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

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BLUE AND WHITE 11 Jeannette Marguerite Sullivan “Give me some music, music, magic food” Another girl who will have something to remember, “when she grows too old to dream.” We’d like to know what the reference to that song is! The class wouldn’t be the same without Jay, and the other two members of her trio! We can’t decide whether she is a more familiar sight behind a ’36 sale counter or boxing Pauline Burgey around on the basketball court. Anyway, remembering the shots she made this year, we’ll say the latter. Future success, Jay! Carl Lester Tucker “Methought I heard a voice cry— ‘Sleep no more!’ ” Sleeping seems to come as easily as breathing, to Carl. But perhaps we don’t know the whole story. There may be reasons ... You see, it’s a strain to live in Addison, because there’s always so much entertainment to keep one out nights. His familiar person will be among those missed when classes gather together again next Fall. Best wishes, Carl! Harold James Wyman “Dignity increases more easily than it begins.” Harold has been with us only two years, but in that time has made himself right at home among us. We fear that the dignity which so well became William, the butler, in “Bab” is sadly lacking in real life—as evidenced by his childish desire to “wade across” at Bir-kett’s pond, the day after the play. And Prom night where did we see him! ! Well, we won't go into that! His is another memory which we will keep through years to come. Good luck, Harold!

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10 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL Harold Ray Moulton “He that by the plough would thrive Himself must either hold or drive.” What would the Senior Class do without the Farmer’s helping hand and helping truck ? They are both indispensable whenever a card party or entertainment is planned, and as for the Senior Play! ! Well, his was one of the cars which wandered toward Ferrisburg to view race horses! And if it weren’t for his generous and responsible nature. neighboring rows would often be without monitor slips! Best wishes, Harold! Wilbur Hamblin Pratt “He never burns the midnight oil In search of useless knowledge.” We all think so highly of Bill and his ideas that we elected him Class President in both our Junior and Senior years. And besides all that, he has held so many F. F. A. and school offices that it makes us dizzy to think of them. But the office that seemed to occupy his attention most during his Senior year was his managership. We won’t say of what! His scholastic standing testifies, however, that some t hought goes into things other than driving between Main St. and Lakeside Boulevard. Cheerio, Bill! Isabel Rogers “When night darkens the street, Then wander forth”— She seems to be shy, but—lately have you noticed? She has taken unto herself an all consuming interest which may be viewed in the vicinity of the library, any night in the week. Perhaps the outward shyness which she has shown for the past years has been the means of securing the marks which placed her high on the Pro Merito list. Her friendship is a valuable link in the chain of ’36. James Cunningham Smith, II “The Smith, a mighty man is he . . ” If knowledge were riches, Jim would be dripping with diamonds and pearls set in platinum. He has been with us only one year, but we have all been duly impressed with his intellectual and scientific powers. He is the only one in the Chemistry class who can seem to rattle Mr. Patterson’s suavity in the least, and for that reason, as well as many others, is esteemed by all others in the class. Smooth sailing, Jim! Ethel Mae Sorrell “By night comes counsel to the wise.” About 1 :30 the night of the Junior Prom, we saw a shadowy form gliding along the street .on the opposite side of the river. . . No ... we aren’t going to say whom else we saw, but don’t forget that night air is considered unhealthy ! Ethel isn’t given to nocturnal wanderings, but then, the most unusual things can happen Prom night! Ethel is a mainstay in the class, and a candy sale couldn’t function without her. Besides this, she was a very important item in the music Festival trip. Ask her! Best wishes. Ethel! Elinor Louise Sullivan “How silver—sweet sound lover’s tongue by night.” If you see “Porge” in the vicinity, you may be sure “Suki” isn’t far away. You know how it is . .In the spring a young girl’s fancy . . . but this isn’t only Spring, but Summer, Fall and Winter. It’s quite evident that Suki’s first three years at V. H. S. may be thanked for her high honor marks . . . Since “Porge” has been around we haven’t noticed her studying much. And judging from what some of the Editorial staff hint the old rhyme about “Georgie Porgie” doesn’t hold true. Not the second and fourth lines anyway. Good luck, Isabel. Smooth sailing, Suki!

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12 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL CLASS HISTORY Beatrice Cook, '36 This is the log of the good ship Nineteen Hundred Thirty-Six and in it we have duly recorded our past pleasures and future hopes. We set sail on September 6, 1932, when we were a sturdy crew numbering fifty-two. That day we elected our first class officers choosing Melvin Hamel as President; Vice President, Bette Bristol; Secretary, Hilton Forrest; Treasurer, Winifred Sorrell; Student Councillors, Margaret Booth and Theodore Ringer. Within a few days we were victims subject to that initiation reserved for those sailors crossing the equator for the first time. Being sturdy seamen we all survived the ordeal imposed upon us by the class of ’33 and continued our sail over the billowy sea. Our next social gathering was to entertain guests at a Freshman Hallowe’en Party. After these first festivities were past, we really settled down to learning the art of sailing. In February we again took time out for enjoying the sleigh ride to Bernice Hurlburt’s home. The night was cold but with the help of piles of Mrs. Hurlburt’s chicken sandwiches and gallons of hot cocoa, to warm us. we didn’t mind the snow and wind. Soon St. Patrick’s Day was ours for an assembly program. We presented a short play entitled “The Whitethorn Bush.” Spring came on with the athletes of all classes looking forward to the track meet at Middlebury. A few of our crew, the more sprightly, participated in the sports. Then June found the Freshman class doing their bit in helping to prepare for Class Day and Graduation. When the crew was reunited in September. 1933, we had the pleasant opportunity of watching the incoming Freshman Class pass safely through the tortures which had beset our way one short year before. We soon had our first class meeting of the new school year and chose our class officers: Hilton Forrest, President; Joan Casey, Vice President; Margaret Bodette .Secretary; Margaret Booth, Treasurer; Faith Kenyon and Charlotte Clark, Student Councillors. The following month we received our class rings which bound us more firmly to V. H. S. standards. During the same month we had a magazine campaign after which the losing side gave a party to the winners. This was followed by a School Fair, the proceeds from which went to the Athletic Association. It was during this same year that we lost our gymnasium by fire. This caused much disappointment because our Boys’ Basketball Team had steadily won games and had progressed rapidly toward the longed-for goal—the State Junior Tournament. Through the kindness of the State Industrial School the team was able to continue its practices and to everyone’s pride and joy our team was very successful, being defeated only by the Championship team. After their return, the Athletic Association gave the team a banquet at the Stevens House. A gold basketball was awarded to each member. It might Ire cited that the Sophomore girls did not lag behind in the conquest of hearts, and that fully as many gold basket balls adorned Sophomore sweaters as those of any other class. The school, ably helped by the Sophomores. entered a float in the Warner Farm Day Parade, winning the highly prized cup. In this year, too, we again displayed our dramatic ability, when the historic feature, “Stunt Nite,” was once more reinstated as a permanent part of school life. For days before, members of the Sophomore class might have been seen