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

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 SENIOR CLASS OF 1930 Standing, Left to Right— Herbert O. Andrews, Adna H. Mulliken, Hollis C. Darling Sitting, Left to Right— Rene R. Rogers, Mary C. Sawyer, Pearl M. Russell, Marjorie L. Amidon

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THE CHATTERBOX 7 a last semester average of B or above, provided he makes the necessary ar- rangements with the teacher of the subject.—L. L. Wells, April 30, 1930” The High School and Grades held Pre-Memorial Day exercises Thurs- day afternoon, May 29, at the Village Hall. ----5--- GRADED SCHOOL NEWS Miss Clara Trefrin, Miss Marjorie Young, and Miss Joanna Welch of the Teachers’ Training Class at Lyndon Center were here four weeks getting practical experience in teaching in the grades. The pupils of the lower grades are enjoying Healthyland,” the book received in appreciation of the help of members of Grade 6 in selling seals for the Vermont Tuberculosis Association. The Seventh and Eighth Grades have recently received from the Alumni Book bund a copy of Rugg’s Introduction to American Civilization” and Lansing’s Life in the Greenwood.” The boys of the Seventh and Eighth Grades have sent letters to Hawaiian pupils and Danzig schools. Thus far only one letter has been received in reply. This one was addressed to Bill Knight by Dora Paul of Danzig. The letter was written in German script which Bill has been deciphering with the aid of a German Grammar, but the complete translation was the joint effort of several people in the village who had previously studied German. ----5----- JOKES I was suffering from liver trouble and the doctor told me that if 1 laughed fifteen minutes before each meal, my condition would improve. One day in a restaurant, while having my little laugh, a man at the opposite table walked over to me and said in an angry manner: What the devil are you laughing at?” Why, I am laughing for my liver,” I said. Well, then I guess I had better start laughing too. I ordered mine half an hour ago.” —Pharmacal Advance. Caller: I want to see the boss.” Office Girl: Sorry, but he’s in conference with the vice-president and the general manager.” Caller: Let me in. I know a funny story too.” —Door Ways

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THE CHATTERBOX 9 CLASS DAY PROGRAM On the Maple Lodge Lawn Saturday, June 7, 1930 at 1. Processional 2. History of the Class of 1930 Adna Mulliken 3. Presentation of Gifts Rene Rogers 4. Advice to the Undergraduates Hollis Darling 5. Response Lillian Tripp 6. Music School Orchestra 7. Class Will Herbert Andrews 8. Prophecy of the Class Marjorie Amidon 9. Recitation of the Class Ode Mary Sawyer 10. Recessional ---S-- CLASS HISTORY I have studied history for several years but never thought I would be a Historian myself. However, being chosen Historian of the class, it falls to my lot to relate as accurately as possible the important facts and events of the illustrious class of 1930 and of our school during the past four years. September 6, 1926 was the very eventful day, when our class of ten members ventured into High School. As freshmen we included the follow- ing students: Harry Adams, Herbert Andrews, Marjorie Amidon, Hollis Darling, George Gymer, Adna Mulliken, Rene Rogers, Pearl Russell, Mary Sawyer and Cecelia Schaeffer. The faculty for that year was: Mr. Wilfred Owen, Principal; Mr. Melvin Wright, Assistant Principal; and Miss Caro- line Hill, teacher of the languages. During that year George Gymer, Cecelia Schaeffer and Harry Adams left school. George and Adams went to work and Cecelia moved to Han- over where she entered Hanover High School. A school play, Bits of Blarney,” was the outstanding feature of that year. Seven of us came back in 1927 to enroll as Sophomores. The Faculty for that year was slightly changed. Mr. Boughton be- came principal in place of Mr. Owen, who went to Danville High School and Miss Hill and Mr. Wright came back as assistant teachers. In our Sophomore year, Hollis Darling and Herbert Andrews started their career in basketball as substitutes on the regular team. Since we did not have any particular Sophomore rules to obey when we were Freshmen, we decided to make some regulations for the class of 1931. These were