Dylan Thomas
The birds of the winged trees flying my name Above the farms and the white horses I rose in rainy autumn And walked abroad in a shower of all my days. – Dylan Thomas
November 25, 1977
Apathy Aside, Purple Fans Turn Out in Noisy Numbers
Multi-colored confetti burst through the cold fall air whenever the Vineyard gained or Nantucket slipped. Orange plastic horns delivered toots of approval at touchdowns and penalty calls. Pompoms waved wildly and feet stomped the bleachers in loud, chaotic support. All signs at the Saturday afternoon battle with Nantucket said this was a football Island:…
Sky-High Vineyarders Close by Besting Nantucket, 14-12
An inspired Vineyard football team, dedicated to beating Nantucket in what was the final game for 12 seniors, did just that Saturday afternoon – Vineyard 14, Nantucket 12. Vineyard quarterback Mike Gibson scored the first Vineyard touchdown and Matt Ferro the second, but the deciding margin of victory was gained by Gibson booting both…
