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

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25 BLUE AND WHITE “Our Mutual FriendDoris Garrow. “Among my Books;” Mary Germaine. “Frozen Words;” Owen Griffin. “The Royal Road to Romance;’ ’ Robert Hamel, “Bob. Son of Battle;” Eleanor Hayes, “Far Away and Long Ago;” Holidays. “Days Off;” Florence Lar-row, “Peacock Feathers;” Madalene Lawrence. “The Talisman ;” Gertrude Leonard, “The Gold Bug;” Wren Rus-sett, “L’Allegro;” Robert Ryan. “Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow;” Edward Scott, “The Laughing Boy;” Florence Smith. “ Why So Pale and Wan?” Kar-lene Sneden, “Snowbound;” Our Basketball Team. “Men of Iron;” Germaine Turpin, “Proud Lady;” Roger Wendell. “Master Skylark;” Charles Wilson, Jr., “The Perfect Gentleman;” Mary Williams. “A Girl and Her Job;” Wilma Wood. “ Captain (s) Courageous;” Miss Wright. “A Friend of Caesar.” “Environment is a process to prevent fires.” In Social Science. Miss Davis (In Commercial Class) “ e 11 listen to the board now.” Miss McGovern. (To English Class Eleven) “Remember to bring your thirty-five senses (cents) to class.” HELPFUL MISINFORMATION HEDERICK FRASKINS O How may I obtain better marks? B. Garrow A A little study has been known to help, but this does not work in all cases. I advise you to see your family physician. Q What makes me so attractive to young girls? D. Ryan A ft is probably due to your dashing manner and suave disposition. More likely it is due to the foolishness of the girls in question. Q I am generally run-down and anaemic. Is there anything I can take for this condition ? R. Wendell A One of the most reliable remedies on the market for this is Vicks Vapo Rub. 'Phis might do you a good deal of good. Q I find that insults annoy me greatly. What can I do to prevent this? A. Dean A An air of nonchalant and amused boredom would be a great buffer. If this does not work, a snappy line of repartee is what you need. O '1 he present depression has affected me financially. How long do you expect it to last? W. Carter A The best authorities estimate not over ten years. All things come to those who wait, and maybe you have a rich relative who will leave you money. Otherwise we see little hope. Q How many eggs make a respectable omelet? Miss Allbee A Much depends upon the size of the eggs, and their type. The size of the eggs, of course, depends upon the size of the hen. Send ten cents in stamps for our “Never-Fail Hen Measurement Chart. Q How may a Senior use a speaking privilege three times in one period? G. Leonard A There is only one way—namely, persistent practice. We have noticed that you are already pursuing this formula, and two weeks more should be sufficient. O What is considered the best budget plan ? M. Bunch A After a thorough survey Prof. I. M. X. Investigator has announced that the average American income is divided as follows: Clothes 30%; Rent or house up keep, 20%; Necessities, 40%; Amusement. 30%; Total 120%. But the professor says, “First catch your income.” Q Is popularity a gift or an attainment? M. Parrish A The best authority on this subject is Prof. H. M. Richardson, whose recent book, “Personality Plus” is now a standard reference. More information may be obtained by addressing a letter to Hederick Fraskins, care of this paper. All information guaranteed by our long experience as an advisor. We aim to serve our patrons ; we also take time off for target practice.

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24 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL VIRGINIA’S FIGHTING FIVE A jinx had doomed the team. There was no disputing the fact. Starting off the season with a string of two victories—the team had now reached a low and despised level, the cellar position. The school had seemed to lose hope too. W hen before there would have been as many as thirty-eight or forty rooters, they had now dwindled down to fifteen or sixteen. But the team did not lose hope. They even went so far as to talk of winning another game. At center for the team was Bryan, a tall, powerful lad. quick on the jump and even quicker changing up after games. In the back court were Crammel and Bee. Crammel was the school pride. Somewhat of a small town pugilist, he boasted of being ambidextrous. He had the ability of missing baskets with either hand with equal ease. Bee was a short, thickset fellow, a wonderful passer when he got the range. He hadn’t been able to get the range as yet. Some talk was heard of letting him practice on the athletic field where he would have the whole field to throw the ball in, but the plan hadn’t materialized, and he was still breaking windows and lights in the gym with his powerful passes. In the forward court the team was increased to five by Chilson and Tryon. Tryon, easily the worst of the five, was always belitting his runnign mates’ ability and suggested a shift. A shift was soon in order and Tryon was placed on the third team while his brother took his place, much to the older Tryon’s disgust. The season had passed up to this date with the team composed of the five and two games were won after hard battles and twelve dropped after battles that weren’t so hard. Someone suggested an inter-class game between the sophomores and seniors. The motion was promptly seconded and brought to a vote. It was unanimously carried, and action was to he instituted that same night. It was an insult to the seniors to he challenged, and injury was added when the scrub sophomore team crushed the seniors 31 to 17. Virginia's next encounter was to be with Mapleleaf Centre. Mapleleaf. during the past ten years, had beaten Virginia's an even twenty times, yet Virginia was confident of giving Maple-leaf a “good rub.” The game came off as scheduled and the coach sent Virginia’s Fighting Five on the floor, saying that this game would mean the League Championship. “Now go out there and fight for your Alma Mater.” he shouted, while the plaster fell off the ceiling. Crammel asked Bee who Alma Mater was- while Tryon explained that she was the coach’s wife and wanted them to win. “I’ll fight.” shouted Crammel, the-pug. “ I'll lick ’em all.” What’s that you said?” demanded the Mapleleaf center from the other room. “I was just saying that 1 guessed you’d win,” crooned Crammel. The game started with a bang—one of the bleachers had collapsed. Fortunately only twenty were present, so comparatively few injuries were received. The game was on! They battled fiercely! One minute to play! The score stood at 18 to 18. Chilson had tossed two baskets for the wrong side thus far and still seemed undecided as to which was which. Bee had broken two lights and a window. Crammel received the ball. He shot a clean basket. Virginia’s Fighting Five had won. THE BOOK SHELF We submit the following list of books, which are. or ought to be. the favorites of the Senior Class. They are not entirely original, but they are distinctly not Harvard Classics, inasmuch as they measure five feet two inches. The Senior Class, “We”; Mary Bunch. “Cheerful By Request;” Marshall Bame and William Carter. “The Heavenly Twins;” Catherine Casey,. “Midsummer Night’s Dream;’’ Doris Clark, “Adventures in Friendship ;’v Arza Dean. “So Big;” The Faculty. Makers of our Liberty;” Lena Fans-low. “Essay on Studies;” Harriet Field, “Comedy of Errors;” Thelma Floyd.

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VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL 26 J. W. D. E. RYAN New Model Kelvinators Now on Display THE ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR— AT THE PRICE YOU WANT TO PAY New Yukon Model— $159.50 F. O. B. Factory BURROUGHS I. G. A. STORE THE HOME STORE RUN BY HOME FOLKS SELF SERVICE- HELP YOURSELF New Spring Suits Hats, Caps and Shoes Are Now Arriving At A. S. HAVEN CO.