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

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1938 volume:

THE CHATTERBOX 1 , ——----—------------—.—.. THE CHATTERBOX TABLE OF CONTENTS Class Ode Inside Cover Chatterbox Board 2 Directory 2 Editorials 3 Literary 6 Department Activities 13 Girls’ Basketball 20 Boys’ Basketball 23 Skiing 24 Alumni Notes 26 Seniors 28 Courses of Studies for 1938 30 Calendar for 1938 31 Advertisements 31 -----------------------—-----—— (Ehattprlmx Sponsored by the Senior Class Senior Issue June 1938 Editors: Gertrude Johnson ’38 Margaret Goodell ’38 Assistants: Athletics: Helen Flanders ’39 Frederick George ’40 Alumni: George Downing ’41 Seniors: Inella Brock ’40 Business Assistants: Business Manager: Scott Rowden ’38 Advertising Manager: Clara Knight ’38 Circulation Manager: Ernest Dargie ’38 Assistants: Inella Brock ’40 Bernice Crapo ’41 DIRECTORY Lynford Wells, Principal Jean Lamb Adelaide Lanphere Richard Sprague Adine Far well Lois Stanley Nora Darling English, Science. Mathematics French, English, Latin Commercial, Home Economics Junior High, History Music Intermediate Primary J. Stewart Garvin, Superintendent School Directors—Ellen B. Goodell, Thomas B. Farwell, Lyman H. Wheelock IS ONE TODAY WORTH TWO TOMORROWS? What would this world have to live for if it wasn’t for tomorrow? The thoughts of all men are on a better tomorrow. Will his business fail? Will lie be able to purchase that “little home” lie has longed for. or continue to quarrel with his father-in-law. Mother, when Johnnie wants to go to the movies: “You can go tomorrow — it is a better movie, besides, 1 want you to o clean the attic.” But ma, I’ll have to do that tomorrow. I’m going on a hike today.” The ambitious student, just home from college, eager to work and have a place in the sun, after returning from a fruitless search for a position, is he discouraged? Is he downcast? Xo. because there is always a tomorrow. Many pessimists live only for the doubtful pleasure of forecasting the downfall of the world — tomorrow. Many think of tomorrow as an alibi for the laziness of to- day. They sit in their easy chairs and think of what they are go- ing to do tomorrow: rake the lawn, clip the hedge, wash the car, and so on. And when tomorrow has come they sav. “Oh, I’m so ‘busy’ now. I'll do it tomorrow.” Perhaps some can thuik up better excuses than Judge Puffle in “Room and Board.” In politics tomorrow” plays an important part. A presi- dential candidate promises to balance the budget if he is elected. He is elected and the budget will be balanced — tomorrow. Mussolini will withdraw troops from Spain — tomorrow. Today they are needed. You cannot escape from tomorrow, it is the hope of all. Is one today worth two tomorrows? —John Perry Hooker ’41 4 THE CHATTERBOX IN BEHALF OF THE “RED DEMON” The village of Wells River is very fortunate in owning a very necessary article of fire fighting equipment, even if some of the townspeople don’t believe it. The chemical wagon, locally known as the “Red Demon”, has done more good than ail the other fire-fighting equipment around these parts. It is interest- ing to look at the equipment used by the firemen of a neighbor- ing town, a horse-drawn hook and ladder department, with no horse to draw it. a rather slow-moving vehicle compared with the speed of our own fire-engine, which when under way and on the level can do 50 mph., even if it does climb rather slowly. Within the past few years it has always been possible to go to a fire in Woodsville, a much larger community, and find the fire completely extinguished by the Wells River fire truck before the Woodsville firemen and their equipment arrived at the scene of the fire. Times have greatly changed and we are very pleased to see that Woodsville has obtained a new fire engine that will be a great asset. The engine in the fire truck is not of the best and only one person in town can seem to handle the truck properly, but con- sidering the financial standing of this village it would not be very wise for the trustees to even consider the purchase of a new truck, unless the taxpayers would like to contribute the sum of six to ten thousand dollars on top of their already staggering burden. Some people in Wells River think that we should have a new truck and I suggest that if they want one they pay for it themselves or else put themselves in the places of some of the other taxpayers of the town. Scott Rowden ’38 THE CHATTERBOX ■) BOOK REPORTS Most of us don’t like to sit still long enough to read. It mav be good skiing or skating, or we simply must go to the movies or we want to listen to the radio or do numerous other things, so we put our book aside and trip gaily off. It lays on the table, something else mother must dust, until at last it ar- rives at the bookcase. About two days before book reports are due. we dash to the table. It is gone! Then we get out a search warrant for the missing article and soon the family, including grandfather and some of the neighbors, are down on their hands and knees, peer- ing under tables and chairs, poking in the cupboards and drawers, scattering magazines and papers everywhere and searching the house from cellar to garret. Mother is standing in the midst of the confusion, vainly striving to think where she saw it last. Finally some clever person chances to look in the nook- case and there “it is. We grasp it and dash for a convenient chair. By flipping the pages, glancing at the headings of chap- ters and names of the characters and reading snatches of con- versations now and then, we manage to get a general idea of what the book is about. With the help of the index and the World Book, we fill in the outline. In the blank where we put our opinion of the book, we write “I did not like the book.” I wonder why? —Margaret Hatley ’40 The long corridor that led to the chamber had just been cleaned for one might distinguish the odor of some sort of cedar compound that had been used. Entering the chamber you were approached by a musty odor, characteristic of an old building or medieval castle. The bitter odor of burnt wood gave evidence that the massive stone fireplace had been previously used, but there was no need for it on this afternoon for it was quite warm ; the window had been partially opened and the wind was transporting the fragrance of the neighboring pine trees. There was even an odor of the leather chairs that seemed a part of the room. In one of these chairs sat a man smoking his choice pipe. One could see by the expression on his face that this pipe was an old friend, he wouldn’t give it up for the world. No other pipe could taste so satisfying nor bring back the memories like this one did. He was really a king of kings when he was smoking this pipe. His appearance was that of a kind ruler who knew nothing other than royal benevolence, a true enlightened despot. His facial expression seemed to denote a contentment in his life’s work. He must certainly have been a ruler of some sort. On the opposite side of the room was a lady about eighty years old. She might have been anyone’s grandmother. To look at her you could feel that she must have cooked many a tasty turkey dinner and you could almost smell the fragrance of apple pies in her kitchen. You leave by the same corridor that you came and go out the same door. If you turn and read the sign over the doorway you will see in brass letters: The New Haven Charity Home for the Aged. —Richard Long ’39 THE CHATTERBOX 11 She tries to write short stories But meets with no success; She'll never he an author Although she tries her best. One day the teacher told her, Great to her dismay, That she must write a poem About the month of May. After several hours of labor She jotted down some lines. The accents she thought very good Were of many sorts and kinds. Next day she read it to the class— That wonderful composition! She felt very certain ’Twould be put on exhibition. As I have told you once before. She wasn’t born a poet; If you should ever read her poem I guess you would all know it. -Erla Darling ’40 THE ENCOUNTER NEAR DAWN It was a tine and starlit night ’Way down beside the creek, When all at once there was a sight One would go far to seek. ’Twas Reddie Fox and Jimmie Skunk Both out upon a spree; 12 THE CHATTERBOX Poor Recldie came upon him there Beside a maple tree. Poor Reddie Fox, who was so quick To dodge a farmer’s wrath, So slow did turn that he looked sick, And sick he was, alas! Now James J. Skunk was in a rage. But he knew what to do; He opened up, a full barrage; Oooh! Oooh! the air was blue. Poor Reddie I'ox let out one cry And then for home did flee, He was now very, very spry And he might right well be. It was a fine and starlit night, But now approaches dawn; And Reynard, in a sorry plight, Is bathing in a pond. —John Perry Hooker ’41 THE CHATTERBOX 13 Department Activities ASSEMBLIES The orchestra presented an assembly program Friday, October 1. In addition to the group selections, novelty numbers were as follows: accordion solo by Donald Merchant, guitar and vocal solo by Raymond Johnson, violin and piano duet by Charles and Margaret Hatley, and a tap dance by Erla Darling. Mrs. Helen Armstrong, the school nurse, spoke to the stu- dent body at an assembly Friday, November 5, concerning the dangers of the prevalent chicken pox epidemic. She described the symptoms of the disease and the importance of notifying the health officer immediately to avoid contagion. For the Armistice Day Program, Wednesday, November 10. Mr. Harold Davison, a world war veteran, was the speaker. Tuesday, November 1G. a basketball program was given by the members of the school. Introductions were made by the chairman, Gertrude Johnson, and were as follows: A brief Out- line of Basketball History anu Fundamentals of the Game by Lester McLure; Changes in Boys Rules by Scott Rowden; Changes in the Girls Rules by Margaret Goodell; Experiences by Clayton Fcrehan; and the School’s Financial Status by Mr. Wells. On December 3rd the following program was presented: Recitation—Preparedness John Hooker Monologue—At the Ferry Elinor Rowden Carpet Rags—One Act Play 8th grade girls Duologue—The Drawback Gertrude Johnson and Richard Chamberlin Politics Ain’t What They Used to Be—with harmonica accompaniment Charles Hatley and Robert Johnson Monologue—Mrs. Fidgetti on a Street Car Helen Flanders Bachelor Girls’ Beauty Shop High School Boys 14 THE CHATTERBOX Wednesday afternoon, December 23rd, Miss Ruth Sea- bury, Secretary of the Congregational Church Foreign Missions, spoke to the high school at the assembly program, Reverend Walter Lounsbury introducing her. Miss Seabury spoke of China and Japan, describing the people of each country. Among the things she said was that the Chinese were the more hospitable and the more friendly of the two nations; that the Japanese consider their nation and their emperor most sacred; also that they must have beauty in their lives. Beauty to them consists of simplicity and order. Miss Seaburv was a most interesting and forceful speaker. Following her talk, she answered questions concerning war conditions in the two countries. Tuesday morning. April 5. the school was fortunate in having the privilege of hearing the Boston University men’s glee club. The program was much appreciated by the student body and we wish to thank Mrs. Lounsbury who made possible this concert for us. A short assembly was presented Friday, April 15. The program consisted of a pantomine, “Wild Nell, the Pet of the Plains”, a Mexican Tap dance by Erla Darling, and orchestra selections. EQUIPMENT The following equipment has been purchased by the school directors this year: 2 typewriters. 12 chairs, electric sewing ma- chine, electric iron, ironing board. The lighting systems in the Home Economics and 'Commercial rooms have been improved also. HARVEST SUPPER In October the Home Economics Department sponsored the usual Harvest Supper in the dining room of the Village Hall, with the orchestra in attendance. THE CHATTERBOX 11 She tries to write short stories But meets with no success; She'll never be an author Although she tries her best. One clay the teacher told her, Great to her dismay. That she must write a poem About the month of May. After several hours of labor She jotted down some lines. The accents she thought very good Were of many sorts and kinds. Next day she read it to the class— That wonderful composition! She felt very certain ’Twould he put on exhibition. As I have told you once before. She wasn’t born a poet; If you should ever read her poem 1 guess you would all know it. -Erla Darling '40 THE ENCOUNTER NEAR DAWN It was a fine and starlit night ’Way down beside the creek, When all at once there was a sight One would go far to seek. Twas Reddie Fox and Jimmie Skunk Both out upon a spree; 12 THE CHATTERBOX Poor Reddie came upon him there Beside a maple tree. Poor Reddie Fox, who was so quick To dodge a farmer’s wrath, So slow did turn that he looked sick, And sick he was, alas! Now James J. Skunk was in a rage. But he knew what to do; He opened up, a full barrage; Oooh! Oooli! the air was blue. Poor Reddie Fox let out one cry And then for home did flee, He was now very, very spry And he might right well be. It was a fine and starlit night, But now approaches dawn; And Reynard, in a sorry plight. Is bathing in a pond. —John Perry Hooker ’41 THE CHATTERBOX 13 Department Activities ASSEMBLIES The orchestra presented an assembly program Friday, October 1. In addition to the group selections, novelty numbers were as follows: accordion solo by Donald Merchant, guitar and vocal solo by Raymond Johnson, violin and piano duet by Charles and Margaret Hatley, and a tap dance by Erla Darling. Mrs. Helen Armstrong, the school nurse, spoke to the stu- dent body at an assembly Friday, November 5, concerning the dangers of the prevalent chicken pox epidemic. She described the symptoms of the disease and the importance of notifying the health officer immediately to avoid contagion. For the Armistice Day Program, Wednesday, November 10, Mr. Harold Davison, a world war veteran, was the speaker. Tuesday, November 16, a basketball program was given by the members of the school. Introductions were made by the chairman, Gertrude Johnson, and were as follows: A brief Out- line of Basketball History and Fundamentals of the Game by Lester McLure; Changes in Boys Rules by Scott Rowden; Changes in the Girls Rules by Margaret Goodell; Experiences by Clayton Fcrehan; and the School’s Financial Status by Mr. Wells. On December 3rd the following program was presented: Recitation—Preparedness John Hooker Monologue—At the Ferry Elinor Rowden Carpet Rags—One Act Play 8th grade girls Duologue—The Drawback Gertrude Johnson and Richard Chamberlin Politics Ain’t What They Used to Be—with harmonica accompaniment Charles Hatley and Robert Johnson Monologue—Mrs. Fidgetti on a Street Car Helen Flanders Bachelor Girls’ Beauty Shop High School Boys 14 THE CHATTERBOX Wednesday afternoon. December 23rd. Miss Ruth Sea- bury, Secretary of the Congregational Church Foreign Missions, spoke to the high school at the assembly program, Reverend Walter Lounsbury introducing her. Miss Seabury spoke of China and Japan, describing the people of each country. Among the things she said was that the Chinese were the more hospitable and the more friendly of the two nations; that the Japanese consider their nation and their emperor most sacred; also that they must have beauty in their lives. Beauty to them consists of simplicity and order. Miss Seabury was a most interesting and forceful speaker. Following her talk, she answered questions concerning war conditions in the two countries. Tuesday morning. April 5. the school was fortunate in having the privilege of hearing the Boston University men’s glee club. The program was much appreciated by the student body and we wish to thank Mrs. Lounsbury who made possible this concert for us. A short assembly was presented Friday, April 15. The program consisted of a pantomine, “Wild Nell, the Pet of the Plains”, a Mexican Tap dance by Erla Darling, and orchestra selections. EQUIPMENT The following equipment has been purchased by the school directors this year: 2 typewriters. 12 chairs, electric sewing ma- chine, electric iron, ironing board. The lighting systems in the Home Economics and Commercial rooms have been improved also. HARVEST SUPPER In October the Home Economics Department sponsored the usual Harvest Supper in the dining room of the Village Hall, with the orchestra in attendance. THE CHATTERBOX 15 DANCE There has been more interest shown in the school dances, under the direction of Miss Lamb, this year, owing to the music. Formerly the school victrola was used for music, but a three piece orchestra has proved a very great help. Special mention also should be made of the attractive decorations for the Valen- tine and St. Patrick Day dances. There will be two more dances this year, May 6th and the Senior dance, June 7th. Friday, December 10th, the Christmas Bazaar was held in the school house under the auspices of the Home Economics de- partment. The primary room was attractively decorated with booths selling candy, ice cream, handkerchiefs, miscellaneous hand made articles, and a grab bag. The orchestra, under the direction of Miss Lamb, entertained the guests and afternoon tea was served. The extra-curricula activity program began the second week in February and includes: Highway Safety, Mr. Wells; Religious Discussion. Mr. Lounsbury; Orchestra, Miss Lamb; School Paper. Mrs. Lanphere; Games, Mr. Sprague. Each Wed- nesday one period is devoted to these activities which are very popular with the student body. BAZAAR PROGRAM HONOR ROLL AT MID-YEARS Average of 90% or better B. Goodell M. Goodell E. Darling H. Goodell R. Winship G. Downing J. Hooker P. Merchant G. Johnson E. Bailey Junior High M. George M. Davidson 1G THE CHATTERBOX HONORS We congratulate the following on honors won this year: Robert Flanders — State representative to Ford Training School. One of five in the State. Robert Winship — School Boy Patrol Captain on his Wash- ington trip. Bailey Goodell — Winner of Middlebury College $1000 Scholarship. Robert Hudson — American Legion representative to “Boys State” in Norwich this summer. NOVELTY NIGHT Almost every student in school took part in Novelty Night at the Village Hall, April 8th, which proved unusually entertain- ing and successful. The following program was presented: Two one act plays, The Orange Outrage and Carpet Rags; two come- dies, Julius Caesar and The Model School; and a minstrel show. The program was interspersed with selections by the orchestra. FIELD DAY The 12th Annual Field Day for the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades was held at Randall Field, Saturday, May 7, 1938. The schools participating in the meet were as follows: Newbury, Groton, Symes Pond. Ryegate Corner, Leighton Hill, East Rye- gate, Boltonville, South Ryegate, Whitelaw, Fulton, West New- bury. Wells River. The boys’ and girls’ events and the first three to place in each of them were as follows: Girls 100 yd. dash— 1st—Hazel Murray, S.P.; 2nd—Audrey Flanders, W.R.; 3rd—Hazel Hildreth, N. 50 yd. dash— 1st—Hazel Murray, S.P.; 2nd—Audrey Flanders, W.R.: 3rd—Fern Avery, Whitelaw. 3-legged race— 1st—Hazel Murray, Martha Duncan, S.P.: 2nd—Shirley Milbury, Marjorie George, W.R.; 3rd—Amelia Brown, Ruth Mason, Bol- tonville. High jump 1st—Ethalyn Duncan, S. P.; 2nd—Fern Avery, Whitelaw; 3rd—Hazel Murray, S.P. THE CHATTERBOX 17 Boys 100 yd. dash— 1st—Roger Flanders, W. R.; 2nd—George Leonard, W. R.; 3rd— Eugene Laturneau, W. R. Baseball throw— 1st—Eugene Laturneau, W. R. 2nd—Gerald Smith, Groton; 3rd—Gor- don Robinson, East Ryegate. High jump— 1st—Roger Flanders, W. R.; 2nd—Sheldon Hanson, W. R.; 3rd— Eugene Laturneau, W. R. Broad jump— 1st—Eugene Laturneau, W. R ; 2nd—Roger Flanders, W. R.; 3rd— George Leonard, W. R. The meet was won by Wells River with a score of 40.5 points followed by Symes Pond with 21; Whitelaw 4; Boltonville iy2; Newbury y2 Fulton y2. A cup is annually presented to the winning school. The meet was followed by a baseball game in the afternoon, the players being the contestants of the meet. COMMENCEMENT Plans for Commencement Week have been completed. Baccalaureate : Sunday evening, June 5, with Rev. alter Louns- bury as speaker; Tuesday, June 7: Final Examinations continu- ing until Thursday noon, June 9; Tuesday evening, June 7: Sen- ior dance at the school house; Wednesday afternoon. June 8; Alumni hall game; Thursday, June 9, at 1.30: Class Day at the school house; Friday, June 10: last assembly, and finally Friday evening: Graduation, with Rev. J. W. McIntosh of St. Johnsbury, Yt.. as speaker. The senior honors have been awarded: Gertrude Johnson, Valedictorian and Margaret Goodell, Salutatorian. TRACK MEET On Wednesday, May 25, Wells River High School spon- sored the Second Annual Track Meet for neighboring schools of our size. The schools competing were Groton. Newbury, Peach- am, Marshfield and Wells River. THE CHATTERBOX MUSIC The first of the school year new soil books were purchas- ed for the music period on Friday mornings under the direction of Mrs. Adine Farwell. Mrs. Farwell presented a very interesting program on Indian music February 11. She described the technique of this music which is built on a five tone scale. It is always given for a special occasion such as a harvest, war, or funeral. Airs. Louns- bury played piano selections from the modern composers, Mc- Dowell and I adman, both of whom have taken Indian themes and woven them into modern composition. The piano solos were “Natoma”, an Indian dance, and From an Indian Lodge.” Mrs. Farwell sang two selections, The Land of the Sky Blue Waters’’ and Pale Moon. On March 1 S Airs. Farwell presented a St. Patrick Day’s program with Ireland as the topic. Selections were played by the orchestra. PING PONG Early in the winter a ping pong set was purchased and during the winter months before school in the morning, during the noon hour, and atter school the set was in constant use. Many tournaments and elimination games were held and they were greatly enjoyed by both participants and spectators. THE SCHOOLBOY PATROL The Schoolboy Patrol has been resumed this year under the auspices of the Vermont division of the A.A.A., supervised by Safety Officer Harry Dickens. During the year in an assembly program we had a talk on Highway Safety” by Air. Colby of the American Automobile Association and Safety Officer Dickens. THE CHATTERBOX 19 The year has been marked by closer cooperation from the student body and greater interest shown in the Schoolboy Patrol by the townspeople. The task of directing traffic of cars and school children is not pleasant in all sorts of weather but the school and patrol feel it well worth while if it safeguards the lives of the school children. There were five regular members on the patrol, consisting of three privates: R. Rowell (3 years), R. Johnson (1 year). B. Hanson (1 year). Lieutenant K. Alger (2 years), Captain R. Winship (3 years). We greatly appreciate Mr. Sprague’s assistance as ad- visor to the patrol and as Judge of the Traffic Court. This year, for the first time, a representative. Robert Win- ship, is to be sent to Washington. D. C. There are about forty-five going from Vermont under the chaperonage of Mr. and Mrs. Colby. Mr. Colby is the Sergeant Manager of the Vermont Automobile Club. The boys chosen will meet at either Rutland or Montpelier and go by bus to Burlington and then to Washington, where there will be a parade of 10,000 boys and girls. —Robert Winship ’40 Athletics GIRLS’ BASKETBALL For the first time in a number of years Wells River had a girls’ team that it could boast a littie about. With Erla Darling coming to us from Mclndoes, where she had learned the ropes, and two good captains, Gertrude Johnson and Margaret Goodell, we worked up a good team with positions as follows: Forwards Guards M. Goodell C. Knight G. Johnson A. Pierce H. Flanders E. Darling E. Wheelock B. Currier L. Hesseltine B. Crapo For the last few years Wells River has been experiment- ing with skiing as a companion sport with basketball. This year we tried the plan of commencing basketball early, the first week in November and closing at mid-years for skiing. Wells River, this year, entered a league the outcome of THE CHATTERBOX which was very favorable to us as we won every game we play- ed. The schools we played were about our size and strength, but because of our more experienced players we won the champion- ship cup which is displayed in our trophy case. Silver basketballs were presented the girls for their good showing in the league at the annual award assembly. We had the misfortune to lose Elsie Wheelock the first part of the season through sickness, but she played in a few oi the last games before her illness again forced her to the side- lines. Although prospects for next year aren't as good as they were this year, we are hoping we will get some help from the Junior High. We lose five of the six regular players: Clara Knight, Margaret Goodell and Gertrude Johnson by graduation; and Avis Pierce and Erla Darling by change of residence, leav- ing only Helen Flanders from the regular team. The Junior High girls show prospects of good players in the near future, playing but two games and losing by only a small score to St. Johnsbury and Monroe. The line-up was as follows: Our schedule opened November 16th with a trip to Mc- Indoes Academy where we were, as always, well received. This being our first game clumsiness was the rule, especially among the Wells River girls. The final score was 35-15 against us, but we learned a lot for future games. On November 18th we went to Groton, full of apprehen- sion and doubt, but it wasn’t as bad as we had anticipated. Al- though there was a great deal of fouling, wdiich couldn’t be help- ed as the floor is so small, a fast and clean game resulted with a score of 37-25 in our favor. After the game refreshments were served which we appreciated greatly. December 1st we played a practice game at Bradford Forwards M. George I. Normand ’C. Keeler E. George Guards J. Lanphere E. Rowden L. Hooker M. Davison THE CH TTERBOX where we enjoyed the hospitality of the Bradford Academy students. We played a return game with Groton December 3rd which, was nearly a repetition of the former except that we piled up a bigger score than we should have in the interest of a suc- cessful game, the final score being 44-21 in our favor. At Peacham, December 10th, we staged one of the poorest games we had ever played, fouling and fumbling and careless shooting ran riot on both teams, but we all learned something from it. The game ended in our favor, 38-10. ( n December 13 we went to meet our dreaded foes (or so we thought) at Newbury, but we were greatly surprised at a fairly close game during the first half, then the Wells River girls went into the lead and the winner was never in doubt. I he game ended with the score 45-26 and another victory for us. January 11th Peacham visited us and we played another slow, careless game, but good sportsmanship was displayed and after a feed the Peacham girls were sent home defeated 53-7. The Alumni game was played December 29th and we were kept very busy with them as they were once all good players, but we had the advantage of practice over them and won 39-23. The Concord girls came down January 7th and we played a very listless game of ball. As they were all quite inexperienced we thought this would be a chance to give our Junior High girls some experience, so they played for a quarter of the game, but the Concord girls were optimistic and played hard just the same. The final score was 53-13. Our schedule ended with a return game with Newbury which was the best game of the season although a little rough as both teams were fighting to win, but we came out on top with a score of 35-28. e wish to express our appreciation to the townspeople foi use Oi then cars for transportation, especiallv Mr. Porehan, D. Brock. K George, Mrs. Armstrong and R. Rowell. Also we thank R. Rowell for managing our games. We were expertly refereed by Emerson Carlson and Pat Hill. BOYS’ BASKETBALL This year the boys’ basketball team did very well consider- ing the number that went out for the game. It was a very light team, yet they seemed to get around very well. The organization of the team was the best the school has had for two or three years. There were only eight boys out for basketball and those were: Captain, Scott Rowden; Harvey and John Goodell, Ben- jamin Hanson, Robert Winship. Clayton Forehan, Frederick George and Perley Knighton. Schedule of Games — with Results W.R. Opp. Mclndoes Academy—T 18 71 Groton High School—T 13 22 Groton—H 34 9 Peacham Academy—T 19 33 Newburv High School—T 25 36 24 THE CHATTERBOX Alumni—H Concord High School—H Peacham—H Newbury High School—H 19 28 41 27 23 22 33 39 The team is losing only one regular player, by graduation, this year, but unfortunately one of its best. Scott Rowden, who started playing his junior year and made the team that same year. Next year, with a year’s experience behind us, we are hop- ing for a better, stronger and more successful team, and with continued cooperation and good sportsmanship this hope should surely materialize. —Frederick George ’40 SKIING For the third successive year W. R. H. S. has sponsored a ski team for boys and girls and this year, believing that ski- ing is a more healthful sport and allows more universal partici- pation. we commenced our basketball schedule shortly before Thanksgiving and completed it at Mid-years. The plan has worked out satisfactorily for all concerned. Our first meet was the S. F. O. C. meet at Woodsville, N. H., in which we took fourth place. A large number of our boys and girls took part and enjoyed it. The dual meet with Mclndoes Academy at Monroe, N. IT, was more satisfactory. e won the meet through Harvey Good- ell's first in cross country. Scott Rowden’s first in the ski dash, John Goodell’s first in slalom, and Benjamin Hanson’s two firsts in snowshoe events. Others placing were. Wheatleigh Wheelock, Raymond Johnson, and Donald Bidwell. At Bradford no team score was published. We placed well and enjoyed the meet. Reginald Rowell and Harvey Good- eil took firsts in their specialties, jumping and cross country. The climax of our season was at the State Interscholastics at Stowe. Nine boys took the two-day trip and we placed eighth among twenty-five schools entering. Highlights of the meet were: our pleasant stay at Ranch Camp out on the side of Mans- THE CHATTERBOX 25 field within easy skiing distance of the Nose Dive races; and the banquet Saturday night in Stowe Village. We won the Class B jumping event and placed third in cross country with Harvey Goodell taking second. Bailey Goodell helped us much with his coaching. We were disappointed in that four of our meets were can- celled on account of lack of snow or rain: The Franconia Notch Meet, The Newport Meet, The Lyndon Meet, and the triple meet with Burlington and Barre at Barre. Prospects are good for another year with Donald Bidwell, Edward Bailey, and Raymond Johnson as skaters; Benjamin Hanson, Charles Hatley, and Lester McLure as snowshoers; Reginald Rowell, John and Harvey Goodell, Perley Knighton, and Frederick George as skiers. We expect much of Robert Johnson and Donald Merchant, incoming members, but we shall lose Richard Chamberlin. Wheatleigh Wheelock, and Scott Rowden. The members of the boys’ ski team and their state classi- fication follows: Slalom Downhill Cross-country Jumping Scott Rowden A A B — Richard Chamberlin — — — B Wheatleigh Wheelock B B B — Reginald Rowell B B B B Harvey Goodell A A B — Frederick George B B — B John Goodell A B B B Perley Knighton B B B — Robert Johnson B B B — THE CHATTERBOX 26 Alumni 1934 Bruce Bailey has entered the navy and is stationed on the U. S. S. Wright, 6th Division, at Santiago, California. Eloise Bandy is in St. Johnsbury at present. Iva Carbee, whose married name in Mrs. Bartlett French, is living in Topsham, Yt. Vera Carbee has work in St. Johnsbury. Emma Deming Degree is living in Wells River and is keeping house for her father. Dorothy Gibson is finishing her senior year at the Uni- versity of Vermont. Herman I.aturneau is working for Mr. Herbert Tullar of Y ells River. Julie Yattaw. whose married name is Mrs. Richard Welch, is living in Bath, X. H. Pauline Robinson, now Mrs. Charles Jones, is living in White River Junction, Yt. Lillian Sawyer, who married Mr. Thomas Keggan, is liv- ing in Burlington, Yt. 1935 Marion Murphy is employed in the oodsville telephone office as exchange operator. .Henry Powers is working at S. E. Ciark’s store in Wells River. Donald Fortune is working on a farm at Andover. X. H. William Knight is working at the Caldwell and Burbeck Lumber Company, Woodsville, X. H. BOYS’ BASKETBALL This year the boys’ basketball team did very well consider- ing the number that went out for the game. It was a very light team, yet they seemed to get around very well. The organization of the team was the best the school has had for two or three years. There were only eight boys out for basketball and those were: Captain, Scott Rowden; Harvey and John Goodell, Ben- jamin Hanson, Robert Winship, Clayton Forehan, Frederick George and Perley Knighton. Schedule of Games — with Results W.R. Opp. Mclndoes Academy—T 18 71 Groton High School—T 13 22 Groton—H 34 9 Peacham Academy—T 19 33 Newbury High School—T 25 36 24 THE CHATTERBOX Alumni—H 19 28 Concord High School—H 41 27 Peacham—H 23 22 Newbury High School—H 33 39 The team is losing only one regular player, by graduation, this year, but unfortunately one of its best, Scott Rowden, who started playing his junior year and made the team that same year. Next year, with a year’s experience behind us, we are hop- ing for a better, stronger and more successful team, and with continued cooperation and good sportsmanship this hope should surely materialize. —Frederick George ’40 SKIING For the third successive year W. R. H. S. has sponsored a ski team for boys and girls and this year, believing that ski- ing is a more healthful sport and allows more universal partici- pation. we commenced our basketball schedule shortly before Thanksgiving and completed it at Mid-years. The plan has worked out satisfactorily for all concerned. Our first meet was the S. F. O. C. meet at Woodsville, X. H.. in which we took fourth place. A large number of our boys and girls took part and enjoyed it. The dual meet with Mclndoes Academy at Monroe. X. If., was more satisfactory. e won the meet through Harvey Good- ell’s first in cross country. Scott Rowden’s first in the ski dash, John Goodell’s first in slalom, and Benjamin Hanson's two firsts in snowshoe events. Others placing were, Wheatleigh Wheelock, Raymond Johnson, and Donald Bidwell. At Bradford no team score was published. We placed well and enjoyed the meet. Reginald Rowell and Harvey Good- ell took firsts in their specialties, jumping and cross country. The climax of our season was at the State Interscholastics at Stowe. Nine boys took the two-day trip and we placed eighth among twenty-five schools entering. Highlights of the meet were: our pleasant stay at Ranch Camp out on the side of Mans- THE CHATTERBOX 25 field within easy skiing distance of the Nose Dive races; and the banquet Saturday night in Stowe Village. We won the Class B jumping event and placed third in cross country with Harvey Goodell taking second. Bailey Goodell helped us much with his coaching. We were disappointed in that four of our meets were can- celled on account of lack of snow or rain: The Franconia Notch Meet, The Newport Meet. The Lyndon Meet, and the triple meet with Burlington and Barre at Barre. Prospects are good for another year with Donald Bidwell, Edward Bailey, and Raymond Johnson as skaters; Benjamin Hanson, Charles Hatley, and Lester McLure as snowshoers; Reginald Rowell, John and Harvey Goodell, Perley Knighton, and Frederick George as skiers. We expect much of Robert Johnson and Donald Merchant, incoming members, but we shall lose Richard Chamberlin. Wheatleigh Wheelock, and Scott Rowden. The members of the boys’ ski team and their state classi- fication follows: Slalom Downhill Cross-country Jumping Scott Rowden A A B — Richard Chamberlin — — — B Wheatleigh Wheelock B B B — Reginald Rowell B B B B Harvey Goodell A A B — Frederick George B B — B John Goodell A B B B Perley Knighton B B B — Robert Johnson B B B — THE CHATTERBOX 2(5 Alumni 1934 Bruce Bailey lias entered the navy and is stationed on the U. S. S. Wright, 6th Division, at Santiago, California. Eloise Bandy is in St. Johnsbury at present. Iva Carbee, whose married name in Mrs. Bartlett French, is living in Topsham, Vt. Vera Carbee has work in St. Johnsbury. Emma Deming Degree is living in Wells River and is keeping house for her father. Dorothy Gibson is finishing her senior year at the Uni- versity of Vermont. Herman Laturneau is working for Mr. Herbert Tullar of Wells River. Julie Yattaw, whose married name is Mrs. Richard Welch, is living in Bath. X. H. Pauline Robinson, now Mrs. Charles Jones, is living in White River Junction. Vt. Lillian Sawyer, who married Mr. Thomas Keggan, is liv- ing in Burlington. Vt. 1935 Marion Murphy is employed in the Woodsville telephone office as exchange operator. Henry Powers is working at S. E. C'iark’s store in Wells River. Donald Fortune is working on a farm at Andover, X. H. William Knight is working at the Caldwell and Burbeck Lumber Company, Woodsville, X. H. THE CHATTERBOX 31 CALENDAR 1938-1939 September 5 Labor Day September 6 School Commences October 12 Columbus Day October 13 Teachers’ Convention October 14 Teachers’ Convention November 11 Armistice Day November 24 Thanksgiving Recess November 25 Thanksgiving Recess December 16 School closes two weeks January 20 Mid-year Exams. February 17 Winter vacation commences—one week April 14 Spring vacation commences—one week May 30 Memorial Day Tune 9 Graduation When Ordering Feeds say PARK POLLARD GROTON GRAIN CO. Tel. 16-4 ELMER C. 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