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

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20 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL CLASS HISTORY Back in 1943 we took our places as the Freshmen of Vergennes High School. We elected Ernest Chapman as president; Molly Burnham vice-president; Esther Bristol. Secretary, and Janet Abare for treasurer with Mrs. Nelson as class advisor. After this start, we settled down for a year of work and fun. Our first event was Freshmen initiation. It wasn’t as bad as we had all expected it would be. We really had a lot of fun. That night the Seniors held a reception for us in the gym and pronounced us full fledged members of Vergennes High School. With the help of some of the city’s organizations, the school organized a recreation hall in the Haven block. The students did most of the work in preparing the hall and later enjoyed the benefits of it. Our sophomore year was started off with Mr. Templeton as our class advisor ; electing Ernest Chapman. Nancy Partch, George Bibeau. This year a Latin Club was formed under the leadership of Mrs. Nelson. The following officers were elected: President. Edith Griffith; secretary, Nancy Partch and Messenger, Ernest Chapman. The motto which was chosen was “ad astra per aspera.” Our Junior year Mr. Palermo was our class advisor with Shirley Hamel. Nancy Partch, George Bibeau and Bill Taylor as our class officers. We put on five successful dances during the year which were all sponsored by Mr. Palermo. Our biggest event was the Junior Prom. We had an interior decorator from Boston decorate our gym, students helping too; it was one of the best decorated halls in the state. A crystal ball, which was hung in the center of the gvm, reflected a storm of colors. A reception was held for the Seniors from 8:30 until 9:00 and dancing with Bar bari's Vermonters from 9:00 until 1 :00. It was very successful, and everyone had a good time. At the end of our Junior year members were chosen to represent Boys’ State. They were Ernest Chapman; Donald Spooner, and alternate Bill Taylor. Members chosen for Girls’ State were Nancy Partch, Jeanne Guyett; alternates, Esther Bristol. Janet Abare. Our senior year at V. H. S. we started off by electing Shirley Hamel as president; Bill Taylor, vice president; Jeanne Guyett. secretary and Donald Spooner, treasurer. Mr. Berry and Mr. Galipeau were class advisors. We chose for our senior play the three-act comedy, “Almost Eighteen.” With Mrs. Rappaport as director and all the seniors either in the cast or working on separate committees it proved to be an outstanding success. A “Blue and White” staff was chosen and our Christmas issue was very promising. We hope to make our Commencement Issue even more successful. This year our American History Class accompanied by Mr. Berry visited the State Legislature at Montpelier and also the National Life Building. The Seniors enjoyed this trip very much. Many members of the Senior class participated in Basketball. Student Patrol. and the School Band. Bv a student and faculty vote. Nancy Partch was chosen “Good Citizenship girl of the year.” We held stunt night the evening of March twentieth. The Seniors put on a stunt whcih was called “Mannv-Kins.” It was quite successful for the amount of time we spent on it. The Sophomores took first place. Most of the Seniors participated in a driving course that was offered this year under the instruction of Chief of Police Mulcahv. This course proved to be very interesting and helpful. Though graduation will bring an end to all these many activities, all of us will look back at our four years at Vergennes High School as very happy ones indeed. Marjorie Wagner, '47.

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BLUE AX'D WHITE 1 Jane Tracy “Janie” Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Sextette 3, All State Chorus 3, Tri-Schocl Music Festival 1-2-3-4, Operetta 4 Christmas Concert 2-3-4, Senior Play, Chairman Committee 4, Religion 1-2-3, Drill Team 1-2-3-4, Driving Course 4. Patrol 1-2-3-4. Jane is one of the quietest girls „f the Senior Class but lias proved to be very helpful in promoting class functions. 'I he best of luck for your future. Jane! Marjorie Wagner “Margie” Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Tri-School Music Festival 3-4. Christmas Concert 4. Senior Play Committee 4, Religion 1-2-3-4, Latin Club 1-2, Graduation Activities 4 Driving Course 4. Marjorie is one of our quiet Seniors who is always willing to help out when called upon. Besides being cooperative, she has done very well in her studies. Keep up the good work, Margie!

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21 BLUE AXD WHITE CLASS PROPHECY Jt was one of those days in early summer when nothing seems to amuse you. 1 was strolling along the street seeing nothing in p a r t i c u 1 a r. when suddenly a s i g n came into view. “Madam Mystic — Knows all — Sees all — Tells all — One flight up.” The sign held me fascinated. What would I be doing fifteen years from now? What would my classmates be doing? After much hesitation, I cautiously ascended the dark narrow stairway. At last, seated before the dark veiled figure, I gulped out my questions. She nodded and looked into the crystal ball. Suddenly the ball lighted up, and fuzzy shapes flitted across the shining surface. “Ah !” she muttered. ‘T see a woman whose initials are X. P. Xow. I’m getting the name. It is Xancy Partch. She has something to do with a high school. She is the principal of a high school in Vergennes and is teaching a course in American History. I'he crystal is becoming clear now; 1 can see your classmates clearly. I can see a woman with light hair who is an old maid. She is a driving instructor. But what is this I see? A man with dark hair, a bachelor, is pleading with her but she shakes her head. “No.” She still doesn’t give in. Xow I can see their faces, she is Esther Bristol, and he is Donald Spooner. Who do we see now? A girl with dark curly hair. Her name is Jeanne Guvett. She has a dark haired milkman in her future. A home in the country will occupy all of her attention. The crystal is clouding over; at last it is clearing up and 1 see Ernest Chapman. He is now Secretary of State in our nation’s government. But I see a baseball in his background. He seems to have once loved the game but now he has put it out of his life. I see a man with a past. He is George Bibeau, a Motor Vehicle Inspector. 1 he ball tells me that once he used to get into scrapes but now he seems to have reformed, and he sets a shining example for all youngsters. Now I am confronted by Arthur Dan-vow, who has gone into politics. He is now mayor of Burlington. There is a six in the ball. Ah—it is becoming clear. This is his sixth term in office. I see a small quiet boy. His name is August Jerger. He seems to be a super salesman of farm machinery. A truck appears before mv eyes. There is a man working on it. His name is Frank Bradley. Xow I see a tall man but his name escapes me. He is a Physical Education instructor in a girl’s school. At last his name comes into view. He is Bill Taylor. A woman is a presidential candidate. The crystal shows this very clearly. Her name is Janet Abare. W hat is this I see. diamonds, rings, bracelets and fountain pens? I don’t understand. Crystal tell me what this means. Oh! It is a woman named Jane I racy. She is working in a Jewelry store. Again I see a school, but the outline is not clear. Suddenly it does become clear. It is. Edith Griffith who is married to a college professor. The ball forms the words. “She always had a way with teachers.” Please. Miss, the crystal cannot operate if you do not keep your mind blank. This is preposterous. A woman who looks like Harry James. It must have some significance. It all becomes clear now. It is a woman who plays the trumpet like Harry James. Her name was Phyllis Griffith although • • t ” now it is changed. A red-headed woman walks across the ball now. She is wheeling a baby carriage containing twins. Jean EeBeau was her original name. I see an orchestra now. One woman seems to stand out. It is the saxaphon-ist. Her name now appears. It is Elsie Miller. Frenchy, I see the name Frenchv.