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

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COURSE OF STUDY FOR 1939-1940 Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors English 3 English 4 English 5 English 6 French 1 French 1 Latin 2 Solid Geometry (V2) Algebra 1 Latin 2 Typewriting 2 Trigonometry (l ) Home Economics Algebra 2 French 3 Typewriting 2 General Science Home Economics Algebra 2 Algebra 2 General Bus. Training General Science Chemistry Chemistry % World History World History General Bus. Training Sociology (! ) Government (l o) American History Bookkeeping Sociology (l o) Government (t 4) American History Bookkeeping French 3 All English courses and one year of Home Economics for girls are required. Also College Prepar- atory students should take Latin, French, Algebra and Chemistry. Commercial students should take Typewriting, General Business Training and Bookkeeping. We require 16 credits for graduation and will certify only those students whose scholastic average is a “B” or better. Wells River High School is a member of the New England College Entrance Certification Board and our graduates are admitted to member colleges. The school year commences on Tuesday, September 4, 1939, and will be divided for recesses into the eight-week system. All textbooks are furnished without charge.

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thing.” Jack Jay did this and the porcupine sent forth dozens of his sharp quills. This done he said to Jack Jay, Pick up one of my quills with your beak anil fly as fast as you can to Percy. Stick the quill into him and fly back to {ret another one as quick as you can.” Jack Jay did this and I erc screamed with fear which made him fly faster. Jack Jay con- tinued to prick Percy and Percy, out of breath, finally lighted upon a branch of the old elm tree which had been used to mark the end of the race. Many cheers arose from the crowd and Percy was awarded a prize. The birds were very pleased, but only Jack Jay and I lar- cnce Porcupine knew why Percy had won. —Hetty George MY WIFE Two men who did not know each other were riding to- gether in a trolly car. One man, whose name was Joe Emery, had a bad tooth ache and was going to the dentist to have it pulled. He was a short man with a protruding stomach and a round, red face. The other man was the opposite. His name was Barton Orange.juice and he was riding home from work. Mr. Orangejuice, who was a very smart man, knew Joe needed cheering up so he asked, ‘‘Does it hurt very badly? Mr. Emery nodded his head “Yes”. “Does it hurt your tooth to talk?” Mr. Orangejuice asked. Mr. Emery nodded. “See that woman over there,” Mr. Orangejuice continued, pointing to a queer looking woman. “Hasn’t she got a funny nose?” “And peculiar ears too, they protrude. She must be able to hear well so I will talk a little lower.” “Her feet are rather large. I should hate to be her poor husband.” Mr. Emery nodded. “Do you know the woman?” asked Mr. Orangejuice. Mr. Emery said, “Yes, she’s my wife.” 14 RoseLee Hooker

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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Christmas Bazaar was held Friday, December 9th, in the school house. It was under the auspices of Mrs. Lanphere and the Home Economics Department. The primary room was appropriately and attractively decorated for the tables at which candy, ice cream, holders, handkerchiefs and miscellan- eous articles were sold. There was a grab-»bag for the child- ren. The orchestra played under the direction of Mrs. Spear while tea was being served free of charge to our many friends who attended and so generously supported us. We hope our visitors enjoyed the occasion as much as we did. TRACK MEET On Wednesday, May 25, 1938, Wells River High School sponsored the Second Annual Track Meet for the high schools in Supt. Garvin’s district. The competing schools were Groton, Newbury, Peacham and Wells River. The outstanding performances were those of Chester Mc- Lam, who won the 100 and 220 yard dashes, of Benjamin Han- son, who placed first in both the high and broad jumps, also the winning of the half-mile by Harvey Goodell. Newbury, with a well-balanced team, won the meet, trailed immediately by Groton, Wells River and Peacham. Saturday, May 28, 1938, Chester McLam, Harvey Goodell, Benjamin Hanson, and Scott Rowden represented the Groton and Wells River High Schools at the Northern District Elim- ination Track Meet at Lyndon, Vt. 16