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

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22 THE CHATTERBOX compiling a History of the World War in which he devotes much time to heroes of Vermont. Carrie Nelson is a happy homekeeper in a thriving village in New Hampshire, where she is always “At Home to all her classmates from Wells River High. The thirteenth leaf, the one bearing my name, sailed out of the open window, thereby predicting my interest in aero- nautics. HELEN TILLOTSON, Class Prophet. ADVICE TO UNDERGRADUATES “Advice is not easy to give, neither is it always appreci- ated by those to whom it is given.” As 1 have about reached the end of my journey in my high school course. I would be much pleased if I could render some service to you Undergraduates by giving you some counsel that your course here may be of more profit to you and comfort to your instructors. First: J would counsel you to be industrious. There is no time to waste in high school if we accomplish what is expect- ed of us. Don’t be afraid to do more than you are asked to do. If you keep one eye on the clock and the other on your book you will never get any where. Second: Be honest. Without honest endeavor we can- not hope to succeed either in school or elsewhere. Third: Be loyal! Loyal to your school and instructors. Be a booster always. I n other words : If you want to have the kind of a school Like the kind of a school you like. You need not put your books in a bag And start on a long, long hike. You will only find what you left behind. For there’s nothing that’s really new ; It’s a knock at yourself when you knock your school.— It isn’t your school,—it’s you.” JAMES G. THOMAS

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THE CHATTERBOX 21 Sarah Martin inherited a ranch from an uncle soon after graduation. She now conducts a combined dude” ranch and riding school. She is a well-known sports woman thru out the West. Her thorough-bred horses are ranked with the highest and she has a whole room devoted to trophies and blue ribbons. Evelyn Ingram is the home-maker of the class. Her home is in a New Hampshire city. She is a social worker as well as a competent house wife. She is president of the local wo- man's club and during her spare time she has written a book- entitled How to Save Steps in the Kitchenette.” Donald Adams started his career as a traveling salesman after leaving W. R. H. S. He sells picture-post cards, valentines and a general holiday assortment. He has patented several new lines”. Tho his honesty is not doubted, he leaves many broken hearts in every town. Listed in a large chorus we find Katherine Bailey’s name. She is being featured this season in The Whoopee Girl”. The troup recently gave an elaborate dinner dance at the Hotel Royal in honor of her coming marriage to the Mayor-elect of1 Boston. Dorothy Williams is working as a private secretary to a leading statesman. There are remarks to the effect that she will run for Governor of Vermont at the next election. She also con- tributes articles to a popular Magazine under the title Advice to Lonely Bachelors.” Herman Pudvah has become basketball coach at Prince- ton. His athletic powers were developed to such an extent that he was offered several similar positions. Besides being a social light”, he has written the song hit of the season— I 1 ake The Ford When It Rains.” After a year’s experience as a kindergarten teacher. Gladys Laturnau started a day-nurserv. She has a large class and in addition to her regular work she gives instruction in esthetic dancing and expression. Assisting Miss Laturnau as a business manager is James Thomas. Lie helps in the class room as an instructer. He is

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THE CHATTERBOX 23 SALUTATORY I can think of no pleasure or duty greater than mine to- night.—that of welcoming you to these exercises. Your pre- sence here indicates your active interest not only in this class, but in education as well. As a group you will find us little different from other classes that have gone before. There is gladness rather than sadness in our hearts tonight. Of course we shall miss our High School, more than we can now realize. Its work, its play, its duties, and its lessons—all of these will be cherished memories of the past. For some, tonight marks the beginning of another chapter of school; for others, the beginning of life’s work. Our goal has been reached only by the invaluable help of unselfish parents and loyal friends. To all those we trust that our future achievements may show our true appreciation of the many services that we have received. We hold in high respect our superintendent and school committee, whose earnestness and sincerity have been an in- spiration for better efforts. We thank our teachers, who have stood by us in all the trials of our school life and who, with their skillful guidance and helpful advice, have made our burdens lighter. I can think of no better greeting than these simple words which my classmates bid me give, “You are very welcome.” M. GLADYS LATURNAU.