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

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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

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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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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.