Vanceboro High School - Tattler Yearbook (Vanceboro, ME)

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THE vANcsBoRo TATTLER 11 dangerg so they went back to their respective places. Suddenly water began to pour in over the deck and through the cabin doors. The passengers again rushed on deck, and this time they could not be driven back. Sailors began lower- ing the life-boats and putting the people into them. Mr. and Mrs. Conley and the Campbells were half thrown into one of these. They cried for their children, but the sailors told them they would be put into the next boat. They had to be satisfied with this answer, as they were some dis- tance from the fast sinking steamer. About half an hour later the pas- sengers of the wrecked vessel were safely on board another, which, as luck would have it, had come along just in time. But when a check of the passenger-list was made, it was discovered that Frances and Eugene were not there. Their parents, believ- ing them dead, went broken-hearted hack to their homes in New York. Meanwhile the boy and girl were safe on an island. During the storm, they had put on life-belts, had jumped overboard, and by clinging' to some drifting wreckage they had reached the island. The next morning they had been found by a hermit who lived there. They lived on the island with the hermit for seven years, as boats sel- dom came there and none could be hailed. Then one day Eugene came running up to the hut waving his hands above his head and shouting, A ship! In answer to their frantic signals, a small boat was sent to shore. After the boy and girl had bidden the hermit a regretful good- bye and had promised to come back some day, they started for home to iind the parents who believed them lost at sea. We can imagine the surprise and joy of their parents when they saw the children whom they had never dreamed of seeing again. Not very long after, Frances and Eugene were marriedg and as the ocean did not frighten them in the least, they decided to go abroad. You may be sure that on their way back they went to pay a visit to the hermit. -CLOTHILDE MACLAUGHLIN, '28, .1-11. HIGH SCHOOL DAYS Oh, 'tis sweet to have reflections Of the days that have gone by, Of those fond old recollections That are dear to you and I. And prominent in our memories Of that fondly treasured maze, Will be what we now encounter In these good old high school days. There'll be friendships, long forgotten, There'll be loves-sweet tales--untoldg There'll be fears that We'll be caught in Many a test we're called to hold. An-d we'll smile, as we remember ' How our teeth together pound As we come to class some morning, When a quiz is passed around. And our teachers-they're impressing On us notions as we go, And We'll not be slow in guessing Which are good, and which are show. And of some we'll all grow fonder As along life's stream we row, While of some, we'll always ponder How they got that way, you know. . There are many things before usg Memories constantly amass. We'll encounter much, of wonder, As along the way we pass. Yet, betimes, in our reflections, ' From that fondly treasured maze Will come vivid recollections Of these good old high school days. -Percy E. Jackman, '08,

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10 THE VANCEBORO TATTLER ,V The Colonel did not reply to that, but they started for the track. When they arrived there, they found Thun- der walking around to limber up. The betting odds favored Humdinger, a famous Kentucky horse. Then all the horses were called to the barrier. All of them were champ- ing at the bit and stepping around very gingerly, as if afraid of soiling their dainty little hoofs. All at once there was a terrific yell from the crowds, They're oif! , and the horses went tearing down the stretch of track. The jockeys leaned low, crouching at the arch of the mount's neck. Thunder swung into third place, his powerful legs pumping, his deep chest heaving. Gradually he began to lead the iield, all except Humdinger who kept at his heels. As they rounded the last turn, he crept up on Thunder. The mob cheered wildly: the stands roared with the sound of thousands of voices. On the home stretch, the horses were running neck and neck. Both were doing their best, but neither seemed to be able to gain. Just then, Humdinger's jockey, in despera- tion, began to use the whip. The horse, who had been doing his mightiest, began to falter-just for the fraction of a second. Thunder shot ahead. Under the wire he went, winner by a length. The crowd went frantic with joy, the Colonel most frantic of all. He rushed down and kissed Thun- der on the nose. The horse showed his delight by pricking up his ears, and making a playful nibble at her master's hand. The Governor placed the huge floral wreath around the beaming jockey and the trembling horse. Jim and Marguerite led Thunder in triumph to the stables for his rub-down. That night at the Colonel's home, they had a dinner for a few friends. Jim and Marguerite formally an- nounced their engagement, and were warmly congratulated. Jim went back to college, and after graduation he got the job as chief engineer, and he and Marguerite were married. As to the financial boost of which Jim had spoken, both the Mayor and the Colonel at- tended to that. . -DoN VERNON, '28. A STORM AT SEA It was a fine summer day. A num- ber of people were on the deck of the liner, some walking around, some sitting in chairs, and others gazing lazily over the great ocean. Among the passengers were Frances Conley and Eugene Campbell, a very beau- tiful girl of twelve and a boy of fourteen. They were talking and laughing together unaware of any- one. All were waiting for the dinner bell: soon it rang and they all drifted toward the dining-room. They were all seated around the tables enjoying their dinner when they became aware that the day had darkened suddenly and that the ves- sel was beginning to rock. An ofiicer told the excited crowd that a storm was coming, 'but that there was no -13-

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12 THE VANCEBORO TATTLER SPORTS Q a ATHLETICS The athletic teams of Vanceboro High School, which were organized in 1926, and now have regular schedules, owe their beginning to Principal Hylan who has devoted all of his spare time to coaching these teams. His Work and trouble have been realized and much appreciated bythe students. The following is a short outline of the games played during 1926, 1927 and 1928. In 1926 football started in Septem- ber and lasted until late in October. The season ended with an exhibition game between teams picked from the candidates. Hockey occupied the winter months from December until the last of Feb- ruary. The season was very success- fulg only two games were lost during the whole schedule. Letters were earned by Donald Vernon, Herman Armstrong, Donald Crandlemire, Ro- land Tibbetts, Earl Crandlemire, Francis 0'Brien, and Hubert Vernon. Baseball next held the spotlight until school stopped. The first game was lost to Danforth, but soon after that the boys got going and only dropped two more games, one to Wytopitlock and the last game of the season to McAdam. Baseball letters were awarded to Donald Crandlemire CCapt.J, Earl Crandlemire, Herman Armstrong, Roland Tibbetts, Louis Hanson, Kelsey Clendenning, Donald Vernon, Hubert Vernon, and Fred Hilchey. The outlook this season is much brighter. A lot of work has been done on the diamond and the infield is smooth and fast. As things look now, Vanceboro has a good chance of winning the majority of Q .