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

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16 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL Fri.. Mar. 22—Assembly Speaker, the Reverend C. S. Hager, who talked on a phase of geology as his hobby, closing with an amusing parable on “The Worms' Convention” —a parable which carried a ijne bit of inspiration along with, the fun. PROGRAM VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL STUNT NIGHT March 20, 1935 NUMBER 1 By Class 9 •“Knave of Hearts” Director: Miss Margaret Delaney CAST Manager, Blue Hose. Yellow Hose, 1st Herald, 2nd Herald, King of Hearts, Knave of Hearts, Lady Violetta. Chancellor, Ursula, Richard Barrows Lionel Franklin Kenneth Hamel Dean Leonard Sidney Danyow Alfred Miller Forrest Rivers Marolvn Powers Maurice Belliveau Joyce Palmer PAGES Madeline Torrey Edith Bushey Marie McCormick Marguerite Senesac Elaine Hamel Elizabeth DeMello Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court “Gipsy John” Hilton Forrest Charles Franklin Desmond Casey Roger Collins Terrence Gage Kittredge Haven Ralph Jackman Kenneth Little Clifton O’Bryan Roland Rheaume William Allen Benjamin Allen NUMBER II By Class 10 “All in a Day’s Work” Director: Miss Joyce Young CAST Miss Frye, Esther Adams Mr. Wiggins, George Adams Pupils Lawrence Austin Violet Manchester Harold Cushman Morris Myers Charles Field Robert Floyd Walter Giard Marion Harrington Katherine Mack Isabel Parker Elaine Pratt Dorothy Slack Arnold Sullivan Kenneth Sullivan “When I Was Young” Marie Slack and Lorna Boothby “Tickets, Please” Lucia Brown Margaret Booth Joan Casey Helene Barrows NUMBER III By Class 11 “Melodrama to End Melodrama” Director: Mr. Glenn Aiken CAST Pa, Harry Perkins Belinda, Faith Kenyon Harry, Ken. Barney Roscoe Pennypincher, Wilbur Pratt Announcer, Melvin Hamel, “Hats, Hats, Hats!” Catherine Barrows Betty Floyd Marie Granger Eleanor Langeway Lucile Mundy Yerlie White Thomas Mundy NUMBER IV Anna Burgey Eileen Gee Eleanor Hawley Marie Slack Georgianna LeBeau Olive Young-Richard Adams By Class 12 “An Antique Auction” Director: Miss Rachael Booth CAST Joe, Auctioneer, Raymond Morris Blink and Bfcnk, Assistants, R. Bennett and B. Perry

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BLUE AND WHITE 15 i dwol ArtimitP0 Barbara Ball, ’37, Editor CALENDAR OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Thurs., Dec. 20—A. M. Grade Six gave a pleasing little skit on “Christmas in Other Lands.” Carols were sung by the French and Latin clubs, and by the entire assembly. P. M. After a series of introductions, David Ryan presented the high school with a striking blue and white banner, a gift from the class of 1934. The words “Ver-gennes High School” appear in white on a dark-blue field of five by-three feet. In the center is a reproduction of the coat of arms used by the Count de Vergennes. Eri., Jan. 11—Mr. Carter reviewed a part of Lewis Adamic’s book. “The Native’s Return.” Mon., Jan. Id—Review of “The Native’s Return” completed. Mon., Jan. 21—Mr. Paul Willis presented a two-reel movie and gave an interesting talk on the industries of Alaska, in which country he has lived for several years. Wed., Feb. 6- The F. F. A. sponsored a travel movie taking us on an interesting European tour. Tues., Feb. 12—The Boy Scouts entertained the assembly with a skit on “Worst Aid” and an action story of the first B y Scout movement in America. Wed., Feb. 13—Mr. Jenson presented three reels of moving pictures concerned with the fighting of tuberculosis germs. One of these was a reel showing a play acted by Tony Sarg’s famous marionettes. Thurs., Feb. 21—A rather unique program was carried out in honor of Washington’s birthday. Five short assemblies were held, one at the end of each class period. The first dealt with Washington’s spiritual life, the second with his love of country, the third with his social nature. the fourth with his stirring personality. The last call brought the pupils together for the singing of America and the school yell. Fri., Mar. 1—Called together in the forenoon to discuss plans for Stunt Night, which was held March 20. Thurs., Mar. 7—Elaine Beach, Frances Kellogg, Joan Casey, Margaret Bodette, Clarence Stagg and Miss McGovern attended the debate between Middlebury College and the University of Puerto Rico held at Middlebury. Fri., Mar. 8—Sixty-five pupils visited the legislature at Montpelier. The group was transported by means of busses and private cars.

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BLUE AND WHITE 17 Percival Dwillingham, Ed. Ryan Mrs. Peabody, Eunice Smith Miss Minerva Will ip. Gertrude Borden Clarence DoddingwOrth, W. Bristol Joe Murphy, Cop. Karl Devine Danny Whippletree, Robert Mundy Mysterious Personages Helene Barrows Elaine Beach Prank Birkett Aubert Hamel Vance Miller George Noonan Avery Palmer Irving Palmer “The House by the Side of the Road” Senior Class “All in a Day’s Work,” by Class Ten, won first place. “An Antique Auction.” by Class Twelve, won second place. Special Items Jennie Dickson, Jeannette Graves and Barbara Ball have joined the V.E.R.A. art class under the direction of Miss Hosmer of Burlington, and several pupils have become members of the local dramatic club. We wish to put on record our thanks to the Student Council for the two dances they have sponsored this winter. Each time piano music was furnished by various members of the school. Pro Merito rank for the Vergennes High School this year has been accorded to the following pupils listed in order of their standing: Elaine Beach, Eleanor Gee, Frances Kellogg. George Noonan, Edith Pecue, Euphrosyne Ward, Marie Little. Mary DeMello, Edward Ryan, Lena Ball, Lucia Brown. Robert Mundy, Helene Barrows and Evelyn Langeway. An honor roll follows which includes the names of pupils in other classes who have received nothing lower than a B-average in any subject during the first semester: Class Eleven: Joan Casey, Beatrice Cook, Faith Kenyon, Kathleen Le-Boeuf. Class Ten: Harold Cushman, Okley Davis, Katherine Mack, Edward Nut-hall, Elaine Pratt, June Stagg, Mildred Williams. Class Nine: Richard Barrows, Doris Evarts, Marie McCormick, Alfred Miller, Eleanor Miller, Marolyn Powers, Forrest Rivers, Alice Ward. Howard Washburn. Class Eight: William Allen, Yerlie White, Olive Young. Class Seven : Richard Adams, Thomas Mundy, Alice Ryan. This year the V. H. S. debaters are Faith Kenyon (first speaker), Elaine Beach (second speaker), Frances Kel-logg (third speaker), and Eleanor Gee (alternate). The question debated was—“Should the federal government adopt the policy of equalizing educational opportunities by means of annual grants to the several states for elementary and secondary education?” Our team ardently upheld the affirmative in all three debates. The result of the first debate with Middlebury as opponent was 2-1 in our favor. The judges’ decision at Fair Haven was 2-1 in Fair Haven’s favor. Proctor was victor at Vergennes with a 2-1 score. Although Vergennes entered the State League after other teams were well started, we are glad we’ve had the experience and ar justly proud of our team. Much credit and many thanks are to be given to Miss Delaney for her untiring work as coach of the team.