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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1954 volume:

THE LAMP 1954 In appreciation of the guidance, friendliness and concern, the good humor and plain hard work, so much of which has been in our behalf, the Class of 1954 affectionately dedicates this issue of THE LAMP to CEDRIC E. PIERCE THE LAMP 1954 ELWIN HOLBROOK TWOMBLY 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 19 54 CEDRIC E. PIERCE Assistant Headmaster B.S., M.A. University of Vermont Appointed 1948 J. LEO MESSIER Music B.Mus.. M.Mus.. University of Montreal Appointed 1944 DOROTHY CLARK English B.A. Wheaton: M.A. Radcliffe: Yale School of Drama. Harvard Appointed 1926 VICTOR L. BIXBY Bookkeeping. Driver Practice Bay Path: B.C.S. Rider: University of Vermont Appointed 1947 ADELAIDE LANPHERE Business Practice. Typing. Shorthand Skidmore: Farmington Teachers College: University of Vermont: Lyndon Teachers College Appointed 1944 — 5 — THE LAMP 19 54 GEORGE P. CARNIE Mathematics Housemaster. The Cottage B.S.. Bates Appointed 1948 SAMUEL W. JOHN English B.A. Rutgers. University of Vermont Appointed 1949 ROBERT J. LUSENA French, Spanish B.A. Middlcbury: M.A. Boston University: University of Milan. University of Vermont Appointed 1949 NORMAN W. RAND Director of Athletics, Civics B.A. Dartmouth Appointed 1950 WILLIAM G. STOWE Chemistry. Physics B.S. University of Massachu setts. M.Ed. Springfield Appointed 1950 — 6 — DONALD A. JACOBS Coach Basketball. Science A.B. Colbv: A.M. Columbia University Appointed 1950 JOYCE SALT English B.S. University of Vermont Appointed 1952 THE LAMP 1954 JOHN C. WARREN Coach Skiing. Mathematics B.S. Williams College Appointed 1950 FRANCIS X. RYAN Typing. Bookkeeping. Business Math B.S. Boston University Appointed 1951 TIMOTHY R. CONNOR Latin A.B. Holy Cross: Ed.M. Fitchburg State Teachers College Appointed 1952 THE LAMP 19 54 GERALD G. PLUMMER Science A.B. Staley College: A M. Western State College of Colorado Appointed 195 2 DONALD H. BAKER English A.B. Middleburv College: A.M. Tufts College Appointed 1952 CEDRIC E. PIERCE. JR. History A.B. and Ed.M. University of Vermont Appointed 1953 NORMAN A. GREEN Vocal Music B.M. Syracuse University: A.M. Columbia University Appointed 1952 HERBERT R. DICKSON Mathematics B.Sc. Bishop's University: A.M. University of New Hampshire Appointed 1952 — 8 — ELEANOR HUTCHINSON Physical Education for Girls: Science A.B. Mt. Holyoke Appointed 1953 ALTA MacLAREN Hous.mother. Brantview Appointed 1952 m RUTH MASON ALLARD Home Economics B.S. University of Vermont Appointed 1953 JEANNETTE CARREAU Secretary to the Headmaster Appointed 1952 MARIE FARDY Art B.S. Boston University Appointed 1953 VIVIAN L. SKINNER Registrar Appointed 195 2 THE LAMP 1954 — 10 — THE LAMP 1954 11 THE LAMP 1954 WAYNE NATHAN ANDERSON 6 Dundee Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: Glee Club. Chapel Choir, Science, Outing Club. Basketball. 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: Glee Club. Science Club. 1953- 1954: Nickname: “Andy” Memory: Everybody and Everything. Future: Become a Specialized Farmer. Wayne wills the first day off in deer season to Alan Far-land. GEORGE PETER BARRETT Passumpsic, Vt. 1950- 1951: Basketball, Baseball. Outing Club. 1951- 1952: Basketball. Baseball. 1952- 1953: Basketball. Baseball. 1953- 1954: Basketball, Baseball. Football. Outing Club. Nickname: “Pete” Memory: Basketball Trips. Future: College Peter leaves Mr. Stowe in a state of confusion. FAYE ELIZABETH BELLVILLF. 83 Fifth Street Lowell. Mass. 1950- 1951: Glee Club, Orchestra, G.A.A., Outing Club. Majorette, Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer, Archery. 1951- 1952: Orchestra. G.A.A.. Cercle Francais, Out- ing Club. Majorette. Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer, Archery. 1952- 1953: Orchestra Librarian, G.A.A., Outing Club, Majorette, Intramural Basketball. 1953- 1954: Orchestra. G.A.A.. Lamp. Outing Club, Camera Club. Co-leader Majorettes. Nickname: “FayebeH'’ Memory: The wonderful School spirit. Future: Work for New England T. 13 T. Faye leaves her dangling bracelets to the Commercial Junior girls, knowing Mrs. Lanphere will appreciate them next year. — 13 — THE LAMP 1954 MURIEL JEAN BENNETT St. Johnsbury Center, Vt. 1950-1951: Girls' Athletic Association. Outing Club, Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball, Badminton. Soccer, Archery. 195 1-1952: Girls' Athletic Association, Outing Club, Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Badminton. Soccer. Archery. 1952-1955: Girls' Athletic Association. Outing Club. Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball, Badminton. Soccer, Archery. 1955-1954: Nickname: “Mowie Memory: Dear old History Class. Future: Bookkeeper. Muriel leaves quite willingly. MARIETTA BISSON St. Johnsbury, Vt. R F D 4 1950- 1951 : 1951- 1952: 1952-1955: 1955-1954: Glee Club. Girls’ Athletic Association, Student. Outing Club. Dramatic Club. Glee Club. Secretary of Science Club, Girls' Athletic Association, Lamp. Student. Outing Club. Debating Club, Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball. Glee Club, Cercle Francais, Girls' Athletic Association, Lamp. Ass't Editor Student, Outing Club, Debating Club, Intramural Basketball, Dramatic Club. Glee Club. Cercle Francais, Girls' Athletic Association. Student Editor, Outing Club, Camera Club, President of Debating Club. Nickname: ‘'Rah Memory: The day Mr. Carnie ate the chalk. Future: College Marietta wills Amie’s Motel to any future honeymooners from St. J. A. BURTON BOLTON Concord. Vt. R F D 2 1950- 1951: Cross-Country 1951- 1952: Basketball 1952- 1955: 1955-1954: Nickname: Bert” Memory: Slim’s gym class. Future: Work Burton leaves Mr. Pierce, Sr. in peace. — 14 — THE LAM P 1954 ARMANDO ANGELO BONA Passumpsic. Vt. 1950-1951: Glee Club. Student. Outing Club. Drama- tic Club. Welfare Committee. 1951- 1952: Orchestra. Band. Monitor's Club. Student. Outing Club. Dramatic Club. 1952- 1953: Orchestra. Band. Monitor's Club. Lamp. Student. Outing Club. Dramatic Club. Debating Club. 1953- 1954: Orchestra. Band. Student. Outing Club, Dramatic Club. Nickname: Memory: Dear Ruth. Band trips. Future: College Armando leaves his trips to Italy to U. S. Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce. PAUL AIME BOUCHER 6 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: Basketball. Archery. 1951- 1952: Basketball. 1952- 1953: Basketball. Glee Club. Outing Club. T rack. 1953- 1954: Outing Club. Basketball. Nickname: Boo'' Memory: Basketball trips and the hard times 1 gave Mr. Bixby. Future: Undecided Paul wills his many seats in Bookkeeping to any future Bookkeeper who wants them. DOLORIS LORRAINE BOWMAN 5 Hastings Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: Girls' Athletic Association. 1951- 1952: Student Council. Girls’ Athletic Associa- tion, Intramural Basketball. 1952- 19 3: Girls' Athletic Association. Intramural Basketball. Volleyball. 1953-1954: Student. Nickname: ''Dee'' Memory: The happiness I've had in meeting many fine students and teachers. Future: Nurses Training. Doloris leaves very quietly. — 15 — THE LAMP 19 54 LAURA JANE BRILL St. Johnsbury, Vt. R F D 4 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Nickname: Memory: All the new friends and wonderful friendships I have acquired. Future: Secretarial Work. Laura wills her blessing of golden silence to Martha Vought. 1950- 1951 : 1951- 1952: 1952-1953: 1953-1954: ELEANOR LOIS BROWN 79 Pleasant Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. Student Council, Glee Club, Orchestra, G.A.A., Student. Majorette, Dramatic Club. Vice-president of class, Glee Club. Orchestra, Secretary Science Club, G.A.A., Student. Debating Club. Majorette. Girls' State, Class President, Student Council, Glee Club, Secretary Orchestra, Cercle Francais, G.A.A., Monitor’s Club, Lamp. Student. Debating Club, Varsity Club, Majorette, Basketball. Glee Club. Science Club, Cercle Francais, President G.A.A., Student, Outing Club, Treasurer, Debating Club. Head Majorette. Dramatic Club. Nickname: Elli'' Memory: The faculty and all the wonderful kids. Future: College. Eleanor wills baby-sitting to chemistry hopefuls. 1950- 1951 1951- 1952 1952- 1953 1953- 1954 ALAN GEORGE BURROWS 24 Summer Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. Science Club, Outing Club. Basketball. Science Club, Outing Club, Basketball. Outing Club, Basketball. Glee Club, Outing Club. Camera Club, Basketball. Nickname: “Al” Memory: Mr. Bixby’s Bookkeeping class. Future: College Alan wills his manly physique to Tom Waterman. — 16 — Intramural Bas- Student, Outing Debating Club, THE LAMP 1954 HARRY EDWARD CHANDLER 2 Paddock Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: Outing Club. Football, ketball. Soccer. 1951- 1952: Glee Club, Science Club, Club. Dramatic Club, Football. 1952- 1953: Glee Club. Lamp. Student. Outing Club. Dramatic Club The Chess Game. Debating Club. Varsity Club, Service Club, Football. 1953- 1954: Class President, Student Council, Glee Club, Monitor’s Club. Lamp. Student. Outing Club. Dramatic Club, Debating Club. Varsity Club. Football. Nickname: “Happy Memory: All the wonderful kids and teachers I have met and the swell times I have had. Future: Armed Service. Harry leaves his pleasant personality to Mr. Rand. ROBERT WAYNE CHAPMAN 1 8 Summer Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: Glee Club. Chapel Choir. Outing Club, Dramatic Club. 1951- 1952: Glee Club. Science Club. Outing Club, Dramatic Club. 1952- 1953: Glee Club. Band. Cerde Francais, Outing Club, Dramatic Club. 1953- 1954: Glee Club, Camera Club. Band. Nickname: “Bob” Memory: Mr. Carnie's Friday morning tests. Future: Study Music. Robert wills his baton to any boy who has enough courage to use it. ALAN WILLIAM CHEEVER Danville Road St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: Science Club, Outing Club, Football, Ski- ing. 1951- 1952: Science Club. Outing Club. Varsity Club. Football, Baseball, Skiing, Intramural Basketball. 1952- 1953: Boys' State. Student Council, Outing Club. Varsity Club. Football, Skiing. Hockey. 1953- 1954: Outing Club. Varsity Club, Football, Captain Ski Team. Hockey. Nickname: “Bill Cheezit” Memory: Football in 1952 and Cross country skiing. Future: College. Alan leaves his place on the football squad to “Scoop” Dunn. — 17 — THE LAMP 1954 DORIS CAROL CHURCH Danville Road St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Nickname: “Dot” Memory: My Junior year. Future: Secretarial Work. Doris wills her demure ways to Elizabeth Greatorex. DENNIS COTE 38 Central Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: Basketball. Intramural Archery. 1951- 1952: Basketball. 1952- 1953: Basketball. Track. 1953- 1954: Student Council. Basketball. Nickname: “Denny Memory: The basketball trips. Future: Undecided: Dennis wills his long, luscious, black, curly hair to the girls (now don't fight!!!!). ROGER WILFRED CURRIER 2 Cary Place St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1953-1954: Band. Camera Club. Nickname: Memory: The great sportsmanship and school spirit among the Students. Future: Join the Air Cadets. Roger leaves his inquiring mind to Betty Root. — 18 — THE LAMP 1954 BETTY JUNE DAVIS 8 Belvidere Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intramural Basket- ball. Softball. Volleyball. Soccer, Archery. Dramatic Club. 1951- 1952: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Outing Club, Basket- ball. Intramural Softball, Volleyball, Soc- cer. 1952- 1953: Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club, Intra- mural Basketball. 1953- 1954: Glee Club, G.A.A.. Outing Club. Nickname: “Bet Memory: Mr. Pierce, Jr. and my Senior year. Future: Work. Belly wills her ability to write Mr. Pierce, Jr. notes and not get away with it, to any of his oncoming admirers who try it. MARILYN ANNE DAVISON 71 Concord Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club, Intra- mural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball, Badminton. Soccer. Archery, Dramatic Club. 1951- 1952: National Latin Honor Society. Glee Club, G.A.A., Cercle Francais, Lamp. Student, Outing Club. Debating Club. Dramatic Club, Intramural Basketball. 1952- 1953: Glee Club. G.A.A., Lamp. Student. Out- ing Club. Majorette. Intramural Basketball. Dramatic Club. 1953- 1954: Glee Club. Science Club. G.A.A.. Student, Outing Club. Debating Club. Majorette, Dramatic Club. Nickname: “Shaky'' Memory: The tremendous school spirit. Future: College. Marilyn leaves to swing and sway with Sammy Kaye. RALPH DELOSA 24 Portland Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: Baseball. 1951- 1952: Football. 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Nickname: “Speedy’’ Memory: Mr. Bixby’s Salesmanship class. Future: Army. Ralph leaves so Miss Fardy can once more conduct a quiet art class. — 19 — THE LAMP 1954 JOHN FRANCIS DHSROCHERS 4 Clarks Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1952- 1953: Boys’ State. Treasurer Cerde Francais, Dramatic Club. 1953- 1954: Class Treasurer. Vice-president Cercle Francais, Debating Club. Dramatic Club. Nickname: ■'Caesar'' Memory: Campaign for Democrats. Future: Politics at its best. John leaves to run Washington. PAUL ALBERT DESROCHERS 29 Concord Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951 : 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Nickname: Cercle Francais. Football. Basketball. Track. Cercle Francais, Football, Basketball, Track. Boys' State. Student. Varsity Club, Football. Basketball, Track. Class Treasurer. Student. President Varsity Club, Service Club. Football. Basketball, Co-Captain Track. Memory: Football—Mr. Ryan and Federal Street. Future: College. Paul leaves Lorraine to any of the many underclassmen who have been waiting patiently. ARTHUR GARDINER DONLEY South Farmouth. Mass. 1952- 1953: Varsity Club. Football, Basketball. Base- ball. 1953- 1954: Varsity Club. Football, Basketball. Base- ball. Nickname: Art” Memory: The friends I have made and athletics. Future: College. Arthur wills his aptitude at sleeping through chem class to anyone who thinks he can get away with it. — 20 — THE LAMP 1954 LORRAINE THERESA DUMAS 79 Portland Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950-1951: G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intramural Basket- ball. Softball. Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer. 1951- 1952: G.A.A.. Outing Club. Student, Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer. Archery. 1952- 1955: G.A.A.. Outing Club, Student, Intramural Volleyball. 1953-1954: G.A.A., Outing Club. Nickname: ''Minoune” Memory: General John's English Class. Future: Secretary. Lorraine wills her long hair to Mrs. Lanphere. CLARE LOUISE DYER Clay Hill St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953-1954: Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club. Intramural Basketball. Softball, Volleyball, Soccer, Archery. Dramatic Club. National Latin Honor Society, Glee Club, G.A.A., Outing Club, Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. Soccer, Archery, Dramatic Club. Girls’ State. Glee Club. Band, G.A.A., Lamp. Outing Club. Cheerleader, Intramural Basketball, Dramatic Club. Glee Club. Orchestra. Treasurer Band. Cerde Francais, G.A.A.. Student. Secretary Outing Club. Camera Club. Cheerleader, Debating Club. Dramatic Club. Nickname: “Red” Memory: Everything and everybody. Future: College. Clare leaves her coquettish ways to Doris Randall. ROGER ERNEST EVANS 58 Pleasant Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: Cercle Francais, Skiing. Intramural Arch- ery. 1952- 1953: Cercle Francais. Debating Club, Skiing. 1953- 1954: Boys' State, Skiing. Nickname: Memory: The L. I. and St. J. football games and John Caesar” Desrochers. Future: Paul Smith or Springfield College. Roger leaves on a hike to earn more Boy Scout Merit badges. — 21 — THE LAMP 1954 HELEN LABULAH GAMMELL 12 Mountain Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950-1951: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intra- mural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer. 1951- 1952: G.A.A., Outing Club. Intramural Basket- ball, Softball. Volleyball. Badminton. Soccer, Archery. 1952- 1953: G.A.A. 1953- 1954: G.A.A. Nickname: Gabby” Memory: General John's English class. Future: Secretary. Helen leaves Mrs. Lanphere’s classes in peace once more. ELAINE MADELINE GARVIN South Main Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: Class Secretary. G.A.A., Monitor's Club, Outing Club. Intramural Basketball, Soft-ball, Volleyball. Badminton, Dramatic Club. 1951- 1952: Cerde Francais, G.A.A., Monitor's Club, Outing Club. Intramural Volleyball, Basketball, Softball. Badminton. Dramatic Club. 1952- 1953: Cerde Francais. Outing Club. Intramural Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Dramatic Club. 1953- 1954: Cerde Francais, G.A.A., Student, Outing Club. Dramatic Club. Nickname: Naine Memory: School dances. Future: College. Elaine leaves her study habits to Ashley LaPoint. GEORGE WATSON GORDON Jaffrey, New Hampshire 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Nickname: Flash Memory: The fine people I have met. kids and teachers alike, and the life at Fairbanks. Future: College. George leaves all his money to the Student Activity Fund. — 22 — THE LAMP 1954 CLAIRE GOYETTE 1 6 Lafayette Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950-1951: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer, Archery. 1951- 1952: Glee Club, Science Club. Cercle Francais, G.A.A., Outing Club. Intramural Softball. 1952- 1953: Glee Club. Science Club. G.A.A., Outing Club. Intramural Volleyball, Soccer. 1953- 1954: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Nickname: “Cricket'’ Memory: My Junior Year. Future: Travel. Claire wills her love for trumpet players to Phyllis McKee. CHRIS GUNN 43 South Bay Drive Massapequa, Long Island. New York 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Student Council. Nickname: “Ben Gunn Memory: Academy games and Mr. John's English class. Future: Business College. Chris wills her accent to Mr. Pierce. 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953-1954: Nickname: RUTH ELLEN HARBAUGH 6 Parker Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer, Archery. Band. G.A.A., Outing Club. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball, Badminton. Soccer, Archery. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer. Archery. G.A.A., Outing Club. “Gussie Memory: Future: Secretarial School. Ruth leaves her rides in a DeSoto. — 23 — THE LAM P 1954 EVERDENE WINONA HARRIMAN R. F. D. 3 St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: G.A.A., Outing Club. Intramural Basketball. G.A.A., Outing Club. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. Badminton, Soccer. Archery. G.A.A., Outing Club. G.A.A., Outing Club. Lamp. Glee Club, Camera Club. Nickname: Ebersnizer Hairpin” Memory: Mr. Bixby’s bookkeeping class my Senior year. Future: Bookkeeper. Everdene wills her parking spots to anyone who has no reservations. MARVOURINE FRANCES HAWKINS I 50 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Nickname: State One-Act Play Contest. Outing Club. Dramatic Club. Intramural Badminton. Soccer. Outing Club. Dramatic Club. Intramural Soccer. Band. Cerde Francais, Outing Club, Dramatic Club. Band. Outing Club, Dramatic Club, Camera Club. Marv” Memory: The Band trips and Mr. Dickson's Algebra II Class. Future: Nurses Training. Marvourine leaves in a taxi. CAROLYN JANE HAYDEN 1 3 Pearl Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: Glee Club, G.A.A., Outing Club, Intra- mural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer. Archery. 1951- 1952: Glee Club, Science Club. G.A.A., Outing Club, Librarian, Dramatic Club. 1952- 1953: Glee Club. G.A.A., Captain Monitor's Club. Lamp. Outing Club. Dramatic Club. 1953- 1954: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Monitor's Club. Out- ing Club, Camera Club, Dramatic Club. Nickname: ‘‘Carol'’ Memory: Fourth period study hall my Junior year. Future: Work, maybe L. T. C. Carolyn leaves with all her untimely remarks behind her. — 24 — THE LAMP 1954 ELAINE BARBARA HAYES 162 Railroad Street St. Jobnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: Glee Club. G.A.A., Intramural Basketball, Dramatic Club. 1951- 1952: Class Secretary. G.A.A.. Cheerleader, Dra- matic Club. 1952-1953: Glee Club, G.A.A.. Cheerleader, Intra- mural Volleyball, Dramatic Club. 195 3-1954: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Student. Outing Club. Cheerleader. Dramatic Club. Nickname: Laine” or Hayseed'' Memory: The pep rallies and Mr. Dickson's Algebra II. Future: Nurses Training or College. Elaine leaves her Slate(ton). BARBARA ANNE HOSKINS 39 Spring Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: G.A.A., Outing Club. Intramural Basket- ball. 1951- 1952: Cercle Francais, G.A.A.. Outing Club, In- tramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer. Archery. 1952- 1953: G.A.A., Outing Club. 1953- 1954: Glee Club. G.A.A., Lamp. Outing Club, Camera Club. Nickname: Barby” Memory: My arguments with Mr. Bixby in Bookkeep- ing Class. Future: Secretary. Barbara wills her alto voice to Roberta Harpin. BRUCE WALLACE HOYT 20 Perkins Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: Band. Chapel Choir, Science Club. Outing Club, Basketball. 1951- 1952: Glee Club. Orchestra, Band. Science Club. Student. Outing Club. Basketball, Track. 1952- 1953: Boys' State. All-State Music Festival. Glee Club. Orchestra, Band. State One-Act Play Contest. Cercle Francais. Lamp. Student. Outing Club, Dramatic Club. Debating Club. Varsity Club. Skiing. Track. 1953- 1954: Glee Club. Vice-president Orchestra, Band President, President Cercle Francais. Outing Club. Dramatic Club. Secretary Debating Club, Vice-president Varsity Club, Sking, Co-Captain Track. Nickname: Check Hoot Slushpumpski Memory: Coachie-Boy and Murph's liniment. Future: College. Bruce leaves in a cloud of chlorine. — 25 — THE LAMP 1954 LUTHER DENNIS HUSSEY Los Angeles 49, California 1953-1954: Camera Club. Lamp. Glee Club. Treasurer- Manager Ski Team. Debating Club. Math Club. Monitor's Club. Outing Club. Science Club. Nickname: Stretch'' Memory: The people are much more friendly and per- sonable than in any other school I have attended. Future: U. C. L. A. Luther wills his height to Madeleine Piper. RICHARD CLARK JOHNSON 4 School Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. High Honors: 1951, 1952. 1953 1950- 1951: Student Council, Glee Club. Band. Class Marshal, Varsity Club, Basketball. 1951- 1952: Student Council. Vice-president of Glee Club. Vice-president Orchestra. Band. National Latin Honor Society. Varsity Club. Football, Basketball. Baseball. 1952- 1953: Class Vice-President, Student Council. Glee Club. Orchestra, Band. Varsity Club, Football. Basketball. Baseball. 1953- 1954: President State Student Councils. Student Council Treasurer. Orchestra, Band Manager. Student. Secretary Varsity Club, Captain Football, Basketball, Baseball. Nickname: Dick'' Memory: My trip to Portland, Oregon. Future: Engineering. Richard leaves his good manners to Richard Clark. JOAN FRANCES JOHNSTON 1 5 Hastings Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950-1951: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intra- mural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball, Badminton. Soccer, Archery. 195 1-1952: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Outing Club. 1952- 1953: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Outing Club. 1953- 1954: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Drama- tic Club. Nickname: Joanie” Memory: Mr. Dickson's Algebra Class and my Senior year. Future: Undecided. Joan wills her voice to the birds. — 26 — THE LAMP 1954 ANNE C. JONES River Road Bethlehem. Pennsylvania 1952- 1953: Glee Club. 1953- 1954: Glee Club. All-State Music Festival. Nickname: “Jonsey Memory: Future: College or Law. Anne wills her flashlight to the Dorm girls so that they may find their way around after lights out. DEAN HARVEY KELSEY 39 Lafayette Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950-1951: 1951 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Nickname: “Kelly” Memory: Room 7, the home of an experienced boxer. Future: Radio School or Air Force. Dean leaves Darlene with a sigh. ANNE ETHEL KENDALL Brantview St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: G.A.A., Outing Club. Intramural Volley- ball. Archery. Dramatic Club. 1951- 1952: Cercle Francais, G.A.A.. Outing Club. In- tramural Archery. Dramatic Club. 1952- 1953: Science Club, Cercle Francais, Outing Club, Dramatic Club. Student Council. Student. Dramatic Club. Little Kendall” 1953-1954: Nickname: Memory: Future: English Teacher. Anne leaves Norton to the Indians. — 27 — THE LAMP 1934 GAIL PATRICIA LEACH 65 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: G.A.A., Intramural Basketball. Softball, Badminton. Soccer. 1951- 1952: Band. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. Badminton. 1952- 1953: Band. G.A.A.. Lamp. Outing Club. Intra- mural Basketball. Volleyball. 1953- 1954: Glee Club. Band. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Camera Club. Intramural Basketball. Nickname: '‘Lynch” Memory: Band Trips and Mr. Dickson's Algebra II Class. Future: Nursing. Gail leaves in a confusion. NANCY MAE LEACH South Main Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951 : 1951- 1952: 1952-1953: 1953-1954: Nickname: Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club, Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. Badminton. Soccer, Archery. Glee Club. G.A.A.. Outing Club, Debating Club. Intramural Basketball. Softball, Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer. Glee Club, G.A.A., Outing Club, Debating Club. Majorette, Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Majorette. Lcachie” Memory: My Sophomore and Junior Years. Future: Undecided. Nancy wills her extra bottle of Light and Bright to Marilyn Monroe. BEVERLY VAL LEGARE Groton, Vt. 1951- 1952: Science Club. G.A.A., Outing Club. Dance Chairman. 1952- 1953: Girls' State. G.A.A.. Assistant Editor Lamp. Outing Club. Dance Chairman. 1953- 1954: Class Vice-president. Editor Lamp. Out- ing Club. Science Club. Nickname: Bev, Lego” Memory: Girls' State and Decorating Committees. Future: Nursing. Beverly wills a supply of aspirin to next year's editor of the Lamp. — 28 — THE LAMP 1954 RUTH ALICE LEVASSEUR 1 3 Boynton Avenue St. .Johnsbury, Vt. 1950-1951: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Student. Outing Club. Intramural Basketball. Softball. 1 951-1952: Glee Club. Band. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intramural Basketball. 1952- 1953: Glee Club. Orchestra. Band. G.A.A., Out- ing Club. 1953- 1954: Glee Club. G.A.A.. Band. Orchestra, Out- ing Club. Nickname: Ruthie Memory: My Junior Year. Future: College. Ruth leaves her cello as a spare for the future St. J. A. philharmony. FRED WILLIAM LEWIS. JR. 48 Pleasant Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: Band. Science Club. Outing Club, Foot- ball. Basketball. Baseball. Intramural Soft-ball. Volleyball. Soccer. 1951- 1952: Student Council. Band. Science Club. Out- ing Club. Basketball. Intramural Softball. Volleyball. 1952 1953: Band. Outing Club. Intramural Basket- ball, Softball, Volleyball. 1953-1954: Outing Club. Nickname: Bill” Memory: Those good old gym classes. Future: Undecided. Fred wills his jeep to Mr. Bixby. RICHARD LOWELL 63 Pearl Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Nickname: Dick Memory: Slim's Gym class. Future: Undecided. Richard leaves his records to Wild Bill Hicock . — 29 — THE LAMP 1934 MARION LUCILLE MAHONEY 7024 Shawnee Run Road Cincinnati 27, Ohio 1953-1954: Nickname: Lucy” Memory: Dorm Parties. Future: College or Commercial Artist. Lucille wills her ballet slippers to Alan Farland. NORMA LOUISE MARSHALL 1 1 6 Concord Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950-1951: Outing Club. 195 1-1952: Science Club, Ccrcle Francais. 1952- 1953: Outing Club. 1953- 1954: Nickname: Yum Yum Memory: The Ball games. Future: Undecided. Norma wills her petite figure to Mr. Ryan. BARBARA ANN MARTIN 9 Assisqua Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: G.A.A., Outing Club. Intramural Basket- ball, Softbali. Volleyball. 1951- 1952: G.A.A.. Outing Club, Intramural Basket- ball, Softball, Volleyball. 1952- 1953: G.A.A., Outing Club. Student. Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball. 195 3-1954: G.A.A., Outing Club. Student. Nickname: Marty” Memory: The cheery atmosphere in Mr. Rand's Study Hall during my four years. Future: Work. Barbara leaves her long string of boys to any remaining girls who want them. — 30 — THE LAMP 1954 RICHARD McFARLIN 65 Pleasant Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: Class Officer, Outing Club. Varsity Club, Service Club. Basketball, Baseball. 1951- 1952: Class President, Student Council. Outing Club, Varsity Club, Dance Chairman, Service Club, Basketball, Baseball. 1952- 195 5: Boys' State. Student Council. Science Club, Outing Club. Varsity Club, Dance Chairman. Service Club. Football. Basketball, Softball. Volleyball. 1953- 1954: Student Council President. Science Club, Outing Club. Varsity Club. Service Club, Football, Baseball. Basketball. Intramural Volleyball. Nickname: Little Mac Memory: Senior year of Football. Future: College. Richard wills his taxi service to anyone who has a large budget for gas. ARTHUR ROBERT MESERVE Barnet. Vt. 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952-1953: 1953-1954: Nickname: Student Council. Band. Service Club, Basketball, Intramural Softball. Volleyball. Class Treasurer, Glee Club. Band. Outing Club. Service Club. Basketball. Track. Intramural Softball. Volleyball. Boys’ State. Class Treasurer, Orchestra, Band, Outing Club. Varsity Club, Service Club, Football, Basketball, Track. Intramural Softball. Volleyball. President Orchestra. Band, President Outing Club, Varsity Club. Service Club. Football, Captain Basketball. Track. Red- Memory: Athletic and musical trips and the kids. Future: College. Bob wills his handsomeness to anybody who wants it. .JOANNE THERESA METCALF 69 Main Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950-1951: G.A.A., Outing Club, Intramural Basket- ball. Softball. Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer. 1951- 1952: Science Club. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Cheer- leader. Intramural Basketball, Softball, Volleyball. Badminton. Soccer. Archery. 1952- 1953: Glee Club. Vice-president G.A.A., Outing Club. Cheerleader, Basketball, Intramural Softball, Volleyball. 1953- 1954: G.A.A., Secretary and Treasurer, Outing Club, Cheerleadet, Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. Nickname: Jo- Memory: My three years as Cheerleader. Future: Secretarial work. Art” thou leaving Jo? — 31 — THE LAMP 1954 RICHARD WHEATON MILLER 72 Pearl Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: Football, Baseball. Intramural Basketball. Softball, Volleyball. Soccer. 1951- 1952: Monitor's Club. Basketball. Baseball, In- tramural Softball. Volleyball. Soccer. 1952- 1953: Outing Club. Varsity Club. Football. Bas- ketball, Baseball. Intramural Softball. 1953-1954: Outing Club. Varsity Club, Basketball, Baseball. Track. Intramural Softball. Nickname: Big Dick” Memory: Basketball Trips. Future: College. Richard wills his nice manners as an inspiration for Elwin Twombly, Junior. SANDRA JEAN MURPHY 22 North Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950-1951 : 1951-1952: 1952-1953: 1953-1954: Class President. Student Council. State One-Act Play Contest, New England Drama Festival. Outing Club. Cheerleader, Dramatic Club. G.A.A. Glee Club. Science Club, G.A.A., Outing Club. Debating Club, Cheerleader, Basketball, Dramatic Club. Girls’ State. Secretary Glee Club, Cercle Francias, G.A.A., Monitor’s Club. Lamp. Student. Debating Club, Varsity Club, Captain Cheerleaders, Basketball Glee Club. G.A.A., Lamp. Student. Outing Club. Debating Club. Varsity Club, Captain Cheerleaders. Dramatic Club. Nickname: San” Memory: Kiddi Dance of 52 and Mr. Ryan. Future: College. Sandra leaves her love of study to Eddie Passerini. BERNARD CHARLES NEIL R. F. D. 1 St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Nickname: Bernie” Memory: Freshman Week. Future: Undecided. Bernard wills his quietness to Harvey Caplan. — 32 — THE LAMP 1954 JOHN A. NELSON New Boston Road St. Johnsbury, Vt. R. F. D. 4 1953-1954: Nickname: Jack Memory: girls. Future: Heaven only knows. John wills the two things he uses the most (time and space) to anyone who can use it. ELIZABETH PALMER 1 16 Benedict Terrace Longmeadow, Mass. 1951- 1952: Student Council, Glee Club. Outing Club. 1952- 1953: Glee Club. Cercle Francais, Outing Club. 1953- 1954: Glee Club. Science Club. Outing Club. Dramatic Club. Nickname: Betty’’ Memory: The trip to Bishops and the good times at Brantview. Future: College. Betty wills her alarm clock to anyone in Brantview who thinks they can put it to use. HELEN L. PERKINS 30 Main Street Littleton, N. H. 1951- 1952: Glee Club. Outing Club, Dramatic Club. 1952- 1953: Glee Club. Outing Club. 1953- 1954: Outing Club. Dramatic Club, Camera Club. Nickname: Perky” Memory: Mr. John's English class. Future: College. Helen leaves, period. — 33 THE LAM P 1954 EDITH ANNE PERSONS Star Route St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: G.A.A.. Home Economics Club. 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Student. Nickname: “Edie Memory: Miss Fifield's English class fourth period. Future: Secretarial work, then more school. Edith wills all her tasks at Day's to Sherwin Iverson. MARLENE ELLEN PETTY St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950-1951: G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intramural Basket- ball. Softball. Volleyball. Badminton. Soccer. Archery. 1951 -1952: Glee Club. Cerdc Francais. G.A.A.. Out- ing Club. Debating Club. Intramural Basketball, Softball. Volleyball. Badminton, Soccer. Archery. 1952-1953: Student Council. G.A.A., Outing Club, Majorette, Basketball. 195 3-1954: G.A.A., Outing Club. Majorette. Nickname: Bunny” Memory: All the time I have spent in Mr. Rand's Study Halls and how Mr. Bixby put up with me for two years. Future: Secretarial work in either California or Arizona. Marlem wills her long string of boys to any girl who needs a boy friend. MARION MIRIAM PONSEN Brantview St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1952- 1953: Outing Club. 1953- 1954: Outing Club. Camera Club. Dramatic Club. Nickname: Mimi Memory: My three point landing on the front steps. Future: College. Miriam wills her long blond hair to Lorraine Fauteux. — 34 — THE LAMP 1954 RUTH GRACE PRUE St. Johnsbury, Vt. R. F. D. 3 1950- 1951: G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intramural Basket- ball. Softball, Volleyball. 1951- 1952: G.A.A.. Outing Club. 1952- 1953: Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club, Intra- mural Basketball. 1953-1954: Glee Club. G.A.A., Outing Club. Nickname: Ruthie Memory: The cheery atmosphere in Mr. Rand's study halls. Future: College, then marriage. Ruth wills her frank ways to anyone who can get away with it. JOYCE CAROLYN RICHARDSON St. Johnsbury Center. Vt. 1950- 1951: Intramural Basketball. 1951- 1952: Outing Club. 1952- 1953: Outing Club. 1953- 1954: Outing Club, Student. Nickname: Memory: Driver's Training. Future: Secretarial work. Joyce wills her ability to stick to one boy for four years to Norma Proctor. 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953-1954: G. MARJORIE RIDER 27 Montauk Street Bridgeport, Conn. All-State Music Festival. Glee Club. Orchestra, Band. G.A.A.. Monitor’s Club. All-State Music Festival. Glee Club. Orchestra. Band. Dramatic Club. Class Secretary, All-State Music Festival, Glee Club Librarian. Orchestra, Dramatic Club. All-State Music Festival. Glee Club Secretary, Orchestra, Band, Student. Outing Club. Dramatic Club. Nickname: ''Marge'' Memory: Dorm parties and Mr. Ryan's hokie-pokie. Future: College. Marjorie leaves her place on the honor roll to anyone less fortunate. — 35 THE LAMP 1954 GLENN ARNOLD ROOT Church Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: Science Club. 1951- 1952: Student Council. 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Nickname: Butch Memory: Home room and Freshman Week. Future: Undecided. Glenn leaves his big blue eyes to Lucy Caldin. RICHARD TRUMAN ROSS 5 Dundee Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951 : 1951- T952: 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: All-State Music Festival. Glee Club. Science Club. Outing Club. Debating Club, Baseball. Camera Club. Nickname: Rocky Memory: My experiences at the Dorm. Future: Public Relations. Richard wills his passion for Uncle Jas Bo records to anyone who can stand them. VICTOR WALKER RYDER 3215 Madison Street Newport News. Va. 1951- 1952: Glee Club. Monitor’s Club. Track. 1952- 1953: All-State Music Festival. Glee Club. Or- chestra, Band. Monitor's Club, Track. 1953- 1954: Student Council. All-State Music Festival. President Glee Club. Vice-president Orchestra. Band, Cerde Francais. Outing Club. Track. Nickname: Vic,” or Wictus.-a,-um Memory: The Band trip to Exeter in 1953. Future: College. Victor wills his ability to play the piano to Charles Page. — 36 — THE LAMP 1954 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Nickname: PATRICIA ANN SHAW 1 6 Pleasant Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. G.A.A., Intramural Basketball. Softball, Volleyball. Monitor's Club. Secretary Student Council, Student. Class Secretary. Monitor's Club, Student. Pat'' Memory: Biology with Mr. Jacobs and U. S. History with Mr. Pierce, Jr. Future: Secretarial work. Patricia leaves quietly for Connecticut. SARA LINDA STEPHENS Plainfield, New Hampshire 1950- 1951: Glee Club. G.A.A. 1951- 1952: Glee Club. Orchestra, Band. Cercle Fran- cais, G.A.A., Student. 1952- 1953: Glee Club, Orhccstra, Band. Student. 1953- 1954: Orchestra. Band, Lamp. Student. Librarian Dramatic Club. Nickname: Sally” Memory: Dorm parties. Future: Jr. College. Sally forgot to leave. LEONARD NORMAN SWATKIEWICZ New York, New York 1950-1951: Class Officer, Student Council, Outing Club. 1 951-1952: Glee Club, Science Club, Outing Club, Football. 1952- 195 3: State One-Act Play Contest, Monitor’s Club. Student. Outing Club, Varsity Club. Football. Dramatic Club. 1953- 1954: Student. Outing Club, Varsity Club, Foot- ball, Dramatic Club. Nickname: Swatz” Memory: St. Johnsbury Academy as a prep-school which cannot be replaced by any other. And last but not least my terrific Social life— Brantview. Future: College. Leonard wills three hairs off his chest so that Clark Holland may become a man. — 37 — THE LAMP 1954 MARY ETHEL THURSTON 127 Concord Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1950- 1951: G.A.A. 1951- 1952: G.A.A. 1952- 1953: G.A.A., Majorette. 1953- 1954: G.A.A., Majorette. Nickname: Kitty Memory: The Pep Rallies. Future: Work as Telephone Operator and then marriage. Mary wills her ability to have a holiday (Easter) every day of the week to anyone else who can do the same. ELAINE TROUT 10 Summer Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. 1951-1952: 1 952-1953: Cerde Francais. Dramatic Club. 1953-1954: Nickname: Lane Memory: Watching Mr. John in the Dormitory through the key hole playing with an electric train during my Junior year. Future: Physical Therapy combined with art. Elaine wills her artistic ability to anyone less fortunate in that field. GEORGE KENDALL URIE Passumpsic, Vermont 1950- 1951: Football 1951- 1952: Football. Softball 1952- 1953: Football 1953- 1954: Football. Varsity Club Nickname: Future Plans: Work Memory: Football. George leaves his red cheeks to Louise Baraw. — 38 — THE LAMP 1954 ISMAEL VALLES Caracas, Venezuela South America 1952- 1953: Outing Club, Varsity Club, Football. Baseball. 1953- 1954: Outing Club, Varsity Club. Football. Baseball. Track. Nickname: “Smiley” Memory: As years go by I will remember my friends and teachers and of course the Academy where I spent two of my happiest years. Future: College. Ismael leaves all the girls in a dither. WILLIAM VORHAUER 426 Kelly Street New York. New York Box 59 1953-1954: Glee Club, Lamp, Student. Outing Club, Debating Club. Nickname: “Bill” Memory: The whole-hearted co-operation and the gen- eral cheerfulness of everyone. Future: College. William leaves his marks in vocab tests to any oncoming senior who thinks he can do as well. EDWARD CLIFTON WAITE 14 Maple Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. 1950- 1951: Outing Club. Basketball. 1951- 1952: Basketball. 1952- 1953: 1953- 1954: Basketball. Nickname: Eddie” Memory: The girls. Future: Work. Edward wills his ability to loiter in the halls and never get caught to Tommy Lawson and Phyllis McKee. — 39 — THE LAMP 1954 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952- 1955: 1955-1954: Nickname: Memory BARBARA ANN WAKEHAM 14 Summer Street St. Johnsbury. Vt. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intramural Basketball. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Intramural Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. Badminton. Archery. G.A.A., Outing Club. Dramatic Club. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Glee Club. Lamp, Camera Club. Dramatic Club. Wiggles Mr. Dickson's Algebra II Class and Mr. John's English Class. Future: Nurses Training. Barbara wills her natural red hair to Jane Royce. 1950- 1951: 1951- 1952: 1952- 1955: 1955-1954: Nickname: BARBARA JUNE WEEKS 521 E. Fourth Street Monroe. Michigan Band. G.A.A.. Outing Club. Orchestra, Band, Science Club, G.A.A.. Student. Outing Club. Debating Club. Dramatic Club. All-State Music Festival. Glee Club. Orchestra, Band. G.A.A.. Monitor's Club. Lamp. Student. Outing Club. Debating Club. Secretary of Dramatic Club. Glee Club. Orchestra, Band. G.A.A.. Lamp. Student. Outing Club. Debating Club. Dramatic Club. “Barbie'' Memory: Band trips. All-State. Future: Undecided. Barbara wills her page-turning to Charles Page. — 40 — THE LAMP 1954 Class Prophecy Listen my children and you shall hear, The prophecy of those who are gathered here 'Tis June in the year of '64 Nothing's the same as it was before Seniors attention and lend us your ears For this is your future in a brief 1 0 years. The new conservatory opened in Paris by Marjorie Rider and Victor Ryder has been dedicated to teaching (by Marjorie) French males how to play the Bumble Boogie on a guitar and (by Victor) how to play Chopin in I EN easy lessons. The New York School of Modeling, owned by Sally Stephens and Leonard Swatkiewicz, now has the two top models in the world helping to teach their students lessons in modeling. They are, of course, Nancy Leach and Barbara Wakeham. Pat Shaw finally finished her book which she has been writing since her high school graduation. It is entitled My Escapades in Connecticut . She dedicated it to her four sets of twins. The famous grocer of our century, Glenn Root, has opened another store, this time in Victory. He hopes to have a prosperous business with Bill Vorhauer as his partner. Bill is also planning to teach the ladies words from his recently published Vorhauer Dictionary.” Lucy Mahonev is the star in Luce, the new ballet directed bv Richard Ross of the Ross and Ross Ballet Company, now in its second successful season in London. Ismael Valles, the star and writer of Latin Lover, has a wonderful new play put on by the North Danville Players. During the intermission was featured Eddie Waite. Roller-Skating Champion of the world. 1 he play was titled. Cuban Romance. Marietta Bisson has now retired from her career as a successful newspaper publisher and can be seen anytime in a sidewalk cafe on the Riviera where the waiter. Burton Bolton, keeps her supplied with cocktails Two of our classmates are working at Brightlook Hospital. Gail Leach is the Physio-Therapist and Dolores Bowman is an R.N. We hear they have quite a few gossip sessions in the halls up there. Must be a hangover from the loitering done in the halls of the Academy. Anne Jones, the famous hairdresser is introducing the new fad, the pony tail, which she says was most popular when she was a young girl. Dean Kelsey is making fabulous millions starring 3-D westerns. He tells us he’s seriously thinking of changing to color T. V. His only worry is that they don't have private swimming pools in New York like those in Hollywood. Anne Kendall has moved to Alaska where she and her husband. Alan Cheever are building a modern igloo. An art she says she learned in the cold winters in Norton, Vt. Richard Lowell has moved to Wheeling, West Virginia as a famous disc-jockey. He is busily recording western tunes for Ralph Delosa and his Rodeo Stranglers. Bev Legare the famous woman doctor has just written a new book entitle. Dr. Legare's report on A SANITORIUM IN THE WILDS OF GROTON. Joan Johnston has turned from singing in the Met” and is now featured as a torch singer in Roger Currier's new night spot called Come In Feeling Great and Go Out Feeling Greater. Billy Lewis is running a local cab in town that boasts of a 4 wheel drive. — 41 — THE LAMP 1954 42 THE LAMP 1954 Barb Martin, famous heart-breaker, has recently hired a private secretary, Mary Thurston, to keep her Male’’ straight. Dick McFarlin, president of the Wild Life Association, has finally promoted Bob Meserve after many years of faithful service, to the head of the Mad Females Bureau which deals wholly with the problems concerning rebellious women and shy Violets. Dick Miller's hobby of following women has been a great help to this organization. Marlene Petty, a captain in the WAC's, has returned to this country after spending three years in Switzerland. While there, one of her former classmates, Betty Palmer, ran into her. And we mean that literally, on a pair of skiis. Norma Marshall, a hunting guide in Africa is relaxing at the Double N Ranch after a successful safari. This Montana Dude Ranch, operated especially for city girls, is owned by John Nelson and Bernard Neil. Their slogan is: “We've got it if you can take it. Word has been received that Edith Persons recently became manager of the Day's Jewelry Store Chain in South Africa and is running stiff competition with Laura Brill's Pawn Shop for diamonds across the street. Sandra Murphy is operating a beauty salon on Pearl St. and is constantly bothered by the complaints of the 1954 girls who are trying to stay young. Helen Perkins, first grade teacher, has just finished reading her pupils another thrilling experience about those famous characters, Dick and Jane. George Urie is manager of a large chain of Vermont farms. Fie even has a private secretary. Sure enough! It's Joanne Metcalf. We hear she has finally learned to type 40 words a minute. Bob Chapman, the famous Band Leader of the Cabot City Four Minus Two, starring Helen Gammell and Everdene Harriman. can currently be seen at the Grange Hall in Mud Hallow where the group is winding up a tour of Northern Caledonia County. Paul Desrochers and Art Donely are co-football coaches at Mademoiselle Betty Davis' Finishing School for Young Ladies. The boys said they learned the ropes while starring in football at St. J. A. Marilyn Davison has gone into a retreat at the Flamingo Club where she is writing her autobiography “Why Gentlemen Prefer Brunettes to Camels. John Desrochers is currently running as Democratic candidate against popular Republican Candidate Denney Cote in the race for assistant Dog Catcher of East Peacham. The boys gained much political acumen while attending their Alma Mater, which they hold dear to their hearts. Ruth Levasseur, Junior High Teacher, is now in a rest home recovering from a nervous breakdown. Guess kids haven’t changed much since we were young. Joyce Richardson entered the Cherry Pie Contest of East Peacham. We are happy to announce she won with little competition. Her award was $5.00. which she gave to the Alumni Fund. Mr. Twombly immediately ordered his secretary, Doris Church, to make it into rubber bands so they could stretch it further. Eleanor Brown is now in Paris modeling Bermuda shorts which she says she designed while she and her husband, Peter Barrett, were on their honeymoon. From his experience gained as president of notorious class. Harry Chandler has recently been elected president of his cell in Sing-Sing Prison. We are happy to report he's having little or no trouble with Parliamentary procedure. All married women desiring membership in the Women's Society for Research into the Pay Envelope please contact Muriel Bennett for further information. (Continued on page 116) 43 — THE LAMP 1954 — 44 — THE LAMP 1954 HOW THE CLASS VOTED GIRL Did most for ST. J. A.: Most Popular: Hardest Worker: Most Versatile: Most Likely to Succeed: Best Athlete: Thinks So: Happiest: Biggest Wheel: Class Clown: Biggest Talker: Politician: Biggest Drag with the Faculty: Thinks So: Best Looking: Best Dressed: Most Musical: Best Driver: Thinks So: Best Actor-Actress: First Married: Expects to be: The Timid Soul: Best Dancer: Laziest: Class Bohemian: Most Obliging: Most Optimistic: Most Pessimistic: Takes Life Most Seriously: Takes Life Most Easily: Done St. J. A. For Most: Biggest Flirt: Prettiest Eyes: Prettiest Voice: Prettiest Hair: Prettiest Smile: Funniest Walk: Brown. Legare Brown. Dyer Legare. Dyer Brown. Rider Legare. Brown Metcalf. Murphy Murphy. Petty Hayes. Petty Brown. Davison Petty. Davis Hayden. Weeks Bisson. Brown Brown. Hayden Davison. Weeks Dyer. Hayes Bellville. Dyer Rider. Johnston Legare. Murphy G. Leach. Davison Dyer. Hayden Richardson. Thurston Thurston. Metcalf Brill. Church Murphy. Stevens Marshall. Petty Weeks. Marshall Brown. Murphy Brown. Harbaugh Church. Rider Bowman. Shaw. Garvin Murphy. Petty Goyette. Marshall Hayden. Bellville. Martin. N. Leach. Davison Jones. Hayes Johnston. Gunn Jones, Dyer Brown. Murphy Davison. Wakeham BOY Johnson. McFarlin McFarlin. Meserve Johnson. McFarlin Johnson. McFarlin Johnson. Hoyt McFarlin. Meserve Meserve. Johnson Gordon. Hoyt Johnson. McFarlin Hoyt. Gordon Desrochers. J.. Swatkiewicz J. Desrochers Johnson. McFarlin Swatkiewicz. Johnson Meserve. P. Desrochers McFarlin. Valles Ryder. Chapman Lewis, McFarlin McFarlin. Burrows Vorhauer. Hoyt Desrochers. P.. Nelson Donley. Lowell. Nelson Miller. Neil Swatkiewicz. Valles Lowell. Nelson Nelson. Vorhauer Nelson. McFarlin McFarlin. Johnson. Boucher Delosa. Desrochers. P. Johnson. Swatkiewicz Lowell. Gordon Delosa. Burrows Gordon. Nelson. Barrett Cote. Valles Chapman. Ross Meserve. Valles Vorhauer. Valles Bona. Barrett — 45 — THE LAMP 1954 THE LAM P 1954 Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-five PRESIDENT: Lorraine Gagne VICE-PRESIDENT: David Flanders SECRETARY: Janet Ingram Treasurer: Robert Copp Baraw, Louise Bertha Barney, John Rogers Baxter, Janet Lee Benoit. Herbert Ray Berryman, Helen Elizabeth Boivin, Jeanne Claire Boulanger, Claire Lucille Brown. Dolores Ann Bullock, Gwendolyn Ruth Carlson. Neale H. Carreau, Anita Marie Chamberlain. Ronald N. Chapman, Joyce Arlene Clark. Barbara Louise Copp, Robert Wendell Cowan. Carole Ann Cox, Lorraine Crepeault, Robert Earl Darrell, Beulah Erlene Drew, Lillie Lucinda Drummond. Mary Belle Dunn, Albert Joseph Dwyer. Kendrick George Flanders. David Robert Ford, Colleen Mae Fournier, Nancy May Fournier. Robert Joseph Friend, Shirley Ann Gagne. Lorraine Anita Gammell, Betty May Garfield, Dorothy Ella Gervais. Yvonne Beatrice Goss, David B. Goss. Phyllis Eleanor Greenwood. Pauline Anne Guyer, Sylvia Theresa Hall. Marjorie Ann Harpin, J. Roberta Hayes, James Frederick Henderson, Gwendolyn Mary fngram. Janet Louise Iverson. Sherwin Louis Jacques, Laura Delia Johnson. Barbara Ives Kask, Janet Doris Kendall. Marvin R. Kittredge, Patricia Ann Lamothe, Irene Marie LaPoint. Ashley Lorm Lawson, G. Thomas Lctellier, Marie Clare Locklin, Alice Lorraine Lowrey, Carol Ann Magoon, Richard Guy Mahoney. Timothy McLam, Gary Lance McKee. Phyllis Ann Mezaraups, Minjona R. Miles, June Beverly Moffett. Donald Herbert Moore. Nancy Ann Morrill, June Barbara Morris. Jeane Louise Morse, Barbara Jean Ouellette. Robert Page. Charles Elkins Passerini, Edward Moron Pelletier, Raymond Joseph Pelletier, Robert Joseph Poro, Joan Wanda Pride, Jane Louise Proctor. Norma Jeannette Randall, Doris May Renaud, Anita Elizabeth Renaud. Robert Ernest Reynolds, Nancy Linda Rice. Jeannette Carol Roy. Claire Juliette Royce, Jane Eleanor Shaw, Beverly Ann Sinclair. Lorraine Fay Sizen, Gary Lee Stanley. Joan Elsie Stanyon, Harold Louis Stone, Marion Bell Sumner, Shirley Anne Vought, Martha Lee Ward, Richard Walter Warden, David Donald Warner. Helen Dorothy Waterman, Thomas Chadbourne Wheeler, Lloyd Whitcomb. Bernard Walter White. Robert Clayton Whitehill. Mary Susan Wright. Marilyn Doris Wright. Nancy Jane 47 — THE LAMP 1954 — 48 — THE LAMP 1954 — 49 THE LAMP 1954 — 50 — THE LAMP 1954 Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-six PRESIDENT: Raymond Carreau Vice-President: Jean McGregor Secretary: Jane Drew Treasurer: Judy Bailey Ainsworth, Joyce Golden Astle, Margaret Rachael Badger. Fredericka Anne Bailey. Catherine Abi Bailey, Judith Gray Bailey, Nelson Stanley Baldwin, Judy Lynn Beck. Robert Theodore Bimson, Sue Anne Bolton. Richard Allen Boucher. Anita Louise Brown. Ronald Paul Canning. Albert Thomas Caplan. Harvey Michael Carreau. Raymond R. Chandler. Maxine Carrie Clark, N. James Clark. Richard Scribner Coburn, Katherine Fitch Colbeth. Kathleen Eleanor Cole. Sharon Maureen Collins, Carolee Ann Cox, Laura May Currier. Robert Dewitt. Gordon Vernon Dore. Denise Eva Drew, Jane Eleanor Eaton, Peter Jon Farland. Allan Louis Fauteux. Lorraine A. Fleming. Robert Willson Frechette. Joan Marie Gagne, Donald Rene Gaskell, David Henry Gervais, Robert Alan Glover. Donald Lawrence Glover, Patricia Ann Goss, Nancy Edith Grant, Carolyn Agnes Greatorex. Elizabeth Anne Green, Lorraine Joan Harbaugh, Bernadine Mae Hevey, Raymond Leon Hevey, Roger Lucien Hickey, Jane Howard. Joyce Gwendolyn Judd. Jeannine Guenivere Krout. G. June Lachance, Richard John I.aflamme, Pauline Ann Landry. Bernard E. Lawrence, Priscilla Ann Lawton. Thomas H. Leblanc, Dennis Howard Locklin. Irene Martha Longo, Louis Joseph Lord, Madeleine Emeline Mackenzie, Nancy Ann Mahoney, Ellen Massie, Jean Kathleen Mayhew. Sarah Jane Mavo. Bernier Lester McGregor, Jean Beatrice McKee. Marjorie Edith Miller. Dorothy Lee Moyles. Richard Leslie Mulliken. Eva Louise Nelson. Florence Mabel Perry, Carltina Ann Piper, Gayle Marie Rannev. Priscilla May Rash, Dorothy Jean Remon, George Alson Renaud, Norman Alphonse Robillard, Raymond Paul Rogers. Beverly Jean Root, Bettv Jane Rowland, Penny Lea Sanville, Barbara Jean Sherburne, Patricia Rose Sinclair. Nancy Lou Switser, Wilma Jean Thurston, George William 'Frump, Inge Wanda Twombly, Elwin Holbrook. Jr. Vachon. Suzanne O. Vought, Helen Wakeham, Edward Arthur Walsh, Jane Welch. Donald Earl Whitcomb. Janet Mae Whitehill. Beverly Ann Wilkinson. William H. H., Jr. Woods, Charles Harold Wright. Barbara Ellen Wright. Jennie Hughes — 51 — THE LAMP 1954 — 52 — THE LAMP 1954 — 5} — THE LAMP 1954 Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-seven PRESIDENT: Robert Orr Vice-President: Brenda Naatz Secretary: Patricia Martin TREASURER: Raymond Johnson Ashton, Mary Anne Barnett, Theresa T. Barrett, Arthur Alphy Barrett, Barbara Winona Bedor, Penelope Begbie. Daniel Francis Benoit, Brenda Lou Benoit, Carol Fay Billings. Martha Allen Bisonette, William John Boardman. Bonnie Elizabeth Boudreau. Joan Clara Bowles. John Canning Brunelle, Frank Arthur Brunelle. William Gerard Caldin, Lucy Ellen Chaffe. Janet Catherine Chaffee, Claire Church, Rodney Carl Clark, Marjorie Ella Cote, Delbert Joseph Cross. Betty Jane Delosa, Richard Maurice Desrochers, Carmen Andrea Dilley, Raymond George Downer, Phillip Boucher Downs, Carol Ann Drouin, Dolores Ruth Drummond, David Henderson Dubey. Doris Ann Dwyer. Kermit Fred Farr, Edward Collins Fassett. Teressa Ann Finn, Maureen Ann Friend. Jennie Belle Garceau. Jean Ann Garey, John Paul Geller. Melvin Allen Gervais, Irene Dorothy Gravlin. Marylyn Guyer. Robert Charles Hackett, Lee Philip Hall. Barbara Louise Hanson, Charles Read Hardy, Reginald Allen Heath. Katherine Alice Hevey, Paul Norman Hoar. Marjorie Rae Holland, Clark David Hubbard, Darlene Avis Hunter, Neil Allan Jenne, Carole Anne Johnson, Raymond Howard King, Bradford Hodder Kittredge. Joyce Lee Labounty. Cynthia Ann Lanctot, Ann Clarice Learmouth. Carolyn Rita Lewey, Natalie Petra Marcotte. Jenny Colleen Marsland, Janet Lee Martin. David Raymond Martin. Gale Elizabeth Martin. Patricia Ann Mavo, Michael Maurice McCormick. Kenneth Robert McGonagle. Barbara Ellen McKinley. James William Merchant. Coriene Rita Mezaraups, Egils Aivars Miner, Norman Foss Moffett, Wealtha Mae Mussen, Irving Naatz, Brenda Johnston Nash. Clara Virginia Orr, Robert Wheeler Olcott, Mary Lou Paddleford, Richard Morris Pike, Carol Alice Piper, Madeleine Glenda Potter. Betty Louise Rapo, John Arthur Remick. Dorothy Ann Renaud, Jovce Marv Reynolds, Roger Norton Scott, Bruce Allan Sinclair, Loretta Jean Steele, Mary Elizabeth Stone, Wylene Wanda Streeter, Sandra Thomoson. Carol Ann True. Marilyn Elaine Turner. Charles Austin Ward. Drucilla Ann Weeks, Earl Charles Whitehill. Gail Margaret Wilkins. Stanley Wilbur Willson, Dorothy Lorraine Wilson. Joyce Louise Wright, Jean Eva Wright, Merle Gilbert — 55 — 19 54 THE LAMP — L — t S6 I dlAIVT 3H1 THE LAMP 1954 Front Row: McFarlin. Warner. Waterman. R. Johnson. Second Row: L. Gagne. M. Stone. iMarcotte. Cole. A. Kendall. Henderson. rhird Row: Gaskell. Begbie. Page. Chandler. Lawson. Carreau. Cote. B. Mayo. Fourth Row: Gary. Ryder. DeWitt. Student Council Secretary Helen Warner Class of 1954 Class of 195 5 President Richard McFarlin Treasurer Richard Johnson Daniel Begbie '57 Sharon Cole '56 Robert Copp '55 Dennis Cote '54 Gordon Dewitt '56 John Garev '57 David Gaskell '56 Christine Gunn '54 Gwendolyn Henderson '55 Vice-President Thomas Waterman Faculty Advisor Cedric Pierce. Jr. Class Presidents Harry Chandler Class of 1956 Lorraine Gagne Class of 1957 Home Room Representatives Anne Kendall Raymond Carreau Robert Orr '54 Thomas Lawson '55 Jenny Marcotte '57 Michael Mayo '57 Charles Page '55 Victor Ryder '54 Marion Stone '55 William Wilkinson '56 — 58 — THE LAMP 1954 Front Row: Hayden. Baldwin. Second Rous: Chandler, Baraw. Drew. P. Shaw. Green- wood. L. Sinclair. Hussey. Third Row: McGregor. Jones. Poro. P. Goss. Monitor’s Club 1st SEMESTER Captain: Carolyn Hayden Judy Baldwin Jean McGregor Harry Chandler Joan Poro Phyllis Goss Patricia Shaw Janet Ingram Lorraine Sinclair Leonard Swatkiewicz 2nd SEMESTER Captain: Judy Baldwin Louise Baraw Carolyn Hayden Jane Drew Luther Hussey Phyllis Goss Anne Jones Pauline Greenwood Joan Poro Patricia Shaw Faculty Advisor Mr. Ryan The monitors are elected each semester. A student must present a petition signed with fifteen names if he wishes to become a monitor. The petition then goes to the headmaster for recommendation and to the Student Council to be accepted. Twenty names are chosen for the school to vote on and from these ten are elected. Evidence of the success of the monitor system has been shown by the increasing respect all students have acquired for the rules and regulations pertinent to daily life at the Academy. — 59 — THE LAMP 1954 Front Row: E. Brown. Bisson. Murphy. Davison. Second Row: J. Desrochcrs. Cole. Gagne. Gammcll. Warner. Vorhauer. Third Row: Hussey. Debating Club President Faculty Advisor Marietta Bisson Mr. Plummer This year the club has not been as active as in past years. A debate on juvenile delinquency was planned for a radio broadcast. Several debates were given for the members during the meetings. We have missed the activeness of the Debate Club this year. We hope the club will be more successful next year. — 60 — THE LAMP 1954 Front Rour. Cheever. M. Whitchill. Flanders. Hoyt. Palmer. Passerini. Second Row. Ryder. Ouellette. Rider. Miles. Jones. A. Kendall. Barney. Dwyer. Third Row. Page. Moffatt. Swatkiewicz. Hussey. Iverson. Benoit. Whitcomb. Waterman. Science Club President Vice-President Bruce Hoyt David Flanders Secretaries Betty Palmer Mary Whitehill The Science Club meets every Tuesday afternoon. Its members conduct experiments and learn to use scientific instruments which the students do not ordinarily have access to. At Christmas the Club cleverly designed a Christmas tree, composed of test tubes filled with colored water on a rack, for the front hall. A scientific exhibition was contributed for the French World Fair. Future plans of the club include making soil tests. — 61 — THE LAMP 1954 Outing Club President Bob Meserve Vice-President Secretary Bruce Hoyt Clare Dyer Treasurer Faculty Advisor Robert Renaud Francis Ryan I he Outing Club still maintains its honor of being the largest student organization in the Academy. Its main purpose is the sponsoring of the Winter Carnival, a school tradition and one of the most important events of the year. During this year's three day Carnival, the weather was agreeably sunny and warm. The Carnival opened Thursday with the classes working on snow sculptures during the afternoon and a movie, Snows of Kilimanjaro'', that night at Fuller Hall with entertainment following. Friday, due to poor weather conditions, the skating events were postponed. In their place was inter-class basketball with the Sophomores copping the honors. That night the traditional L. I.-St. J. A. basketball game took place in the Junior High Gym, with the Academy winning. An informal dance followed. Saturday was the big day with a day of fun at Ski-More. The weather went along with the spirit. In the ski events that day, Jean McGregor and Harvey Caplan, both Sophomores, took individual ski honors. At the Sno-Ball that night in the armory, the Awards were placed by Eleanor Brown and Bob Meserve, who presided over the festival and officially opened the dancing. The chief award, the Snow Sculpture Cup. was won by the Freshman Class. — 62 THE LAMP 1954 — 63 — THE LAMP 1954 Front Row: Hussey. Legarc. Kask. Second Row: Hayes. Wakeham. Hayden. Miles. Davis. Prue. Bellvillc. Third Row: P. McKee. Greenwood. Jenne. Dyer. B. Hall. B. Johnson. Rice. Fourth Row: Baraw. Chandler. The L amp Editor Beverly Legare Assistant Editor Business Manager Janet Kask Luther Hussey Faculty Advisor Samuel W. John Stapf Elaine Hayes Barbara Johnson June Miles Madelyn Lord Jennie Wright Members of Home Room Phyllis Goss Clare Dyer Faye Bellville Harry Chandler Edward Passerini 12 — 64 — THE LAMP 1954 Front Row: Davison. Bisson. H. Brown. P. Dcsrochcrs. Second Row: Masscv. Kask. P. Shaw. Bcllvillc. Third Row: P. McKee. Coburn. Greenwood. Baraw. Ingram Miles. A. Kendall. Dyer. Fourth Row: Stephens. Garvin. Rice. N. Fournier. Poro. Rider. Baldwin. Persons. Fifth Row: R. Johnson. Vorhauer. Barney. Chandler. Swatkiewicz. The A cademy Student Editor Marietta Bisson Assistant Editor Business Manager Barbara Morse Luther Hussey Faculty Advisors Miss Salt Mrs. Lanphere Eleanor Brown Marjorie Rider Marilyn Davison June Miles Lorraine Sinclair Nancy Fournier Elaine Garvin Phyllis McKee John Barney Faye Bellville Pauline Greenwood Staff Leonard Swatkiewicz Judy Baldwin Catherine Coburn Anne Kendall Janet Ingram Edith Persons Mary Ashton Jean Massey Clare Dyer Paul Desrochers Louise Baraw Joan Poro — 65 THE LAM P 1954 From Row: Vorhauer. Waterman. Swaikiewicz. Dyer. Second Row: Lowrey. Hayden. Coburn. L. Sinclair. Davison. Rice. Miles. E. Brown. N. Fournier. Third Row: P. Goss. Hoyt. P. McKee. Greenwood. Baraw. Billings. E. Hayes. Poro. Fourth Row: Cox. Garvin. Glover. Badger. Hussey. Fifth Row: Chandler. Ouellette. Dramatic Club President Leonard Swatkiewicz Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Thomas Waterman Clare Dyer In the fall, the Dramatic Club, under the direction of Mr. Baker, presented the old-fashioned melodrama Hearts and Flowers’’ in which villainous Bill V orhauer threatened the beautiful heroine, Clare Dyer, but was unable to prevent her romance with Bruce Hoyt, her country lover. A Spring comedy. Overhead”, was also a big success. The lead parts were played by Kay Coburn, Tom Waterman, and Luther Hussey. In the early part of the year, the club tried several creative dramatic skits and short character portrayals for its own amusement. — 66 — THE LAM P 1954 Front Row: J. Wright, A. Kendall. Hoyt, J. Desrochers. Kask. Back Row: Stephens, Ry- der. Dunn. Rider. Cercle Francois President Bruce Hoyt Vice-President Secretary John Desrochers Anne Kendall Faculty Advisor Mr. Lusena CERCLE FRANCAIS has now completed its fifth successful year under the supervision of Mr. Lusena. The club meets on Thursday, the fifth period. The members sing and play French games. It is opened to all French students. They have sponsored occasional movies and dances. In the spring they had a French World Fair in which several other clubs participated. The highlight of the year was a Chapel production, the anonymous La Farce du Cuvier,” a medieval riot which starred Clare Dyer. Elaine Garvin, and Bruce Hoyt. — 67 — THE LAMP 1954 Front Row: Passcrini. Iverson. Back Row: Evans. Benoit. Wheeler. Hussey. Warden. Ouel- lette. Li ht and Shadow Club President Edward Passerini Secretary Sherwin Iverson Faculty Advisor Mr. Warren Vice-President Herbert Benoit Treasurer Luther Hussey Although the Light and Shadow Club is new this year, it has contributed much to our school. Pictures were taken at school dances and other activities, and movies of Hallowe'en Night and the Winter Carnival were taken and shown in chapel. I he members partially converted the costume room under the stage in Fuller Hall into a dark room which they plan to add to and improve on in the future. One of many future plans of the club is the sponsoring of a photography contest. It will be a great asset in helping develop and expand activities to help school publications. The Club also sponsored an exhibit in Colby Hall of the winning pictures in the Graflex High School Picture Contest. — 68 — THE LAMP 1954 Front Row. Dwyer. Flanders. Hussey. Swatkiewicz. Second Row: Page. Ouellette. Miles. Passerini. M. Whitehill. Warden. Iverson. Third Row. Waterman. Moffatt. Wheeler. Whitcomb. Benoit. Math Club President Secretary David Flanders Luther Hussey Faculty Advisor Mr. Warren This is a new organization in school this year under the capable supervision of Mr. Warren. The members are students who call themselves mathe-maniacs.” The club meets every Wednesday in the second period. During the meetings the members work madly to solve difficult math problems. Several movies were enjoyed by the students which were sponsored by the club. They also sponsored a questionnaire which revealed how the average student spends his time. — 69 — THE LAMP 1954 Front Row: R. Johnson. D. Bowman. P. Shaw. E. Brown. Garvin. Bisson. McFarlin. Second Row: Dyer, l.egare. Rider. Weeks. Third Row: A. Kendall. Ryder. National Honor 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. I he 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. — 70 — THE LAMP I 954 Glenn Root Glenn Root Exhibits of Paintings by the Senior Art Class John Nelson Lucille Mahoney ROME THE LAMP 1954 — 72 — THE LAMP 1954 THE JUNIOR SINGERS Glee Club President Victor Ryder Secretary Marjorie Rider Vice-President Charles Page Treasurer Luther Hussey The Glee Club came to the end of a wonderful year. They are indeed worthy of the very high praise which has been given them. The Club seems certainly to have improved over previous years. Of course, much of the credit goes to their excellent leader and director, Norman Green. We started out the year with a Christmas Concert given in the North Congregational Church on Dec. 8, 1953. The same concert was repeated on Dec. 17, 195 3 for the student body. Next we held a Joint Concert with Lyndon Institute on March 5 and 6, going first as guests to Lyndon. It was only a short time before we went to Montpelier for another Joint Concert. This was held on April 23 in Montpelier and the 24th in St. Johnsbury. The Academy was again represented at the Burlington Music Festival and rated highly as is its usual custom. Among the soloists this year were Joan Johnston, soprano. Bob Chapman, baritone, Victor Ryder, piano, and Charles Page as their accompanist. The big concert of the year was The Commencement Concert, held on Friday. June 1 1, 1954. 73 — THE LAMP 1954 — 74 THE LAMP 1954 Orchestra Faculty Advisor Mr. Messier Vice-President Victor Ryder Treasurer Robert Copp President Robert Meserve Secretary Gwendolyn Henderson Librarian Sally Stephens Managers Thomas Lawson Phyllis Goss Richard Steeves The Orchestra began its spectacular season December 17th with the Christmas Program, and played with precision and smoothness. On May 15, the Waterbury High School Orchestra began a home-and-home concert at Fuller Hall. Their next performance was the All-State concert at Burlington. By the time May 21-22 approached they were playing with more assurance and had succeeded in gaining the polish that comes from hard work. The organization should find no trouble in coping with any problems which may spring up in the future, if it keeps up the fine spirit and good work that has been evident during this season. — 75 — THE LAMP 1954 THE LAMP 1954 Band Band Director Mr. Messier Vice-President Robert Renaud Treasurer Clare Dyer Managers Richard Johnson Marjorie McKee Robert Copp President Bruce Hoyt Secretary Phyllis McKee Librarian Sally Stephens This year s band began with a loss of members due to graduation. Under the superb guidance of Mr. Messier however the group soon emerged into a well organized band. There were many former members who helped accustom the new members to the duties of a band member. To begin with, there were the numerous football rallies and games which were, though not so pleasantly inspiring as of last year, quite exciting. With this rugged practice the fall passed, and by December 17th the Christmas concert began to show the finish the band had acquired. More practice, plus a few concerts. Spring entered with a clash of the cymbals, for on March 20-21 there was a joint concert with Exeter, N. H. here at the Academy. On April 3-4 we traveled south for another concert with them where they served as the hosts. By May 5th the band had progressed greatly and sent some of its members to Burlington for three days at the All-State Concert. — 77 — Front Row: Bcllvillc. E. Brown, Lowrcy. Buck Row: L. Sinclair. Davison. Cole. N. Leach, Petty. M. Thurston. THE LAMP 1954 Left Front: Murphy. Back to front: Hayes, McKee. Gagne. Dyer. Metcalf. THE LAMP 1954 THE LAMP 19 54 80 THE LAMP 1954 — 81 — THE LAMP 19 54 82 THE LAMP 1954 Football Captain Richard Johnson Coach Mr. Rand Manager Ronald Chamberlain Assistant Coach Mr. Ryan The 1953 season was disappointing from a victory standpoint, but after a State-Championship year, such seasons are expected. The efforts of the previous season are paid off in efforts by the opposition to avenge last year's defeats. This year's team, largely inexperienced, took on their opposition with courage, good sportsmanship, and determination. Our first game with Burlington was a decisive set-back and indicated the tenor of much of the season to follow: others were loaded: we were not. There was a difference of 130 yards gained on the ground: of 59 points in the score. The B. F. A. game showed much improvement, particularly in the second half where we played them on even terms. We hoped for a win with Montpelier on the strength of this improvement, but it was not to be gained. Montpelier was riding high, took advantage of our early fumbles, and went on to win 39-7. At this point, a team unworthy of the name understandably might have collapsed. Cathedral fully expected that we would. At the end of the day, however, we had upset the visitors 20-14, for our first and very happy victory. St. Mary's ran out a plucky, finely-drilled team of 15 men to humble us in St. Albans beneath the lights, 40-19. Spaulding rubbed salt in our wounds, by beating us 36-18. Newport won a game that should have been ours but wasn't. 13-6. We tried hard for the big one just up the river, but the story enacted the previous year came far from being repeated. LI had to work hard to get a victory, but get it they did. 21-6. Front Row: Orr, J. Clark. Lawson. R. Gervais. McFarlin. R. Johnson. E. Wakeham, R. Renaud. Caplan. Second Row: Holland. B. Whitcomb, Donley. Lawton. Cheever. Hayes, Waterman. Swatkiewicz. P. Barrett. Farland, P. Desrochers. Meserve. Third Row: Mr. Ryan. Chamberlain. Bowles. Church. Farr. Bissonnctte. Brunelle. LeBlanc. Hevey. Urie. R. Fournier. Robillard. Wilkinson. N. Bailey. Valles. Dunn. Mr. Rand. 1953 FOOTBALL SEASON St. Johnsbury Academy 0 St. Johnsbury Academy 14 St. Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury Academy 20 St. Johnsbury Academy 19 St. Johnsbury Academy 18 St. Johnsbury Academy 6 St. Johnsbury Academy 6 Burlington High Bellows Free Academy Montpelier High Cathedral High St. Mary’s of St. Albans Spaulding High Newport High Lyndon Institute 59 40 39 14 40 36 13 21 — 83 — THE LAMP 1954 — 84 — THE LAMP 1954 Basketbal I Coach Donald Jacobs Manager Albert Dunn Captain Robert Meserve Opening the season with only two members of last year’s varsity, we knew it would be a tough season. With only four weeks of practice the team went to their first game at Berlin. New Hampshire, to play against St. Pat's. But St. Pat's had had three months practice compared to our one so naturally the old saying practice makes perfect applied to this game. They took the game with a score of 52-37. The Hilltoppers really learned a lesson in their opening game so they came right back with straight victories with Lyndon Teachers College J. V.'s, Newport, and Trade School. Everything looked as if we were going to have a good season. After our vacation at Christmas, we played the first Northern League game with Winooski but lost by a small margin with a score of 39-30. The most sensational game of the year was with B. F. A. with a score of 70-69 in our favor. Although they were out-scored by their bigger opponents the Hilltoppers were never out-fought. No matter what the score, the boys gave their all which is a great credit to them and to St. Johnsbury Academy. However, we did have some individual scoring honors brought in by Captain Bob Meserve, and Dick McFarlin for in the Northern League they finished in the top ten. They got the honors, but they also had help from the rest of the players on the team. THE 1953-54 SEASON St. Johnsbury Academy 37 St. Patrick's 52 St. Johnsbury Academy 52 L. T. C. J. V.'s 38 St. Johnsbury Academy 51 Newport 43 St. Johnsbury Academy 58 T rade 36 St. Johnsbury Academy 36 Winooski 39 St. Johnsbury Academy 44 Cathedral 64 St. Johnsbury Academy 41 Montpelier 82 St. Johnsbury Academy 35 Burlington 82 St. Johnsbury Academy 43 Spaulding 71 St. Johnsbury Academy 52 B. F. A. 59 St. Johnsbury Academy 58 Lyndon 57 St. Johnsbury Academy 49 Winooski 55 St. Johnsbury Academy 43 Cathedral 52 St. Johnsbury Academy 68 Montpelier 86 St. Johnsbury Academy 47 Burlington 90 St. Johnsbury Academy 62 Spaulding 100 St. Johnsbury Academy 70 B. F. A. 69 St. Johnsbury Academy 74 Newport 50 St. Johnsbury Academy 58 Lyndon 54 Front Row: Gervais. Whitcomb. Meserve. R. Johnson. Cote. Second Row: McFarlin. Burrows. Carreau. Lawson. Third Row: Twombly. Mr. Jacobs. Dunn. — 85 — 10 0) CL 2 _i u X h VO 00 Manager Albert Dunn Coach Norman Rand THE LAMP 1954 Track The 1954 track season opened with one of the Academy’s smallest and inexperienced track squads in its history. Not many boys turned up for spring training, and from the number that did, several dropped out. Although the Acads are inexperienced, there are several cindermen who should make winning tough for the other schools. In our first meet with Burlington High on May 5. we were defeated 75-43. On May 10. the UVM Freshmen took our measure 75-42. when we met for a dual track meet on a wet and muddy course. Art Mcserve was the big point getter for the Academy, with the other boys showing plenty of promise. May 24 we held our annual dual track meet with Lyndon, at Lyndon Center. Our hopes for good weather were futile, and the Acads were defeated 61-56, hindered by the pouring rain. Lack of depth has been our problem this year but a number of the boys show great promise for the next track season. ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY TRACK RECORDS Event Record Year Set Record Holder 100 yard dash 10.3 sec. 1951 D. Caplan ’53 220 yard dash 22.5 sec. 1931 H. L. Furse '32 440 yard dash 50.7 sec. 1931 H. L. Furse '32 880 yard run 2 min. 5.3 sec. 1952 D. E. Grady '52 Mile Run 4 min. 35 sec. 1936 W. C. Bradley '37 180 yard low hurdles 21.7 sec. 1950 M. J. Pepin '50 180 yard low hurdles 22.2 sec. 1951 D. Caplan '53 220 yard low hurdles 23.8 sec. 1940 V. H. Lavigne '40 1 20 yard high hurdles 14.6 sec. 1948 W. N. Hall '48 Running Broad jump 21 ft. 7 in. 1930 R. E. Carpenter '30 Running High jump 6 ft. 2yA in. 1932 H. H. Fuller '36 Pole Vault 12 ft. 2 4 in. 1932 C. A. Morron '32 Javelin 176 ft. 1948 W. N. Hall '48 Discus 1 34 ft. 2!4 in. 1939 H. G. Parker '39 1 2-lb. Shot put 53 ft. 2j4 in. 1953 R. J. Pellerin '53 Front Row: Lawson. Clark. Carreau. Caplan. Hevcy. Farland. Glover. Second Row: R. Delosa. Orr. Ouellette. N. Renaud. M. Mayo. Geller. J. Hayes, Woods. Mezaraups. Mr. Rand. Third Row: Ramone. Mescrve, Waterman. — 87 — THE LAMP 1954 Front Row: LcBlanc. Holland. Gervais. R. Johnson. Stanyon. McFarlin. Chamberlain, White. Whitcomb. Valles. Dwyer. Second Row: Mr. Jacobs. Miller. Wheeler. Barrett. Bolton. Car- reau. Clark. Barney. Longo. DeWitt. Lawson. Mahoney. Twombly. Third Row: McLam. Mussen. Urie. Anderson. Farland. Dunn. Gaskell. Weeks. Downer. M. Wright. Hussey. Mr. Ryan. Baseball Manager Coach Elwin Twombly Mr. Jacobs This year's baseball team has so far followed in the footsteps of 1952’s semi-finalists, having won, by the deadline date, six games with but one lost. The only blot on the record of league competition was a defeat at the hands of Hyde Park, who were able to keep their 19-game winning streak alive with a 12-5 victory at Hazen Field. THE 1954 SEASON St. Johnsbury Academy 4 Hardwick 3 St. Johnsbury Academy 4 People’s Academy 3 St. Johnsbury Academy 8 Waterbury 0 St. Johnsbury Academy 5 Northfield 4 St. Johnsbury Academy 5 Hardwick 4 St. Johnsbury Academy 5 Hyde Park 12 St. Johnsbury Academy 6 St. Johnsbury Trade 4 St. Johnsbury Academy 0 Littleton 3 St. Johnsbury Academy 11 Northfield 0 88 — THE LAMP 1954 ritst Row: Wheeler. R. A. Pelletier. Cheever. Chamberlain. Stanyon. Second Row: Flanders. Hoyt. Waterman. Hussey. Glover. Renaud. Mezaraups. Skiing Coach: William Stowe CAPTAIN: Allan Cheever MANAGER: Luther Hussey This year's ski team was badly crippled by the loss of about five members. but through strenuous effort and practice, the returnees and new members, under the competent coaching of Mr. Stowe, were able to boast a fairly successful season. Snow was late in falling this year, but the ski season, though late, was good. The first meet was held at Northfield. February 6. This was the Northern District Ski Meet, with competition between seven schools of Northern Vermont. It proved a bad one for the Acads. who placed seventh in the final team results. The next meet was at the Granite City Ski Bowl in Barre. Vt., February 27, 1954. The Academy proved a little more successful this time. With six schools competing in the jumping events, the Academy placed second in the final results of the combined jumping. With its new members, the team is looking forward to a more successful season next year. — 89 — THE LAMP 1954 Front Row: Hoyt. P. Desrochers. E. Brown. R. Johnson. Second Row: McGregor. Twombly, Lawson. Caplan. Cheever. Cote. Clark. Carreau. Swatkicwicz. Murphy. Third Row: Gervais. Chandler. Donley. Whitcomb. Hayes. Renaud. Stanyon. Holland. Chamberlain. Fourth Row: Dunn. McFarlin. LeBlanc. Waterman. Meserve. Valles. Farland. Fifth Row: Hussey. Burrows. Miller. Varsity Club President Paul Desrochers Secretary Treasurer Eleanor Brown Vice-President Richard Johnson Bruce Hoyt 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. You can always find a Varsity Club member at the information table in Colby Hall. The club is also a service club for the Academy. They deserve a lot of credit for the many money-raising campaigns that take place during the year. Each year a few new members are added as they receive their athletic letters. T he Varsity Club shows that St. Johnsbury Academy is well represented in athletic activities. — 90 — THE LAMP 1954 Front Roil': Metcalf. E. Brown. Sinclair. Second Row: Cole. Morris. Murphy. Coburn. Davison. M. Whitchill. N. Sinclair. L. Sinclair. Hayden. Piper. Third Row: L.owrey. Bad- ger. Glover. Rice J. Friend. Ashton. G. Whitehill. Stanley. Garvin. Benoit. Fourth Row: Baraw. Cowan. Greenwood. J. Whitcomb. P. McKee. Gagne. B. Benoit. Fifth P.ow: Poro, McGregor. N. Fournier. True. Louie. Hall. Perry. M. McKee, Fauteux. Sixth Row: P. Mar- tin. Merchant. Naaiz. Downs. J. Pride. Bullock. Girls’ Athletic Association President Eleanor Brown Program Chairman Jean McGregor Secretary-T reasurer Joanne Metcalf Class Representatives SENIOR: Sandra Murphy and Marlene Petty JUNIOR: June Morrill and Lorraine Gagne SOPHOMORE: Lorraine Fauteau and Janet Whitcomb FRESHMAN: Corrine Merchant and Brenda Naatz The purposes of the G. A. A. are to promote sportsmanship and to have fun. It is solely a girls' organization open to those girls who earn five intramural sports points a month. Two of the activities sponsored by the G. A. A. are the intramural basketball teams and the selling of cokes and candy at the football games. -91- Vice-president Lorraine Sinclair Faculty Advisor Mrs. Hutchinson THE LAMP 1954 — 92 — THE LAMP 1954 Dear Diary: SEPTEMBER The morning of the 8th day of September 1953, began normally except for the confusion of opening day at the Academy. That day and the following three were spent greeting old friends and getting to know new ones. The Seniors eyed the Freshmen with curious glances and said one to another, did we ever look that small? , and the Freshmen gazed in awe at the upperclassmen along with the faculty. During the summer many changes had been made in both the faculty and the appearance of the school. Every classroom received a new coat of paint except Room 7, and poor Mr. Bixby has to look at the same walls another year. Well, maybe Mrs. Lanphere's rose walls will cheer him up. Also Fuller Hall was redone in a rose and green, giving Chapel an elegant air! We welcomed back to the faculty Mr. Warren and Mr. Jacobs to take over the Math, and Biology, and General Science courses after a year's absence. The vacancies left bv Mr. Donovan. Miss Lakis. Mrs. Roberts, and Miss Raimar were filled by Mr. Pierce. Jr. in the History Department. Miss Fardy took over the Art and Civics. Mrs. Allard now has the Home Economics, and Mrs. Hutchinson came to our rescue when we were unable to obtain a Girls' Physical Education and Physiology teacher. On Monday, the 1 4th of the month, the Freshman Week began, and what a week it was' The Seniors got a big kick out of seeing the underclassmen go through their paces. It reminded them of the tribulations they went through under the watchful eye of the Class of 1951. I'm sure that everyone in the school enjoyed the antics, but at times it was quite apparent that it was getting the best of dispositions. The initiation proved a great success however, not only because it put the Freshmen in the groove but also because it made the Seniors realize how much they are going to miss the Alma Mater and the fun they shared together here. On Friday evening of that week the Court, Caesar, and Jury of the Senior Class made the offenders perform for the amusement of students and parents on the stage at Fuller Hall. Boy, did some of those Freshmen wish they had behaved! Following the initiation a dance was held in the gym. Previous to the party the entire student body with help from the band, majorettes, and cheerleaders gave the football team a send-off for the game with Burlington on Saturday. The team had been practicing since late August and there was a 14 game winning streak on the line and the whole school hoped for the best results. As it was. The Seahorses defeated the Hilltoppers 59-0! Our Holding, my eye! boys played a hard game and with more experience they should make a better showing. The following Saturday we gave the team another big send-off to pep them up for a B. F. A. victory, and although they didn't come out on top. they gave an excellent performance. The score by the way, was 40-14. The final game this month came when the green and white met Montpelier on their own field. I nearly choked to death cheering for the team on that hot and dusty day. However all the screaming and cheering did not help our boys that day. for we went down in defeat to the tune of 39-7. Golly. September certainly was a busy month, and before I realized it October was showing off in her new Autumn finery, so guess I'd better run. Dear Diary, and fill up the pages under October. OCTOBER October came, oh so warm, in St. Johnsbury in '53, and the sunshine seemed to give the Hilltoppers an added zest for fight and victory. Every night after school all the football players reported faithfully to Hazen Field for work-outs and practice under the guiding eyes and influence of Coaches Norman Rand and Frank Ryan. The team certainly got off to a fine start this month and just to help things along the majorettes and cheerleaders got together with the teachers and decided to have a slambang pep rally in Fuller Hall for the Cathedral game. The whole auditorium, filled with students seemed to go along with the new idea fine. The extra preparations must have had that special something, because, the next day the team won their first game from the Cathedral team. There sure was a gay time in St. Jay, that Saturday night! On the 16th. still fresh from their victory over Cathedral, the team traveled to St. Albans to tangle with St. Mary's under the lights. And oh. was that night air over there ever cold. The fellows played a good game but. we lost 40-19. — 93 — THE LAMP 1954 ROY SHERBURNE D. O. 65 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury, Vermont FITCH CLINIC 122 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, Vt. Harry F. Klahn, D. D. S. 42 Eastern Ave. Dial PI-8'3401 Dr. Edward Cramton 35 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Our worst break seemed still [ to be a bad start at the beginning of each game. The 24th of October, found us (that is the team and loyal rooters), on our way to Newport to play the ‘■Hawks , and every one felt that victory would be ours in this game. But again our spirits were dampened by another loss. The score. 13-6. This game was the closest we came to winning for the remainder of the season. The team had held them at a 7-6 edge during most of the game but in the closing minutes of the game, the Hawks scored another touchdown. The Academy lived through a crazy state of affairs a week before the L. I.-St. Jay game, which was to be the 49th annual clash! Originally scheduled for a home game, the Hill-toppers went to Lyndon this year, so that next year our new athletic field might have its official opening with the 50th anniversary of the rival school’s football game. All week Mr. Ryan and Mr. Bixby appeared in front of Chapel to tell about the super duper Hallowe'en Party, which the Faculty had planned just for all us kiddies. And we were all so-o-o-o-o excited! With the arrival of Friday evening. October 30th, the tension had reached its peak and the. well almost the. entire student body, turned out for our big pep rally, which included a parade down Main and Maple Street, through Railroad St. and up Eastern Avenue. Then back to the steps of Fuller for more cheering, songs and majorette twirling. In the final stages, the students, parents, teachers, alumni, and curious onlookers all went to Brant-view for the almost traditional bonfire and huge snake dance. All the excitement died down B. E. DOYLE D. D. S. 21 Eastern Avenue Dial PI-8-4021 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of J. F. Moore M. D. Dr. George E. Howe Dial PI-8-3536 Odd Fellows Bldg. Railroad Street William T. Walsh D. D.S. 42 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 94 — THE LAMP 1954 DR. WILMER K. FITCH Dial PI-8-4155 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of Philip R. Ransom M. D. Compliments of Howard J. Farmer M. D. Compliments of BENJAMIN CLARK M. D. when everyone went to a dance in the gym. October 31st. proved a fatal day in our school’s history. The day dawned, perfect football weather, and our players went to Lyndon, prepared to give a good fight for victory. But the Red and White came up with the winning score in a game that could have gone either way with a few breaks. The final score came out 21-6! That evening spirits rose somewhat, when the Hallowe’en Party got under way in the gym at North Hall, which, incidentally, was filled to capacity by students and onlookers. Such games as Necking , Hallowe'en troupe (with an orange), and a pie eating contest were enjoyed by everyone. As usual, the four classes put on skits. The Sophomores and the Juniors did a take-off on the notorious Dragnet. The Freshmen did some strange tale with absolutely no point to the story, which was perfectly alright, because most of us didn’t care as long as they were funny. Then the dear Seniors, with master brains, did an average day in a Senior’s life with Mr. Pierce and all. Because who ever saw a day in the life of a Senior when he could evade the Assistant-Headmaster! Then front and center stepped the faculty to give us a glimpse of Robinson's , Pauline F. Persons D. M. D. 42 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Compliments of J. EMMETT O’BRIEN M. D. Helen B. Sleeper, ago Instruction in Piano and Pipe Organ 2Vz Main St. Dial PI-8-3410 — 95 — THE LAMP 1954 Compliments of Law Offices of WATERMAN and DOWNS Sterry R. Waterman John H. Downs St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of JAMES B. CAMPBELL Attorney-at-Law Dial PI-8-4536 Compliments of Ernest E. Goodrich Attorney At Law 26 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Dial PI-8-3001 Julia P.LeBlanc,B mus 61 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. Teacher of Violin, Viola, 'Cello Dial PI-8-3958 Faculty foolishness nightclub that is! First on the scene appeared, Ryan. Lam-phere. and Bixby, starred as a song and dance team. Can you imag.ne? Their special number being, If you knew Guss:e like we know Gussie.” Referring to none other than Ruthie Harbaugh, that cute red headed Senior. Then came the four acrobats performing unheard of death defying feats and leaps, and they were, of course. Mr. Stowe, Mr. Warren. Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Pierce, Jr. Mr. Twombly appeared as Charlie McCarthy, and Mr. John looked pretty convincing as Mortimer Snerd. They both discussed their love life to Mr. Pierce and Mortimer even went so far as to say that Eleanor. (La Brown) was the girl he loved most in all the world. Mrs. Skinner and Miss Car-reau did a cigarette ad, as did Mr. Green, and Mr. Lusena. Mr. Plummer, and Mr. Baker sang and acted out the song. The Thing.” All in all everyone had a grand time and everybody talked about it for days afterwards. It certainly was a tremendous way to send out the old month and bring in the new. NOVEMBER November came in quite warm, but by the time our last football game rolled around it 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 Lyndonvillc, Vermont — 96 — THE LAM P 1954 Dwight D. Hussey Co., inc. Furs — Sportswear 73 Pearl St. St. Jchnsbury, Vermont Dial PI-8-4309 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. Free Instruction With Yarn “Where Particular Meat Eaters Meet, We’re Pleased To Meat You’’ Dick’s Market Dial PI-8-4441 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury. Vt. “St. Johnsbury Has It” seemed m'ghty cold. In fact it was the coldest weather our boys had to play in. The Kid s Day Editor game with Spaulding High. Nov. 7, meant that our grid season for 1953 was over and in the record books. In spite of the fact that we were the underdogs in the finale, and that the frst half made us look like a walk away, the tide of affairs, however, proved different in the second half. We couldn’t make up the difference in points, but the Barre men found us not easy pickings during the rest of the game. The score at game’s end stood 36-18. This season sure proved a rebuilding year for the Hilltop-pers. but give the fellows a few years and they will be right back up on the top of the heap, or darn close to it. Everything went along pretty well until the real cold spells came along and with it came the advent of the new fad, knee-socks. Seme were argyle while others varied in solid colors from white to bright red or maroon. The comments came bellowing through the halls of Colby loud and long for and against them. I don’t know who won but the girls kept wearing them. On November 18. the parents of the day students at the Academv got a chance to talk about “Junior,” and the “apple The Yard Goods Shop Marie P. Landry 1 54 R. R. St. Dial PI-8-2214 (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. Jchnsbury, Vt. Wholesale Plumbing Heating — 97 — THE LAMP 1954 Compliments of Thurber’s General Store St. Johnsbury Center, Vermont Eyes Examined Glasses Furnished DR. A. S. HASKINS, F.D.S.F.O. Specialist In Optometry St. Johnsbury Vermont Compliments of Wood Bros. Cash Market of their eye. with the Headmaster and the teachers at the Parents' Night. After discussions and visits in the rooms, and refreshments in the Home Ec. Dept., about three hundred guests and teachers gathered in Fuller Hall to hear Victor Ryder play selections by Chopin. A barbershop quartet consisting of Bruce Hoyt. Dick Johnson. Bob Chapman and Victor sang several old quartet favorites. A play under the direction of Mr. Bixby called, Finders Keepers.” was also enjoyed by all. The Johns' Apartment Wednesday, the 26th of No- J vember. pandemonium broke! out at noon when the Thanksgiving Recess started. Every- j one seemed to have had a grand time for all came back to school the following Monday to get j rested up from the first vacation of the school year. Oh, what the faculty must j go through with us juveniles! DECEMBER Well Dear Diary, now it is I Dec., and like I said last month the first big snow storm is just around the corner. Fm all prepared — with my knee iengths. Now let me see—what exciting things happened this month! The “Wee Hoose” 87 Portland St. Maple Products Groceries, Daily Papers Candies and Cold Drinks Magazines Compliments of Gosshoime Farms Quality Milk Cream From Registered Guernseys L. C. GOSS Wood Bros. Welding Supplies Dial PI-8-3403 St. Johnsbury Ctr., Vt. Compliments of Drake’s Flower Shop 58 Main St. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Dial PI-8-3575 — 98 — THE LAMP 1954 Compliments of C. H. DANA Jeweler 8 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of H. P. HOOD SONS Ice Cream Division St. Johnsbury, Vermont O. Dean Hale Popular Priced Mens Young Mens Clothing Ob. yes! Mr. Stowe the famous Chemistry teacher at our institution, won the “ugliest man contest and the run-nerup was Mr. Warren. The contest, sponsored by Home Room 19. earned 24 dollars. At first the contest had many j students and teachers in the running but it finally narrowed down to the two mentioned above. So one day in Chapel we had campaign speeches by I Mr. Stowe and Mr. Warren. As I mentioned, W. S. won with J. C. a close second. Mr. Stowe received a tie clip for his efforts and Mr. Warren received a pair of socks. It couldn't j have happened to nicer people! Now to catch up on sports— | Football bowed out for the; 1953-54 season when our gridiron men had a banquet at Val’s Restaurant on Dec. 9. The Hood Season opened j when the Hilltoppers. under new coaching by Mr. Jacobs. [ traveled to Berlin. N. H., to | tangle with St. Patrick's. Then on the 16th, we registered a victory over Newport to the tune of 51-43. On the 18th. we came uo with our third vie-, tory over Trade School. 58-36. Finally the last days of1 school before Christmas. Every -j thing looked so gay and pretty.! 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 Athletic Equipment McCharming McKenzie Season's greetings hung everywhere and even the Science Club made a Xmas tree of colored Sheet Music Records — 99 — THE LAMP 1954 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 water and placed it in the lobby of Colby. The day of the 18th. most of the school was serenaded by Mr. Lusena's French classes, singing carols in French. During the last period everybody just sang out in a burst of good cheer. That afternoon the school gave its annual Christmas Con- All come in together; cert at 2:15 P. M. The Glee Club. Orchestra. Band, and Junior singers all took part. When the program finished pandemonium broke loose and everyone scurried to get home. The air felt cold and crispy but no snow fell and most of us had a green Christmas. Got to run now Diary, that turkey’s waiting. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year! Brantview formal MAPLE CENTER MOTEL In Town - St. Johnsbury, Vt. Dial PI-8-9798 35 Units AAA Approved Compliments of G. C. Bachand Insurance Agency Dial PI-8-4026 1 Bagley St. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Compliments of Maple Town Dinette —100 — THE LAMP 1954 Clyde L. Barber CARPENTER and BUILDER 10 Winter St. Dial PI-8-3435 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of J. D. Sullivan Furniture Rugs SHONYOS’ INC LIVESTOCK DRESSED MEAT BOUFFARD BROS. MARKET 31 Railroad St. Dial PI-8-2541 St. Johnsbury, Vt. Meats Groceries Honey Home Cured Corn Cob Smoked Hams . Bacon JANUARY Did it ever seem good to get back to school! Everyone was anxious to compare notes with everybody else. We resumed the basketball season with our first Northern League game with Winooski High January 4th. The game, almost a victory, fell behind during the closing minutes and we dropped it, 39-36. Jan. 8, we lost another game, that time to Cathedral 64-44. It was a hard fought game but the “Indians” proved too much for the team. The Hilltoppers were handed another defeat by Montpelier on Jan. 12 and by Burlington on the 16th. On the 19th. Spaulding High visited our basketball team and returned home with a 71-43 victory. One sunny spot all month was the L. I.-St. J. game, when we edged them 58-57 in the closing minutes for the game. As one can see, our hoop games didn’t end in very many victories, but the team, captained by Bob Meserve, really tried and the spectators who turned out for our games could see the fight in them all the time. To get back to scholastics and other things, Judy Baldwin. a prominent Sophomore here at the Academy, came close to winning the National. I Speak for Democracy,” contest. As it was. she won the state contest becoming one of the 1 2 finalists. Judy's speech contained a lot of good material and she received congratulations from everyone on her excellent paper! About the end of Jan., Dear Diary, activities at St. J. A. slowed down to a creep. Can you guess why? That’s right! Mid-years. The last week in Jan. Oh, I guess they’re not so bad but it makes a soul pause Counsell Company St. Johnsbury, Vermont Maytag and Philco Appliances Compliments of The Franklyn Shops Ladies Ready To Wear Be Wise — Economize With Endicott-.Johnson Shoes For the Entire Family. KILFASSET DAIRY Passumpsic Vt. Dial PI-8-4151 — 101 — THE LAMP 1954 Compliments Of HOTEL LYNDONVILLE Cameras and Supplies Complete Photographic Supplies . Equipment For The Amateur Professional Photographer GAUTHIER’S PHARMACY 90 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury, Vt, Dial PI-8-3278 — 102 — THE LAMP 1954 Reliance Electric Company Contractors and Dealers Dial PI-8'2826 St. Johnsbury, Vermont THE WHITE MARKET J. E. LeBlanc Meats and Groceries Dial MA-6-5495 Lyndonville, Vt. Call 8-4421 For First Class Meats and Groceries BENNETT’S SUPER MARKET Main St., St. Johnsbury, Vt. BERNIER’S BEAUTY SHOP St. Johnsbury Vermont and meditate to see the perplexed looks on some students' faces. Well I guess about 99% of the student body survived and kicked up their heels high enough to get off to the annual Sophomore Hop. This year it had a Paris theme, decorated as a French Cafe, which was quite original. Everyone had loads of fun! The tables were lighted by candles melted over bottles and numerous signs such as. Moulin Rouge” hung on the walls. All in all it proved a great success after a hard week on tests. Bye now. see you next month. FEBRUARY Ho-Hum, I’ve had it Diary. The Winter Carnival left me so tired but so happy. By far. n Don Cupid it turned out to be the best one the Academy’s had and old man weather cooperated beautifully. Preparations for the annual affair started weeks in advance but the real activities got under way February 19-21. Earlier in the week we voted for the Royal Court, but not until Thursday morning at a late Chapel did we know who they were. The lucky Seniors (who didn't know it themselves until 10 A. M. that morning), consisted of Queen. Eleanor JOHN’S SWEET SHOP Home Made Ice Cream and Candy Hot Lunches Railroad St. St. Johnsbury SPANISH VILLA Sam Handy A GOOD PLACE TO EAT 20 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of Willey’s Food Shop Restaurant Bakery 65 Main Street Dial PI-8-2731 St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 103 — THE LAMP 1954 DEAN’S SHOE STORE Shoes For The Whole Family Dial PI-8-2903 St. Johnsbury, Vermont RALSTON PURINA CO. Manufacturers of PURINA CHOWS Brown, King. Bob Meserve, | Attendants to the Queen. Sandy Murphy and Clare Dyer, and Attendants to the King, Dick McFarlin and Paul Dersochers. At 11:30. the royal couple proclaimed the Winter Carnival of 1954 begun. Thursday afternoon all the classes spent their time working on the Snow Sculptures. This year there was no definite theme, so most of the students just let their imaginations run wild. The Freshmen who were situated in front of North Hall did. Teddybear and Friends, sliding down a cake of soap. The Seniors directly across from this one on the lawn of Colby Hall did, “Thumper, the Rabbit.’’ The Juniors took the other side of Colby and did a very good job of making, Shmoo, the Shmoo ! The Sophomores did, Little King.” in front of Mr. Twombly's home. They were all very well done and right up until the last minute, before the Queen announced the winner at the Snow Ball, there was considerable debate as to who would get the cup. As you all know, it was taken this year by the Class of 1957! Friday the activities were about the same except the boys and girls had basketball playoffs in the gym, both morning and afternoon. Each class [ competed against the other until the two winners and losers played for first and second places. It proved loads of fun and a lot of students, who otherwise never participate in this sport, got a chance to that day. That same night our basketball team had a date with destiny. It seemed that just to keep everything in a gay mood our team beat L. I. at the Junior High Gym, 58-54, and we all celebrated by dancing in our gym at the game’s close. liclows and Refreshing COCA—COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF BARRE, INC. John B. Brodien Insurance Service St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 104 — THE LAMP 1954 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. One of Vermont’s Finest Hotels CAPLAN’S ARMY STORE home of bargains for 31 Years WAR SURPLUS 1923 1954 WORK CLOTHING 112 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury, Vermont 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. — 105 — THE LAMP 1054 Memo To Mom Dad No Finer Going-Away Gift No home or dorm room is complete without a good recent photograph of Mom and Dad. Call today for your appointment. MEM Bbrt THE JENKS STUDIO ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT Portraiture - Cur Specialty — 106 THE LAMP 1954 Saturday morning bright and early all the skiing, and tobogganing enthusiasts, and spectators journeyed down to Ski-More for a day of lively activity. The weather was perfect and sporting conditions excellent. During the course of the j day several accidents occurred I because of rough conditions on both the toboggan and ski trails. Gail Leach, Jenny Wright and Martha Vought. all received injuries but they re- [ covered nicely and attended the Sno-Ball that evening. The activity at Ski-More broke up about three in the afternoon and everyone departed for home to get ready for the Coronation and dance. Compliments of MURPHY’S CHEVROLET, INC. HOVEY’S SHOPS St. Johnsbury’s Style Center The finest in ladies’ and Children’s Ready-to-wear. Compliments of The First National Bank St. Johnsbury Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Members of the Outing Club donated their time and energy to the decorating of the Armory for the Sno-Ball. Although the decorations were not elaborate. they were nevertheless very Preparations for the Sno-Ball effective. Coats of Arms, hung down from the beams in the middle of the auditorium and some were hung on each side of the walls. The throne of the King and Queen, consisted of a slightly raised platform covered with bright tinsel and a huge Coat of Arms, of blue in the background. Floodlights were concentrated on the throne at all times. The Sno-Ball started around Compliments of McLellans’ Stores Co. 72-74 Railroad Street Mill Supplies Power Tools REED SUPPLY CO. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Compliments of Cray Oil Co. Dealer in Texaco Products Whelan Drug Store — 107 — THE LAMP 19 54 Congratulations to the Class of 1954 Caledonia Sand Gravel Co. Everything that’s Correct in Clothing, Furnishings and Shoes Moore Johnson Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vt. L. B. KIDDER JEWELER 57 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Jewelry - Quality Gems Watch Repairs Cecile s Shoppe Ladies’ Ready to Wear 59 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vermont 8:30 P. M. and gave the dancers a little while to limber up before the big event. By the way. music was furnished by Charlie Hoar and his band. At 9:00 P. M. the Coronation started and Ellie and Bob proceeded to their thrones, to Prcity. pretty, pretty! Pomp and Circumstance, where they were crowned by Headmaster. Mr. Twombly. After this the awards were presented to the different winners of the many events. This year most of the prizes were taken by the Sophomore Class. The Grand March followed and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. I’m sure everyone will agree that the Outing Club certainly outdid themselves for this Winter Carnival. It was a tremendous success, and the officers and members deserve a great deal of credit for their fine work just to give the student body, one wonderful week-end. Now to get back to other events around school, mainly, basketball! Well our team didn't fair too well this month. February 2nd. the team played Cathedral and was defeated, 53-43. On the 5th, we journeyed to Montpelier and racked up 68 points, but the Capital City’s boys scored 86 points. The 12th. Spaulding walked away from us with a 100-62 triumph. Tough luck for the Hilltoppers! The last three “Flowers Say It Better” DROWN’S Flower and Gift Shop 19 Eastern Ave. Dial PI-8-2639 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Russell’s Men’s Shop Lyndonville, Vt. Known For Values W. T. GRANT COMPANY Use GRANT’S Easy Credit Plan St. Johnsbury, Vt. Congratulations to the Class of 1954 Lib’s Yarn Shop St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 108 — THE LAMP 1954 Compliments of Val’s Barber Shop CENTRAL VERMON Light — Heat — Power Electric Appliances For Farm and Home When You Think of Building Think of Caldbeck-Cosgrove Corp. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Woodsville, N. H. games of the month however, the team did come out on top and it gave the players quite a lift. First they upset B. F. A. in a thrilling game that went into overtime, the score. 70-69! Then they downed Newport 74-50, and finally Trade met defeat to the tune of 69-56. Diary, do you realize that March is just around the corner and I haven't even started getting ready for those beautiful 1 spring days? Well, must run. See you next month! MARCH Dear Diary. March certainly came in windy but the signs of our late winter were still around. Like Dec. it was a vacation month and everyone looked forward to the 14 days off from school. Since Xmas the school activities had moved right along and most of us were dead tired. To start things off right, the Hilltoppers dosed their basketball season right by beating Trade School 69-56. It was a great game and a well earned victory. The month began and ended with music! March 6 8 7 the Glee Club presented a joint concert with L. I. which attracted many people and the audiences were rewarded by good music from both organizations. The selections by our Glee Club ranged from a favorite Christmas Carol to a Gregorian Chant. There were no casualties at St. Jay on Saturday night but many of our singers folded from the heat Friday night at Lyndonville. However, the Glee Club kept going and Vic Ryder got a chance to direct the organization of which he is President, and did a very nice job. Nice going, Victor! On March 20—the Academy played host to the popular high school of Exeter. N. H. Menut Parks, Inc. Dial PI-8-2316 F. W. Amidon, Prop. Amoco Tires 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 Lyndon, Vermont BRIGGS’ TYDOL STATION 6 Main Street Dial PI-8-9741 St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 109 THE LAMP 1954 Your friendly MOBILGAS Dealer LEON A. STORY Railroad Portland Sts. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Compliments of Checkerboard Feed Store St. Johnsbury, Vt. CRANDALL’S Socony Service Complete Lubrication, Washing Tire Repairing a Specialty Dial MA-6-5945 Lyndonville, Vt. Compliments of TILLOTSON and HARRAN Our band as well as the visitors j had been planning and practicing for the great event ever| since last year's successful con -certs. All the N. H. guests werej taken into local homes for one night, that being March 20. and then they left for home Sunday morning. The concert here proved a tremendous success! Brilliant marches by Sousa as well as popular numbers were well received by the audience. They certainly saw a wonderful performance that night. Well Diary, vacation's here again, see you next month. APRIL April's going to be a hectic month, there's no doubt about it! Guests at Exeter April third the band left for Exeter to repeat their band concert held here last month. From all reports the trip and concert both were great and everybody's planning for next year. Fires seem in fashion this | spring, for exactly eight days J after Littleton High burned, our school almost had a similar fate. As it was. the Biology Room was completely destroyed. with damages amounting to about ten thousand dollars. Compliments of PREVOST BEAUTY HOBBY SHOP Dial PI-8-3306 Artist Supplies and Gifts E. T. H. K. IDE Established 1813 Grain, Feed, Flour, Coal Grass Seed St. Johnsbury, Vermont ST. JOHNSBURY NEWS COMPANY Main Street St. .lohnsbury, Vt. Magarines-Hobbies Compliments of E. C. Humphrey Heating and Plumbing 26 Railroad Street — 110 — THE LAMP 19 54 Palmer Bros. Cleaners - Launderers -Furriers Visit Our Fur Salon St. Jchnsbury, Vermont Automatic WINKLER Heating Equipment First In The Firing Line H. W. CONLY 36 Portland St. Johnsbury, Vt. Dial PI-8-4365 Floyd’s Appliance Store Florence — Frigidaire 11 Eastern Ave. Dial PI-8-2948 St. Johnsbury Vermont The blaze was discovered about 5 A.M. by Post Office employees and quick action by the fire department saved Colby Hall. All the equipment such as microscopes, exhibits and stuffed animals was destroyed. Biology and General Science classes will be held in North Hall for the remainder of the year and it will be at least next fall before the room in Colby can be remodeled and equipped I for extensive use. Ah! Spring has come -----} My but do 1 feel poetic—and j such lovely weather! After the fright of the fire in the Biology Room, everything | returned to normal at St. I Johnsbury Academy, (that is as normal as it ever gets around! Chorus line the school in springtime.) All; the girls climbed back into( their ‘'cottons,” and settled down for any new cases or attacks and relapses of Spring Fever, that might happen to come along. The boys climbed into their track and baseball uniforms and started training for the tough schedules ahead of them for the month of May. This was also the month; that the Lamp pictures had toj be taken. While it stayed warm weather, as many pictures as possible had to be gotten out1 of the way. The guys and i gals, whose photos had to be I taken dashed home every noon — Ill — SCOTT’S SUPER Cleansers 48 Eastern Ave St. Johnsbury, Vermont “Send your Spots to Scott’s” Cleaning - Pressing Repairing Men’s and Ladies ’ Made To Measure Clothes AMIDON’S 43 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont Dial PI-8-3706 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 Dial PI-8-3311 84 Concord Ave. THE LAMP 1954 Compliments of Paul’s Wayside Furniture Store Lyndon, Vermont Compliments of Desrochers and Sayles Compliments of ST. JOHNSBURY ELECTRIC CO. 10 Passumpsic St. St. Johnsbury, Vermont and grabbed one bite and dashed back to Fuller Hall so the photographer could start on schedule. Well, you saw the results of these frantic efforts on the preceding pages, and they were pretty good weren't they! The big event at the end of the month was the joint Glee Club Concert over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th. between St. Johnsbury Academy and Montpelier High School. We, that is the Glee Club, went to the Capital City Friday afternoon right after school and sang before an enthusiastic audience that night.The next afternoon Montoelier arrived here, and sang at Fuller Hall before quite a large audience. The efforts of both Glee Clubs were very well received and the music was presented very nicely. One could see that a great deal of effort, time, and practice had been put into preparation for this joint Glee Club Concert. May is here and I’ve got to go—This is my last month of high school life and I’m going to be very busy, will tell you all about it next month. See you then, bye Diary! MAY The weather is grand, Dear Diary, just right for baseball and track and both organizations started their schedules this month. Seeing that our baseball team joined the Green Mountain League this year, the first game was with Hardwick. Harold Stanyon, southpaw, pitched a wonderful game and the team won 4-3. The next game was scheduled with Morrisville and the team came up with another win. Dick Johnson pitched the entire game and the final score was 8-3. Dick's brilliant pitching in the next game gave Compliments of St. Johnsbury Plumbing Heating Company Dial PI-8-3870 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 Dial PI-8-9717 We Specialize in Beef and Pork Processing — 112 — Range and Furnace Oil Northern Auto Supply Co., Inc. 24 Railroad Street, Dial PI-8-2328 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 Dial PI-8-3308 McLaren’s Case-New Holland Farm Equipment Surge Dairy Farm Equipment Machinery Sales Service Passumpsic, Vermont Dial PI-8-2703 THE LAMP 1954 Baseball bobbysoxers the green and white another victory over Waterbury, 4-0! In his second appearance on the mound. Harry Stanyon won over Northfield, 5-4. When the team met Hardwick again. Bob Gervais relieved by Dick Johnson won another game, 5-4. So far the baseball team is really going to town, here's wishing them luck in their remaining games! The track team which had a small turn-out this year, found they had a rebuilding season on their hands, but still the fellows tried hard and so far they haven’t done too bad at the meets. So far the team has participated in three meets. The boys went to Burlington twice, once to encounter the U. V. M. “Frosh, who beat them 75-42, and again when they were in competition with Burlington High and Cathedral. At this second meet the team didn't do too bad at all. They came in second! Harvey Caplan came in first in the “220”, third in the “100”, and tied for fourth place in the broad jump. Bob Orr in his first meet, came in first in the “440”, and second in the “220”. The fifteenth, the team went to Platts'ourg, N. Y. where they came in sixth. Tom Waterman was first in the shot put, with a distance of 44 feet, 8 inches. He also Compliments The Calderwood Memorial Chapel St. Johnsbury Gas Co. 123 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont City or Bottled Gas Service Oompiiments of ST. JOHNSBURY GLOVERS, INC. MONARCH LIFE INS. CO. LIFE - ACCIDENT HEALTH Nelson B. Harran Passumpsic, Vt. — 113 — THE LAMP 1954 The Lord Upholstery Company Upholstering—Slipcovers Draperies—Venetian Blinds 8 Green Street Littleton, New Hampshire Dial—4-2811 M. O. Lord, Owner George’s Auto Service Complete Automotive Store Service Station Rapid Service on Tire Recapping 24 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury PI-8-9731 Howard H. Higgins Real Estate . Mutual Investment Funds 71 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Dial PI-8-2224 James H. Woods Special Agent Connecticut General Life Insurance Company Merchants Nat'l Bank Bldg. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Compliments of RAY HOAR Distributor of Tydol Gasoline, Motor Oils and Fuel Oils St. Johnsbury, Vermont Let us help you solve your Insurance problems INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION W. W. SPRAGUE SON . G. Sprague F. S. Reed 59 Main St., St. Johnsbury, Vermont Dial PI-8-2170 A. B. NOYES Insurance Agency, Inc. General Insurance Dial PI-8-3164 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 — 114 — THE LAMP 1954 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 took fifth in the discus. Alan Farland took fifth place in the shot put. Tilt! All during the week of May 10-14th, the school was in a hub-bub over the coming Student Council Elections and the Junior Prom. -G U ARANTEED- Sally at the Prom The candidates for the Student Council presidency were Lorraine Gagne, Robert Joe” Renaud. Bob Copp. Tom Waterman, and Eddie Passerini. Everyone of these above had the qualifications which the student body felt the president should have—and it certainly was hard to decide. The campaigns of every candidate was conducted very well, and the 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 Curran Wayside Warehouse Furniture Co. Complete Home Furnishings 179-181 Railroad St. Dial PI-8-4200 — 1 1 5 THE LAMP 1954 Compliments of The Caledonia County Automobile Dealers Association St. Johnsbury — 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 Lincoln - Mercury Murphy Chevrolet Inc. Chevrolet Rivard’s Garage Nash Lesnick’s DeSoto - Plymouth Lvndonville — Hovey’s Garage Chevrolet Blake’s Garage G. M. C. Trucks . Ferguson Tractors Hardwick — Atkins Garage Chevrolet Slayton Motor Sales Ford Barcomb Garage Chrysler - Plymouth I managers of each, should get a t word of praise. On Thursday in the afternoon the campaigns came to a I climax at the rally in Chapel. This year the usually noisy shouting and hooting was eliminated in favor of a quiet i meeting. There were no bands or demonstrations. As you all know, Eddie Passerini won, and we certainly want to wish him the best of luck next year, and we know he will do a great job! On Friday evening. May 14th, the Junior Class held the j annual prom at the state ar-; mory. The armory was gaily ! decorated and everyone who went had a marvelous time. It ' is as always one of the big ' events of the year, and it is looked forward to by the entire student body. Mr. Twombly Class Prophecy (Continued from page 43) It is reported that Wayne Anderson was lost in Groton State Forest for many years while searching for unique specimens for Fairbanks Museum. He finally came back with Paul Boucher, who failed in his attempt to build a canal from Groton pond to the Pas-sumpsic. 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 Dial PI-8-3115 — 116 — THE LAMP 1954 Faye Bellville, a famous New York fashion designer, has invented a new strapless evening gown with the slogan— Soak it in coffee, and it will stay up all night. Mimi Ponson is residing in California, where she is enjoying the luxury of the sun. She claims she has not yet unthawed from her two years spent in Vermont. If anyone is looking for Ruth Prue. she can still be found in the general vicinity of North Danville. Elaine Garvin has gone to her hideaway on Barnet Mt. where she is teaching French to Bruce Hoyt, the famous clothes designer. Mr. Hoyt had been having a hard time getting French girls to model his latest styles in bathing suits because when he tried to explain by using sign language they didn’t seem to understand. They claim one of the French girls thought he was proposing. When that happened his wife, the former Elaine Hayes, thought it best for him to learn French before something drastic happened. Dick Johnson is gaining endless fame as a Marriage Counselor. A recent client, Clare Dyer, asked his advice on whether she should divorce her multi - millionaire husband. Amando Bona and marry her true love Alan Burrows or not. She said she wouldn't mind Amando so much if he didn't have spells in which he threatened to ship her to his country estate in Italy. Hawkins Happy Ideway” operated by Marvorine as a hospital for mentally exhausted movie stars had, as two of its recent patients. Lorraine Dumas and Claire Goyette, stars of Two Cowgirls and a Horse.” George Gordon is now in North Carolina running a to- Burns’ Greenhouses “Where Flowers Grow Dial PI-8-2595 St. Johnsbury, Vt. Compliments of the Monogram Shop Central Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. Kermit E. Grant Dial MA-6-3686 Lyndonville, Vermont Dealer in Ski Equipment The Paint and Wallpaper Store Compliments of Manager and Clerks A . P Supermarket St. Johnsbury, Vermont — 117 — THE LAMP 1954 Compliments of Caledonia Natural Gas Co. Pyrofax Gas Distributors Lyndonville, Vt. Compliments of Green Mountain Fruit Market Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 96 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Dial PI-8-9739 Your Friendly Arlington Grocery Lowrey’s Market R. Granger, Prop. Compliments of PAUL V. AUBIN Jeweler Lyndonville, Vt. GEORGE COHEN LIVESTOCK DEALER Dial PI-8-3406 20 Gilman Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. bacco plantation. He says he has solved his age old problem, for now he can roll his own. Roger Evans, the famous Eagle Scout, who recently snowshoed his way around the world, reported that he met a former classmate Barbara Hoskins. who was yodeling her way through the Swiss Alps. There was a recent convention of The Lonely Hearts Club which was presided over by President. Ruth Harbaugh. The speaker was Carolyn Hayden who spoke on the subject, “You can't get a man with a gun. The girls immediately stacked away their revolvers and started their search anew. The world reknown socialite Chris Gunn has been having endless trouble dodging her numerous male admirers. It was reported that one of them. Luther Hussev. who felt that he could not live without her. jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge. The only thing that saved his life was the fact that the water only came up to his knees. Eleanor Brown Marietta Bisson Carolyn Hayden Barbara Wakeham Clare Dyer Marilyn Davison Impey Agency Complete Insurance Service Hugh E. Impey H. Elliott Corning 56 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont Dial PI-8-2631 THE DCN C. STILES CO. Stationers 64 Railroad Street School Supplies Courcheine Shoe Store 99 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vt. Chippewa Work Shoes and Boots Yorktown and Shaw Dress Shoes 118 — THE LAMP 1954 GEORGE ANTLE MASTER PAINTER Decorators of Fuller Hall Complete Facilities for Interior and Exterior PAINTING FULLY INSURED PHONE PI 8-4602 REVERE RADIO TV SERVICE 89 Eastern Ave. Dial PI-8-2143 ADMIRAL TV and Appliances Compliments Of Concord Candy Kitchen 73 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury, Vt. 95 EASTERN AVE. ST. JOHNSBURY VERMONT BAILEY’S BARBER SHOP Main Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. Compliments of THE PECK CO. — 119 — THE LAMP 1954 THE COWLES PRESS . . . is proud to play a part in the production of the St. Johnsbury Academy yearbook THE LAMP. We are also proud of the service extended to the community in the production of their printing needs— Our aim is to constantly strive to better that service by creatively producing printing that benefits our customers— — 120 —