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

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BLUE AND WHITE 21 CLASS WILL We, the class of nineteen hundred and forty-four, of the city of Ver-gennes, County of Addison, State of Vermont, have been declared too witty and too highly developed to mentally carry on the work of V. H. S., do give, devise, and bequeath to the yearlings of the school the educational facilities for which we have no further use. We, the Class of forty-four, do give, devise, and bequeath to the class of forty-five our ability in extra-curricular activities that they may maintain the high prestige of V. H. S. We, the class of forty-four, do give, devise, and bequeath to the class of forty-six, some degree of sophistication that they may conduct themselves properly during the hours vet to be spent in V. H. S. We, the class of forty-five, do give, devise, and bequeath to the class of forty-seven scholastic ability that they may have a few more on the honor roll. I. Clyde Church Badger, do give, devise. and bequeath to Fred Bull six easy lessons in “shagging” so that he mav capture the admiration of the fairer sex as I have. I. Robert Charles Barrows, do jive, devise and bequeath to Joe Griffis my clarinet that he may know when to “blow.” I„ Glenn Mills Faye, do give, devise, and bequeath to John Sheehan my list of excuses and convincing speeches that he may be excused from as many homework assignments as he may find necessary. I. Walter Roger Bushev, do give, devise, and bequeath to Mr. Templeton my extra set of “olive drabs”—chevrons not included. I, LeRoy Frederick Hard, do give, devise, and bequeath to Jean Guvette my art of piano tuning that she may enjoy the piano as much as 1 do. I, Dorothy Ann Bowers, do give, devise and bequeath to Raymond Tucker my unusual height so that here-after when he appears in public he will be seen. I, Mildred Arlene Fisher, do give, devise. and bequeath to Jackie Myers my characteristic stride to insure Jackie’s quiet entrance in the study hall. I, Diana Lo lomi Griffis, do give, devise, and bequeath to Beverly Clark my poise and dramatic ability that she may become as renowned as I have. I. Eva May Hallock, do give, devise and bequeath to Colleen LeBeau my charming voice so that she may overcome competition more easily. I, Madlyn Eunice blunt, do give, devise, and bequeath to Audrey Tucker my inspired writing ability, that she may create as thrilling accounts of athletic events as I have. I, Robert William Looby, do give, devise, and bequeath to Rav Nelson my back seat in American history class, that he may get his home work done as efficiently as I have done. I. Sam Vincent Mace, do give, devise, and bequeath to Robert LeBeau my quiet and thoughtful attention in the classroom, that he may save his energy for tests as I have. I. Horatio Weston Spooner, do give, devise, and bequeath to “Chub” Purcell my daily trek to school from way out yonder, that he may have a better excuse for tardiness. I, James Paul Stearns, do give, devise. and bequeath to Mary Ellen Goodspeed my position as editor and chief of the “Blue and Whihte.” Here's to success, Mary. I, Earl Sidney Willard, do give, devise., and bequeath to Homer Hamel, Jr. my choice of bow ties, that he may then have everything that Frankie has.

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20 YERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL only a few out-door practices began to click. With the shortage of boys in high school, many have been shifted from their regular positions to fill in elsewhere. Left over from last year’s roster, we find Glenn Faye holding down first base very nicely. His height and lengthy arms enable him to snare balls like a professional. Glen is doing his part with the “stick also, batting around .300. Clyde Badger, one of our two south-paws covers second base. Buddy is our scoring man. Although hitting only around .270 Buddy usually manages to get on and go around to score. The shortest regular and best hunter. Bob Looby, has the territory of short stop. Bob swings a mean bat for a 400 average. He hits to all fields and is an expert hunter. His bunting has helped the club to win more than once. For a small fellow, he sure can cover ground. Bob also has several extra base hits to his credit. At the dreaded hot corner, we find Weston Spooner. This is West’s first year of ball for V. H. S. but by his actions one might think he was born playing ball. His deadly peg to first base has put out more than one potien-tial hit. West has an average slightly under 3C0. In left field is Bob Bar-rows. but even though batting only 200 Bob has caught more than one long drive to his field. In center field. Ray Nelson, the second south paw covers a lot of territory at a 200 clip. Ray likes to start the rallies. John Sheehan is the third outfielder, and John hits a long ball and is our leading R. B. .1. man. Oir' battery consists of a former first baseman and a former short stop. Jimmie Stearns put away his first baseman’s mitt to don the catcher’s equipment. Jimmie is our manager also, and fulfills both positions very nicely. He is our slugger and puts a lot of wallop into that left side’’ swing of his. At a .400 ball Jimmie has more extra base hits than any other regular. As a catcher, he is first rate, calling for the best pitches. The other member of the battery is our Captain, Earl Willard. He is a right hander who used to play short stop. Earl has plenty on the bail and has found himself pitching an average of 1.6 strikeouts per inning. His control is superb and doesn’t allow very many base runners. Earl has credit for pitching a no-hit game against our rival team over in Bristol. He also has a very low E.R.A. Earl also is fairly handy with the bat. swinging out a 400 average. Capt. Willard has only one relief, should his arm flutter. Second baseman Badger is always ready to swap positions if the occasion appears. The only two to return next year are Nelson and Sheehan. Other members of the quad are: James McEvila, Hugh Clark and George Bibeau. Last but by no means least comes our faithful coach Principal J. F. Berry. Coach Berry has found time from his busv day to help train us and coach us. He has bought us new catching equipment, new caps and new bases. The whole squad feels grateful to him. We also appreciate the Rotarian’s interest in repairing our Alumni field and the sp'endid support of the people from Vergennes, who have attended our games, both away and at home. Games played to date are as follows: Middlebury 3 V. H. S. 4 Shelburne 0 V. H..S. 11 Bristol 0 V. H. S. 9 Middlebury 1 V. H. S. 5 Bristol 0 V. H. S. 14 Addison Town Team 4 V. H. S. 5 KEEP ON...... ■ WITH WAR BONDS •

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22 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL I, Ruth Edith Jerger, do give, devise, and bequeath to Maddy Rivers my curly locks and sunny disposition with the hopes that they will enable her to win as many friends as I have. I, Francese Doris King, do give, devise, and bequeath to Madlyn Drew my ability to come through with flying colors on six-weeks exams in English. I, Norma Georgianna Muzzy, do give, devise, and bequeath to Jane Tracy my school girl complexion so that she may be as immune to the rays of the sun as I have. I. Patricia Alice Purcell, do give, devise, and bequeath to Phyllis Griffith my fiery temper in hopes that she will display it occasionally. I, Eleanor Elizal eth Ringer, do give devise, and bequeath to Jean Daig-neault my ability to understand science, that she will not have any doubt in her mind as to how the earth was formed or what makes the “moon shine.” I, Marilda Rose Rule, do give, devise, and bequeath to the next “Major” of the School Patrol my ability to run the organization smoothly. I, Mildred Dorothy Searles, do give, devise, and bequeath to Frances Casey my copy of “How to Win a Beau. There’s some good pointers in it. “Jim.” I, Constance Amelia Smith, do give, devise, and bequeath to Chester Buchanan my charming giggle that he may seem to have a greater sense of humor than he now possesses. I, Clema Emma Thorpe, do give, devise, and bequeath to any member of the class of forty-five my position as Mrs. Berry’s right hand secretary. I, Joyce Mildred Tucker, do give, devise and bequeath to Harold Danyow my ability to collect magazines to read in study hall. I. Thelma May Williams, do give, devise and bequeath to Walter Griffith my ability to whisper and pass notes in study hall without being noticed. We, the class of nineteen hundred and forty-four, being weary and forlorn, set our seal to this document on this fourteenth day of June in the year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Forty-four. This parchment has been witnessed and, being found perfectly safe, sane and sound, signed by the following: The Senior Class. Principal Berry and Supt. Patterson. MUSICAL WILL Anomymus 1. “Mairzy Doats,” to Eleanor Ringer. We couldn’t think of anyone else singing it! 2. “I like to be Loved,” to Gloria Merrill. Nice slogan, isn't it? 3. “Honey Suckle Rose.” to Mr. Gile with the hopes he and Lena Horne can. someday, become great friends! 4. “Time on My Hands,” to James McEvila. We envy you. Jim! 5. “Sunkissed Days and Moonkiss-ed Nights. to girl-kissed Ernest Chapman. No more blackouts now Ernie! 6. “Have I Stayed Away Too Long” to Kay Panton. We hope he hasn’t, Kay! 7. “Don’t Worry Island,” to Jean Guyette and James Barrows. Now you can be alone and won't have to go down Comfort Street, kids! 8. “That Guy—Swoonatra,” to Mr. Templeton. We hope you’re not insulted. sir! 9. “Little Did T Know.” to Mary Goodspeed. We heard that was what she says when she gets her English papers ! 10. “A Journey to a Star” to Virginia Powers, with the hopes next time she gets to see Sinatra.