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

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14 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL — £ rhunl Artiuttips Shirley Adams, ’34, Editor CALENDAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Shirley Adams, ’34, Editor Thurs., Dec. 7—Came together to subscribe to the “Blue and White.” Short talk. Tues., Dec. 12—Received “Blue and Whites.” Tues., Dec. 12—Minstrel Show at Opera House. Excellent support from town’s people. Wed., Dec. 13—Assembly for awarding letters to the track men and cheer-leaders. Report of financial returns from Minstrel Show. Profit. $89.00. Thurs., Dec. 4—Joint meeting of the Latin and French clubs at V. H. S. Games played. Christmas tree. Thurs., Dec. 14—“F. F. A.” business meeting. Played games. Refreshments served. Music by “F. F. A.” boys. Outstanding feature of the evening was tap dance by Raymond Barrows, executed on the top of the table. Tues., Jan. 18—Latin club meeting. Voted to send for pins. The program consisted of various papers read by members. Fri., Jan. 19—Assembly at library for girls. Mr. Harry Nissen of Posse Nissen school, Boston, talked on “Physical Education.” Three reels of movies were shown depicting the school and camp life. Fri., Jan. 26—Assembly to celebrate victory over Waterburv. Sang school song. Mr. Carter discussed result . Coach Martin gave a short speech. Closed by giving the “Al-i-ki-i.” Mon., Jan. 29—Gym destroyed by fire. Wed., Jan. 31—Discussed loss of hopes and plans for future through the destruction of gym by fire. Fri., Feb. 9—Carnival given at the Opera House to defray expenses of baseball suits. Dancing. Thurs., Feb. 15—Business assembly. Talked of game with Bristol and the use of the V. I. S. gym. Report of Carnival given. Profit. $26.93. Fri., Feb. 16—“F. F. A.” Boys’ sleigh ride to Addison. Returned to V. H. S. for oyster supper. Wed. Feb. 21—Grades 2 and 5 presented a delightful assembly program honoring birthdays of both Lincoln and Washington Mon., Feb. 26-—Juniors’ class assembly program presented by eleven Junior girls. One act play, “The General Goes Home.” Minuet danced by eight girls. Mon., Mar. 5—Met to discuss Bas- ket-ball Tiournam eni. (See season’s report in Athletic Dept). Short talks were given by Captain Charles Ryan, David Ryan and Loren Avery. Coach Martin

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BLUE AND WHITE 13 Mais Oui, le Printemps! Shirley Haven, ’34 Oh! Comme je l’aime! Quoi? Mais oui, le printemps. Quand les oiseaux chantent, et le soleil hrille, et—-et; “Mademoiselle, quand est-ce que Louis XIV est devenu roi de France?” Et les fleurs fleurissent. et— “Mademoiselle!” Qui etait celui a qui Mademoiselle la maitresse d’histoire posait cette question? Pas moi. je pense. Et on peut aller a l’ecole sans man- teaux et— “Mademoiselle Shirley! Voulez-vous repondre a cette question? “Oui, mais qu’-est-ce qui etait la question ?” “Quand est-ce que Louis XIV est devenu roi de France?” “Oh, madame en 1643.” Ma ntenant, oil etais-je? Mais oui, en printemps. Et les ab-eilles bourdonnent—et----- GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Faith Kenyon. ’36 The girls’ basketball season started off with a bang, with the Alumnae close on the heels of the V. H. S. team in the first game, the score being 13-9. Then followed a game at Middlebury, which ended 15-23, in favor of the opposing team. With Captain Brown back-in playing trim, we soon wreaked vengeance on them, however, and polished off a return game with a score of 59 to the 14 scored by M. H. S. Beeman’s Academy was played next, the first game ending 34-15, and the second 30-5, with both games won by V. H. S. Two Bristol games ended favorably for the local team. The score of the first was 38-25, and of the second, 33-23. After the loss of our gym, it took courage to travel all the way to Hines-burg for a return game, but the Junior Varsity girls did it, and took the game. 13-11. The home game had been played some weeks previously with a score of 12-6 in favor of our Junior Varsity. An impromptu Alumnae vs. Junior Varsity game was played also, which ended with a score of 10-22 in favor of the Alumnae. Captain Brown was high scorer in all games save the return Bristol game, in which Margaret Carter scored 18 pts. The school feels that during the past three seasons the team has built up something of a record. Thirty-four scheduled games were played, with only two defeats, one by Burlington in the ’.32-’33 season, and one by Middlebury in ’33-’34. NEWS BULLETINS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Joyce Young, a senior at U. V. M.. made the Dean’s Honor List during the past semester. She has a record of y2A- J4B, or an average of 90 per cent. She was recently elected to the Class Walk Committee for Commencement Week. George W. Patterson. Ill, a senior at U .V. M., has been elected to deliver the “Address to Ira Allen” during Senior week. He is a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, manager of track, and president of the A. T. E. E. He has served on the “Ariel” and “Cynic and participated in debating. He was recently elected Chairman of the Boatride Committee for Commencement Week. He attained a place on the Scholastic Honor List for the last semester with a mark of A or B in all subjects. Katherine Ryan, a senior at U. V. M.. attained a place on the Scholastic Honor List for last semester with an average mark of B in all subjects.

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BLUE AND WHITE 15 talked on “Choices for Junior Tournament Team” and “Future Prospects.” Mr Carter conducted the meeting and various other school members contributed. Thurs., Mar. 8—Special Assembly. Safety Patrol organized. Consisted of the following members: R. King- man, C. Collette, R. Mundy, A. Sullivan, H. Washburn, W. Allen, L. Fisk, R. Barrows and R. Collins. Charles Frank-lyn Ryan was made Captain. Slogan—“Alertness Avoids Accidents.” Tues., Mar. 20—Two representatives of Bailey’s Music Rooms in Burlington entertained with music on the piano accordion and violin Fri., Mar. 23—Stunt Night held at the Opera House. (Account at the close of this calendar). Tues., Apr 3—Results of the Stunt Night discussed. Profit, $126.00. Wed., Apr. 4-—Discussion of baseball season and prospects. Fri., Apr. 6—Assembly speaker, Mr. H. C. Herrick. Instructive and entertaining sketches from the history of Vergennes. Mon., Apr. 9—Senior honors announced in order of standing: Valedictorian, Shirley Haven; Salutatorian. Margaret Carter; Pro Meri-to members: Shirley Haven, Margaret Carter, Shirley Adams, Elizabeth Abbott, Clarice Briggs, (t d with E. Abbott for 4th place), Melba Williams, Elinor Kimball, Barbara Bristol, David Ryan, Mildred Bruce, Mary Parrish, Lillian Meacham, George Barton, Robert Woodruff (tied with G. Barton), Charles Ryan. Mon., Apr. 9—Safety patrol substitutes necessitated by the opening of baseball season : Captain Charles Ryan replaced by George (Barton; Russell King-man by Newell Adams. Russell Kingman was made Captain. Mon., Apr. 9—Numbers by three boys repeated from Mrs. Casey’s program for P. T. A. of previous evening. 1st number —“Easter Bills,” Raymond Morris. 2nd number—“Ham and Eggs,” Martin Casey and Kenneth Sullivan. Wed., Apr. 11—Assembly program by Aladdin greatly enjoyed. Fri., Apr. 13—Aladdin entertainment at Opera Plouse. Senior Class benefit. Thurs., Apr. 19—French Club meeting held at V. H. S. Three act play, “Barbe-Bleue,” presented. Fri., Apr. 20—Trip to Castleton made by the following four Senior girls: Betty German, Elinor Kimball, Shirley Adams and Rachel Smith, accompanied by Miss McGovern. In a regional prize-speaking contest of the “F. F. A.” held in the auditorium of the Middlebury High School on Thurs., April 26, Walter Giard placed second out of four contestants. Annual Junior Prom at Opera House Friday, May 4 Japanese Theme Whittemore’s Orchestra