Brattleboro Union High School - Colonel Yearbook (Brattleboro, VT)

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Brackett, Helen Manley and Laura Hoad- ley took the parts of school children in Nathan Hale. Our class was represented in another activity, that of athletics. We did not exactly shine in that line of work, but in the Cross Country run, which took place in the Fall, Robert Winchester came in 14th, and William Moreton, our presi- dent, finished 15th. As June approached, through Mr. War- ren's thoughtful kindness and sincere in- terest in us, we came to realize that Life is not all play. We Were all very fortunate in having a man of such character to ad- vise us. June came and with it the last day of school-that day of all days when your classmates promise to write to you during the vacation and then send you only one picture postcard during the whole summer. Although we were glad to welcome our vacation we were also very proud to think that we were Sophomores. Two things, however, we learned during our Freshman year which We have never forgotten: first, that X-i-y:z, and second, that school spirit is one of the most splendid things in the World. LAURA HOADLEY. SOPHOMORE YEAR On September 3, 1919 we were able to enter the portals of B. H. S. with uplifted heads and dauntless eye, for then we began our career as full fiedged Sophsl No longer did we look with downcast eye as we felt those glances of the upper classmen rest for a moment upon us, and then turn to some object more worthy of their time and attention. Oh! what were those words like music in our ears: Please, will you tell me where Room F. is? Would you please explain this class program to me? VVith heartfelt sympathy for these poor un- fortunates, we gladly smoothed out their troubles, for had we not been in their plight once? Yes, at last we were 99 eager Sopho- mores, and were beginning a new school year. This year we welcomed as new teach- ers Miss Piggot and Messrs. Crosby, Lee, and Holmes, whom we felt sure we would like. The old saying proved true, the first impression was a lasting one. As Sophs we bequeathed our closely guarded class color, green to our younger cousins,,and ourselves inherited blue. Al- though our elders saw fit still to play jokes upon us, we decided that we liked blue much better. V In order to help us bear onward the honor of our class we chose as oflicersg President, Philip Wheeler, Vice-President, Laura Hoadleyg Secretary, Marion Laugh- tong Treasurer, Howard Riceg Assistant Treasurer, Ethel Irish, and were amply re- TEIJB tal warded by the untiring efforts of these ofhcers. The Freshman Party, held at Odd Fel- low's Temple, proved a great success due to the enjoyable comedy Freshmen Fol- lies, written by Helen Miller '20. How well it recalled to us our first day in High School! We laughed heartily too at the last part of the performance, written by Arthur Barrett '20, presenting a group of colored janitors who sang songs and told jokes. Many of the advanced pupils in French now began to enjoy the privilege of writ- ing to French correspondents, and how important we felt at being able to read to our neighbor a letter written in French. We had not yet wholly put aside our childish days, for one morning B. H. S, harbored a veritable kindergarten class of girls who Wore their hair in curls tied with big bow-ribbons. In February 1920, '22 made its debut be- fore B. H. S. in the form of a party given by our class in honor of the Seniors. The evening's entertainment was in the form of a play Our Awful Aunt, and little did We or our elders realize what talent had been hidden in the erstwhile green freshies. Shall we ever forget Aunt Matilda and hen amberil ? The school play, Rose o' Plymouth Town proved a great success and was very interesting, as it pictured the early colonial times and customs. The various parts were very well taken and the actors showed fine ability in depicting characters. Later the High School chorus gave the can- tata, Ioan of Arc, by Gaul. The chorus was seated on specially constructed tiers of seats arranged in a semi-circle on the stage. Shall we ever forget those spe- cially constructed tiers of seats ? I know I shall never forget the dizzy heights we had to climb in order to sit in the tier that had been designated 'for us. Although we were continually prodded by the knees of the next higher row, we sang our part, and felt that the cantata was a success. During our Sophomore year B. H. S. proved herself champion in many of her sports, We were proud of our school, which shared with Rutland the honor of being classed as the best school in Vermont in athletics. The football season of '19 closed-with our boys capturing the Connect- icut Valley Championship. We had for three successive years succeeded in defeat- ing every opponent with one exception, when, through a hard struggle, a college team, the Massachusetts Aggies, came out ahead. Success was also added to the hon- or of our schoool during the baseball and basketball seasons, our basketball team capturing fifth place in the Franklin Coun- ty League. To overflow her well filled cup of success B. S. won the Interscholastic I3 Championship Cup at the meet at Burling: ton and the Invitation Track Meet held here, The year 1920 sped rapidly by and final examinations loomed in the horizon. But why worry?fWe had successfully passed through mid-years, and the courage given us then, expressed in the words of our classmate Frank O'Brien, guided us through our last trial in Sophomore life: Some poets sing of the springtime, Some poets sing of the fall, V But no one sings of the mid-year time, The most wonderful time of all. So, looking forward to September when 'we should be Juniors, we happily finished our Sophomore career. -EVELYN AUSTIN. JUNIOR YEAR The junior year was a Renaissance period in our High School course. We had put away childish things. We had found grown up studies and activitiesg our in- terests were broadeningg we had come to a dearer love for B. H. S. We were upper classmen now. The class of '22 chose for its class offic- efis: President, William Moreton, vice- president, Helen Woodworthg Secretary, Ruth Fredricksong treasurer, Richard Galeg and assistant treasurer, Dorothy Miller. These officers guided us wisely through a successful year, At the beginning of our Junior year, the Honor Society was adopted. The school had always recognized in many ways her athletic heroes but perhaps had not done justice to those engaged in other activities, which required as much effort and earnest school spirit. This honor system provided fair recognition for the student's varied talents which were being directed toward the needs of the school. Our class was very proud of her three class members, Laura Hoadley, Howard Rice, and Philip Wheeler, distinguished for scholarship, services on the DIAL Board, in the school play, and as class officers, who Won their coveted B's during their junior year. On September seventeenth the annual Freshman Party was held at Island Park. Many of the members of our class took part in the performance called, The Mystery of the Dark Cloud. What mysti- fied us was how this remarkable dramatic presentation could be produced in so short a time, and with such artistic finish and complete costume and stage effect. On February twenty-four and twenty- five the High School presented the delight- ful modern comedy, Green Stockings. This was a great success. We were proud to be so well represented with three mem- bers of our present Senior Class taking major parts and showing histrionic ability, Philip Wheeler as Mr. Farady, Laura

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OFFICERS OF THE CLASS OF 1922 S. A. S. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MIKADOH HE UT OF CAST UNCIL CO UDENT EST TH

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14 Ghz Mal Hoadley as Aunt Ida, and Howard Rice as Bobbie Tarver. Howard surely made a hit as an Englishman with his spats and that monocle. Shall we ever forget that glass of brandy that had such a queer effect on Laura, and Phil's quiet dignity and fervent Bless my soul ? A In May the High School gave the cantata the May Queen and on the same evening, the graded schools presented the operetta The Whole Year Round. In each of these we felt delight to hear again Ruth Fredrickson's pleasing solos. Our class certainly owes much to Fred Robbins for keeping our name famous in athletics. Freddie is one of the greatest football and track men that B. H. S. has ever produced. The spring of 1921 was the most mem- orable year' for track in the history of our school. We easily won the Middlebury and Invitation meets, Hnishing with a great climax when we literally buried all of our opponents in the State Championship meet at Burlington. Five boys of our Class were members of that track squad. After the excitment of track meets was over we turned out attention to making plans for the Junior Prom. When the event was finally over, we felt that our hard work was well repaid by the good time which every one enjoyed. Indeed we were gratified and agreed with Miss Hen- shaw when she said that it was the best High School function that she had ever attended. After the Prom. we were given the great honor of decorating for the Seniors. How we worked picking tall ferns and digging baby pines. Some were exhausted to the point of seeking refreshment at a country store. Graduation was over and the following morning We assembled in the main room. VVe were sad to think that we were dis- missing for the last time the Class of ,Zl, but we were still more sad to think that Mr. Warren was leaving the school. It is hard to tell how much Mr. Warren had meant to us in leadership, inspi1'ation, and personal friendship. As we said good-bye and parted for the summer we felt concerning our senior year as we now do about this history, the best is yet to be. -MARY BUTTERFIELD. SENIOR YEAR Now we are on the last lap of our race, we have returned to our loved abode of the learned as Seniors and even now are straining toward the prize We have come to the end of these four years with a just feeling of pride in our accomplishment and the hope that, while here, we may have been in good training for the future. This year Mr. E. R. Caverly took the place of our former principal, Mr. Julius Warren. He, with the help of the other members of the faculty, has taken a keen interest in our welfare and helped us both as a class, and as individuals in our prep- aration for college or business. Perhaps a large part of our success has faithful class officers: been due to our William Moreton, presidentg Laura Hoad- ley, vice-presidentg Marion Laughton, see- retaryg John Perkins, treasurer, and Ethel Irish, assistant treasurer. Our dramatic work this year was of a different type than formerly. We gave the light opera, The Mikado , and felt that our efforts were successful. The members of the cast from our class were Lyman Adams as Ko-Kon, Howard.Rice as Pooh- Bah , Lynn Thayer as Pish-Tush , Ruth Frederickson as Yum-Yum , and Olive Capron as Pitti-Sing.', We owe a great deal of thanks to Miss Osgood and Mr. Braman for their help in coaching the opera. We have also been well-represented in athletics. Edwin Lindsey, Francis Har- wood Fred Robbins, john Perkins, and Robert 'Winchester did their part in foot- ball, the team will miss them next year. Wiiichester distinguished himself as pitcher on the baseball team, while the crack B. H. S. relay'team contained three seniors, Edwin Lindsey, Philip Wheeler, and Fred Robbins. Finally our class has been a success in literary matters. Howard Rice, Laura Hoadley, William Moreton, Lyman Adams, and several others have worked faithfully on THE DIAL and have given the paper one of its most successful years. Our social life has been pleasant. We have enjoyed several parties and dances. Perhaps the best of which was the dance given us by the sophomores. The club work this year has been of in- terest. The Radio Club. under the di- rection of Miss Bagg and John Dunton. has attained a permanent place in our school life. The French Club, led by the senior members, has done work of a very finished nature. The members have given several plays, have attained a degree of fluency in the use of French, and have learned much about French customs and life. For our class fiower this year we chose the red roseg for our colors red and Whiteg while our motto is To be, not to seem. This is a good motto and the class of '22 plans to measure up to it. Now as we have come to the height of our school career, we are happy with the thought of the days to come, but beneath all of our happiness there is a wish that we might remain here forever. But that is impossible! So we go out into the world much the better prepared by our four years in good old B. H. S. FRANK G. SHUMWAY. F CLASS PROPHECY On Friday, the thirteenth of May, 1942, as Frank O'Brien and I were going through the West River Bridge, on our way to our duties at the legislature in Montpelier, the bridge collapsed, in spite of the fact that the commissioners were still discussing whether or not a new bridge were neces- sary. It was too bad to have an end put to such an interesting and prolonged dis- cussion, but the fact that the bridge had gone down really settled the matter. We also collapsed. Since that time we have been wandering over the world, un- heard and unseen, but seeing and hearing everything, from scientific discussions to the price of butter and eggs, for we have become shades or phantoms. You may im- agine this to be a dreary sort of existence, but I assure you that quite the contrary is true. One of my recent peregrinations has been particularly interesting, for on it I saw many of my former classmates. In going through New York, I espied a large sign, Hoadley and Harlow Trav- ellers' Agency, and I learned on investi- gation that these two were carrying on an immense business, having taken many senior high school classes to Washington since opening their Agency. Just outside the city was established a circus company owned and operated by Evelyn Austin and Mary Grady. People said it was cleaner, better organized, and more popular than any other circus in the country. Why shouldn't it be, with Evelyn and Mary as managers? In the booth at one side was a fortune teller, whom I rec- ognized as Anna Flemming in spite of her bright turban and heavy make-up. Near at hand was a large sign which announced in glaring headlines, the appearance that evening of the star trapeze performer. Ruth Frederickson. At this particular af- ternoon's performance, I saw Margaret Morse and Virgil Metcalf, seated near an ice cream boothg and from the conversa- tion, in which Margaret did most of the talking, I discovered that she was a trav- eling saleswoman for a cutlery company. and that Virgil owned a large department store. I watched the schools as I traveled, for I was interested in seeing how educational methods have improved in the last ten years. Pupils are graded now, not ac- cording to age and size, but according to ability. Expert, well-trained teachers 'are employed, and proper recreation is pro- vided for the pupils. From our class came Mildred Novack, a well-known French teacher, who, besides attending to her reg- ular classes, gives lectures by radio to hundreds of other studentsg and Howard Rice, a very learned and very absent- minded college professor, who also gives lectures by radio, as well as his regular Work. The other day he failed to connect