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

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BLUE AND WHITE 13 lEiittnrials VERMONT Few Vermonters realize the great possibilities of their native state. They do not consider the advantages of nature which are given to us. Beautiful in summer, a haven of sport in winter, and delightful throughout the year is Vermont. But even if it were sufficiently realized in Vermont, is that fact enough? Most emphatically not! The fact should he advertised, so that we may not be alone in enjoying our lakes, streams and mountains, so that not only ourselves, but others may enjoy our winter sports,.and so that Vermont may be known throughout the nation for what it is -Nature’s home. POLITICAL SITUATION The political situation in the United States today presents many complexities to the observer. We are presented with the spectacle of a Republican president, elected by an unprecedented majority, become unpopular in the ranks of his own party, which has failed to retain a working majority in either house, and which, although it will probably organize both houses, will be able to use no steam-roller tactics, lately so familiar to them. We see the party in power striving to restore prosperity by make-shift methods, with the main requisite results before the next election, a decided movement toward the left wing of the Republican party, caused somewhat bv dissatisfaction with Senator Less, and by Mr. Lucas’s efforts to defeat Senator Norris. There is, too, a growing wet sentiment, which, while not yet prevalent, at least in Congress, will be sure to find more and more ex- pression there. V e observe the President. over-sensitive to criticism, endeavoring to reply to the barbed shafts of the Senators, a most difficult task, since they outnumber him ninety-six to one. The Senate overrides the President’s recommendations on drought relief, is accused by him of profiting at the expense of human misery, and the members themselves charge the President with subordinating human needs to the impending deficit. As we observe the difficulties of the President with this session of Congress, we fail to visualize a path of roses for him when the next one, more strongly in opposition, assembles. The outlook presents every aspect except harmony. UNEMPLOYMENT Probably this subject is the most discussed one in the country today. Millions are without any means of livelihood, and other millions are working part time, or for reduced pay, or both. One of the most tragic sights in our country today is the long bread line, to be found in every city of size. Although there are many good steps being taken to cure this condition, the number of unemployed grows. Every step helps, but the time has come when America must give until it hurts, for a crisis exists. Municipal projects help to relieve the situation, the President has appointed a commission, which seems to be regarded as the necessary step in any case, and Congress has passed relief bills, but these only tide over and do not cure the situation. Only the nation at large can do that by united efforts, cooperation and expansion, and even these will work no sudden miracles.

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12 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL Void le commencement de ma misere. La deuxieme journee sur l’eau je me suis trouve ties malade loin de mon pays, loin de ma mere. La peur et le regret me crevaient le coeur. La per-sonne qui me soignait etait tin homme an front dur. II me disait. “Depeche-toi de te guerir on je te jette a l’eau. Mais non. j’avais encore bien d’autres miseres a souffrir, il ne m’a pas jete au fond de la mer. Arriyant a Betilbe, Canada, je me suis resolu d'abandoner mon bateau. Je suis descendu au Lac Noir. J’ai eu la chance de trouver du travaille dans line mine d’abeste. tin travaille dur et dangereux, mais il faut faire quelque chose quand on est seul. loin de chez soi et sans argent. Au bout de six mois, etant alle a line balle, j ai fait la connaissance de deux jeunes lilies. L’une, nomme The-adora, etait riche et 1’autre, nomme Elene, etait pauvre. J’ai appris a les aimer toutes les deux, f’en voulais une pour ma femme. La question etait laquelle choisir. J'aimais l’une comme 1’autre. Si je me mariais avec I headora nous serious dans 1 aisance. si je choisissait Elene je pour-rais la sortir de la misere. Que faire! Que faire! Voila le moment decisif de ma vie. Enfin je me suis decide pour Elene et nous nous sommes rnaries. Nous sommes toujour pauvres. J'ai travaille dur, mais nous sommes heu-reux puisque nous nous airnons. Les deux Voleurs Marshall Bame, ’31 Il y avait une fois un homme qui desirait apprendre a voler. Aussi alla-t-il chez un habile cambrioleur pour faire ses etudes de larcin. Apres une semaine les deux amis deciderent d’aller voler une maison. Le vieux dit au jeune voleur: “Suivez mes directions et quand vous serez en doute. imitez-moi. Entres dans la maison, ils trouverent qu’il fallait passer par une chambre ou une femme dormait. En route le vieux se heurta contre une chaise. La femme, se reveillant. dit, “Qui est la?” Le vieux fit, “mee-a-ou!” La femme, ras-stiree, ferma les yeux pour rendormir. I autre homme se heurta lui aussi contre la chaise. La femme se reveilla de nouveau et dit encore une fois, “Qui est la.' Le voleur apprenti repondit poli-ment, “Rien. Madame, qu’un autre chat.” Une Reve Lois Bristol, ’32 J’ai eu une reve, C’est en Afrique. Oh! j’avais peur D’une chose tragique. Les personnes la; Quelle chose terrible! Ne croient pas cpie Nous sommes sensibles. Ils aiment manger Les personnages. Oh, mes amis Soyez done sages! Ils veulent me faire De peur courir; Mais j’ai compris— C’etait pour rire. Les hommes noirs, Puisqu’il le faut, M’ont rendu libre; Quel beau tableau!

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VERGEXXES HIGH SCHOOL i’ritmil Artiuttipa Mary Bourget, ’33, Editor SPEAKING OF SLEIGH RIDES One Saturday night in January (It was the 10th, by the way) the Sevens, who had long wanted a sleigh ride, drove off to Addison. With Miss Allbee and Mr. Carter as chaperons you may be sure that everyone had a good time on the way out. When we arrived at the home of Mr. Felix Bodette. a most loyal supporter of the class of ‘36. we played several interesting games and we DID have refreshments. e started back in high spirits (and in a sleigh, of course) and reached the dear old place at 11 :30 A. M.—I mean P. M. The problem now facing the Sevens was to regain their beauty sleep-—a two days' task. Joan Casey. ’36 EIGHTS BOUNCE OFF ON A SLEIGH RIDE On January 9. 1931. Mr. Langeway’s sleigh rolled up in front of the gym, with bells Blowing and whistles Ringing. All eights jumped in and things started. “Dumbbell” Morris cracked some of his jokes, the class sang and cheered, and certain couples—(ahem!) —seemed to be enjoying themselves! After a long ride, in spite of the mourning and sorrow of the class, all had to hop out while the sleigh turned around. Coming back, the famous Ed. Ryan, a chip off the old block of Amos, was strangely quiet (?) Mr. Carter managed by running in back of the sleigh, and “Dumbed” was speeling out stories while the listeners sat with mouths wide open in utter amazement at his ability. Everyone enjoyed the return trip. When the large city of Ver-gennes was reached people were out on the street trying to get a glimpse of the class of ’35. All made a dash for the Community House where “eats” and hot cocoa awaited us. Everyone hurried home after the eats had disappeared because of the belief that spooks were abroad—and thus ends the tale of the sleigh ride of the class of one thousand nine hundred and thirtv-five! Leslie Wetherell, ’35 FRESHIES’ SLEIGH RIDE A jolly band of Presides left Saturday. January 17, 1931, for the home of their esteemed classmate, Barbara McNeil. On the way the girls furnished singing—at least what they thought was singing. After a splendid evening spent in watching the girls’ magnetic eyes go blink, blink, and eating delicious refreshments served by the little misses Shirley Haven and Mary Parrish, we started for home, only to find, when we reached our destination, that it was a trifle too late to go to bed that night. Charles Ryan, ’34 THE AGGIE BOYS’ SLEIGH RIDE The great night had come at last. The meeting place and starting point was to be Mr. Smith’s residence with “The Two Pilger Bros.” as doormen. About fifteen Aggie Boys, each with a girl guest, set out for Waltham at seven-thirty.