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

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16 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL A “WARMED OVER” ASSEMBLY On January 23, 1931, Miss Roburcls, a navy nurse who had just returned from tlie Virgin Islands, had been invited to speak to the Assembly on her experiences there. Miss Roburds being unable to get here, Mr. Smith, who had heard her speak at the American Legion, volunteered to tell us what he remembered. or, as he said, give us a “warmed over” talk. The Virgin Islands are at the eastern entrance of the Caribbean Sea. The United States bought these for twenty-five million dollars, mainly for a naval base. Some of the people there call themselves farmers, but they dress in white and just “boss” the negroes and ■ Indians, who do all the work. The natives show great ignorance in care of their children and also believe in witch doctors. There are no high schools in the islands. Since the boys and girls don’t know about anything better their schools mean as much to them as ours do to us. Mr. Smith always manages to give us a laugh. He told us that the water about the islands is so blue it is used for ink, and oysters grow on trees. To explain this—there is a tree in the water with a nest of oysters at its roots, so all anyone has to do is to pick oysters off the tree. Marion Leonard, ’33 Several candy sales have been held for the Blue and White Exchequer with successful results. For the past week the V. H. S. students have enjoyed having a blossoming plant in Study Hall. This is only a hint of the plants to be enjoyed in the future, for the class of ’24 has very kindly donated a sum for the purpose of purchasing flowers to brighten the room during the winter months. ■

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BLUE AND WHITE 15 As we were going up one of the many hills, the driver started the horses on a run. Doris and Wilbur, who had been on a cross-country run, jumped on, but Marjorie and Ralph were left to stumble along. Anyone back in Vergennes could have heard the indignant protests of the two. mixed with the uproarious laughter of the sleigh-riders, when after a long run of a halt mile they reached the sleigh. The 1 ilgers received us with all outward signs of pleasure. We played an interesting game of “fleas” and enjoyed a concert by Fred Pilger on his Hawaiian guitar. We also enjoyed Elmer’s jews-hai p. Refreshments, the Aggie boys treat, were served by Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Pilger . Starting for home at twelve, we enjoyed basketball practice—with snow-balls- under Mr. Smith’s supervision. I he jolly time ended in the early morn. y Marjorie Sorrell, ’34 THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM (Not Inserted in Our Last Issue) “The First Noel” Chorus An Lp to Date Christmas Dinner” Trances Kellogg “Jest ‘Fore Christmas” Raymond Morris ‘It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” Freda Daigneault and Elaine Beach “The Christmas Guest” Faith Kenyon “The Christmas Loaf.” Class 7— Mrs. Elton, Margaret Bodette Harry Elton (her son), Parker Leonard -Nellie (her daughter) Jeannette Sullivan Mrs. Guerney (neighbor) Joan Casey Her Daughter Norma Bristol HOME ECONOMIC X’S LUNCHEONS 1 he Home Economics class was quite excited when Miss Allbee an-nounced that we had to give luncheons She chose Ruth Yattaw. Winona Piek-ard. Lena Kandzior. and Eleanor For-icst as hostesses, each having five firls to work with. Quite a number of meetings were held, and I think Miss Wright got the worst of it because almost everyone went into her room to agree to disagree. I he first luncheon was given Decern-)er lls !,y Kuth, the second December second by Eleanor, the third. December third by Lena, and the last one December fourth by Winona. I he greatest trouble with each group was lack of conversation. Each nrl was afraid to talk or eat for fear she would say or do something wrong Nevertheless, the luncheons were much enjoyed and we are grateful to Miss Albee for the experience and her unlimited patience. Dorothy Leonard '32 THE JUNIOR MILITARY WHIST PARTY Wednesday. February fourth, the Junior Class held a Military Whist party at the Grange Hall. Contrary to the tears of some because of other social activities, the party was well attended. There were fifteen tables. The winning fort was held by I lel-en Jarvis. Charlotte Miner. Marion Leonard, and David Ryan. Refreshments of cocoa and sandwiches were served. About $25.00 was cleared. The Juniors wish to thank Miss McGovern Mrs. William Dalrymple. and others for helping to make the party a success. Esther Graves, ’32

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BLUE AND WHITE 17 Atfflrtira BOYS’ BASKETBALL Walter |. Ryan, '33. Editor The understudies of Coach Smith started the season December 2 by putting Hinesburg High down to defeat. 35-17. The game was a good victory for Vergennes with about every man on the squad playing in part of the game. It took place on the local surface. The squad of about fifteen men, accompanied by Coach Smith and Assistant Manager Ralli, journeyed to V inooski on December 5 to help dedicate the new gym. It was an honor for the local boys to be the first team to play on that surface. After the ceremonies had taken place, the ball was thrown out by the mayor and the game started out to be a close affair. However, the high-powered Winooski outfit got going and let Vergennes have 16 points while they were making 48. The game was well played by the Vergennes boys. A return game with Hinesburg was played on the Hinesburg court December 9. The small floor slowed up the Ancient City men. therefore the game was close and hard fought. The score at half time was 8-7. Vergennes. The Hinesburg boys rallied and. with a few minutes to go, were ahead 21-19. Coach Smith gambled and sent in a new man. “Buck” Gee. Gee came through with a basket, tying the score 21-21. The whistle stopped the game and an extra period was needed. Right after the tip-off at Center “Rogie” Bristol caged one. sending Vergennes ahead. Gee put the finishing touches on the game with a free shot after being fouled. The final score was 24-21. While changing up the boys took it into their minds to elect a captain. Final count gave Robert Ryan, veteran center, the job of leading the team. Coach Smith next had the boys carted to Es-sex Junction, December 12. for a game with “Sleepy” Warner’s team. The Vergennes hoys began to play well on the strange court, coming out of the first half with a 11-2 count for V. H. S. Between the halves a system for penetrating the Essex Junction’s five-man defense was learned by the boys. This proved to be of no use, as the junction team began to play man to man. This defense was too much for Vergennes. Only one floor basket was made during the second half. The final score was 22-15. Middlebury came December 16 with its powerful team to take a high score game from Vergennes, 43-12. Johnson, the Middlebury big center, had a wonderful night, caging 19 points, making the score look bad for Vergennes. “Billy Garrow strengthened the team at this point by his return to the squad. I he Proctor Varsity brought its Frosh team along to our gym December 19 to make the evening more pleasant for customers by playing the local second team. 1 he game was close, the teams being evenly matched. The Vergennes seconds finally came out ahead. 15-13. The main game of the evening did not turn out so well for the Vergennes team. The Proctor outfit had the edge at the end of the last quarter. 33-11. Both teams piled up their score with free shots. A powerful team of old grads turned out December 26 for the Alumni game. Expecting an easy game, the old boys were treated to the surprise of their lives by seeing the High School pile up