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

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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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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

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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