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

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BLUE AND WHITE 17 CLASS SONG (Tune: The Best Things in Life Are Free) The time has come when we must part Now into the world we'll go. Leaving behind the school we love And friends we have come to know. Down deep in our hearts. We wish we were back, In high school once more, just as before, But onward now we all must go, So farewell, dear old V. H. S. As we ascend that narrow path Which leads us to heights above, • Our thoughts will often wander back To school days we’ll always love. As we journey on, ' In years drifting by, We’ll often recall, old Vergennes High. But now our separate ways we’ll go So goodbye, Class of ’46. Betty Norton, ’46.

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16 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL think they’d come in pretty handy don’t you Ernie? I also leave to Senator Erwin Clark my manly build and rugged disposition so that he may enter the outside world as a wrestler as I intend to do. I. Alfred Jerger, leave to Donald Spooner my pick-up truck, so that he may do all the running around for the High School as I’ve done during the past four years. I also leave to Benny Dike, my big brown eyes and lazy drawl. They got me places. Benny, so I’ll let you try your luck with them. You may have to get your glasses changed. I, Alice Larrow, leave to Lorraine Poquette my ability to chew gum in class without getting caught. You don’t seem to have very good luck, do you. Lorraine. Also I leave to Ginny Lackard. my boy friend’s motorcycle, so Bob won’t always have to “traipse” down to your house whenever he wants to see you. Now you can go see him. I. Margaret Little, leave to Kenneth Roberts my flaming red tresses. It seems as though we heard you were particularly fond of red hair. Kenny. Also I leave my fiery temper to Shirley Hamel, maybe it would be a good thing if you did get flustered once in a while Shirley. I leave to Molly Burnham mv vast store of wit and humor to use when she is having trouble with Walt. Just say something funny, Molly. Walt likes to laugh. You two don’t fight anyway do you? I. Betty Norton, leave to Kay Looby my completed English assignment. Looks like you’ll have to find some new excuses now, Kay. I also leave my snappy swing and sway walk to Dud Whitney and then everyone will recognize him bv the way he walks. I, Roberta Shepard, leave to Paul Chapman my natural wavy hair. Now you won’t have to spend so much time in front of the mirror, Paul. I also leave to Gloria Merrill, my ability to stay home nights. It’s really not as gruesome as you think it is, Gloria. I. Alice Wallace, leave to Jean My- ers, my sweet, gentle voice, never mind though, Jean, you’ll get by. Also I leave my history marks to Betty Jordan. They may come in handy sometime, Betty, I’ll also throw in the book too, there are a lot of pictures in it. I. Walter Wood, leave my gift of gab to Jimmy Smith? I always seem to find something to say, don’t I Jimmy? Especially if the conversation is on the feminine side. Also I leave my car to Marvin Blakely. Maybe you can have a little variety then, Marvin. I also leave to Molly Burnham my ability to get caght chewing gum in Mrs. Patterson’s class. Oh ! I forgot you already have that ability. I, Clovis Yandow, leave to George Bibeau my “Romeo Technique.” Here’s wishing you all the good luck I’ve had, Georgie. I also leave to Coleman Parker my pet excuse for never having my home work done. If the truth were known, it could be that you and I have the same basic reasons, huh, Coleman. CLASS POEM Amid this time of turmoil In a world wracked with sin. There is a challenge ringing For the future citizen. The world is in need of a guiding power That will keep us from straying afar. And bring us back to a peaceful state Guiding us far from war. It doesn’t need the atomic bomb, Nor guns with bullets flying, But man’s love for his fellowman And the will to work together. So on this day of farewell To our classmates and our school, We, the class of forty-six, Will strive to reach our goal. So we are ready to play our part In this, our world of strife; We will learn from the errors of others We will build for all a good life. Jean Daigneault, ’46.

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18 YERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL ADVICE TO THE UNDERGRADUATES Now, the time has come for me, Roberta Shepard, to give some valuable advice from my classmates to the undergraduates. Since our class is so small each of us has had to shoulder more responsibilities than the students in an average class. Therefore, we have more information on which we can base the following friendly advice to the undergraduates. First: If you want to know how to get along without studying, ask Clovis Yandow and Francis Burroughs how they do it. Second: For those who find study hall too dull and need a pen pal, consult Alice Harrow—she may lend you one. My Third bit of advice is to the “late risers” who should consult Alfred Jer-ger on how to be admitted to class. Fourth: For those who would like to know how to get along with all the teachers, ask our Pat Little for her technique. Fifth: In case you fellows might be caught at a dance without a girl, consult Walt Wood as to how to get one “on the double.” The Sixth bit of advice I have is to the girls who would like to be able to get B’s in history ad yet receive sufficient recreation (you know what we mean girls). We' advise you to consult our able guide, Alice Wallace. Seventh: Those who wish to learn the knack of studying even during a study hall of turmoil should seek advice from Phillip Griffith. I’m sure he could remedy your problem. Eighth: To the quiet little students who appear to be a little “W’allflower-ish” we recommend the worthy advice of Jean Daigneault. She has certainly added life to our Senior Class. Ninth: Those students who do not like to take books home in one volume for doing home work, may find Betty Norton’s plan a useful one. (By the way, Betty, did you ever put the missing pages back in your books?) Now for a little advice to the undergraduates from the serious side of life. We. the class of 1046, have been one of the classes which were greatly affected by the world war as witnessed by our small number. Many of our members had to leave school to take their places in the armed forces so that you might live in a peaceful world. Therefore our parting advice to you is that you appreciate all that your parents and teachers are doing to help you secure an education; cooperate well with them; make the most of the opportunities that you now have and leave nothing undone to make peace a lasting one. Roberta Shepard, ’46.