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

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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.

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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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BLUE AND WHITE 25 Top row, Walt Giard, Dave Smith, Dick Smith. Second row. Sonny Raymond. Guy Smith. Art Booth. Gerald Hatch. Third row. Warren Jackman, Johnny LeBoeuf. Peanut Barrows, Art Moorby, Cheese Austin. Arnold Sullivan. BOYS’ ATHLETICS Lee Fiske, ’37 Arnold Sullivan, ’37 BOYS’ BASKETBALL Due to a bit of hard luck at the opening ot the season, the boys were able to take only 4 of their 11 games. The outstanding players of the season were as follows: Captain Sullivan Dave Smith, George Adams, Leslie Booth. The other members of the squad who deservedly earned their letters this year were as follows: Robert Floyd, K. Haven. Desmond Casey and Buster Stagg. The team wishes to thank its supporters who attended the games and filled the gym nearly every time. BASEBALL The Vergennes High School Baseball team seems to be headed for a great season. Coached by Dick Smith of Panton, the boys have shown many improvements over last year. With only five veteran players returning. Coach Smith has successfully filled in the vacancies. Coach Smith has arranged the players as follows: Arnold Sullivan, catcher. Howard LeBoeuf. first base. Arthur Booth, second base. “Buster” Stagg. short stop. “Sonny” Raymond, third base. David Smith, Lawrence Austin and Art Moorby handle the outfield. Raymond Barrows, one of the best high school pitchers in this vicinity does most of the pitching, while Warren Jackman and Buster Stagg serve as relief pitchers. The boys have won three games out of three starts this season, downing Bristol 14-9. Shelburne 18-11 and Vermont Industrial School 11-8.