Vermontville High School - Verhian Yearbook (Vermontville, MI)

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SENIOR TRIP The Seniors of the class of '49 decided to depart from the usual tradition of going to Washington for their Senior trip and made the choice of the S.S. NORONIC CRUISE to The Welland Canal Toronto, Canada, and Niagara Falls. The first day we left the dock in Detroit and headed for Lake Erie. The Detroit skyline and the huge Ambassador Bridge provided a thrilling view as we began our afternoon entertainment program. Dinner was served in a lavious modern dining hall, as we passed the Livingston Channel and entered Lake Erie. After dinner, an evening of dancing and entertainment began. Port Colborne at the Lake Erie entrance to the Welland Canal was the first of several cities we passed as we began the interesting trip to Lake Ontario. The ship was lowered several hundred feet during the hours we spent in the huge locks, which are a monument to man’s engineering skill. We left the canal after lunch and spent the afternoon cruising across Lake Ontario. An early dinner was served to allow maximum time at Canada's Queen City, Toronto. The entire evening was devoted to visiting the many points of interest to be seen there. The Exposition Grounds where each year the famous Toronto “World’s Fair’’ is held draws many students as well as the famous shopping centers. Also of interest was the Casa Loma, the huge Castle built on a high hill overlooking Toronto. As we entered the Welland Canal the ship tied up and buses transported the students to Niagara Falls for a full day of sightseeing at this beautiful spot. Queen Anne’s Inn attracted many for lunch. Special buses met us at the Rainbow Bridge Terminal for the trip back to the ship at Port Colborne. Dinner was served as the cruise ship pulled out into Lake Erie. There was a gala evening of entertainment and dancing on the last night aboard ship. There was an Amateur Night in which everyone participated. There was a lot of fun for everyone and prize® for the lucky winners. The fourth day the ship arrived in Detroit and we made plans for the return trip home. We decided that since we had money left to spend the night in a hotel room and we attended one of the stage shows. During the cruise the entire ship was devoted to the enjoyment of the students. There was a fine orchestra aboard which played for dancing each afternoon and evening. A variety show also was offered each night. There was something doing every moment on the student cruise. In addition to the floor shows and dancing parties there were interesting contests together with exploration trips of the boat and all deck sports, such as shuffle board, pingpong, and deck tennis. For those who wanted to loaf, free deck chairs were provided from which to view the ever changing beauty of the Great Lakes.

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T)he junior Cla££ 11th. Grade BACK: N. Joppie, H. Wine gar, L. Mix, J. Cranson, C. Wright, R. Algate, R. Wilbur, L. Wolever. SECOND: Miss Boyd, L. Shaw, E. Hummel. H. Wilcox, C. Rounds, N. Reeve. M. Bulling. V. LaFleur. R. Lamie. FRONT: D. Briggs, J. Shaw, L. Iler, L. Trowbridge, B. Stephenson, D. Tompson, J. Bennett.