West Rutland High School - Green and Gold Yearbook (West Rutland, VT)

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B THE GREEN ANU GOLD That was putting it rather strong, even for a modern flapperf' thought Bobby as he strolled down the aforesaid Fifth Avenue with the aforesaid broken heart and empty purse. Now the purse was empty because, romantic as it may seem, the rejected young man had gone out the night before to drown his sor- rowsg to forget, if such a thing were possible, but it had been impossi- ble. He must now secure work of some kind, or lose the only girl in the world. Work had never troubled Bobby before, for he had always lived with a wealthy uncle. The wealth and estate, however, would not he Bobby's until the uncle's death. In his deep musing, Bobby had not noticed his surroundings. He was now opposite an inviting-looking park, and, being very tired from thinking, he lay down on a bench and went to sleep. Sometime later he was awakened by low voices. There on the next bench were his sweetheart and an unknown young man, murmuring fondly to each other, and-could be believe his eyes ?-the stranger was slipping a gleaming golden circlet on her finger. Curiously enough, Bobby felt no jealousy, but instead a strange feeling of relief. Gael What a narrow escape! And to think that I almost went to work! he ejaculated thankfully. -Kathleen McCormick, '29, Thi.: 'vcclrlxrgmls mcis III-,QI-flv.ff,Yl7 by lfOfZHIfUCi'S ffl ff? 1

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THE GREEN AND GOLD 'I Mischief, ever among us, is one of the followers of Satan. In fact, we might almost say that Mischief is Satan. He is unavoidableg we meet him at every turn, try to avoid him, and are seized and made to suffer for our folly. His rule is absolute. Not a person, but who experiences his influence and grasp upon him. Mischief compels us, and resisting, we proceed to do what we know is wrong. Strong Drink reels along with a red nose and bleary eye. He is found in every village and town. He is a pleasant companion for a while, but one who refuses to take the blame for what he does, and after his company we feel that he is our worst enemy. Food, fat and gluttonous, beckons and influences us to become as he is. I-Ie is another of the great idols of the American people. His hand points out the road of self-indulgence, and we are only to will- ing to follow that road. Is there any one of us who has not felt the powerful and all- extending influence of Laziness? He is just the opposite of Leisure. Leisure should be accepted and loved 3 Laziness should be shunned and abolished. Lolling upon a soft couch, with massive corpulent limbs outstretched, he lies taunting us. If we do not heed him, we hear his rude laugh, and if we do, we regret it afterward. Gang is a good guy, just a little bit rough, but with a good heart even of he is apt to do wild things. He draws all men to him. His following is huge and made up of all kinds and conditions of people. We follow him unasking, and do as he does. We do homage to you, oh Pleasure! You beckon, and we fol- lowg you call, and we give heedg you lead, and we pursue you! -Gertrude Marsh, '28. TI-lERE'S MANY A SLIP- Bobby Moore, young, good-looking, and broke, strolled down Fifth Avenue with a broken heart and an empty purse. His heart was broken because his girl had turned him down . Bobby, she had said, I like you a lot, but I'd love you if you had some money. Go out and earn some, and when you have a few thousands, we'il take the final step. c d Historiccfl Society cmd the Ruilcuzd Frcc Librc11'y.

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THE' GREEN AND GOLD 9 Seniors :- L'4s . , H ' . 1 . A ,gil 1- FRANCIS AMBROSE Gerierfzl Course Football '25, '26, '2'l'p Baseball '26, '27, '2Bg tfjaptainjg Basketball '26, '27, '28 fCaptainJ. He is one of our athletes, excelling in all sports. Perhaps baseball is his favorite, especially when he is dismissed at the beginning of Math Class. At any rate, he has helped to win many a victory for W. R. H. S. FLORENCE BARTLETT Comm-e:'cir1f Course School Chorus '25, '26, '27, '28, Quiet, unassuming, yet a good friend to all. Wonder why Flossy has such an interest in Center Rutland? 'We'd all like to hear the answer. CHARLOTTE BLISS Grm'rri.l' C0-Hrsr School Chorus '25, '26, '27, '2,Sg Ilramatics. What are we going to do without Cl1arlotte's solirano voice? More than being a singer, she is an actress of ability. Well do we remember her part in Seventeen , and her role as leading lady in The Crimson Stair . We'll miss you a lot, Charlotte. EUGENE BURKE. Co.+nmf'i'cErr! Course Football '24, '25, '26, '2'7g Basketball '26, '27, '28g Track '28g Senior Playg Class President. A Here is our famous boy hero who ran from Castleton to lVest Rutland to prevent Z1 train wreck. As far as school activi- t'e3 go, Gene has been prominent in athletics and has guided the dr-stinies of our class, proof enough of his popularity among his classmates. RAYMOND BURKE CUlllHlf'I'CliflI Course School Chorus. Rely is a commuter, driving back and forth every day to school in his Chevrolet. His is an unfailing good humor, a qual- ity which has made him popular with all.