Burr and Burton Academy - Burtonian Yearbook (Manchester, VT)

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THE BUPTONI KN STRAN G If. By Rlchard Cunnlngham 33 I walked down the well lbeaten pathway Where olften had I walked before And I walked back the well beaten p zthway Then the lmoon came out of the darkness And I saw her standmg there Dressed ln the finest of satln Crowned wlth long tresses of halr I dared not approach I stood sllent Then qulckly myself trxed to shroud But she saw me and moved qulckly toward me As the moon passed under a cloud And I walked back the well beaten pathway Where often had I walked before But I took up Just half of the pathw xy LAST NIGHT By Everltt Sheldon Last nlght I went out ln the moonll ht Wlth Sprlnv I walked hand ln h lnd She smxled at me softly and sweetly Her beauty shone o er all the land A soft warm wmd stlrred ln the tree tops The moon was hung lovely on hl h The peepers made mus1cal welcome And brxght stars enhanced the 1 ch sl y She showed me a beautxful lake shore The httle waves dancmg ID measure Most exqulsxte beautxes she showed me I drank from her clear cup of pleasure O Sprmg I spoke out then I loxe you Your beautxes your charms everywhere Yet I knew IH my heart I was lonely For someone-for you were not there 1 e 1 ln I 1 1 ' v C v , I 1 X I , .v . , . . - , I . 1 - Q ' , .12 ' ' 'n- - . D , 5 . . ' l v ' v -0, . D 1 v 'lr' I . - l v l n ' vr u , . v 1 1 1 , . . . v

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THE BURTONIAN PHI: BITTER BIT B11 Orrm Beattle 33 My mother oft looks up 1n woe And CFIQS You are not fit to go Your coat needs brushing and your han' Stands up as though you d seen a bear And thexes some grease upon you1 hat You sulely can t go out hke that She frets and stevss about the dxrt That often settles on my shxrt Oh dear she Slghs you look a wreck If It vsasnt for me you d break your neck You cannot go and that IS fiat If you are gomg out l1ke that , , f 1 I , . But lf she could only see me now, Wlth streaks of sweat upon my brow, Lymg flat upon my back Thmking that my head will crack On a poemg and to my sorrow, 4 It s due 1n Enghsh class tomorrow WHEN MY FRIEND FORGETS ME By Laura Nlchols 33 When my dearest frlend forgets me And my work IS gomg vsrong When I m full of such regrets I Havent txme to hum a song When young love has turned to ashes And young hopes are laxd aslde The only thlng thats left me Is a dreary sort of prlde Oh' I ll smxle and show my Splflt What 1f sm1les do hurt my soul? I wont confess I fear xt Never say I ve mxssed my goal' For xf I Smlle and bear xt There s no trouble that can stay Theres no fear or doubt or worry That I cannot drxve away

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THE BURTONIAN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES The Social Activities at Burr and Burton during the year are numerous and interesting The first thing done to make the students and faculty better :acquainted 1S to have a mountain day Thls IS followed within a week or so by the Freshman Reception and Frohc Scattered throughout the year are numerous basket ball games and dances There are various clubs formed for the furtherance of the social life of the school The faculty and alumnae are able each year to provide a. series of lnterestlng speakers and varied programs of interest to all The dormitory hfe is made more pleasant by parties given by the faculty to the students before the vacations This year the students and teachers have spent many pleasant hours together in the Snyder Room and in the new Recreation Room whxch was given by friends The Recreation Room has filled 9. long felt need in the l1fe of the school Its purpose 1S to g1VE IDG dormitory students a place 1n vxhxch they can meet as at home and have good times It IS located in the north end of the basement and 1S a large pleasant room wlth a fireplace 1n one end The s1mpl1c1ty and sturd ness of the furnishings and the many well placed llghts make it very homelike The blg radio card talbles and games make possible many hours of fun It has been in constant use smce It was made possible and is certainly greatly appreciated Mountain Day was held October 14th and as usual proved to be a great a p1cn1c dinner and indulged ln an afternoon of games thereby making the time pass all too qu1ckly The success of the day was not dampened by a shower At the Freshman Frolic held October 16th the upperclassmen and teachers met the incoming freshmen All had a very good time dancmg and watching the stunts which were put on for their entertainment lby some of the students On November 6th came the Masquerade Ball and many and varled were the costumes worn by those present The prize for the best dressed couple went to Anna Hemenway and Janet Gilbert who came dressed as twin elephants On the evening of November 13th the owners of the Rufus Rose Marion ettes put on an interesting program They presented D1ck Wh1tt1ngtons Cat and followed this with a series of vaudevllle sketches They showed a marvelous skill in handling their marlonettes and afterwards took those who wished behlnd the scenes The Sophomore Ball our first formal dance came December 11th The chief feature of the dance was a fashion parade On March 15th the Middlebury College Glee Clulb presented a most interesting evening of music and singing The tenor solos by Mr James Kerr added much to the enjoyment of the evening The Mid Spring Dance an informal one was held April 8th The music was good and all had a good time The Corner Club was established this year with the purpose in mind of giving the g1rls of the school an opportunity for pleasant social hours together The president of th1s organization was Barbara Blnkerd vice president Harriet Plerce and secretary and treasurer Barbara Young The 34 A success. The teachers and students hiked to Dorset Quarry where they ate