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

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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

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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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16 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL VERGENNES HIGH STUNT NIGHT WELL ATTENDED STUNT OF JUNIOR CLASS AWARDED FIRST PLACE After a four-year interval Stunt Night was revived by the high school pupils on March 2d. Whispered plans, closely guarded rehearsals, and mysterious bundles of all sizes, characterized the weeks of preparation. At last came the final Friday night and at last the curtain rose. Inton an immense mixing bowl Class Nine poured salad ingredients without number, each with a strong school flavor. Suddenly, as a result of most vigorous stirring. “School Spirit” rose from the bowl’s depths, to bring to a climax a stunt well done. “So This Is Paris,” was Class Eleven’s mysterious title. Flowing robes, gorgeous coloring, blue mountains, the Golden Apple and Helen of Troy, all these and more were cleverly presented in song and story. The thread of beautiful legend writhing now and then from a comic—sheepish—twist, gave unitv, effectiveness, and first place to “So This Is Paris.” Ice and snow, Eskimaid and Eskimo, Eskimurderer and Eskimice gave the members of Class Ten abundant op- portunity for action of all kinds. Yellow moonlight, cosy igloo and beautiful love scene soon gave place to fatal duel and most icy graves as “Eskimo Tragedy” went down to fame in second place. A vivid song-picture of the burning gymnasium, next plunged the surprised audience into the deepest gloom. Pour-ed-on water could not save either the gym or the “nine little gym suits.” Out of despair hope finally shone forth in “We'll build a gym” and a model of the new gymnasium was unveiled at the hack of the stage. Stunt Night was over. The specialties. “Puddin’ Head Tones.” Tap Dances and “Let’s Make Hay furnished entertainment between the stunts and the orchestra did its part welb Supt. H. N. Hanson. Miss Ruth Davies and Mr. Paul Collins acted as judges. The school extends thanks to all those who helped in organizing the stunts, in constructing scenery, in loaning property and in various other ways. The Senior Play, “Seventeen” is coming soon. Here is what the director says about it. “SEVENTEEN” The Senior play will soon be seen: The sparkling drama, SEVENTEEN, Youth and romance, the spring of life And laughter too, and pain and strife. You’ll like it all, just through and through, And you’ll like Ralph as Willie, too; And impish Jane, that awful child. Who drives poor Willie nearly wild; And Mary, playing Lola’s part, And breaking every poor boy’s heart. And Dave and Shirley, happy pair, Who, still, at forty, find life fair, Then gentle May, George. Johnnie, Joe, Young folks just like the ones you know. And May’s stern Dad. who sits above And throws things when they talk of love! And Russell says you’ll be remiss If you miss him as Genesis! If you are young, you’ll think we’re fine; You’ll like us if you’re ninety-nine; We’ll whisk you back to youth’s bright scene: Once more vou’ll just be SEVENTEEN.