Vergennes Union High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Vergennes, VT)

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THE BLUE AND WHITE. 5 The First Snowfall. At eight o’clock in the morning the sky was overcast with black, threatening clouds. A little while before, a brisk wind had been blowing but .now had nearly died away. Presently the wind ceased altogether, and the little snow-flakes came fluttering down, slowly at first but increasing in size and rapidity until the air was nearly filled with them, gradually covering the dark, naked earth with a white blanket of snow. It continued snowing until about 8.30 p. m. and by that time one might see that the clouds were beginning to break up along the southern horizon, and glimpses of the sky were seen. The wind began to rise, softly singing among the tree-tops, and starting the clouds in their northern flight. Then it grew stronger and at 6 o’clock the last of the clouds had passed, leaving a clear sky behind. The wind soon died down. Then the great full moon rose from behind the mountains, flooding the whole scene with a peculiar light that made everything look distinct and beautiful, outlined against the white background of snow. Afterwards the stars came out. “Silently one by oi e in the infinite meadows of heaven Blossomed the lovely stars, the For-get-me-nots of the angels.” Thus ended the first snow-fall as silently as it had commenced. What the Woods Say. hen y u first enter the woods, all the wood-life scurries away to hide in hollow logs and trees, under stumps and leaves. Sit down and rest your back against a tree and watch and listen. Soon a squirrel pops up from the leaves with a rustle, you hear another chatter shrilly, on some fence-rail; then—“Boom, boom, brrrrrr!”, some partridge is drumming on a log to attract his mate, who no doubt, is watching him from some nearby thicket. On that dead elm a wood-pecker is industriously waking the echoes, by his drilling for the juicy worm hidden underneath the bark, and overhead, the cawing of some thieving crows attracts your attention. The call of the phoebe, as he looks around for his daily fare, mingles with the “Cheery-cheery,” of the little blue-bird. Then a shadow falls, and the forest is as still as death ; for now danger threatens. You wonder what the cause of this hush is, and soon you hear a hawk cry out, and then you know why. As you get up and leave the woods, a bluejay follows you, shrilly calling you all the names he can think of, for disturbing the peace ot the many inhabitants of the woodlands. W. G. Watt, ’08. Only a Stump. Only a stump in the meadow, Rain-beaten, old and bare; But to me, it tells the story Of the tree that once stood there. As I look at this stump in the meadow Musing, I seem to see, Standing in all in its beauty, A towering old, oak tree. Its great arms wide out-spreading. Proudly erect it stands, Breathing of God, its Creator, A work not wrought with hands. From its branches sound happy bird-notes. The wind whispers ’mong its leaves, And every fibre seems thrilling With life, and joy and peace. Gone is that oaken giant; Only its stump remains, And of its vanished glory, Remembrance mutely claims. Jennie Harris, ’07.

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t THE BLUE AND WHITE. within 15 yards of the “Other three classes of the H. S.” goal. . The second half LeBoeuf, of the Juniors, got the hall on the kick off and by good interference carried the ball over the goal line but the nail was brought back to nearly the center of the field where he had gone out of bounds. The Senior, Sophomore and Freshmen team had the ball most of this half. They were able to make good gains through the Junior line. Line up: Junior, t). Senior, Sophomore and Freshmen, 0. Newton, r. e. Played without one Holcomb, r. g. I. LeBoeuf, c. Meigs, 1. g. Adams, 1. t. Harris, 1. e. Meuiller, q. L. LeBoeuf, r. h. Pratt, 1. h. Slack, f. Referee, Prof. Rogers 15 minute halves. r. e., Davies r. t., Field r. g., Sinon c., Haven 1. g., Flagg 1.1., Carter 1. e., Willaid q., Stone r. li., Alden 1. h., Coe f., Willis umpire, Woodman; time, Review of Players. Capt. LeBoeuf, right half back, is a sure ground gainer and a fine tackier. We have been up against very few teams which could produce a man to equai him in speed. Woodman, left half back, though being a light man and playing his first year makes up for lack of weight by speed and a free use of the stiff arm. Slack, the heaviest man on the team, played his first year at full-back and by the last of the season had learned to hit the line well. On kicking off he invariably had the better of his opponents. Ho has been elected captain of next year’s team. Stone at quarter back ran the team fast and seldom fumbled the ball. He is a hard tackier. Davies, left end, was a new man on the team, lie played a good, hard game from start to finish. Willard, right tackle, was the smallest man on the team, but nevertheless put up a fine article of ball all the season. He will be of great help to the team next fall. Young, center, was put out of the game before the season was finished by a badly injured knee. He was a plucky player and especially good on the defensive. Sinon, right guard, was at his usual good game, and a bulwark of strength in the line. Daniels, right end, when he played was of great-assistance to the team. lie played an erratic but brilliant game. Carter, left tackle, played his ever good, steady game and although he is not built for speed he managed to do some good tackling. Willis, left guard, has weight and a good amount of sand, both necessary to a good football man. Although he has had only one season of experience he was one of the strong places of the line. Gee, center, ever kept a good, cool head on the offensive which is necessary to do good passing. On defensive he worked with the guards in preventing any gains to be made in that part of the line. The substitutes, Meigs, Harris and Newton, all did some very good work and showed that they would be valuable men for next year’s team. Sounds at a Football Game. After the disputes over illegible men and which side shall receive the ball have been settled, the shrill whistle of the referee sounds and the game begins. Before many downs the cry of “time out” is heard which means that a player has broken his neck, cracked his skull or nearly got the breath knocked out of him. When a brilliant play has been made the cheers arise from the side lines sufficient to drown out the noise of conflict which is taking place on the gridiron. Every now and then the voice of the Captain is heard above the turmoil shouting encouragement to his men in such phrases as these:—“Play low in the line!”, “Tackle low!”, and “Fall on the ball!” It is impossible to describe the noise, if the home team wins. Willard, 08.

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6 THE BLUE AND WHITE. The Blue and White. Editorial Board. Editor-in-Ohief, WM. If. CARTER, ’00 Associate Editor, JENNIE A. HARRIS, ’07 Exchange Editor, ALICE S. MULLEN, ’06 Alumni Editor, GEORGE DAVIES, ’06 Athletic Editor, LEO E. PRATT, ’07 Assistant Editors, ( ARCHIE S. HAVEN, ’08, ARLIE F. ALDEN, '08, ( ERNESTINE BRISTOL, ’09. Business Manager, EDWARD MACK, ’08 The Blue and White will be published once each term, or tri-yearly. T erms. Price per copy, Twenty-five Cents. Vo i.. 1. Vergk nnf.s, Vt., Dec., 1905. No. 1 Editorial. Upon its subscribers depends EXISTENCE the existence of the “Buk and White.” If our paper merits it, we are confident that it will receive your Hearty cooperation, but we wish to emphasize our urgent need of financial support. Each subscription helps us to make the paper what it should be, an honor to our school. We wish to call attention to the re-OUR cent addition to our teaching force. SCHOOL Miss Chandler has a large class in advanced arithmetic, besides having charge of all the work in English, French and German. Her help makes it possible to introduce several new and important subjects. Besides the class in arithmetic already referred to we now have a class in mechanical drawing and economics. Book-keeping is also one of the additions. The aim of these studies is to give those who do not intend to enter college, practical training along these lines. Perhaps the most important increase in the school’s curriculum is the teacher’s course it affords. Examinations for this course are made out by the state board of Normal School Commissioners. Students passing in this work and graduating from the school receive a two years teachers certificate. We also have several minor improvements in our new high school room. The new teacher’s desk is a marked improvement. The bust (on the North wall) is the gift of Mrs. II. T. Booth. As a school we wish to again thank all who have so kindly contributed for the decoration of our room. Furthermore we cordially welcome all visitors, especially on Wednesday afternoons. Hitherto out of town students have been examined during the first week of the fall term. It is expected arrangements will be made so that examinations may he taken in the district schools of the county next spring. Attention is called to (he athle-OUR tic report, which we are glad to jcs say, shows greater success than ever before. What, at the opening of the season seemed like a weak team, won eight games out of the ten played. Our foot ball: captain and manager both deserve high credit for this. Football is the most exciting of our American