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

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30 VERGENNES HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ’47-’48 The first big' event of the year was Initiation, which was held Sept. 12. After a full day of antics by the freshmen, a “vie dance” was given in their honor by the seniors. The frosh were now offically members of the high school. | The following week the annual magazine campaign got under way. Class secretaries were: Seniors, Jane Norton —Business manager, and Raymond Charbonneau; juniors, Barbara Evans and Paul Chapman; sophomores, Norma Bodette and William Baldwin; freshmen, Dorothy Jacpiith and Francis Hoose; 8th grade, Joan Charbonneau and John Stephens; 7th grade, Arline Burgess and Richard Bristol. Our sales surpassed the eight hundred mark this year, which we considered very good. The high salesmen were Charles Allen and James Hanna. Both boys are freshmen and deserve much credit for their outstanding work. Class officers of ’47-’48 were: Sen- iors : Jean Myers, President; Rachael Slack. Vice-President; Stella Devino, Secretary; Raymond Charbonneau, Treasurer. Juniors: Constance Thorne, President ; Bob Fields. Vice-President; Grant Laber, Secretary; Betty Sullivan, Treasurer. Sophomores: Vincent Mallow, President ; Allen Langeway, Vice-President; William Roberts, Treasurer; Clement Looby, Secretary. Freshmen: James McNulla, President ; Allen Russett, Vice-President; Alma Danyow, Secretary; Dorothy Jaquith, Treasurer. The week of September 14-20 was designated as United Nations Week. V. H. S. participated in this by having as a guest speaker, Zdenek Bednar, who spoke on life in a concentration camp in Germany. Under the direction of Mr. Andrews of the Weeks School staff, the band began its weekly practices. On October 15, the students of the sixth grade and junior and senior high school traveled to Burlington to see the Freedom Train. Transportation for this trip, which proved to be very educational, was furnished by the Rotary Club. The Patrol Drill Team was reorganized, and drill was started in preparation for exhibitions to be given at Basketball games throughout the season. Through the efforts of “Dave“ Ryan and the American Legion, a new electric score board was installed in the gymnasium for use during the basketball season. An American Indian gave a valuable talk to the student body on the facts of the forest. Special features of the program were a pet porcupine, a girl vocalist, and trick violin-playing by the Indian. The annual senior play was held on November 18. Those taking part in the play, “Applesauce” by Barry Conners were as follows: Pa, Edward Charbonneau; Ma, Jean Myers; Hazel, Jane Norton; Rollo, Raymond Tucker; Bill, Bernard Dike; and Jennie, Gertrude Hamilton. Through the efforts of the entire class, the play was very successful. On November 19, Teresa Bodette and Gertrude Hamilton attended the Youth Forum in Montpelier where they represented VHS. Mr. Berry accompanied them on the trip. V. H. S. was once more a member of the Champlain Valley League this year, and our basketball season was officially opened on December 5 when we encountered Essex Junction. New basketball uniforms were purchased for the boys this year. The Christmas concert was held on December 16. It consisted of the High School Orchestra and choruses with the traditional Christmas music. Each grade participated in the program. With the aid of the student body and the efforts of the staff, the Christmas edition of The Blue and White proved to be an item of great demand. This was the first year that the entire construction of the book was done without

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BLUE AND WHITE 29 LIFE AT ITS BEST OR WORST (Continued from page 27) cry and scream when she wants anything. This also comes in handy in later life. From the first grade through the sixth she is almost normal but in the seventh she finds she just is not in unless she has a string of boys. This leads to the ultimate insanity of many boys who are not prepared to bump into a clinging female everytime they turn around. Perhaps even this could be overlooked because they are young yet, but when they reach the tenth and eleventh grade (especially if they have an older sister whom they must keep up with) they really start in. First she must make a list of eligibles and then she starts on the first and works down until she comes to the right person. You would not think such a person could like any girl but they do. This is not entirely their fault for no one can resist what has been going on for years, so we learn that this is the reason one mourns the death of a lady. It is interesting to note the names a girl is known by: Scotland—Lassie I r el and—Col 1 een America—You name it and we have it Sweden—Jenny This last one leads us to the story that says, The Wright brothers made the first airplane and it was named the “Flying Jenny” because the motor sounded so like a woman and also because it went up in the air for short hops. E. G. C. BEAUTY Beauty is the thing we love, Beauty is so like a dove. Beauty is so near our heart. Beauty from us will never part. Beauty strikes us everywhere, Beauty is our greatest care. Beauty sounds so sweet to me. Beauty gave to me the sea. Beauty is a friend of mine, Beauty is not hard to find. Ann Milo, “49.” EXCHANGE “E. J. H. S. Commentator,” Essex Junction, Vt. Your paper is printed well and is very well written. Your advertisements and other feature presentations arc very aptly constructed. “Newsy Bits,” S, R. H. S. South Royalton, Vt. Your paper is well printed and is very “newsy,” but we missed the joke section. •‘The Longhorn” W. H. S. Water bury, Vt. Your paper is interesting and was read and enjoyed by all. Your way of advertising is unique. “Poultney Polonious,” P.H.S. Poultney, Vt. Your paper is well printed and edited. Your many illustrations are excellent and your different features are very original. We still like the joke section, too. “R.H.S. Chips,” Richmond, Vt. We wish to compliment your very nicely constructed magazine. We especially enjoyed your Latin crossword puzzle and literary section. “The Dial,” B.H.S. Biattleboro, Vt. Your paper is printed well and is interesting in every way. The illustrations are good and the advertisements are excellent. “The Mirror,” W.H.S., Wilmington, Vt. We believe that your paper is definitely worthy of being placed among the best in the state. It is very well printed and assembled. The many fine illustrations in color do a lot toward making vour paper what it is. We have enjoyed reading your various school papers, and we are looking forward to many more copies. Grant Laber, ’49.

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BLUE AND WHITE 3! the aid of a publishing company. This was felt to be quite an achievement. A debate by two V. H. S. teams on the subject of universal military training was a feature of the Rotary Club on January 5. A very good job was done by both teams. Mid-year examinations were given on January 14-15 this year. Both students and faculty were glad to see them over with and settled down to another half year of classes. The first sleigh ride was sponsored by the Sophomores on January 16. It was a rather cold night, but every one seemed to have a very enjoyable time. Vantine Studios from Boston were here on the 16th of January and the individual graduation pictures were taken. Various group pictures were also taken at this time. The classes of '48 and '49 received their class banners in January. The Seniors’ is attractively done in scarlet and white, while the Juniors’ is finished in grey and green. Due to the fuel shortage this year, V. H. S. operated on a short schedule during the month of February. Classes were convened at 8:45 a. m. and dismissed at 1 :15. A fifteen minute period was set aside for lunches. During this time the senior girls undertook a lunch project. Milk, apples, sandwiches and cupcakes were sold each day. The selling of milk and apples was continued during recess periods when the school went back on its regular schedule March 1. A cabinet for the trophies of Ver-gennes High School was constructed by-Jim McEvila, Ray Tucker. Ed Char-bonneau and Bernard Dike, and has been placed in the hall of the gym. Something new in the way of school activities was started this year with weekly dancing classes being held for students of all ages—tap. and ballet dancing for grades 1-6, and social ballroom dancing for grades 7-12. Even-week saw a large turn out at these classes. Good Citizenship Girl of the Class of '48 was announced to be Jean Myers. The honors for the class: Valedictorian, Jean Myers; Salutatorian. Jane Norton; and in third place. Edward Charbonneau. The junior class sponsored a series of Friday night “vie dances.” They have also raffled a radio and a camera. Play-off games with Bristol for the Champlain Valley League honors were held on March 3 in the Weeks School gym. It was an evening of disappointment for VHS with both teams losing bv a narrow margin to their opponents. The girls lost the first place cup by a del eat of 31-30. The two games were well played and kept everyone guessing until the final gun fire. The debating team traveled to Mid-dlebury March 15. where they took the affirmative in a forum on Universal Military Training held at a high school assembly. Those speaking for Ver-gennes were Edward Charbonneau, Gertrude Hamilton and Teresa Bodette who well represented the school. A six-weeks Driver Education Course was offered at the high school during the spring. Many students benefited from these weekly classes. Two practice teachers from Trinity-College taught at the High School for two weeks. Miss Mary Polworth taught the commercial subjects, while Miss Margaret Rvan took over the English and American History classes. On April 14 the Senior class took an educational trip through two state institutions in connection with the American History Class. Both Brandon and Windsor gave the class a clear picture of the policy and methods used in our state institutions. The annual minstrel show was held on April 16. The endmen were James McNulla. Vincent Mallow. Robert Mitchell. Jack Stebbins. Dennis Sulli-va. Robert Booth, and Norma Bodette. Charles Allen acted as interlocutor. There was a large attendance and everyone seemed to enjoy the show very much. The baseball season got off to a fine