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

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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

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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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BLUE AND WHITE 13 scurrying hither and yon, loaded down with palm trees, fur coats, icicles, igloos and water melon vines. The resulting presentation, “An Eskimo Tragedy” won for us second place, first honors going to the stunt. “So This Is Paris,” presented by the Class of ’35. Other Club banquets, parties and dances rounded out our Sophomore year’s program. September, 1934, found us back on the ship, electing our officers for the Junior year. Wilbur Pratt was chosen President; Vice President, Beatrice Cook; Secretary, Margaret Booth; Treasurer, Marguerite , llen; and Student Councillors, Joan Casey and Elinor Sullivan. The school activities started with the Annual School Fair. The proceeds from the presentation, “Masque of the Months,” from card parties and dances, were put into the fund for our New Gymnasium, plans for which were already started. Another “Stunt Nite” was approaching and our class presented “Melodrama to End Melodrama,” but no one seemed to see anything humorous about it except the cast. The biggest event of the year was the completion and dedication of the gymnasium There was gratitude in every heart to those who had made this possible and our only sorrow was that we might enjoy it but one more year. Then came the long-awaited event— the Junior Prom. Gay decorations, smooth music, good punch, and colorful gowns, linked with the fact that we were the first class to hold our Prom in the New Gym, made this an occasion to be long remembered. Graduation came, and uppermost in the minds of all of us was the thought that another June would find us in caps and gowns, and that the next Spaulding March would find us launching our ship. As a crew numbering thirty-three we came to the beginning of our last year of apprentice sailing. We came pre- pared to initiate those Freshmen whom we had entertained the previous spring on Sub-Freshman Day. At our first class meeting, as usual, we chose our class officers. Wilbur Pratt was reelected President; Vice President, Hilton Forrest; Secretary, Margardet Bo-dette; Treasurer, Lottie Gates. Soon we purchased our class pins, and then we felt that we were full-fledged Seniors. Our social life began promptly, but from a rather mercenary standpoint, for we knew that we had money to raise. We gave “Senior Hops,” candy sales, and card parties. As was customary, another School Fair was held for the benefit of the Athletic Association. In April the Pro Merito and Honor Lists were made public, and Pro Merito pins purchased. Recently another “Stunt Nite” was held, with our class presenting the stunt, “So You’re Going to Paris!” Throughout May the Senior Class was busy practicing day and night for the smash hit, “Bab.” Toward the last we practiced until we could say our lines backward, forward, and sideways, and during the day, members of the cast wandered aimlessly about their classes, yawning and rubbing their eyes. Even chemistry class failed to revive them! But we are proud of the production which proved our dramatic talent. On May 29, the Junior Prom was held in our honor. It was a gay affair which proved the esteem with which the Junior Class regarded us The following week we carefully steered through the straits of Final Exams. And now we have come to our last week together. On Monday we spent the day at Margaret Booth’s camp, swimming and generally enjoying ourselves On Wednesday we contributed toward the success of the school picnic at Lake Dunmore. Today we have come together for our