Bob Gervais showed promise on the mound, abetted by the hitting prowess of Dick McFarlin and Brad Roberts. Although a good deal was left to be learned about infield play, there was a noticeable desire on the part of the players to master it. Our next game was a defeat by Spaulding at Barre. 7-6, Harold Stanyon doing a good job. but beaten by errors. We then took Bradford into camp at Bradford, in a close game, well pitched by Gervais, 2-1, in 10 innings. Barre then came to St. Johnsbury and upset a 4-0 score in our favor by a disasterous 7-run inning in which everything seemed to happen but the third out. Two games are further scheduled with Waterbury, Trade School and Littleton, and another single game with Bradford. Throughout the first half of the season. Smiley Valles was a constantly improving shortstop and Louis Bouffard was a sDark behind the team in his position as catcher. Roberts turned in some fine fielding as well as timely batting at the third base hot-spot. It seems likely at this writing that the team should go on to hang up a fine record before the season ends. — 80 — THE LAMP 1953 First Row—H. Caplan. A. Godes. J. Bailey. F. Moriarty. R. Turner. J. Moriarty. Second Row—L. Longo. R. Evans. H. Stanyon. A Chcever. T. Waterman. Third Row—G. Dewitt. R. Farnham. B. Mayo. Fourth Row—Coach Stowe. B. McGregor. B. Hoyt. Skiing COACH: William Stowe CAPTAIN: Gerald Bailey MANAGER: John Moriarty This year’s ski team proved to be a successful one although too often the meets were held under adverse weather conditions. Under the excellent coaching of Mr. Stowe the squad put forth plenty of fast action and good sportsmanship. With about six new members and several returnees the future looks promising for next year's team. The first meet was held at Lyndonville with Lyndon Institute. Trade, St. Johnsbury Academy, and Newport. This meet was to sec how the schools qualified in comparison to one another. The Academy placed a very close second to L. I., with Newport placing third and Trade fourth. The next meet was at the 1 3th Ski Club with Burlington. Trade. Newport, Montpelier, and St. Johnsbury. The downhill was the only event held because of rain. The Academy placed first by a good margin with Burlington, Newport, Trade, and Montpelier coming in in that order. Next on the agenda was the district meet at Northfield. Because of rain during the day very little snow remained. Due to this we were unable to qualify for the state meet. — 81 — THE LAMP 1953 First Rout—G. Bryant. B. Vachon. D. Cote. L. Westover. J. Metcalf. C. Murphy. J. Morrill. Second Row—S. Murphy. E. Brown. C. Burgess. J. McGregor. M. Petty. J. Poro. Third Row—N. Wright. M. Wright. Coach Raimar. C. Grant. J. Baldwin. Girls’ B asketbal 1 The Green Devils' basketball season was overshadowed by seven losses and one win. They started the season off in high spirits with a win over St. Patricks of Berlin. N. H.. 38-21. A month later they took on the Newport team which ended in an Academy defeat. 23-60. The Green Devils looked forward to the next game with our old rivals, the Lyndon Institute team. The experienced team of L.yndon Institute easily beat us, 75-37. The Bradford game went no better as the southerners won. 86-56. Next followed an exciting game with the Concord team, the Green Devils losing by only two points. 43-41. Newport won again, this time however in a closer battle, 43-33. Concord took the Green Devils in the next game, 37-25. The girls practiced hard with high hopes of avenging their previous defeat by Lyndon Institute. The last game proved to be a disappointment as the girls from Lyndon emerged again the winner by a 57-38 score. — 82 — THE LAMP 1953 First Row—C. Bauknecht. D. Cote. R. Pellerin. O. Costa. Second Roil'—E. Brown, L. West-over J. McGregor. G. Bryant. B. Vachon. C. Murphy. S. Murphy. Third Roto—P. Bouf-fard E. Royer. R. Gervais. A. Chcever. H. Stanyon. F. Moriarty. R. McEarlin. L. Bouffard. Fourth Row—B. Roberts. A. Trush. C. Hedrick. A. Donelly. D. Ellis. L. Swatkicwicz. D. Hall. Fifth Row—A. Meserve. G. Bailey. R. Johnson. B. Hoyt. P. Dcsrochers. T. Waterman. B. McGregor. Varsity Club President Robert Pellerin Secretary Treasurer Dorinc Cote Orlando Costa Vice-President Charles Bauknecht The Varsity Club is an honor organization to which only those who have received a letter in some form of athletics are eligible for membership. In order to become a member, a student receiving a letter must be voted upon by the members of the club. This club also acts as a service club in the Academy. During the year Varsity Club members are to be found maintaining the information table in the lobby of Colby Hall. The club is also the basis of several other projects and activities at St. J. A. With the passing of each year a few new members are added. This is a good and welcome sign that St. Johnsbury Academy is well represented in athletic activities. — 83 — THE LAMP 1953 First Row—B. Orr. L. Westover. J. Metcalf. Second Row—L. Green. K. Coburn. B. Darrell. B. Attridge. M. Goss. B. Vachon. D. Cote. G. Bryant. C. Murphy. E. Brown. S. Murphy. C. Hayden, J. Johnston. L. Gagne. J. Drew. Third Row—S. Cole. J. Morrill. B. Root. F. Badger. J. McGregor. P. Glover. J. Bailey. D. Dore. P. McKee. C. Morris. Fourth Row—M. Davison, C. Dyer. M. Whitehill. M. Bailey. P. Greenwood. C. Lowrey. J. Rice. Fifth Row— C. Perry. N. Reynolds. G. Leach. B. Legare. B. Wakeham, E. Garvin. B. Martin. E. Greatorex, J. Poro. Sixth Row—B. Glazebrook. M. Petty. H. Warner. E. Mulliken. L. Fauteau. M. Gero. B. Whitehill. N. Fournier. B. Weeks. Seventh Row—C. Naatz, B. Davis. R. Prue L. Wilkie. M. Ioussaint, J. Piper. M. Hall. J. Baldwin. C. Burgess. Girls Athletic President Lorraine Westover Vice-President Joann Metcalf Faculty Advisor Miss Elizabeth Raimer Secretary-Treasurer Barbara Orr Program Chairman Lorraine Gagne Class Representatives SENIOR: Carol Morris and Carolyn Naatz. JUNIOR: Eleanor Brown and Elaine Garvin SOPHOMORE: Joan Poro and Nancy Reynolds The purposes of the G. A. A. are to promote sportsmanship and to have fun. Eligibility is limited to those girls who earn five intramural sports points a month. Two of the activities sponsored by the G. A. A. are the Norwich University Concert and the selling of cokes and candy at the football games. — 84 — THE LAMP 1953 Dear Dia SEPTEMBER September, as always, is a very busy month here at St. J. A. School opened on the 9th and everyone was full of questions about what old friends had done during the summer, who was coming back, and what the new teachers would be like. Schedules presented the usual problems and the Freshman struggled trying to get used to lockers, bells and customs here at a school that will grow very near and dear to them in the next four years. The desks were dusted off and everyone got down to the familiar grind of studies. The Four Horsemen The big day. the first 1952 football game at St. J. A., has come and gone. Spirit and enthusiasm were in abundance with cheerleaders and their pert captain, Sandy Murphy, urging the crowd on, we cheered the boys to victory. A well-won victory it was on that Saturday afternoon the 13th of September, especially after the bitter defeat we suffered at the hands of the mighty Rutland team in 1951. The boys played a good clean game. Sparked by veteran Dave Cap-lan and Louis Bouffard with one touchdown each and both points the score was 14 to 6. It was a subdued group of Rutland fans that left Hazen Field that afternoon. They had come expecting a victory but found they were up against a ry:----------------------- strong wall not only offensively but defensively as well! The bell in old chapel really rang that afternoon to announce our upset of one of the strongest teams in the state!! Inevitably, Freshmen Week rolls around much to the Senior's joy and the Freshmen's dismay. The class of '56 proves themselves worthy Academyites in taking all of the regulations and orders in their stride and adding to the fun. Bowing to the imposing portrait of Thaddeus Fairbanks has become a custom, well executed this year under the watchful eyes of some stern Senior boys. Out of respect to their superiors the frosh all rise dutifully each morning as the Seniors leave Chapel exercises: they address them as Sir ft Madam and carry out many errands— all in good sport. For those who have been a little obstinate or forgetful. Friday night activities are planned to punish the neophytes for their misdemeanors. The gym is packed for this hilarious occasion after which a dance and the official welcome was given to the newcomers. Thus ended the first phase in the life of all new Academy students. Again this year, we, the future voters, took over running the town on September 26. National Kid's Day. We had a fine time for ourselves running everything from the Municipal Court to Radio Station WTWN. Trade School and Mt. St. Joseph's Academy participated with us and we were all honored by having Gov. Emerson launch our experiments in civic government, by an address in Fuller Hall. Governor Emerson told us that public office is an ordeal as well as an honor. Friday nite, September 19, found the Hilltoppers all set to Cap With Cap cop their second grid victory from a tough St. Albans team. The game was played under lights to a capacity crowd who cheered till the final gun. The boys played their finest game here—coming from behind to score three touchdowns in the third quartet and win the game 19-14. Fall being the time for football to take the spotlight, another Saturday arrives finding the stage set at Hazen Field for a hoped-for third victory, over Montpelier. The Friday Night Pep-Rally certainly put snap in the crowd and the players. There was standing room only as the Acads rolled over the Solons by a score of 34-6. This was a much higher score than was expected and people were beginning to sit up and take notice of our team. Coach Rand and the team have added feathers to their caps rapidly this fall! Safe Driving A Specialty — 85 — THE LAMP 1953 DR. ROY SHERBURNE 65 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury, Vermont FITCH CLINIC 122 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, Vt. Harry F. Klahn, D. D. S. 42 Eastern Ave. Tel. 3401 Dr. Edward Cramton 35 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Sweaters and skirts and wool shirts are beginning to appear, a sure sign that fall and winter are well on their way to the north country. And no wonder—October is here. OCTOBER October 6, Football once more took over. Five hundred spectators had modern streamlined offensive football demonstrated to them as the team literally tore the gridiron Bouffard Around Left End to shreds in a smashing 5 3-0 victory over an outclassed but spirited St. Mary's of St. Albans team. The Hilltoppers notched their fourth victory of the year and the spectators and students loved every minute of it. On October 6. our Headmaster, Mr. Twombly. spoke at a Father-Son Daughter event sponsored by the Kiwanians at St. Andrew's Guild Hall. Mr. Twombly defined character” as a keynote in everyone's makeup and said that it must be cultivated in youth by parents. teachers and all acquaintances of young people. The Academy students will certainly give a unanimous vote to Mr. Twombly as a star “character cultivater.” On October 9 the schedule for the coming basketball season was announced. It presented a tough slate of opponents, as were now in the Northern League. We all wish the boys luck and we'll be there cheering for them. B. E. DOYLE D. D. S. 21 Eastern Avenue Dial 4021 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of J. F. Moore M. D. Dr. George E. Howe Glasses Furnished Eyes Examined Phone 3536 Odd Fellows Bldg. Railroad Street William T. Walsh D.D.S. 42 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 86 — THE LAMP 1953 BENJAMIN CLARK M. D. Interference by Greatorex DR. WILMER H. FITCH Dial 4155 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of Philip R. Ransom M. D. Compliments of Howard J. Farmer M. D. We were out to seek our fifth victory on October 10 at the expense of a good Newport team. The pep rally had that special Academy fervor that inspires everyone, not alone the players. The game was affected by it. I guess, because the playing smacked of inspiration. Guess what the outcome was— yep. you’re right—we won. The score???? 53-7. The Glee Clubs have been hard at work exercising those long-rested vocal cords. Mr. Norman Green, our new director has a whole slate of new music picked out and several joint concerts are planned so this should be a busy year for the organization. Smiling Support Pauline F. Persons D. M. D. 42 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vt. J. EMMETT OBRIEN M. D. DAVID M. TOLL. M.D. DR. C. L. VITTY St. J. A. ’16 Chiropractic Physician Pythian Building St. Johnsbury, Vermont 87 — THE LAMP 1953 Compliments of Law . Offices of WATERMAN and DOWNS Sterry K. Waterman John H. Downs St. Johnsbury. Vermont Compliments of JAMES B. CAMPBELL Attorney-at-Law Dial 4536 Compliments of Ernest E. Goodrich Attorney At Law- 26 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Telephone 3001 CDmpliments of The Hotel Lyndonville Tel. 8 Saturday has come and gone and we slid through with a 21-18 win over the inspired and spirited Queen City team. In fact it was tight going for a while as Dave Caplan was out of action due to an injury leaving his running mate, Louis Bouffard with his hands full. But it seemed that we just couldn't lose this year and the fans went away satisfied with a real thriller. St. Johnsbury Academy will soon have a wonderful new $30,000 athletic field which will be constructed on Brant-view Field. It will bear the name of Fairbanks Field, in honor of the faithful service rendered to the school by Col. Joseph Fairbanks. The field has a great name to live up to and I know that the students who benefit from it will appreciate it. The big game of the year is coming up. That’s right—the Lyndon Institute vs Academy game!! This being election year, future politicians in our midst are getting all steamed up over the coming campaign and elections here at St. J. A. The Donkey Brays Speeches, speeches, speeches, that's all there was on the day before elections. The Republican ■ elephant and Democratic donkey both graced Fuller Hall Compliments of WITTERS LONGMOORE and AKLEY Attorneys Compliments of Richardson and Caldbeck Attorneys At Law Compliments of John A. Swainbank Russell’s Drug Store Hazen Russell. Prop. The Prescription Store Lyndonville, Vermont — 88 — THE LAMP 1953 Dwight D. Hussey Co., Inc. Furs — Sportswear 99 Eastern Avenue St. Jchnsbury, Vermont Dial 4309 Compliments of Lynch Woodworking Shop House Finish Arthur Hevey, Proprietor 11-13 Mill St. St. Johnsbury. Vermont Stella T. Woods Shop Millinery—Art Goods— Baby Shop 145 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Dial 4441 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vt. Dick’s Market “Where Particular Meat Eaters Meet, We’re Pleased To Meat You Town Taxi Delivers FREE Your Orders of $7.00 or More Within Town Limits with their presence, no partiality here! The GOP proved to be stronger than in 1948 by a landslide, according to Academy elections, that is. Ike and the grand old party came in on a tidal wave. Looks as if a change in administration is in the offing if St. J. A. is a reliable barometer. Two Academy boys copped first prize in the window painting contest. Dennis Cote and Paul Boucher with their Hallowe'en witch. Second and third prizes also came to St. J. A. Now aren’t we proud of our artists? The Academy is favored in the 48th annual gridiron classic so here's hoping. The night for the Academy faculty to howl—they really let their hair down on Hallowe'en for a group of dignified and responsible adults they sure leave one wondering what goes on at the Academy. A good time was had by one and all—the oldsters know how to put on a swell party when they want to—we really have to hand it to them. Mr. Twombly and Mr. Ryan presented the latest in fashions in a wooden barrel and plaid shorts respectively! Well another month is over and the third month of school is fast rushing in. See you next month. NOVEMBER Well, Diary, the month of November has certainly started off with a bang. November first, our traditional clash with L. I. but this year it is more than just another big game between Lyndon Institute and St. Johnsbury Academy, for today, if we win, will be our fourteenth consecutive triumph. We will have an unbeaten, untied year and we will be on the top rung of the ladder to the The Yard Goods Shop Marie P. Landry 154 Railroad St. Dial 2214 (Opposite Tillotson and Harran) St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of E. A. Scott Co. Compliments of The Arthur E. Smith Stores We Feature Blue Label and Del Monte Canned Goods Compliments of Charles Millar Son Co. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Wholesale Plumbing Heating — 89 — THE LAMP 1953 Compliments of Thurber’s General Store St. Johnsbury Center, Vermont DR. A. S. HASKINS F. D.S. F. 0. Specialist in Optometry St. Johnsbury Vermont Eyes Examined Glasses Furnished Compliments of Wood Bros. Cash Market Modern Quality Cleaners Guaranteed Odorless Cleaning On The • Service Lyndonville, Vt. 1952 Vermont Interscholastic Grid CHAMPIONS. Whoopee! We did it! Spearheaded by reserve quarterback Dick McFarlin’s three touchdown passes, St. J. swamped L. I. 41-6. Oh! Happy Day! BOYS, boys and more boys! It’s November 8th and Canada has invaded Vermont, or in other words. Bishops Academy has invaded St. J. A., much to the delight of the girls. The annual clash between St. J. and Bishops Academy was held this afternoon. Rugby was played this year and our team, though not outplayed, was outscored. But all was forgotten at the dance and banquet after the game except for a few Academy boys who were a little bitter that they had to let the Bishops boys show them just how lucky they really were to have so many beautiful, talented, intelligent (?) girls around all the time. I wish I were a football I player. Tonight a promise j that was made in 1947 has come true. Aime Bisson, owner of Aime's Restaurant, prom- i ised the Academy football team that if they ever had a perfect record, untied, undefeated, he would treat them all to a steak dinner. This year it happened, the fourth time in the history of St. J. A., our team had a perfect record. Mr. Bisson i lived up to his word: the whole team and coaches were feted to a complete steak dinner after which the boys invited their girl friends to an evening of dancing. Mr. Bisson's generosity was certainly appreciated by the boys. Dear Diary, something wonderful has happened to Dick ! Johnson. St. Johnsbury Acad- i emy, and St. Johnsbury, Ver- j mont. Dick is a Junior and being very active in Student j Council work, he was elected to | The “Wee Hoose” 87 Portland St. Maple Products Groceries, Daily Papers Candies and Cold Drinks Magazines GILMAN BROS. GARAGE Wash — Grease — Storage Jamesway Barn Equipment Compliments of Gossholme Farms Quality Milk Cream From Registered Guernseys L. C. GOSS Wood Bros. Welding Supplies Dial 3403 St. Johnsbury Ctr., Vt. — 90 — THE LAMP 1953 Compliments of C. H. DANA Jeweler - Watchmaker 8 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of H. R HOOD SONS Ice Cream Division St. Johnsbury, Vermont O. Dean Hale Distributors for Rawling Athletic Equipment. represent St. Johnsbury Academy with Eleanor Brown, and Hoddy Jones in the Vermont Association of Student Councils. At the convention Dick was elected president of the association. It is a wonderful honor and Dick really deserves ! h i s congratulations. P. S. | Diary—it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Tonight was a big night for our Band. Diary. Tonight was the big joint concert between our Band and the Town Band. The Barbershoppers I contributed a vocal touch for variety. Music lovers were treated to a most enjoyable pro- j gram. You know. Diary, our j Band is getting better every day: they were really great tonight. Dear Diary, this is the day that our football team has been waiting for with bated breath. The announcement of the nominees to the All State Grid Squad was made today. Dave j Caplan, Hoddy Jones. Dick Greatorex, John Carroll, Dick Johnson and Louie Bouffard were all nominated. Coach Rand was a nominee for Coach of the Year. THIS IS IT: we have hoped and prayed for this a long time and now it is all history. As VFW Honors Champions Brickett’s Diner The home of home-cooked foods. Props: Franklin Brickett, “Kipy” Barnett Compliments of Fred W. Lewis Dealer in Fuel Oils 48 Pleasant St. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Radios Phonographs Barb’s Melody Shop “For Everything Musical” Musical Instruments and Supplies Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Sheet Music Records — 91 — THE LAMP 1 953 RANDALL and WHITCOMB School Supplies, Stationers, Gifts St. Johnsbury, Vermont Desrocher’s Pharmacy Leo and Francis Desrochers St. J. A. '38 Proprietors 67 Main Street Parker’s Drug Store Stores of Distinction PRESCRIPTIONS Complete Luncheonette Dept. Courteous Service St. Johnsbury, Vermont Jack Dunne said “it is all over now but the shouting. The St. Johnsbury Academy Football Team is the 1952 Interscholastic Grid Champions: the | only Vermont team untied and j unbeaten. It was a hard fight but the boys made it and we are very proud of them. Diary, think of it, VERMONT GRID CHAMPIONS. Goodbye, Diary, for this month. It surely was an exciting and thrilling one. DECEMBER Well, Diary, here it is December and Winter again. The weather is getting colder but we I haven't had much snow. The talk is still football— and no wonder! Now it has been officially announced that St. Johnsbury Academy’s Football Team is the champion j team of Vermont. Dave Cap-lan, our captain, and Dick Greatorex have both earned berths on the Vermont All-State Team as halfback and | tackle, respectively. Johnny Carroll was named as center for the second team, honorable i mention going to tackle. Hod Jones, and halfback. Louis Bouffard. What a wonderful thing for the boys, our school, and the community. Congratulations are certainly in order! I just had a look at the record and our Academy has not held top grid honors since 1906! Well, well, well — more about football. Rotary and , Kiwanis sponsored a banquet the other night honoring our football stars and the St. J. Trade’s team. After a delicious turkey dinner, the boys were addressed by Dell Isola, the famous Dartmouth coach. Then movies on football and basketball were shown in Fuller Hall. Needless to say, a good time was had by all! We have been having the most interesting chapel programs lately. The other BAILEY’S BARBER SHOP Main Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. Compliments Bennett’s Auto Electric The Strictly Electric Shop We Sell the Best and Service The Rest E. W. Hayden Inc. 26 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Bottled Gas Appliances Compliments of Maple Town Dinette — 92 — THE LAMP 1953 Mr. Twombly and General Harmon Compliments of J. D. Sullivan Furniture Rugs Clyde L. Barber CARPENTER and BUILDER 10 Winter St. Phone 3435 | morning the Cabin Boys, a | famous Negro quartet, sang beautiful spirituals for us. They could only stay half an hour and, believe me. the time just flew by. We could have listened all day. Then on the tenth, Major St. Johnsbury, Vermont Counsell Company St. Johnsbury, Vermont Maytag and Philco Appliances Compliments of The Franklyn Shops Ladies Ready To Wear SHONYOS’ INC. LIVESTOCK DRESSED MEAT Compliments of Bouffard Bros. Meats - Groceries Provisions Native Poultry a Specialty St. Johnsbury, Vermont General Ernest Hell-On-Wheels Harmon. Commanding Officer at Norwich University came to the sacred halls of St. J.’’ to give a stirring speech on the Crusade for Freedom. Many of us hadn't realized how lucky we are to be living in this wonderful country of ours. General Harmon earned fame as one of our ablest leaders in World War II. Now the talk about football has died down and basketball is in full swing. We have an awfully tough schedule this year as we are in the Northern League. However we started off on the top with a big 51-41 victory over St. Patricks of Berlin. New Hampshire. It was a well won game, diary, and the basketball fans are having the time of their lives. The Green Devils, our girls’ basketball team, started in the right direction, too. with a win over the lassies from Berlin. Be Wise — Economize With Endicott-.Johnsou Shoes For the Entire Family. KILFASSET DAIRY Passumpsic Vt. Phone 4151 — 93 — THE LAMP 1953 Now...see the POLAROID Janet CAMERA THAT MAKES Permanent pictures from a Guaranteed Camera in 60 seconds Big (3' x4' i inch) brilliant prints of professional quality are yours automatically as you advance the film for the next picture. Now you can make sure of getting just the picture you want. Now all can enjoy the pictures together — at the very moment they mean the most.. . and they’ll last for years to come. 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We are all very busy doing our Christmas shopping for it won't be long before Santa will be coming down that chimney. Have you made out your Xmas list yet? It looks as though the spirit of the coming season is affecting every one—especially the girls in the Home-Ec. department. They have carried out a very worthwhile project sending many boxes of clothing and food to needy families in the area. Congratulations to these girls. Although we can't say we have “Peace on Earth it’s consoling to know there still is some “Good Will towards Men.’’ Well, Christmas is really coming! We had our Christmas Concert in Chapel today with the Orchestra and Glee Club doing the honors on many old favorite Christmas songs and carols. The Glee Club rendered Fred Waring’s charming arrangement of “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas’’ which was very enjoyable. “No more pencils, no more books’’—at least until after vacation! I’ve been so busy this month I think I’ll sleep all vacation except for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. of course. Oh, and I mustn’t miss that basketball game in Newport— if I can get a ride. Maybe 1 11 get the car—joke! I just knew I wouldn’t get the car but I did get a ride to Newport. The game was very exciting but we didn’t have too much trouble beating the Hawks by a score of 46-35. Hooray — another victory! There were a lot of the alumni home and many went to the game. Christmas has come and gone JOHN’S SWEET SHOP Home Made Ice Cream and Candy ‘‘Service with the Best” Railroad St. St. Johnsbury SPANISH VILLA Sam Handy A GOOD PLACE TO EAT 20 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of Drake’s Flower Shop 58 Main St. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Dial 3575 Compliments of Willey’s Food Shop 65 Main Street Dial 2731 St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 95 — THE LAMP 1953 DEAN'S SHOE STORE Shoes For The Whole Family Dial 2903 St. Johnsbury, Vermont RALSTON PURINA CO. Manufacturers of PURINA CHOWS and old Saint Nicholas was i very kind, indeed. I wonder how he does it but I guess they don't have inflation at the North Pole. Vacation has been wonderful but it will be good to get back to school and get some rest. I really must go now. diary, and write my New Year's resolutions so I can break them in January-—See you in 1953! JANUARY Well, basketball is the main .activity here, now, although we I haven't been very successful latelv. On the sixth we ran up against really tough com-| petition with Winooski. Al-j though Bob Pellerin was way ; up in the scoring department we just didn't have the stuff to come out on top. One of our most exciting , games, so far. was played against Cathedral of Burlington. We lost by a very slight j margin and for many minutes | it seemed as though we might | make the grade. Our team has j shown considerable improve-| ment and soon we hope to win Ja game and pull out of the league cellar. But really, what can one expect—playing class A” teams for the first time?? I think we're doing quite well. While we re still on the subject of basketball. I might as well tell vou how we trounced Trade School. This was another thriller but it was evident that we had more on the ball this night. Also to help us out of the cellar was our surprise upset of St. Albans’ B. F. A. The score was very close and everyone yelled his lungs out. And, of course, we mustn’t forget the game with our Northern rivals, Lyndon Institute. The Jayvee and the Varsity really did us proud, both defeating the Big Red by considerable margins. On Friday and Saturday, the 23rd and 24th, our band had a joint concert with Waterbury i Delicious and Refreshing COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF ST. JOHNSBURY John B. Brodien Insurance Service St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 96 — THE LAM P 1953 It’s The Jeanette Shop For firsts in Ladies’ Fashions 91 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of AIME’S Compliments of The Darling Inn Lyndonville, Vt. Reliance Electric Company Compliments of the Cary Maple Sugar Contractors and Dealers Tel. 2826 St. Johnsbury, Vermont CAPLAN’S i I ARMY STORE | 3 2 0. home of bargains for ° 2$ m 30 years 06 06 £ 112 Railroad St. is S St. Johnsbury, Vermont 2 Company St. Johnsbury Vermont When You Think of Building Think of Caldbeck-Cosgrove Corp. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Woodsville, N. H. One of Vermont’s Finest Hotels — 97 — a THE LAMP 1953 A Sincere Wish To The Class of ’53— on the threshold of your new career MAY THE FUTURE HOLD SUCCESS AND OPPORTUNITY IN WHATEVER FIELD YOU MAY EMBARK. MEMBER THE JENKS STUDIO ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT DISTINCTIVE SCHOOL PORTRAITURE 98 — THE LAMP 1953 HOVEY’S SHOPS St. Johnsbury’s Style Center The finest in ladies’ and Children’s Ready-to-wear. Leeds and Hi-Ho Jr. coats and suits Shirley Lee Jr. petit dresses Air Tred Shoes Compliments of The First National Bank St. Johnsbury Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation High School, journeying to | Waterbury Friday night, where they gave an excellent performance and had a very enjoyable time. Saturday the band members from Waterbury join-j ed our band in Fuller Hall for ! a repeat performance for the benefit of St. Johnsbury music-lovers. It was a really great concert. Diary, and I'm sure everyone who attended it enjoyed himself fully. Well, that ordeal is over and | the day of reckoning is yet to jcome. I'm sure I failed all my exams but I shan't tear my hair ! worrying about it now—not at this late date when the damage | has been done. Right after mid-years the ( Student Council put on a Paper Drive which, according to reports, was very successful. This is a terrific way to earn money and it's so much fun! Guess who arrived here to j visit St. J. A. Two very wel- | come guests, Mr. Donald Jacobs and Mr. John Warren, j former members of the faculty. Well, we had elections for j second-term monitors and the i results have been made known. Those who will police us for ; the remainder of the year include Carolyn Hayden, who has been elected captain. Judy Baldwin. Armando Bona. Lorraine Gagne. Victor Ryder. Leonard Swatkiewicz, Carol j Lowrey, John Moriarty, Gloria i Bryant, and Phyllis McKee. I Congratulations to these kids. I I know they'll do a swell job. I However, it's no easy job so let's get on the ball and cooper-[ ate with them in every respect. FEBRUARY Mid-year exams have become a thing of the past by now and everyone is madly making preparation for the annual Winter Carnival. We all hope that I Old Man Winter will cooperate with us and send some I snow for the big week-end. Make a date with an 88 And you can use it as bait. For that extra special girl, Use a Rocket - and you will whirl. MURPHY MOTOR SALES Compliments of McLellans’ Stores Co. 72-74 Railroad Street Mill Supplies Power Tools REED SUPPLY CO. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Cray Oil Co. Whelan Drug Store Dealer in Texaco Products 99 — THE LAMP 1953 Congratulations to the Class of 1953 Caledonia Sand Gravel Co. Everything that’s Correct in Clothing, Furnishings and Shoes Moore Johnson Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vt. For a Better Treat Try ST. JOHNSBURY HAT WORKS Best pop corn in town 23 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vermont decile s Shoppe Ladies’ Ready to Wear 59 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Mr. Stowe and his ski team have also been praying for snow this month, every week-end since the ski team has been under way this year it has rained with the fury of a dam let loose. It would be unfortunate for a glamorous queen and handsome king to have to reign over a rain carnival. Mr. Rand and the basketball team are plugging away with real zest even though we haven't been too successful in the Northern League this year but there are still two months more of play and never let it be said that St. Johnsbury Academy would give up a fight for victory half way through a season! The boys and the coaches deserve a big cheer from all of us for their fine sportsmanship. It isn't easy to go out on a floor and fight clean and hard to the finish if you’re on a losing team, but they realize that it isn't winning or losing but how a game is won or how it is lost that matters. Keep up the good work boys and we'll be right there cheering you on. On the fairer side of the basketball life at the Academy prospects haven’t been too bright either. Miss Raimar has been doing a swell job of building up a team, though, with enough spirit and pep for three teams! The Lassies haven't had too much support from the student body and I sincerely hope that for the rest of the season there’ll be a good crowd cheering for the gals from the sidelines! Turnabout is only fair play, boys, so if you expect the weaker sex to support you in your games, you'd better get out and show a little enthusiasm for theirs!! Miss Lakis' art room looks like a blizzard has overtaken it. It runs a close second to a snow capped mountain in the Alps. Snowflakes and more snowflakes are all over the place! ‘‘Flowers Say It Better” BROWN’S Flower and Gift Shop 19 Eastern Ave. Flower Phone 2639 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Russell’s Men’s Shop Lyndonville, Vt. Known For Values W. T. GRANT COMPANY Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded St. Johnsbury, Vt. Congratulations to The Class of 1953 Lib’s Yarn Shop St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 100 — THE LAMP 1953 Stevens’ Paint Wallpaper Store 85 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vermont CENTRAL VERMONT •'corporation Light — Heat — Power Electric Appliances For Farm and Home The C. H. Goss Co. Burlington - St. Johnsbury Established 1897 PACKARD - DODGE PLYMOUTH DODGE TRUCKS Recapping Service Vulcanizing NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND’S LARGEST GARAGE On ceilings, chairs, window casings and stuffed into every available drawer and box! If the slopes at Goss Hollow don’t choose to be covered with snow for the Carnival, at least the | Armory will be clad in white for the Sno Ball! The Outing Club has all of : its committees hard at work for J the Winter Carnival. Presi- [ dent Bruce McGregor is really putting all his energies into making this year's affair a real bang-up job. For the first time in three years it looks as if we may have skating events. I hope so anyway. The sculpture committee has set up the rules for sculpturing and coloring can be used for the [ first time in many a year. Well, tomorrow is “E” day. “E” standing for election, elections for Carnival King and Queen. The results will be known only to the King and Queen Committee until Friday noon when the big moment arrives. The robes and crowns are being made ready for the royal pair. The thrones are ready and would lend a regal air to any room. The suspense of the next few days will only add to the fun and excitement of the Carnival. The sculptures are beginning to take shape and it looks as if the competition is going to be keen. The Freshmen are new to the game and they are fast catching on. In fact, they have so much zest that it isn't safe to walk by North Hall or Elwin Twombly, Jr. might accidentally give you a free shower of icy cold water as he zealously sprays the Frosh sculpture in an effort to freeze it and preserve it from the unseasonably warm sun. Anyway. it’s a lot of fun. The King and Queen were announced!! Carolyn Naatz and Bruce McGregor are the favored pair. The court of royal attendants consists of 6% Interest Charged on Accounts Over 30 Days Menut Parks, Inc. Dial 2316 F. W. Amidon, Prop. Amoco Tires Retreads— Heating Oils Home Gas St. Johnsbury, Vt. GOLDBERG’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Automotive Jobbers St. Johnsbury, Vermont Elisabeth Chase Maple Candies Highest Quality Maple and Honey Confections Lyndcn, Vermont BRIGGS’ TYDOL STATION 6 Main Street Phone 9741 St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 101 — THE LAMP 1953 Your friendly MOBILGAS Dealer LEON A. STORY Railroad Portland Sts. St. Johnsbury, Vt. King and Queen—195} Compliments of PREVOST BEAUTY SHOP Phone 3306 Artist Supplies and Compliments of Checkerboard Feed Store St. Johnsbury. Vt. CRANDALL’S Soconv Service Complete Lubrication. Washing Tire Repairing a Specialty Tel. 451 Lyndonville, Vt. Compliments of TILLOTSON and HARRAN Barby Attridge and Leonard Jones. Billie Wheeler and Ernie Royer. A swell group and they'll do a grand job. The ice held out and the skating events went off beautifully with the Seniors winning the hockey game! Fredricka Badger copped most of the firsts’’ in the girls’ events with a professional style. Keep up the good work, Rieka and you’ll go places on those blades. Dear Ruth—Phyllis McKee Saturday morning dawned, or rather rained in. Many sad faces were hanging around Colby Hall praying that it would turn to snow but Dame Nature turned a deaf ear to all pleas and let loose a fury of new and fiercer showers every minute! Well, this year we got the ice, and plenty of it. but no snow! The sculptures were covered Gifts WALTER C. HALL All Lines of Insurance Phone 2708 St. Johnsbury Center, Vt. District Manager Caledonia and Orange Counties Farm Bureau Ins. Co.’s E. T. H. K. IDE Established 1813 Grain, Feed, Flour, Coal Grass Seed St. Johnsbury, Vermont ST. JOHNSBURY NEWS COMPANY Main Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. — 102 — THE LAMP 1953 Palmer Bros. Cleaners - Launderers -Furriers Rug Shop and Fur Salon St. Jchnsbury, Vermont Graham’s Second-Hand Store New and Used Goods Antiques 5 Portland St. Dial 4403 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Automatic WINKLER Heating Equipment First In The Firing Line H. W. CONLY 36 Portland St. Johnsbury, Vt. Phone: 4365 Floyd’s Appliance Store Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury Vermont with all sorts of paraphernalia ranging from raincoats to plas- { tic aprons to protect them from j the rain. The judges got out early, though, and it appeared j that the Freshmen entered a sundae, rather melted, but nevertheless, an ice cream sundae, the Sophomores had Humpty Dumpty who took a fall due to j the weather but the judges got the idea anyway. A huge dog was the Juniors' choice and the old-timers, the Seniors, had an Eskimo coming out of his igloo I with his sled drawn up by the , side of it. The Armory was the scene iof activity Saturday afternoon. Miss Lakis, Mr. Dickson, Mr. Pierce, Mr. Donovan, and Mr. Stowe were busy supervising about fifty pairs of willing hands in hanging the mountains of sparkling snowflakes and placing the snow bunnies and blue lights around the hall. | By the end of the afternoon the Armory was truly a “Winter Wonderland. It looked just gorgeous to put it mildly. The big night arrived and everyone was in a festive mood. From t h e moment radiant Queen Carolyn, calm and handsome King Bruce and their attendants entered to the royal fanfare, till the strains of the goodnight waltz drifted out of the air the Ball was a success!! MARCH Just to be different this year, March came in like a lamb with beautiful sunny days. I wonder how it will end. March third, in chapel Home Room 5 produced a play that is destined to make the footlights of even East Peacham. The theme of this great production was “The Perfect Date.” I wish, Diary, that more home rooms would attempt programs in chapel. It certainly is lots of fun to be in them and, to see them. Remember, way back in No- SCOTT’S SUPER Cleansers 48 Eastern Ave St. Johnsbury, Vermont “Send your Spots to ScottV Cleaning - Pressing Repairing Men’s and Ladies’ Made To Measure Clothes AMIDON’S 43 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont Phone 3706 Compliments DIONNE'S WELDING SHOP St. Johnsbury, Vermont Rudolph’s Cash Grocery The Summerville Red and White Store We invite You To Come In and Look Around Rudolph R. Lowrey 84 Concord Ave. Tel. 3311 103 — THE LAMP 1953 Compliments of Paul’s Wayside Furniture Store Lyndon, Vermont and Paul’s Furniture Exchange St. Johnsbury. Vermont Compliments of Desrochers and Sayles Compliments of ST. JOHNSBURY ELECTRIC CO. St. Johnsbury, Vermont vember. Diary, when Dick Johnson was elected president of the Vermont Association of Student Councils? Well, now they are having their national convention in Portland, Oregon this June. Since Dick is President of the Vt. Association we are going to try to send him to this far off place. It's going to be lots of fun. We re having a battle of the sexes, to see who can raise the most money, the brains” or “the brawn.'' We're very proud to have the State President in our school and we're certainly going to back him 100% in his efforts. There are lots of events lined up, movies both at school and downtown, food sales, rummage sales, dances and even a carnival. Eleanor Brown is chairman of the girls and Charlie Bauknecht of the boys. On March 14, the poor seniors spent one miserable day. Anyone interested in going to college spent the day struggling over their college board exams. All morning they took the Scholastic Aptitude tests and in the afternoon, the Achievement tests. I surely hope they all did well. Murph Holds Forth-—Mar. 1 7 Today is the 19th. This morning in chapel. Home Room 7 presented the one act play, Compliments of St. Johnsbury Plumbing Heating Company Dial 3870 20 Bay St. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Chandler’s Service Station Mobile Gas Lubrication Tires, Batteries and Accessories 40 Western Ave. Compliments of The St Johnsbury Trucking Co Inc. Compliments of Riverside Grocery and Freezer Locker Tel. 9717 We Specialize in Beef and Pork Processing — 104 — THE LAMP 1953 Range and Furnace Oil Northern Auto Supply Co., Inc. 24 Railroad' Street, Phone 2328 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Alice Anderson ANDERSON SHOP Dresses, Sports Wear. Lingerie Costume Jewelry Foundation Garments ELLIS PAINT and WALLPAPER STORE 65 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Painting Decorating Glenn I. Ellis Phone 3308 MONARCH LIFE INS. CO. LIFE - ACCIDENT HEALTH Nelson B. Harran Passumpsic, Vt. “Sauce for the Goslings.’’ It’s really wonderful to see the home rooms taking part in the chapel programs. Let’s hope they keep it up. Today’s play was a comedy concerning the typical American parents and their battle against slang used by their teen-age offspring. They found a way to curb this habit but it caused the children much embarrassment in the process. The acting was really swell and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I Friday, March 21, the whole Glee Club journeyed to Mont- [ pelier where they presented a joint concert with Montpelier High. They all had their supper in the Montpelier Tavern before the performance. Our Glee Club has certainly sprouted in the last few years. When they are all on stage with the girls in their lovely gowns and the boys their usually j handsome selves, they certainly make an impressive sight. And their music is really terrific. On the way home they all stopped at the Howard Johnson's for a lunch. Back in the bus they sang all the way home. Don’t those kids ever get tired | of singing? The next night. Saturday, the Montpelier High Glee Club came to St. J. and we presented a joint concert here in Fuller Hall. We tried to show the Montpelier kids as good a time j as they showed us. We had a ! good crowd at the concert and | everyone said that it was an unusually good concert. This morning we were very lucky, Diary, to have the Goddard College Group for chapel. They presented a real old play, written even before Shakespeare. “Gamma Gurton's NeedleThe acting was fine and it was interesting to see , how little the style of playing 1 actually changes. There was j a character in the play, Diary, who was just like Jerry Lewis, I STAR THEATRE Ideal Entertainment For The Entire Family St. Johnsbury, Vt. Compliments The Calderwood Memorial Chapel SO MANY UAPPV FOLKS HAVE FOUND, ITS GAS FOR USES ALL AROUND, .tfgArt V •CooWtt •uotVai 2 WC1S 0 LOCAL TRADEMARKS, L St. Johnsbury Gas Co. 123 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont City or Bottled Gas Service — 105 — THE LAMP 1 953 L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Attleboro Massachusetts “Known wherever there are Schools and Colleges” CLASS RINGS and PINS COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS DIPLOMAS PERSONAL CARDS CLUB INSIGNIA MEDALS TROPHIES Manufacturer of Official St. Johnsbury Academy Class Rings Represented by: MR. S. G. LEE 230 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass. Compliments COWLES PRESS INC. “Specialists in Printing Weddings Announcements Envelopes — Letterheads Brochures — Catalogs Labels — Tags — Cards Color Work our Specialty Gompiiments of ST. JOHNSBURY GLOVERS, INC. McLaren’s Case Farm Machinery Surge Dairy Equipment Passumpsic, Vermont — 106 — THE LAMP 1953 Compliments of The Caledonia County Automobile Dealers Association St. Johnsburv — Northern Cadillac Co. Cadillac Buick Gage Pontiac Pontiac Walker-Brock, Inc. Chrysler - Plymouth Corner Garage, Inc. Ford - Mercury C. H. Goss Company Dodge - Plymouth Warren Motors New and Used Cars City Motor Sales Chevrolet Rivard’s Garage Nash Lesnick’s DeSoto - Plymouth Caledonia Motors Willeys Lyndonville — Hovey’s Garage Chevrolet Blake’s Garage Pontiac Hardwick — Atkins Garage Chevrolet Slayton Motor Sales Ford Barcomb Garage Chrysler - Plymouth 11 laughed until I thought my [sides would split. Gee. we had another play j today, Diary, this one by our | own Dramatic Club. The play they presented was their contribution to the One Act Play Contest. “A Game of Chess. The cast was all (male: Bruce Hoyt, Tom Waterman, Leonard Swatkiewicz and Harry Chandler. The j scene of the play was in Russia j during the Revolution. Tom j portrayed a Russian nobleman and Bruce played a fanatic peasant planning to kill Tom. On March 24, the boys journeyed to Barton where the One Act Play Contest was held. We placed second in the contest which did not qualify us for the State Meet. Well, Diary, though March began in a cheerful strain it has ended in a dreary mood. We had a snow storm last night. 4 inches. APRIL Lately instead of April showers there have been January storms, but maybe there’s a brighter day around the corner. The Debating Club was sounding forth this morning. April 7, in chapel. Today's great argument was concerned with Free Trade. Arguing for the affirmative side were Marietta Bisson and Sandy Murphy. Speaking for the negative side were Carolyn Naatz, Carolyn Murphy and Eleanor Brown. This question being debated is currently being discussed by governments of countries all over the world, so it was a very timely question. The affirmatives won despite the fact that there were only two debaters. The Debating Club has been an unusually active club this year and has improved a great deal. April 1 5 was a red letter day for the Seniors. Today it was THRIFT A Standard Dictionary defines thrift” as Care and wisdom in the management of one’s resources.” A satisfactory financial situation is important to the satisfaction and happiness of every single individual. You will find cooperation in your THRIFT PROGRAM AT Passumpsic Savings Bank MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION SHOP AT SEARS AND SAVE SEARS, ROEBUCK COMPANY 27 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, Vermont Phone 3115 — 107 — THE LAMP 1953 Compliments of Morrill Hawkinson INSURANCE of Every Description 71 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of Leclerc’s Market Meats and Groceries 149y2 R.R. Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont -GUARANTEE D- announced which Seniors would be elected to the National Honor Society. The ceremony was held in a special chapel period in the afternoon and Rev. Kenneth Eaton was guest speaker. Mr. Eaton discussed character as the most indispensible of the requirements of the National Honor Society. He believes that there is a need for the rebirth of honorable people all over the world, since the future of the world depends on character. You know. Diary, there is a lot of truth in what he said. If all the countries in the world had a rebirth of character, there would be no more wars or anything. April 18th: this is the day that the band members have been waiting for. for weeks. Today our band traveled to Exeter, N. H., where they presented a joint band concert with Exeter High School. This is the first year that Exeter and St. J. A. have ever presented a joint concert and the band members had eagerly looked forward to it. The band left here by bus early in the morning and stayed in Exeter until Sunday afternoon. Next weekend Exeter is coming here where we hope they will have as good a time as we had there. P. S. Diary, I think this is getting to be a habit, we had another snow, hail, sleet, and rain storm. I hope May will have more normal weather. MAY Mr. Ryan and his baseball team ushered in May with a game against Bradford and we won! A nice way to start off a new month. We congratulate the boys and wish them success in their future games. Also we hope Mr. Rand and the track team taste victory often this spring. If the two teams have tilts on the same day Dick Greatorex and Louis Bouffard will have to choose Because others saved You are now enjoying life’s four happiest years amid surroundings of profit and culture. The far-sighted course of our ancestors must suggest the wisdom of accumulating a surplus for our own needs. Citizens Savings Bank Trust Co. St. Johnsbury, Vermont MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION COONEY FURNITURE COMPANY Buy Your Lane Cedar Chest now! A small deposit now. Pay the balance weekly. Send it to her as a Commencement Gift St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 108 — THE LAM P 1953 Compliments of the Monogram Shop Burns’ Greenhouses Central Street “Where Flowers Grow’’ St. Johnsbury, Vt. Tel. 2595 Kermit E. Grant St. Johnsbury, Telephone 151 Vt. Lyndonville, Vermont Dealer in Ski Equipment The Paint and Wallpaper Store which one they wish to support because both boys are doubling in track and on the diamond this year. The Juniors have been working hard for weeks, now. on the Junior Prom and it really paid off. May 1st may have been a rainy, dismal day but things were sure popping Friday night at the dance that was definitely a success! The Quelquc Chose a Manger blue and white “wishing well looked beautiful and many of the girls could be seen shooting furtive glances at it probably hoping it could receive their wishes by remote control. Mr. Messier and the band have been invited to Montreal to represent Vermont in an International Music Festival. The band is certainly going places this year, chalking up successful performances right and left and by the zest and pep put into rehearsals for the Montreal trip it looks as if the St. J. A. band will be a real credit to the Green Mountain State. Music Festival time has arrived once more but this year only the All-State members from each of the musical organizations here at school participated. St. Johnsbury took its regular share of prizes in Burlington. Charlie Page, our fine Compliments of Manager and Clerks A P Supermarket St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 109 — THE LAMP 1953 Compliments of Caledonia Natural Gas Co. Pyrofax Gas Distributors Lyndonville, Vt. Compliments of Val’s Barber Shop Your Friendly Arlington Grocery Lowrey’s Market R. Granger, Prop. Compliments of Green Mountain Fruit Market Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 96 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Phone 9739 GEORGE COHEN LIVESTOCK DEALER Tel. 3406 20 Gilman Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. pianist, won a prize and Frank Moriarty displayed such fine singing style that he was awarded a scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music. Congratulations fellows, and especially Frank! 1 Keep up the good work. Well, on the sports field Mr. Rand's cindermen lost to Burlington High School up at Lyndon in the first track meet of the season. Bill Lee shows great potentialities, though. Too bad he's a senior! Guess what we miss is Don Grady. '52. in the mile and 880. Well there's still time to be tops in the state yet. Baseball has been fair. We lost to Spaul- Lee Leading ding and beat Bradford. The Spaulding game was one of the Push-'em Up. Robert Impey Agency Complete Insurance Service Hugh E. Impey H. Elliott Corning 56 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont Telephone — Dial 2631 Compliments of STILES BOOKSTORE DON C. STILES CO. 64 Railroad Street Courcheine Shoe Hospital 67 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. Men’s Dress Work Shoes Shoes repaired while you wait — 110 — THE LAMP 1953 Let us help you solve your Insurance problems INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION W. W. SPRAGUE SON A. G. Sprague F. S. Reed 59 Main St., St. Johnsbury, Vermont Phone 2170 Compliments of E. C. Humphrey Heating and Plumbing 26 Railroad Street James H. Woods Special Agent Connecticut General Life Insurance Company Merchants Nat’l Bank Bldg. St. Johnsbury, Vt. most exciting baseball games I’ve ever seen. Seniors are madly writing out graduation pictures and trying to think of something new and original to say that will bring to mind all the good times shared at the Academy when read. It doesn't really seem possible that we’re at last graduating! It's been fun here and we are now leaving a phase of our lives behind us: a carefree happy phase that we ll never come upon again. It is our hope that all present and future Academyites will make the most of their years here and put their all” into every part of it that they may get the most out | of it. Elections, as well as Amateur Night, are yet to be held but this must go to press. It's been fun keeping a record of happenings at school and as all good? things come to an end, this, too. must. Class Prophecy (Cont. from page 45) ranch. They have a riding school and would appreciate any customers from their old class if possible. If the customers aren’t from the class of '53 that will be o. k. too — they're desperate! Janet Smith is visiting Marlene Toussaint, founder of the Lonely Hearts Club. Inc., for advice on how to handle men— in general. Andrew Trush is running a scientific still and is believed to be a secret partner of John Gagetta. now running the St. J. water works, who flavors the water to suit his own taste. Cissy Westover while on tour with the Globetrotters' stopped in Chicago to watch the famous Buxom Billie Wheeler wrestle against Daring Dottie Morrison. When asked to comment on the battle of the Century, Cissy said, Terrific, just Terrific.” Compliments of PAUL V. AUBIN Jeweler Lyndonville, Vt. Compliments of Borden’s Chowder House The Lord Upholstery Company U pholstei'ing—Slipcovers Draperies—Venetian Blinds 8 Green Street Littleton, New Hampshire Dial—4-2811 M. O. Lord. Owner Compliments of RAY HOAR Distributor of Tydol Gasoline, Motor Oils and Fuel Oils St. Johnsbury, Vermont THE LAM P 1953 Maurice A. Corbeii All Types of Farm Bureau Insurance 54 Portland Street Tel. 3996 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments ol John Bernier 56 Spring St. St. Johnsbury, Vermont George’s Auto Service Complete Automotive Store Service Station Rapid Service on Tire Recapping 24 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury 9731 Phone 2224 Howard H. Higgins Realtor 172 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Jane Wilkins has patented a special elevated shoe pattern which Donald Fournier, manager of the new shoe store, John Nonshons” says has sold like wild fire. And speaking of wild fire, it will be of great interest to you nature lovers that Bruce McGregor and Karl Newton, the forest rangers, have just completed Smokey, the Forest Fire Bear's lessons on proper etiquette at all times. We now hope that Smokey will not make any faux pas as he was once seen to do. Flora Gallagher and Priscilla Whitcomb after working madly on the invention of an insecticide came up with a powerful spray which they say is guaranteed to work on all pests — especially crickets,” adds Flora. Bill Gilding is making money hand over fist, splitting 50-50 with the bank where he is cashier. He found that with his newly acquired fortune he was able to send Lenora Holt to Hollywood to join her long lost cousin Tim. She will star in Tim's next picture ---------. While on a visit to the U. N. to see Charles Hedrick, the U. N.'s French interpreter, Alan Godes lost himself in Central Park but with the aid of his I Boy Scout knowledge, was able, within a week's time, to I stumble wearily on to 5th Avenue. Silently Mr. Twombly folded up the Cabot Creamery Chronicle after reading the last paragraph. “Such ingenious people,” he murmured. “Isn’t it amazing how much genius develops after school days.” Concord Candy Kitchen Luncheonette—Soda—Candy “We mail out 73 Railroad St. maple products” St. Johnsbury A. B. NOYES Insurance Agency, Inc. General Insurance Tel. 3164 65 RAILROAD STREET Compliments of THE ST. JOHNSBURY HOUSE The only Hotel in Vermont that Combines All Modern Hotel Services with 100% Sprinkler Protection System — 112 —