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

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BLUE AND WHITE 23 11. “Paper Doll.” to Homer “Frank Sinatra” Hamel. We wonder why? 12. “The Trouble With Women” to Raymond Nelson. We suggest you ask him to tell you! 13. Green Eyes” to Janet Abare. Who else? 14. People Will Say We’re in Love,” to James Stearns and Marilda Rule. Have a Heart, Till! 15. “Injun Gal—Heap Hep” to Caroline Griffis. It’s all in fun, Carol! 16. “Speak Low,” to Jacqueline Myers. Guess why ? 17. “The Parachute Jump” to Eleanor MacDonald. We hear she’s fond of “Parachuters!” 18. “How Sweet You Are” to Patricia Nault. We really mean it, Pat! 19. Please Baby, stop and think about me, to Mr. Zickler. “I couldn’t Sleep a Wink Last Night.” We hope you haven’t a path worn in the rug! 20. “I'll Get By,” to Norma Muzzy. 21. “Small Fry” to Raymond Tucker. 22. “When We Are all Back Together Again,” Senior Class. 23. “I’ve Got a Heart Filled With Love” (for you dear) to Pauline Muzzy and Phelps Brooks. 24. “Jive, Brother, Jive” to Bob Barrows. 25. “Someone to Love” to Madalvn Hunt. Come on “Faye” give her a chance. LEDEPA RTMEN T FRANCAIS ♦ ♦ ♦ Avez-vous jamais etudie le franqais? Si non, vous avez manque un grand divertissement (missed a good time). Etudiez bien les regies de grammaire et vous arriverez bientot a eviter (avoid) les erreura les plus communes. Ce n'est pas trop difficle, la grammaire. Mais la prononciation. qa e’est autre chose. Les liaisons! II faut beaucoup de travaille pour les conquerir. II est, cependant, tres amusant d’essayer a s’exprimer (try to express yourself) dans une lan-gue etrangere (foreign) et le franqais est une belle langue. Edna Gilson. Franqais I Je suis arrive a la petite cabane des Boy Scouts et a ma grande surprise j'ai remarque de la fumee qui sortait de la cheminee. Y avait-il quelqu’un dans la cabane? Je suis alle doucement a la fenetre, j’ai regarde dans l’interieur, et qu’est-ce que j’ai vu? Janet Abare qui preparait son diner. Elle avait une grande poele et elle etait en train de faire cuire du lard, des pommes de terre, des biscuits et de la confiture. Quelle combinaison! Elle m’a invite a diner avec elle. Tout d’un coup j’ai entendu un petit bruit pres de la fenetre. C’etait un lapin. J’ai pris vite mon fusil! Je suis sorti! Je l’ai tue. Alors Janet, la cuisiniere habile, a prepare un bon ragout de lapin et nous 1’avons mange ensemble. Apres le diner nous avons grimpe le “Buck Mountain.” Nous nous sommes beaucoup amuses. Clyde Badger.

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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.

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24 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL FAR AWAY . . . I was lonely for my childhood So I wandered back one day— O’er the dusty path of the wild-wood. Where the roses sweetly lay. I walked neath the old grape arbor, By the pump—past the wishing well. And I looked at the tops of the pine trees Where, once, I saw a star that fell. I ran down the wooded lane that led Straight to our old home gate. Supper was on the table— I was afraid that I’d be late. Mother was bustling ’round the fire— Coffee tainted the air Pop was reading his paper Sis was combing her hair. My brother was playing marbles, With the child who lived next door. We called them neighbors, tho really ’Twas over a mile or more. I paused at the edge of the threshold Mother was laughing and gay, Home—at last! ’Twas so lovely, I thrust each care away. After our meal was over— I left for my nightly work, While in corners rounding the woodland Shadows of peace did lurk. Swiftly I passed the well and thepump The roses—the trees—the star— Swiftly I topped the grassy hill Running—running—afar. Afar into the night I went— Over the dusty way I sped. And I woke to hear the bugle call— Finding myself in my khaki bed. Mary Goodspeed A PUN ON JUNE June, you come with roses in your hair You face is warm—your air so gay, The children call with laughing glee— For it is your Graduation Day! Mary Goodspeed. BASKETBALL The 1944 basketball season was a big success with Vergennes winning 13 out of 17 games. The Squad saw Seniors occupying the first six positions. The squad started out the season hy dropping three out of four games. Here E. Willard and Jimmie Stearns joined the squad winning eleven straight games, losing only to Rochester, the State champs, in the finals. In the forecourt, Willard led the attack, averaging slightly over 20 points a game. Helping both in scoring and passwork. Captain Bud Badger and Bob Looby contributed greatly. Jimmie Stearns and Glen Faye were the backbones for our defense. Bob Barrows was a utility man and aided the regular five often. The Headmaster’s Club picked Vergennes to playoff with Pittsford, to later meet Wallingford in the state tournament at Rutland. Vergennes won easily 38 to 28, while running up the score to offset the “Scouts of Wallingford.’’ Wallingford was picked to win the tournament, but Vergennes had different ideas. After a hard fight, and fast game. Vergennes emerged the winner 38 to 32. Earl Willard personally saw to it that Vergennes entered the finals as he tucked away 21 points. Tired from the afternoon game, Vergennes lost to Rochester. For the successful season, a banquet was given at Middlebury Inn. In summarization, Bob Looby, although short, was fast and crafty passing, deadly and scoring when needed. Captain Badger could toss them in too, helping from the left court. Earl Willard was the main bearing in keeping the team together and scoring 284 points. Willard made All State center in the tournament; Glen Faye also found a State birth as guard. Glen’s height and defense contributed greatly to holding down the opponent’s score. Stearns was a scrapper all through the season, grabbing rebound after rebound. Vergennes scored 63S points to a 418 points for their opponents.