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

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12 CLUBS DRAMATIC CLUB As usual, interest in the Dramatic Club is high this year, both among the student members and among members of the facul- ty. The monthly meetings are to be held in the assembly hall of the Green Street School Building and many interesting pro- grams are expected. One of these, it is hoped, the faculty will present. Besides the interest of Miss Grant, the official faculty adviser of the club, the enthusiastic interest of both Miss Pease and Miss Clapp in dramatics will further the interest in the club. Plans are under way for an entertain- ment bureau to be conducted under the aus- pices of the club. This will be voted upon by the club members at the October meet- ing. Those included in the entertainment bureau would be students prepared not only to present programs of short plays and to read poems, but to read to private persons who might wish to be entertained in that way. ' LE CERCLE FRANCAIS The first meeting of the Cercle Francais was held Oct. 7th. After several French songs were practiced, the meeting was opened by the president, Charlotte DeVVitt. The secretary read the statutes of the or- ganization and called the roll. The sug- gestion was then made by Miss Pease that the amount of the dues be changed from fifteen cents per meeting to seventy-five cents per year. This motion was made and passed. The program was in charge of Doris Robbins. Mary Stolte recited the poem L'Echo , Miss Kauffman gave a very entertaining talk on her travels in France, and especially upon the Louvre, Marion Rice initiated several new mem- bers, Elizabeth Allen, Helen Booth, Lucille Gould, Carlotta Nido, Gertrude Stetson, and Miss Pease. The last part was very unique. Slips similar to dance programs were passed out, and topics were given in succession, it was then the duty of the partners to converse together in French, basing their conversation on whatever topic was given. Refreshments of pop-corn and apples were served. GLEE CLUBS This year there are two Glee Clubs. The Girls' Glee Club is in charge of Mrs. Mac- Arthur and the Boys' Glee Club is under the direction of Mr. Miller. The two clubs met in the main room. The Girls' Club elected a nominating com- mittee, the members of which include one person from each of the four classes and one person from the Alumni. Mrs. Mac- Arthur told of the new plan of the clubs The ial rehearsing separately and then coming to- gether occasionally for concerts. The ambition of both clubs is to have friends hear them over the air. The boys and girls are aiming to make their clubs the best in all New England. They have made a good start by getting organized already. The Girls' Glee Club met October 13th under the direction of Mrs. MacArthur. The following ofhcers were elected: Presi- dent, Eleanor Adams, Vice-president, Doris Wood, Secretary, Bernice Wells, Sergeant - at- arms, Caryl Woodworth, Treasurer, Frances Bennett and Librarians, Grace Fitzgerald and Monica Mann. BUSINESS PRACTICE CLUB At the Hrst meeting a committee was chosen to have charge of the initiation stunts. Robert Stebbins read the consti- tution of the club for the benefit of the new members, after which they were made ridiculous for the amusement of the others present. Refreshments of cider and wafers were served. The room formerly occupied by the fifth grade in the Annex is being fitted up for a club room. The members of the various clubs appropriated money and discussed having a moving picture for the benefit of the clubroom. The members of the House- hold Management class are helping by making the curtains. No furniture has yet been picked out. The Radio Club has formed again this year-with renewed effort to make advance- ment in the fields of science. The club has secured the use of the room in the Annex, formerly used by the Teacher's Training Class, as a laboratory in which it is intended that some valuable scientific research work will be conducted. The club is as yet in its infancy but with the hearty cooperation of the members of the school it is hoped that it may be brought to a ris- ing point of success. The first Student Council meeting was held September 16th with Miss Iette and Mr. Miller as faculty advisors. The officers elected for the year are as follows :-President, Isabel Moreton, Vice- President, Thor Olson, Secretary, Robert Culver. The members of the orchestra this year are :-At the piano, Eleanor Adams, violins-Walter VVhite, leader, Reuben Prouty, Chauncey Worthley, Henry Peter- son, Edward Chase and Clara Crosier, mandolins-Geneva johnson and Ethel Barber, cornetsYLeslie Billings and Fran- cis Holiday, saxophones-Hadley Shum- way and Maurice Buckley, clarionet-Wal- ter Brockington, trombone-Edward Mc- Kay, and drums-Franklin Sears. TEACHER TRAINING CLASS The teacher training class this year is the largest since a training class was first started in B. H. S. Through Miss Kinney's willing efforts, interest in the training class has greatly increased. Those in the class this year are: Alice Styles, Olive Gray, Evelyn May, Evelyn Fitch, Helen Fitch, Georgia Chapman, Alice Knight, Nettie Chamberlain, Lenore Darling, Amy Grout, Onnie Bills, Mildred Eddy, Olive Marsh, Gertrude Best, Vivian Murray, Beatrice Cummings, Mary White and Emily LeRay. Last week they held their first class meet- ing and, as a result, Olive Gray was chosen president, Onnie Bills, vice president, Alice Styles, secretary and Emily LeRay, treas- urer. HONOR ROLL October 23, 1925 Maximum Honor Roll-Clara Crosier. Post-graduates: Byron Leach, Kenneth Martin, Beatrice Underwood. Seniors: Doris Amato, Blanche Barber, Doris Bruce, Robert Bushnell, Alice Darl- ing, Charlotte DeWitt, Max Gissin, Evelyn Miller, Isabel Moreton, Carlotta Nido, Thor Olson, Edna Peterson, Gladys Puffer, Marion Rice, Doris Robbins, Robert Steb- bins, Caryl Woodworth. Juniors: Howard Douglas, Dorothy Evans, Hugh Evans, Marion Fairbanks, Miriam Fitts, Ralph Gage, Juliette Miller, Clara Putnam, Mary Stolte, Harriette Waldron, Marguerite Wellman, Doris Wood. ' Sophomores: Eleanor Adams, Elizabeth Austin, lrene Boyd, Elizabeth Cram, Mary Griffin. Freshmen: Emma Balargeon, Shirley Chapin, Mary Clark, joseph Ferriter, Ethel French, Everett Hartwell, Dorothy Hamil- ton, Jessie Jones, Helen LaPlante, Evelyn Lucier, Robert Milkey, Elizabeth Nicholas, Frances Pierce, Wesley Plaisted, Charles H. Woodwo1'th, Alton Wyman. Total: General Honor Roll . . . . . . .53 Maximum Honor Roll .. l Total Honor Students ........ .... 5 4 FAMoUs EVENTS or HISTORY l'The Charge of the Light Brigade. The charge on the lunch counter. VVashington's Review of the Army. Mr. Haigh looking over the Main room. l'King Philip's Attack on the Settlers. The chemistry class attacks C. H. Eddy's. Napoleon's Defeat at VVaterloo. The fate of many a French student. The World Turned Upside Down. Freshmen's first assembly. Columbus Discovers America. A Freshman solves an algebra problem. Triumphal Entry of Caesar into Rome. The Seniors entering the Main room. as it it rt

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On September 23d the assembly period was spent in announcements by Mr. Stev- ens about practically every phase of high school activity. Mr. Miller, who sang a tenor solo, was twice called back for an encore. The program for the assembly October 6th included two piano solos by Byron Leach, and an account of her experiences abroad by Miss Kauffman. Miss Kauff- man went over with several members of Fellowship of Youth for Peace. They spent the greater part of their trip in Germany, and Miss Kauffman's account was suf- ficiently interesting so that another as- sembly is to be devoted to her experiences. Did you get a permanent assembly seat, October 14? After Mr. Stevens had seated the three underclasses the Seniors were al- lowed to march in. Mr. Stevens explained about the school picture. Mr. Pierce, a photographer, wishes to make a panorama picture of the students of B. H. S. by classes. Ordinarily such a picture would be made for about one dollar and a half but Mr. Pierce will make it for fifty cents. The roads from Mr. Pierce's home to Brattleboro are impassable and so the pic- ture cannot be taken until Oct. 21st, Bernice Wells sang two solos. This was her first appearance before the assembly alone, although she has sung in many pub- lic entertainments. SOPHOMORE NOTES The class of '28 came back to B. H. S. this fall, to start the second lap of High School days, with one hundred and five members. Charles Prentice and Warren Manley are playing on the first football team and Edwin Pratt and Clarence VVatson are on the second team. Not so bad, having four twenty-eighters on the football teams! How many Sophomores have been up to the football games this season, cheering for B. H. S.? Yes! there have been quite a few, but there ought to be more. Let's all be on the sidelines at the next game and help our warriors win! The Sophomore English classes are now struggling with the mysteries of English grammar. There are vague hopes of read- ing some interesting books later. The Caesar class is giving a series of short Latin plays which are put on nearly every Friday by different members of the class. Now Friday's Latin class is looked forward to with much interestl FRESHMAN NOTES The class of 1929 entered B. H. S. on September eighth with one hundred and twenty-seven members. This number is steadily increasing. The tal Thursday, September tenth, the first as- sembly was held. We Freshmen entered the assembly hall amidst the applause of theupper classmen. They certainly gave us a royal welcome. Gray Coane, president ofthe Student Activities Society, read us the constitution of the Student Activities Society of B. H. S. Thursday evening, September tenth, the boy Frosh had what it means to be a Freshman well soaked into them at the Wells Fountain. As a result of a Freshman assembly held Thursday, October eighth, Francis Pierce and Alton Wyman were elected to the Student Council. The class of '29 is well 'represented in football with the following boys on the second team: James Averill, Oscar Darling, Carlton Strong, and Harry Sexton. The Student Council presented us with the Freshman Handbook. We appreciate these interesting and valuable books. The Freshman Blowout was held Fri- day, October second. We Freshmen cer- tainly had a good time. The F'reshies are leading in paying their class dues. Keep it up, Freshmen! Make B. H. S. proud of the class of '29. This year finds B. H. S. unhindered by cramped quarters, since the grades have left six rooms in the Main St. building for our use. Mr. Stevens' new office is on the first floor, in the room formerly occupied by Miss Wellman. A room for the library, equipped with new shelves, tables, chairs, and in charge of Miss Grant, is also on the first floor. A private office for Mr. Ste- vens, adjoining the outside office, has been made from one corner of the library. Miss Henshaw has the office at the end of the 2nd floor hall. A room for the teachers was furnished by Miss Henshaw on the lst floor opposite Mr. Stevens' office. The various clubs will meet in a room in the annex. New lights have been installed in the Main Room, and the halls. The Main Room was refinished in a light buff color, which makes it much lighter. New auto- matic clocks, controlled by the office clock, are in every room. A new fire alarm sys- tem is installed on all three floors and pro- visions for telephone connections complete the improvements. After the various meetings the classes announced the following officers chosen to serve this year:- Class of 'Z6:-President, Robert Steb- bins, Vice President, Gladys Pufferg Sec- retary, Katherine Hausg Treasurer, Harold March, Assistant Treasurer, Carlotta Nido. Class of '27:-President, Robert Coombs, Vice President, Marguerite Wellman, Sec- retary, Dorothy Benwareg Treasurer, 11 james Boyden, Assistant Treasurer, Ber- nice VVells. Class of ,281-President, Francis Ga- breeg Vice President, Eleanor Adams, Sec- retary, Helen Darlingg Treasurer, Francis Holidayg Assistant Treasurer, Berangere Turgeon. Class of '29:-President, Everett Hart- wellg Vice President, Katherine Emeryg Secretary, Monica Manny Treasurer, Oscar Darlingg Assistant Treasurer, Dorothy Metcalf. SPOTLIGHT EDITORS An efficient board of Spotlight Editors has been chosen for this year. On Tues- days, Juliette Miller writes the editorials, with Howard Douglas as assistant editor. George Danyew, Marjorie Douglas, Mary Stolte and Victor Morse do their share to- ward making the Spotlight a success. On Fridays, Reginald Johnson is editor-in- chief, Dorothy Evans, assistant editor, and Olive Chase, Clara Putnam, and George Boyden are associate editors. Miss Bernice Clapp was appointed faculty advisor for the board and is increasing its success by her interest. THE HIKE OF THE TEACHER TRAINING CLASS Listen my children and you shall hear, How the training class did persevere To the top of that wonderful mountain to get That is commonly known as Wantasti- quet. 'Twas noon as gleefully we departed, And thus our new adventure started. At the foot of the mountain we stopped to eat, CReally some appetites can't be beatll At last the mountain we started to climb VVith Helen ahead and Miss Kinney behind. If a squirrel happened a noise to make Some one would say, 'Tis a rattlesnake. The trail wound in and the trail wound out. It seemed as if it quite turned about. VVe at last, however, were forced to stop, For lo! we now had reached the top. The view was grand. The wind was strong, Some for a warmer coat did long. After admiring the scenery grand And viewing all the neighboring land, Down to the bottom we made our way. C'Twas really too cold up there to stay.j Again around that trail we wound, Till the bottom, safe and sound, With hair a-flying and clothes all torn, CWe must have truly looked forlornj We reached at least near the end of day While everyone stared in a pitying way CAlthough they had very little to say.j With tired feet and aching heads VVe sought our suppers and then our beds, VVith only one complaint to make We had not met a rattlesnake! . -VIVIAN MURRAY, T.T.

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The Freshmen seem to believe thorough- I ff, FLOWER GUIDE Species Facnltatis l. Donaldus Stevensium - Found where one least'expects it, and never where one most desires, this elusive flower is sought by every eager child. Six to seven feet high. Springs up suddenly in denser regions of study hall. 2. Mariadana Hemhaus-This flower is well known in this section, recognized by its abundant supply of yellow and sometimes blue slips. 3. M. Elizabetlza Baggia-This vivacious wild flower overruns our laboratory, and is found often en route to Wash- ington St., the Common, or C. H. Eddy's Bottling Works. 4. Barbara Peasarum-Though not a showy flower, this very attractive plant is found in halls, both study and dance. 5. Maudias Spooneras-Resembling the In- dian Pipe in its fragility, this flower survives in the coldest of winters, ex- cept when bruised by careless skaters. 6. Carlur Millos-Found in companionship of the Matheus flower. Originated in the less civilized section of the Maine woods. Dark. 7. Williamus Haighentum-Once extinct in this region, the species has again sprung up in this locality. Erect. Dark. 8. Jeriea Grantens-This pretty little flower abounds in the library. Delightful cen- terpiece for summer tea-table. One is attracted by its brilliant Berry. 9. Georgia Kau1?'mania-This is an emi- grant from Europe which was natural- ized in Pennsylvania and has now be- come wild in different parts of the country, quite overrunning some of the farmlands which skirt the Connecticut River, especially Brattleboro. TRAGEDY There was an old woman Who lived in a shoe She had so many Chem. studes She didn't know what to do. Miss Bagg was the Woman And what could she do But take them to Eddy's VVhere they all grew. For they drank so much soda And blueberry pop That when they should leave there They could not all stop! PHYsIc1A'Ns l ELUCIDATE! Mrs. Spooner CVergil transj : In awhirl- wind she snatched him up, while breathing flames from his tramfixo pectore. The Bird WANTED ! FACULTY SEEKS GAMEs Although hampered by the loss of many letter players, including Osgood, Dill and Young, the Faculty football team of B. H. S. seeks games with worthy oppo- nents. All teams deserving games please submit challenges to D. B. Stevens, Capt., Mgr. and fullback on the team, before the next issue of the DIAL. The team has come back strong this year and is expected to do even better than in preceding years. The lineup: Fullback D. Stevens L. Halfback C. Miller R. Halfback A. Dimlick Quarterback M. Henshaw L. End AR. Burgess R. End I. Grant L. Guard P. Mathews R. Guard B. Clapp L. Tackle M. Huse R. Tackle M. Bagg Center D. Dansie Substitutes: G. Kauffman, H. Haigh, A. Jette and L. Kenworthy. It may be seen by the lineup that this makes a very strong aggregation. PAGING BALLOON SKIRTS The man who insists that girls returning from gym should wear a skirt to obscure their bloomers, could at least be accommo- dating enough to give them information as to where to find oversize balloon skirts. CONFESSIONS or A DUMB-BELL I can't talk in a crowd-everyone talks at once. I can't talk with two boys-one is always extra. ' I can't talk with one boyYit's embarrassing. I can't talk to myself-I haven't reached that state. I can't talk-I'm just dumb. DANCE HALL ETIQUETTE I. Don't shake hands with the chaperons. Their hands are tired already. 2. Cut every dance with your escort but tl1e first and last. 3. Sit out with the poor dancers. They won't guess the reason. 4. Enjoy the moon with other than your escort. 5. Remark on the orchestra. One must ein- ploy original conversation. 6. Leave your S. A. S. ticket at home. He will love to spend those few extra cents on you. 7. Leave your vanity case in the dance hall. The janitor will be glad to unlock the hall for you. S. Order a thirty-five cent Special at Nick's. Note: Compiled especially for our Fresh- man debutantes. ' 13 FAVORITE BEGINNINGS Miss Bagg: When the bell rang, we were Miss Henshaw: Now today .... Mr. Haigh: Yesterday we were.... Mrs. Huse: I was surprised .... Miss Clapp: Please be more quiet. ' Mrs. Spooner: A little less noise. Miss Grant: To begin with .... Mr. Haigh, in American Hist. CD : The legislature is composed of two houses-the upper and the lower. No, I don't mean the second floor. Coombs: I suppose it means the attic and cellar. WANT ADS Losr, STRAYED OR STOLEN VVanted: A physics problem Vic Morse can't answer. Please remit quickly as the physics teacher's life is endangered. Lost: During my summer vacation. My knowledge of French. Please return same to Howard Douglas. Reward. Lost: One third year Latin book. Finder may keep same and profit by it. James Ferriter. Wanted and Needed: By all the algebra classes. Answer books. Please remit at once and oblige Miss M. Henshaw. ly in the old saying, It's the small things of life that count. A Seniors may come, And Seniors may go, But those pesky P.G.'s Stay on forever. Morros or THE CLASSES Seniors: If bigger brains are built, we will have them. Juniors: N99 44fl00 PER CENT pure. Sophomores: Handiest things in the school. Freshmen: Hasn't scratched yet. Post Graduates: Only 57 varieties. Miss Bagg Cchemistryj: Here are the test tubes. There's one apiece. Crash l l ! ' Myron Maynard: And there's one in pieces. Ralph Eldridge: I lost my hat at the 'Cat and the Canary. ' C. Bangs: Did someone take it ? R. E.: No, after the play I was too scared to reach under the seat for it. Alg. 3. H. March doing problem: 'lSix years ago the man was seven times his age now. Mr. Stevens Cphysicsj: What are liters ? Coombs Cbrightlyl 2 Something in Italy.