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

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BLUE AND WHITE 17 early history of Vergennes, and felt that the bits of history they gained there fitted in well with their study of Colonial times. Mr. Herrick has spent much time collecting information, of which he now has a large fund. The class wishes to take this opportunity to extend their thanks to him for his helpful informative address. FRESHMAN LIBRARY LESSONS Following her usual custom, Mrs. Chatterton initiated this year’s Freshman class into the uses of the library. According to Mrs. Chatterton, the Freshmen this year have made an outstanding record, consequently the examination took a rather novel form, each member writing a bibliography on a chosen subject. This, of course, caused much hard work on Mrs. Chat-terton’s part, and we wish to thank her for the time she has spent in helping us. Shirley Haven, ’34 VERMONT Vermont—with its changeable weather; Vermont—with its typical days ; Vermont—with its snow covered heather; Vermont we will love always. Vermont—yes, she pities the Southland, With its snow never one foot deep; Vermont—ah, she thrills to the Northland, Whose secrets she fain would keep. Lois Bristol, ’32

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16 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL get, secretary; and Roger Wendell, treasurer. The club hopes to put on several plays. Mary Bourget, ’33 I During assembly on October seventh Mr. Donald Sears gave a very interesting talk on broom corn. Mr. Sears has lived in Etna, Illinois, for many years and has assisted in the harvesting of the corn. He exhibited many fine specimens and outlined the culture and growth of the crop. The information which Mr. Sears gave us has added much to our pleasure and knowledge. Shirley Adams. ’34 II On October 20. 1930, Professor I. H. Dickinson talked to the school on his trip up the Hudson and Lake Champlain. In closing, he remarked that ermonters do not appreciate Lake Champlain and the scenery in Vermont as much as do those people who come from other states. Shirley Haven, ’34 III AGRICULTURE BOYS’ TRIP TO ST. LOUIS On October 24 Elmer Pilger and Wilbur Norton gave their much dreaded report of their trip to St. Louis, where they attended the National Dairy Show. From their talk we came to the conclusion that most of their time was spent in eating, sleeping, and traveling around, but, joking aside, they did some good work in judging cattle. The boys spent three days in St. Louis, but were, nevertheless, glad to return to V. H. S. Charles Ryan, ’34 IV MISS MADDOCK ADDRESSES GIRLS’ ASSEMBLY On Friday, November 21, a special assembly was held for the girls. The speaker was Miss Florence Maddock of Seattle. Washington, who is the Vermont State Representative of the Y. W. C. A. Miss Maddock spoke to us on “What to Do after You Leave School.” She explained the different kinds of work which are classified under one name. It was a very interesting assembly and the girls hope we may continue having similar ones in other years. After the assembly Miss Maddock discussed special cases with a number of the girls. Helen Jarvis, ’33 V Mr. Carter has given several inspiring talks this fall. He spoke on Fire Prevention and Integrity, and a more recent assembly was our Armistice Assembly. In this last talk Mr. Carter quoted these words of Mr. Hughes: “Wherever the stars and stripes float, there is a shrine.” Mary Bourget, ’33 ADDITIONAL ITEMS After our last issue of the Blue and White last year we had several assemblies worthy of mention. Three of our speakers were Miss Leavens of Montpelier, Mrs. Carter, an interior decorator, and Miss Ann Connelly. The Sevens put on two interesting plays. One was a clever little health play, the other a gruesome (!) pirate play, with a parrot, some fudge, and several daring pirates in it. Mary Bourget, ’33 On October 29 the American History class was addressed by Mr. Herrick at the library. The class was much interested in Mr. Herrick’s talk on the

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