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

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14 best we can. l..et's surprise the faculty by making a great improvement in hard work and perseverance. SOPHOMORE NOTES Again the happenings of the sophomore class are recorded for the DIAL. There has been a basketball game be- tween the freshmen and sophomore boys. The sophomores are keeping up the stand- ards of last year, coming out victorious in the first two games. The girls have had two games with the same classes competing, the sophomores winning in the first with a score of 10-0, and in the second 5-4, the sophomores gaining the upper hand in about the last two minutes. Five sophomore girls have star parts in the Operetta and many more participating in minor parts. Since the last DIAL the sophomores, along with the rest of the pupils of B, H. S., have survived the mid-year exam- inations. On account of mid-year's, there have not been so many social affairs as usual. But remember, sophs, we want more events to recall scholastic and social activity next time. COMMERCIAL CLUB At the January meeting of the Commer- cial Club, we had the pleasure of listening to a most interesting speech given by Miss Angier. This speech, which proved to be very entertaining, was'on the subject of Character Reading. Immediately after the reports from the secretary, Irene Boyd, and the treasurer, Erwin Baker, the social committee took charge. At the close of the meeting, re- freshments of punch and wafers were served. The December meeting of the Commer- cial Club was in the form of a Christmas party. The club room was prettily decorated in trimmings characteristicof the season. After the regular business meeting the social committee took charge. At this time, ten-cent presents were exchanged by the members of the club. All were so highly amused over the presents they received that they entered into the games which were played with high and lively spirits. At the close of the meeting refreshments of punch and wafers were served. lt may be of interest to B. H. S, alumni to know that the Honorable James Baggf' who with the other members of his family figures so largely in the morning talks given by 'lCheerio over the radio, is also an alumnus of B. H. S., of the class of '99. He is also a brother of Miss Elizabeth Bagg of the present B. H. S. faculty. Eiga Rial BUSINESS PRACTICE CLUB The first meeting of the Business Prac- tice Club was held in the Annex on Tues- day evening at 7:30. At this time the new members were initi- ated. The various tasks which each per- formed were highly amusing to the on-look- ers. A feature of great interest was the boxing matches, which characterized the Dempsey-Sharkey and Dempsey-Tunney fights. A business meeting was then held, at which Irene Boyd, the secretary, read the Constitution of the Club. Robert Campbell, president, extended a hearty welcome to the new members. Refreshments of cider and doughnuts were served. The initiation committee consisted of Frances Bennett, Ruth Davis and Helen Darling. The regular meeting of the Business Prac- tice Club was held on Tuesday evening, No- vember 1. The first part of the evening was devoted to the business committee. Irene Boyd read the secretary's report and Robert Campbell gave a statement on our financial standing. Gladys Bruce, who represented Vermont at the National Typewriting Con- test in New York, told us of her experiences while on her trip to New York and Wash- ington. As this meeting was in the form of a Hallowe'en party, many of the games and stunts characteristic of such evenings were played and performed. At the end refreshments of punch and wafers were served. DRAMATIC CLUB President Clarence Watson called the first meeting of the Dramatic Club to order at 8:00 o'c1ock on Tuesday evening, Novem- ber 8, 1927, in the Green Street School Build- ing. No new business was brought up and, as there was no old business to be discussed, the secretary pro tem read the Constitution. Miss Fitzgerald then gave thetname and cast of the play which was presented by sev- eral members of the club. This was very ex- citing to some who feared the lantern would get knocked off the table. The following persons took part: Elwin Smith, Marjorie Greenwood, Gor- don Thomas, and Ralph Eldridge. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 o'clock, and every one rushed to the kitchen where Happetizingl' refreshments of hot chocolate, sandwiches and cheese crackers awaited. v Mr. Boylston: How was Wolfe going to capture Quebec, on horseback or by train? Voice: By force. W. J. Pentland The Plumber The HALLMARS Store , VAUGHAN 81 BURNETT, INCORPORATED Optometrists 141 Main Street Brattleboro, Vt. 0 0 'S Rag?-E231 ROOTS PHARMACY Watches, Clocks, Jewelry SWAN FOUNTAIN PENS EVERSHARP PENCILS ' H. H. Thompson, Jeweler Collegiate Appearance Here at this store for young men can he obtained suits, ov- ercoats and furnishings in the best Collegiate manner. Prices within reach of every young man. E. E. 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days. They are so noisy sometimes that I'm glad they are gone for a while, Well, I must get back to where I belong, and I just want to wish you a Merry Christmas. Good-bye. f Assembly, fan, 4 Brr-rr-ring!!! Yesterday's Assembly was both varied and interesting. There were so many people stepping on my head, that it is pretty sore yet. It was one of those Assemblies in which a number of Commercial students are given pins for typewriting. Those who received pins to- day Were: Gladys Bruce, Emma Balargeon, Catherine Heaphy, Berangere Turgeon, Herman Ashworth, Karah Fitch and Pearl Hudson. Mr. Wiggin gave the period over to an S. A. S. meeting. Bill Manley, president of the Society, then alighted on me and asked the students to vote for a manager of the basketball team. Fred Whitney was elected. Miss FitzGerald came and very lightly walked over my head. She had members of her Public Speaking classes give some highly entertaining speeches. I was aston- ished to think that high school students could speak so well. Ruth VVhite spoke about Spies of the World War. Madeline Chase spoke about Pearl Fishing, and Le- ona Moon gave a clever speech on It, Assembly, frm, II Brr-rr-ing-Hello, Room 35, this is Miss Platform in the Main Room. You told me that you wanted to hear about the Assembly, so I called the first chance I got. You know I have so many rooms to call that I have to run around like a house- a-fire. First, Edwin Pratt made an an- nouncement. Then the Assembly was turned over to Fred Whitney, manager of the basketball team. Say, but that boy is smart. He told us all about basketball as played by the offensive. He's a good bas- ketball player, too, so you can believe all he said. Joseph Ferriter, another member of the team Cyou know him, don't you?D told us about the game as played by the defensive. Coach Beasley also told us a little more about the game. I certainly enjoyed this Assembly because I do like basketball. What wouldn't I give to be a pole in that Armory, Friday night, for the Keene game. Oh, well! I must., be satished. I'll call you again, soon. Good-bye. Assembly, Ian, I8 Vtlell, did you ever hear of anything so utterly impossible? I told poor Room 34 I would call her about that Assembly and now she'll think I've overlooked her on purpose! Brrr-ing-Oh, Room 34, I've been moved around the room, and that delayed me a little in calling. You'll ex- cuse me, Won't you? That's a dear. At The Rial the Assembly, Wednesday, Miss Henshaw told us a little about her trip abroad. My, but that must have been a wonderful trip, I should imagine. I'd love to take such a trip, but that was never destined for the life of a platform! Miss I-Ienshaw told of seeing Commander Byrd's plane over their shipg of the crowded station in France and going through the mob, of the market dayg and the water fetes and the wonderful display of fireworks. It was a very interesting talk, and ap- preciated by everyone. You really should have heard it. Now, I really must stop talking because Mr. Eames is coming. Good-bye. FRESHMAN NOTES Most of the freshmen have begun to thoroughly enjoy high school. The assem- blies are one thing which we anticipate with pleasure. We heard our first debate in December which interested us, and the Christmas Assembly also gave us great pleasure. The freshmen are very proud of the one person in the class whose name was en- listed on the maximum honor roll. This was Ruth Staples and we hope she con- tinues this good record. After the Christmas vacation most of the freshmen started the New Year with an extra amount of studying, This was due to the fact that mid-year exams which fwith many other things connected with B. H. SJ are new to most of the freshmen, came near the end of the month. How- ever, we do not anticipate any poor results, as every one is trying. On january fourth two freshmen gave very interesting talks in Assembly. These were Madeline Chase, who spoke on Pearl Fisheries, and Ruth White, whose theme was Women Spies in Scotland Yard. They both spoke very well. The freshmen are continuing their ath- letic record in basketball as they began in football, One freshman, John Dube, is a substitute on the school team, and the freshman team is composed of the follow- ing: Walter Douglas, Delbert Colburn, Donald Bennett, Joseph Holiday, Verne Rice, and Harry Morse. Probably some of these will be the future athletes of B. H. S. The girls have also drilled for the last month or two and they have now organ- ized their team. The girls on the fresh- man team are: Margaret Emerson, Lillian Jones, Shirley Dolan, Evelyn Perry, and Rowena Barrett. Freshmen, let's again surprise the other members of B, H. S. by paying one hun- dred per cent class dues. We have made a record, let's live up to it. This is the begin- ning of a new semester and now is the chance to start anew. There is room for improvement in classwork on the fresh- men's part so let's try again to do the 13 Crawford and Bengal Ranges Plumbing, Heating and Sheet Metal Work The Fitch Plumbing 8z Heating Co. BUICK ' The Mosher Garage THE NEWS SHOP Circulating Library Magazines Books Stationery Gifts Toys Games Greeting Cards 87 Main Streeti , Brattleboro, Vt. 4 I-xx -.- '- if L Q, ,J 'Sn X A wgz4,f155 gifs 'u 7 1'fgz ' .fn C The First Gift is Always the Most Treasured A Large Selection of Furniture for All Purposes Phone 400 Bloomer St Haselton Co. 9 Flat Street - BUS SERVICE AND AUTO LIVERY Louis Allen Hotel Billings

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0 KES J. Miller CIn Latinlz VVho gave An- dromache the cold shoulde1'?'! - E. Barber: The Colgatesly' Humming is heard in study hall. Miss Salzburg: 'AThis is not Glee Club! yr The iirst mention of iiashlights, the Vir- gil class has found in the Aeneid Poli- nurus, the everready, explored the horizon. Miss Kenworthy Cin Domestic Sciencel: What is an alkali? C. Henry: Baking Powder. H. Daniels: I cannot get that sulphur stuff in Chemistry through my head. Juliette Miller: I only! know that I got it up my nose. Mrs. Kendall: Cassandra was dragged from the temple by her hair-Another argu- ment for short hair. Mr. Haigh fgiving out spelling words in senior English classl : Frank Gahree, it is queer that this word should come to you, -angel. Gabree: HA-n-g-1-e. Miss Salzburg: Give me an example of heat energy changed to mechanical energy. Baldwin, Ir.: t'An incubator. VVeleome: They've got an island started off the coast of Cuba. C. Bangs fAmerican Historyj : Lafayette married at the age of 17 and later joined the army. Hazel Daniels Ctranslatingj : What's this great big horse ?!' EcoNoM1cs Firestone is interested in the rubber trees of Siberia. Miss Bagg: Which one is mercurous acid? Stanley Stocker Cattempting to pay at- tention and fool alsoj: More what? 215132 ZBiaI Miss Bagg to Bob Coombs: Robert, sometimes I wonder what is the matter with your brain. Bob Cox: I don't wonder, he hasn't any. Mr. Boylston: I don't expect you peo- ple to remember dates any more than I ex- pect Carleton Bangs to stay awake all the time. It depends on what kind of dates they are! E. Cram: What would be the result if a child from the depths oi Africa were brought up in America? Mr. Boylston Cpointing at F. Gabree who is acting upj 1 Thatl T. Hertzburg: The French people were allowed to expand. Mr. Boylston: Braddock's men wore red coats and had the band playing, which made the fighting very nice. Betty Cram Ctranslatingj: Here Dar- danus sprang, he must have smelt a rat! Miss Henshaw: Two quantities vary di- rectly when-linish the sentence, Smith. Smith: Question mark! Translation from Ovid: She cut the un- worthy air with her shrieks. Hazel Daniels: Well, who'd ever think of 'unworthy air'? Ethel Barber: Ovid did! Elizabeth Cram ttranslating from Pyra- mus and Thisbej: I shall be called the most miserable cause of your death. Miss ,Miller to Walter Anderson: Why is that right, aside from the fact that Milkey had it? Anderson: VVell, I didn't copy all of 'em. Dutch Austin: Why not, didn't you have time? Miss Henshaw: Report to me tomorrow whether you are absent or not ! Miss FitzGerald Cto Chickering, who seems to be chewing somethingj: What have you in your mouth? Chickering: My tongue. Mrs. Irish Cin French classl: If you don't know the prepositions, write them down. Miss FitzGerald Cat Dramatic Club meet- ing to Billy Coxj: Billy, don't you know who Romeo and Juliet were? Billy: Sure, two gooses! 15 There is no Portrait, so completely satisfying as one made by a Profes- sional Photographer. Our long experience assures you the Best work that can be produced. Brattleboro Art Studio 103 Main Street The Womarfs Shop A SHOP EVERY WOMAN OUGHT TO KNOW Women's and Children's Wear Personal Service Brooks House Block 12 High St. New Fall Styles in Footwear For all-the Family Attractive Leathers, Smartly Styled Models Reasonably Priced Allen-A Hosiery for Men, Women and Children tThe Kind That Salisfiesj DUNHAM BROTHERS COMPANY The Family Shoe Store 135-137 Main St. - Brattleboro, Vermont CARL F. CAIN I Tailor 159 Main St. Brattleboro, Vt. Our mark is a guarantee, of the best of craftsmanship in all branches of printing s tfff time ffmw E. L. HILDRETH 85 CO. BRATTLEBORO : VERMONT Harriman's CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS HATS CAPS LUGGAGE Home of Carter's Underwear 105 MAIN STREET