Wells River High School - Chatterbox Yearbook (Wells River, VT)

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THE CHATTERBOX 13 low-fringed Connecticut” forms her eastern boundary, with Champlain and Lake George forming more than two-thirds of the western boundary. Perhaps one of the greatest spots of interest in Vermont is the “Long Trail” which was completed in This trail starts at Mount Anthony, at the Connecticut Line on the south, and ends at Jay Peak on the north, near the Canadian line. The trail is well marked with signs such as: “The Long Trail”, and “A foot path in the wilderness”. On Mount Mansfield, we find one of the most beautiful spots in New England—Smuggler’s Notch, through which the trail passes. Further north, the trail passes through Hazen’s Notch, now known as Montgomery Notch, where the Bailey-Hazen Military Road ends. Visitors regard the Long 'Frail as an extraordinary feat, but Vermonters “Meet a difficulty, surmount it. and go on to the next in the day’s work”. As one journeys through the state, one sees invitations to lure an artist, remains of picturesque, moss-grown water-mills with warped wheels; near them are weathered, forsaken houses, about which are clustered forgotten apple orchards. Roads that apparently lead to nowhere may be seen disappearing into the woods, and following them we soon find ourselves in a cool shady spot. A little further on. in a clearing, we discover a herd of cattle. Whether we like it or not. this is an age of progress, and the hill-side streams and spring-fed mountain lakes will soon he harnessed. This is exactly what we do not want done. We do not want to commercialize this state, neither do we Vermonters wish to sell it to the public. Shall we share Vermont with others? If this means put- ing up bill boards and other signs which detract from her beauty, No! But. on the other hand, if we can share Vermont with tour- ists and others who come for the purpose of appreciating Na- ture’s own works. Yes. Burlington, Vermont’s largest and most beautiful city, has an unsurpassed location on the shores of Lake Champlain. I he town itself is dignified and majestic. Not far from Burling-

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12 THE CHATTERBOX In October Margaret Douse was obliged to leave school. On December 10, 1928 we added six new members to our class from Woodsville High School, namely Carrie Nelson from Boltonville and Aurora Garbati, Dorothy Williams, Katherine Bailey, Evelyn Ingram and Helen Tillotson from South Rye- gate. We gladly welcomed them and hope that they have en- joyed being in our class, if for only a short time. The class has had three different principals, six different assistants, twenty-six different members and is completing its course with only five of the original membership. During our four years in Wells River High School, we have entered into three school plays, two operettas, have been active members on the Chatterbox Staff and the boys have taken part in basketball and baseball. Now that we are about to graduate we hope that the class has left behind them something besides “just memories” and. also, that all members of the class will do sonlething in later life to make old W. R. H. S. proud of them. ELEANOR M. WILSON VERMONT To many tourists, Vermont is not as they had pictured her. Looking back, they realize that they have been misled with theories and a few baseless impressions drawn from fic- tion and newspaper articles. It takes more than cold, black print to portray Vermont, and in order to fully appreciate God’s handiwork, one must visit this state personally. Today, Vermont is more than a recital of statistics; it is more than an account of the scales manufactured here annually, and far more interesting than the number of miles of buildings which can be faced with marble and granite and roofed with slate. The international boundary line on the north is broken by a small portion of Lake Memphremagog, a natural beauty spot frequented more and more by American tourists. The “wil-

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14 THE CHATTERBOX ton is Grand Isle County, a miniature Isle of Man in the waters of Lake Champlain. One reaches it by Sand-Bar Bridge and may drive for hours over hills that roll to the water's edge. One of Vermont's greatest natural resources, and one which should be treated with due consideration, is her forests. Without these forests there would be no trout streams, no game for the hunter, and few attractive places for the camper and summer tourist. What would the Green Mountain Trail be without the forest cover, or who would care for Lake Willough- by without the surrounding trees? Our many beautiful drives, our numerous streams and towering mountains would present no lure if it were not for the forests. Vermont, with her lakes and streams, her mountains and valleys, and healthful climate, presents an unsurpassed playground to its visitors from other states, not because of the lakes, streams, mountains and valleys, but because these mountains are covered with trees, the roads are shaded, the streams in the valleys are clear, and the lakes are surrounded by forests. These place her among the foremost recreational centers of the east and advertise the state as a com- fortable place in which to live, and make it above all. a delight- ful haven for all. KATHERINE BAILEY. CLASS GIFTS It is the custom of each graduating class to give some little remembrance to each of its members. We all have some hobby or peculiarity by which we will be remembered fondly in the future. In presenting these gifts in behalf of the class I wish to say that they are given in a spirit of humor, mingled with the siadness of parting for an indefinite time. When you look at them, later in life, please think of the class with the assurance that you will never be forgotten. Dorothy— There is no disputing the value gained from whatever Dot says—if you are able to hear her. Bu.t the biggest drawback