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

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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.

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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

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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