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

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22 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL February—The chapter in co-operation with the Home-Making department, put on the Chamber of Commerce banquet, serving 100 people. A Radio Skit was also presented as our contribution to the “Vermont School of the Air” over Station WDEV. March-Several members started a co-operative chick hatching project, which turned out successfully. The chapter decided to sell seed to raise money for the chapter treasury. April—12 members attended the egg and chicken show at Randolph. The local public speaking contest was held. Howard Tatro was the winner of the local and also the regional contest. May—Thus far we have worked up a float, which won third place at Warner’s Farm Day. The members attended the state F. F. A. convention held May 8. at Milton, and are looking forward to the state judging contest May 21 and 22 to be held at U. V. M. We are planning to continue the meetings throughout the summer months. A Long Trail hike through the Mansfifield region is also being considered. H. W. Langeway, chapter reporter PUBLIC SPEAKING ASSEMBLIES In assemblies on March 16, 17, 18, the public speaking class, coached by Miss Margaret Delaney, demonstrated capably the progress they had made during the first semester. Speeches DRAMATIC CLUB On February 10, the assembly was entertained by an amusing one-act play, “Where But in America,” given by were delivered by the following students : Lawrence Austin, Richard Austin, Richard Barrows, Leslie Booth, Emily Clark, Beulah Davis, Robert Floyd, Alma Hunt, Joseph Jermain, Katherine Mack and Violet Manchester. PRESENTATION three Junior High students: Sylvia Yat-taw. Ruth Merrill and Stuart Haven, under the direction of Miss Augusta Cohen.

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BLUE AND WHITE 21 STUNT NIGHT Stunt night, held on March 17. was one of the high spots of the school year. The freshman stunt, under the direction of Miss Margaret Ryan, had a cast consisting of the following stu-■dents: Shirley Sheehan, Lloyd Kirby, Raymond Ryan, Arden Slack. Catherine Larrow, Barbara Mack. Mabel Thorpe and I lazel Evarts. Miss M. Joyce Young directed the sophomores in a rollicking skit “Let the Wedding Bells Ring.” This was judged the best stunt. Cast consisted of: Hazel Rogers, Glenn St. Jean. Marie Slack, Terence Gage, Howard Tatro, Lucille Mundy, Kittredge Haven. Roger Collins, Ralph Jackman, Hosea Langeway, Warren Miller. Muriel Clark, Anna Coyle. Jane Willard and Marie Ruscoe. The juniors wrote their own stunt, .-a mock debate entitled “Resolved that United States Senators Be Forbidden to Wear Red Neckties.” The judges gave this stunt, directed by Miss Cohen, honorable mention. Cast: Alfred Miller. David Smith, Forrest Rivers. Mary Gage. Marilyn Powers, Catherine Thorpe. Richard Barrows, Jack Anderson. Marie McCormick. Maurice Beli-veau. Arthur Booth. Clifford Douglas, Howard Washburn and Elaine Hamel. The senior stunt, under the direction of Miss Aiken, was a burlesque melodrama “And the Villain Still Pursued her.” Cast: Lawrence Austin, Marion Harrington, Charles Field, Emily Clark, Richard Austin, Kenneth Sullivan, Jeanette Danvow and Violet Manchester. The periods between the acts were filled by a vocal solo by Eleanor Langeway. dancing by Norma LeBeau. Betty Mundy. George Adams, June Stagg, Muriel Yattaw, Dorothy Fuller, Della Hammond and Ray Barrows, selections by girls' chorus, and the Boy Scout Band, under the direction of Frank H. Pierce. BLUE AND WHITE PARTY The campaign to get the Blue and White out of the red reached a climax in a party in the gym on April 7. The Tadio. on which tickets had been sold tor several weeks, was awarded. Many F. F. A. The Vergennes chapter of F. F. A. wish to tell you of some of their most worthwhile accomplishments during the latter part of the school year. Perhaps the clearest way to paint this picture is by month. different games were played. Mr. Geo. Patterson's electric victrola furnished music for dancing. Refreshments were served. NEWS January—We started the Junior D. H. I. A. testing. Five boys took over the responsibility of testing 114-cows. The chapter attended the Farm Products show at Burlington. Ralph Haight won first prize for eggs.

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BLUE AND WHITE 23 Atfylrttra GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Mary Gage, ’38 Completed Basket Ball Schedule Dec. 4 Alumni V. H. S. Gym Dec. 8 Brandon B. H. S. Gym Dec. 11 Beemans V. H. S. Gym Dec. 12 Burlington B. H. S. Gym Dec. 18 Essex Jet. E. J. S. Gym J an. 6 Wallingford W. H. S. Gym Jan. 8 Bristol V. H. S. Gym Jan. 18 Essex Jet. V. H. S. Gym Jan. 21 Shoreham V. H. S. Gym Feb. 10 Shoreham S. H. S. Gym Feb. 12 Bristol B. FI. S. Gym Feb. 24 Orwell O. H. S. Gvm Mar. 3 Orwell V. H S. Gym The score of opponents was 251 and Vergennes 312. Those receiving letters were: Catherine Bodette. Mary Gage. Jeannette Graves, Pauline Myers. Hazel Roby, Capt. Dorothy Slack and June Stagg. Dearest Diary! Tuesday Dec. 4—Two V. H. S. girls played with Alumni—Roscoe made the winning basket for the Alumni. Friday, Dec. 8—First game away from home—We were frightened stiff! Some one of Myers’ baskets didn’t count. Gage made a basket just as the whistle blew—Question as to whether the basket should be counted—Flipped a nickel—Heads! It was counted! Friday. Dec. 11—Worked hard for the game although we tried to save strength for the Burlington game. Saturday. Dec. 12—Burlington game played in afternoon—played modified boys’ rules for first and last time of the season. Score tied 4-4 at half. Team went to boys' game Saturday nite. Friday, Dec. 18—Played Essex Jet.— Were victorious—Coach Williams entertained us at her home. January 6—Left Vergennes at 4 P. M. Team felt silly. Coach Delaney tries to get team in a serious mood by scolding Gage and Myers! January 8—Put up a good fight with, the strong. Bristol lassies. January 18—Played Essex Jet. here— Outstanding victory—served refreshments in the school. January 21—J. V. game with Shoreham —First game—V. H. S. won. February 10—Shoreham has become a stronger team and the Vergennes J V’s. had to “fight” for the victory. February 12—Bristol “lassies” are still the better team. February 24—What a game! Score was tied most of the time—V. H. S. J. V’s. came through with a one point lead. March 3—Orwell wasn’t as strong on our court—J. V’s. won another score! Wednesday. Mar. 14—Class Tournament —Freshmen vs. Juniors—The strong Freshman team was just “too much” or the “over-confident” Juniors by a five point margin 13-8