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

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, ----- -W 4- i Our Slogan: PUBLISHED Q ' October, December, l Pfecellenl, Not February, April i Tradition. and June i GQQUIITERSCII l Subscription Sl a year in Advance, 5 Foulwtb HABISOILQ' Entered at Brattleboro, Vt., Post Office as l giggle Copy, 255. I92I WIS. f Second-class Matter. l 1 l X If I FSSASSOGATWX l PUBLISHED FIVE TIMES A YEAR BY THE STUDENTS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL AT BRATTLEBORO, VT. VOLUME XXI OCTOBER, 1925 NUMBER ONE N THE DARK AGES of our infancy, when thought is in its most primitive state, our desires are still too insufficiently devel- oped for us to be fully aware of, or dis- satisfied with, our surroundings. A tiny piece of brilliant color is enough to make us gurgle with delight, while a noisy rat- tle is an excuse for a violent show of ecstacy. As years advance, however, a desire to investigate that around us is created and we begin to think. In fact, we think about so many things which we cannot answer for ourselves, that life is made unpleasant for those around us through our incessant questioning. Then a fairy book is placed in our hands, and what fantastic pictures, what desires, and what dreams are created in us! A new door has been opened to us and we explore the room beyond with unfailing eagerness. But soon again we tire of this room and desire to open the doors leading from it. Our school life begins, and we start to question the truths which before we have always accepted. XNe begin to delve further into our minds for the answers to our questionings. By so doing we have suc- ceeded in opening new doors, beyond which vistas, before unknown, are revealed. Our view is broadened and we begin to possess historical, scientific and mathematical facts. Our understanding is increased to such a point that we become conscious of more and more of the truths of life. NVe find that the doors which are opening reveal such fascinating rooms that we want to ex- plore them, analyze them, then enjoy them. Always the lure of a new door, the lure of the unknown, draws us on. Our contemplation of nature, our in- creasing appreciation of poetry, our study of books, our religious knowledge, and the broader understanding of people gained through new friendships, open new worlds to us. All this means education. Is your educa- tion making your life richer, is it opening up to you worlds before unknown? I BOARD OF EDITORS Editor-in-Chief ...... Marion Rice 2 Managing Editor .. Franklin Sears l Assistant Editor, Charlotte DeWitt , t Literary Board Dorothy Pettee ................ Helen Booth Parva Sed Apta .. Katherine Locke Science .......... ..... C lara Crosier History .... , ................ Doris Robbins French ....................... Alice Darling School Notes Carlotta Nido ........... Dorothy Benware 3 I Lee Sexton Sophomore Reporter ....... Eleanor Adams - l Freshman Reporter ...... Dorothy Metcalf l Jokes Robert Coombs ..........,.. Robert Culver Alumni Miriam Fitts ........... Marion Fairbanks Exchange Marguerite VVellman .......... Doris VVood Athletics Max Gissin .............. VVinston Brasor Faculty Advisors I J. Mathilde Huse ...... Georgia Kauffman 1 Business Board Advertising Manager .. Timothy O'Connor Circulation Manager ..... Thor Olson All business communications should be addressed to Managing Editor, The Dial, Brattleboro, Vt. All other communications to the Editor-in-Chief. FRESHMEN ONLY! A freshman onlysbut do not let the upper-classmen make you feel as though you are only a freshman, nor let them make you feel, by thus encouraging you, that you are the only freshman. There have been thousands of freshmen in the history of the high school and you are but one, and as a Freshman probably will receive your share of advice. Among other pieces of advice which such a name as Freshman inspires, is this. You must remember that it takes nearly a year for B. H. S. to find out what each of you is capable of doing. You cannot get into outside activities immediately, but do not get discouraged. Remember there are three years ahead of you. If you go out for the activities now open to you and establish yourself in your high school as a student you will find that as soon as you are eligible, you will, if you go halfway, get your share. Make such a good reputation for yourself that we may read in the future DIALS about The Distinguished Class of '29, The question has been raised whether or not any member of B. H. S, shall belong to two or more than two clubs. The in- dividual is often more interested in one club than another, consequently he will give that one more of his time and work. Since the number of students belonging to more than two is comparatively small, the matter probably will be left to the individ- ual. Are you a liability or an asset to your club? Act accordingly. 'The best school paper in Vermontfl The phrase haunts us. A mingled feeling of pride and fear are aroused within us, pride for our predecessors, and fear for our fu- ture. Vlle start with that phrase always before us, and with the 'desire to deserve this commendation. Has the DIAL an ideal? It has tried to maintain high standards from the very be- ginning, and each year's board has tried to improve upon the magazine in as many respects as possible. Because its ideals and goals are not always attained, it is with trembling hand that the Board informs the readers that it has adopted as its motto- originality Vlle are glad to announce that as a result of the freshman contest for DIAL reporter, Dorothy Metcalf is chosen for the position. The editor will be glad to receive any constructive criticism of any issue of the DIAL. Vllho would believe that B. H. S. has become so complex that when a student is told to go to the office, he asks, Which office ? That, however, is the case. The editor of a newspaper has an ad- vantage over a magazine editor. He can comment on the weather without having his readers wonder which day's weather he means. A B. H. S. student has yet to receive an average of A+ for four years. l