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

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THE CHATTERBOX $ Our school orchestra is gaining recognition outside the school house walls and, under the leadership of Mrs. Adine Farwell, will take part in the Class Day program. Mrs. Farwell will have charge of the music for Bac- calaureate services and for graduation. ----5--- EXCHANGES RECEIVED DURING THE SPRING TERM Danville Hi-Ways”—Danville, Vt. You have a well organized paper, but why not have a few more jokes? The Live Wire”—Newbury, Vt. Literary department well written. We suggest Basket Ball pictures for next year. The Four-Leaf Clover” The schools of Cabot, Marshfield, Plainfield and Woodbury must have fine inter-school spirit to publish a paper like yours. Success to The Four-Leaf Clover.” Fulgor”—White River Junction, Vt. Your cuts are used effectively. A good Alumni department. Dial”—Brattleboro, Vt. Fine Athletic write-up. Good formation of departments. The Cycle”—Woodsville, N. H. Fine literary department; poems show poetic ability. Orange and Blackbird”—Highgate Center, Vt. We were glad to receive the March and April numbers of this paper from Highgate. We are sending copies of our three issues and shall put Orange and Black” on our exchange list for next year. JOKES Pedestrian: What’s the shortest way to the emergency hospital?” Cop: Just stand right where you are.” —H. H., Pittsburg, Pa. Miranda, whassat light shinin’ in yo’ eyes?” Tha’s my stop light, Rastus.” —The Groundhog.

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4 THE CHATTERBOX There is a certain amount of satisfaction in performing some tasks for the last time. The satisfaction derived from writing what will appear as an editorial for the June 1930 Chatterbox is that our contributions in the future will be solicited by the Alumni Editor. We have learned that criticism should be constructive; we have wel- comed the comments made by the Exchange Editors of other school papers but we have found errors in our own paper to which they have not called attention. There is no doubt in our minds about the success of the Chatterbox next year and for many years to come. We have had a large staff; each has gained some practical experience and it’s a hopeful sign when any group forms the habit of saying, Next year, let’s improve on this.” And it is because of this attitude on the part of those who will have the responsibilities of our school paper next year that we welcome them as our successors. -----5----- We believe in advertising so have sent the Chatterbox to each of the rural schools under Mr. Garvin’s supervision. Mr. Wells has been getting acquainted with the young people in these schools and has told them what Wells River High School can offer them next year, and the underclassmen stand ready to welcome all new students next September. -----5----- The Chatterbox extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Boughton of Gettysburg, Penn., on the birth of twin sons, William Stearns and Robert Leonard, March 22. -----§----- The student body had not realized the importance of Mr. Cameron’s faithfulness to duty until he was unable to continue his work as janitor. We have missed him since he has been ill and at the hospital and we all wish for his recovery.

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6 THE CHATTERBOX HIGH SCHOOL NEWS The Sophomore Class had charge of assembly the last day of the winter term, March 21. The main items on the program were: A debate: Resolved that Wells River High School should discontinue her contests with nearby schools. ’ The debaters on the affirmative were Rene Rogers '30, Kenneth Leonard '31 and James George '33. Those on the negative were Mary Sawyer '30, Lillian Tripp '31 and Flora Glynn 32. The decision of the judges was in favor of the negative. The Mid-Year presentation of the scholarship cup was made by Mrs. Maidae Hooker, class of 1920 and President of the Alumni Association. Mary Sawyer, President of the Senior class, replied and accepted the cup in behalf of the class of 1930 which had maintained the highest average. The platform in Mrs. Homeister’s room was used for the rest of the program. It consisted of a Minstrel show given by seven chosen from high school classes and coached by Mrs. Lanphere. The spring term began April 7. Solid session was tried out from April 29 to May 2. The plan was liked and adopted for the remainder of the school year. During the ten- minute lunch period, the Home Ec. girls sold sandwiches. The most popular announcement on the bulletin board during the entire spring term was: Any pupil in the High School who is passing in every subject may be excused from final examinations in whatever subject he has