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

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14 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL Editorials Whereas, we, the members of the editorial staff of the Vergennes High School in the State of Vermont, feel that we have suffered an irreparable loss in the death of Mr. Walter H. Crockett, editor of Publications at the University of Vermont, whose quiet dignity, unfailing courtesy, and untiring effort have been an impetus to all our publications through his constructive criticism, therefore: BE IT RESOLVED, That we place on record our ever-present gratitude for his kindly aid and fostering of our periodicals, together with our keen appreciation of the gap which his loss will open in the helpful chain stretched forth to us by the University. Editorial Board

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BLUE AND WHITE 13 Les Souris La famille de souris a tres faim. Le pere cherche de la nourriture, mais ii n’en a pas trouve. Apres quelque temps il trouve un gros fromage.. 11 devore un gros morceau de formage et il rap-porte un gros morceau a sa femme, aussi. Madeleine, la cuisiniere, est en colere parce qu’elle voit qu’une souris a mange deux gros morceaux de fromage. Elle met la souriciere, contenam un morceau de fromage grille sur le plancher. La deuxieme fois que le pere est sorti il trouve la souriciere. Il demande con-seil a sa femme avant qu’il la touche. Sa femme dit: “Non, fais attention.’ Mais helas! II n’obeit pas. L’odeur est trop bon. Il touche le fromage et il est attrape dans la souriciere. Madeleine appelle le gros chat qui mange la pauvre souris. D’apres l’histoire dans notre gram-maire.) Faith Kenyon, ’36 IHargarrt Atkina 1915—1931 “Anh uir turpi tljat tmr bu luorly alpmlli Ijaur a Ufp bu brirf.” Sryant

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BLUE AND WHITE 15 OLYMPICS AND VERGENNES YOUTH This year the Parent Teachers’ Association undertook the task of sponsoring a skating rink, which has met with the hearty approval of every student. More and more facilities are wanted to advance physical well being. Skiing is an excellent sport, and students would take to this if a suitable place was obtained. Much enthusiasm has been shown about skiing by those who attended the Olympic Games at Lake Placid. A member of the faculty suggested the idea of building ski jumps of different intervals to satisfy all ages. There are many hills in and around Vergennes which could be used very satisfactorily. The idea is not merely to develop Olympic champions, but to instruct the young in the physical benefits of sports, and also to show them the ethics of competition—how to win or lose. Years ago the way to gain fame was through the unfriendly military combats among nations, but today this has given way to a friendly rivalry, and what rivalry can be more friendly than joyous athletic competition? Vergennes is certainly a part of the world, and we want our youth of today to take part in its sport. Theodore Ralli, '32 GUBERNATORIAL TIMBER Rumors about the state are becoming more and more widespread as to probable, and even possible, candidates for the governorship. One favorite possibility died a hard death a short time ago when President Guy Bailey of the University of Vermont announced that he would not be a candidate, preferring to devote his time to his educational duties. This may be said to narrow the field down to three candidates, W. Arthur Simpson of Lyndonville—advocate of better roads and more of them; the present incumbent. Governor Stanley C. Wilson; and the present Lieutentant-Governor, Benjamin Williams. Of the first of these, Mr. Simpson, at present a member of the Highway Board, but rather helpless against the other two standpatters who serve with him, little need be said. His strong race in the last primary, his bonding program, and his other activities have made him well known to the voters of the state, and he is sure to be a prominent factor in any calculations as to the identity of the next governor. The present governor, Stanley C. Wilson, is almost an unknown quantity when it comes to surmises as to whether or not he will run again. Although the “Mountain Rule” was shattered by Governor Weeks, still the Wilson administration has done little to justify its continuation according to Vermont standards, and if Mr. Wilson runs again, it will be because he is the strongest hope of the Southern “ring.” Possibilities indicate that he may be the last of an illustrious line who have “come forth from the living rock.” As for the third would-be candidate, Lieutenant-Governor Williams, he will most certainly not be a candidate if Governor Wilson discovers a hidden wish to succeed himself, as that would split the votes of the “Old Guard,” of which there are none too many. The last Senatorial election showed quite plainly that the throne was tottering, and this one is likely to see it fall. Robert Larrow, ’32