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

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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

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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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24 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, March 5—Seniors vs. Sophomores—Seniors won 10-3. Friday. March 16—The Senior letter girls” played the “V. H. S. All Stars”—players from the three tinder classes—game was closely contested hut the so-called “V. H. S. All Stars broke loose and won 15-12. Faculty vs. All Stars ! That game “Faculty” vs. “V. H. S. All Stars” was a “whiz”! ! Fouls were as numerous as the screams and groans of the contestants but the ref. laid aside every rule that made a game strict! ! The teams were evenly matched although the “All Stars” claimed to be the better team. At the end of the half Captain Delaney of the Faculty team changed her position as guard to that of forward and Lucia Brown filled the guard position. At this point the Faculty went to town! ! When the final whistle was blown,, the score was 14-14. At the end of the over time period the score was 16-15 in the faculty's favor. SOFT BALL Plans are under way for a soft ball team. The girls seem to be very interested in the sport. As yet the schedule is limited. The first game will be between Vergennes-and Middlebury but no date has beerr set as yet.