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

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16 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL gdj00l Artiuitips Helen Jarvis, Editor PEPPY JUNIOR ASSEMBLY On December first the Juniors’ assembly program was put on peppily. It consisted of an original short sketch entitled “Pepperbility—Plus.” The scene was laid in the office of Dr. Pepper, the inventor of a wonderful machine called the “Pepper—Up.” The character of the doctor was portrayed by Mary Lance. Her office assistants were Miss Connie Cayenne and Miss Polly Paprika—Helen Jarvis and Mary Bourget. The first patient of the afternoon was Roger Bristol in the role of Ted Ralli. Raili was ordered to take two “pep-pills regularly between classes” to help ward off those slave drivers, V. H. S. teachers. The part of Lucia Brown, who was the next patient, was taken by Corinne Sorrell. Lucia’s rundown condition was corrected by a brisk treatment in the Pepper-Up. Into Donald Clark, alias Billy Gar-row. the errant member of the Editorial Staff. was infused enough pep to attend all the conferences in the world. One howling feature was the transformation of a cat into a rabbit. But, the infuriated cat escaped and yowled from the seclusion of Mr. Carter’s office throughout the remainder of the program. Miss Paprika then announced Marion Leonard and Charlotte Miner, impersonating Eleanor Forrest and Mary Parrish. Mary was given pep-pills to use in lieu of rubbing alky, while El- eanor went through the ordeal of the Pepper-Up in quest of ambition to run. Eleanor Forrest, in the person of Marion Leonard, advised by Catherine Briggs, sorrowfully admitted to Dr. Pepper her lack of sex appeal. One treatment in the marvelous invention was guaranteed to lure on a certain elusive drummer boy. Ralph Booth, in other words Russell Kingman, deplored the fact that his eating capacity was not sufficient to allow for the amount of Christmas dinner he longed to consume. His situation seemed hopeless, but with Dr. Pepper to the rescue, it soon appeared very simple. He was put on a very strict diet and advised to do setting-up exercises daily. As Kingman made a blustering exit, Joan Casey, portrayed by Madeline Barrows, entered with the complaint that she simply could not study because she was so nervous. When she mentioned the doctor’s bill, Dr. Pepper and her assistants, realizing that they had charged nothing heretofore, rushed out to collect. They came back followed by the patients, who were relieved of their possessions. The play closed with the appearance of the three leading characters who declaimed in conclusion— “You may call us all fakes, But we firmly maintain That a good Pepper-Up One should never disdain.” Y. M. C. A. REPRESENTATIVES On December tenth we had two “business partners” as our guests, Mr. Mer-riam, State Y. M. C. A. Secretary, and Mr. Cremer, National Y. M. C. A. worker. Their business was “boys.” Mr. Merriam introduced Mr. Cremer who gave us a very interesting talk. He used a boy whom he knew as an

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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

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BLUE AND WHITE 17 example. He told us that one should make his choice of his vocation on the intelligence basis. Then he urged us to fix our goal. We may change, but we ought to know what we’re going to do and where we’re to end. Lastly, he told us to work resolutely towards this goal and he “positive enough to be powerful, rather than prominent enough to be popular.” William Garrow, ’33 THE SOPHOMORE ASSEMBLY PROGRAM On Friday, December eighteenth, the Sophomores took their turn at putting on a program in assembly. They gave a play called “The One True Gift of Christmas.” The assembly opened with the singing of “The First Noel.” Then came the play. Great-Grandfather Baxter and Great-Grandmother Baxter, the parts taken by David Ryan and Barbara Bristol respectively, stand behind picture frames and look perfectly still. They are much talked of by the young folks, who wonder if they had any fun in the old days. Great-Grandfather and Great-Grandmother were married on Christmas, and-they think that the young folks never have any fun because they are so different in their ways. Then Bobby (Russell Kingman) comes to get Peggy Baxter, the flapper daughter (Eleanor Daigneault). and they say that they are going to “the show.” Mother Baxter (Shirley Haven) and Betty Baxter, a girl of about ten (Mary Parrish) get very sleepy waiting for Father Baxter, a successful business man (Billy Hamel) to come home. They go to sleep and Mother Baxter dreams that Great-Grandfather and Great-Grandmother Baxter talk to each other —a dream which the audience sees enacted—and she discovers that they loved each other. Father Baxter comes home and Mother Baxter wakes up. He visits with Mother Baxter until Peggy and Bobby come. Peggy discovers that her father has played Santa Claus to some poor people. Mother tells of her dream, and then they all find out that the old folks did have a good time and that the one true gift of Christmas is LOVE. The assembly closed by singing two more Christmas selections. George Noonan, ’33 MR. PATTERSON SPEAKS Thanks to the Sevens’ curiosity over some of Superintendent Patterson’s possessions, a very interesting talk was given by Mr. Patterson on January eighth. Illustrating with his own Turkish and Persian rugs, lacquer work, and pieces from Labrador and Canada, he described the processes in making these things. Certain ideas and customs are reflected in these rugs, such as family life and religion. No green is allowed in Turkish rugs, as this is a sacred color. The Turks use geometrical designs because they can not imitate life, but the Persians may, using, for example, fruit blossoms in the designs of their rugs. A small Moslem Turkish prayer-rug made by a Christian Armenian was shown that was a combination of Turkish and Persian designs and made from the natural uncolored wool. The rugs are all hand made, and each family has a loom in the house. No two rugs are alike, even in dimensions. It takes from one to three months or even more to make one rug. Mr. Patterson has an attractive and contagious store of humor which makes all who hear him enjoy his talks to the utmost. Helen Bigalow, ’33