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

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During the winter the sophomores sponsored a sleigh ride after which refreshments and dancing were enjoyed at the clubroom. The sophomores also sold school pins similar to those sold by the seniors. Freshmen President—Donald Merchant Vice President—Betty George Secretary and Treasurer—Dorothy Longmoore Class Supervisor—Mr. L. L. Wells The freshman class sponsored a Leap Year dance on the twenty-ninth of February. Music was furnished by Mrs. Hatley of Ryegate Corner who has very obligingly furnished music for school socials this past year. Refreshments were served at intermission. COMMENCEMENT DATA At Commencement the following honors are presented: please fill in the blanks as you hear them announced. Valedictorian—Edward Bailey U. V. M. Scholarship Salutatorian—Harvey Goodell Third Honors—Margaret Hatley U. V. M. Scholarship Fourth Honors—Robert Winship Bausch and Lomb Science Award .......................... Student Council Athletic Trophy .................... Class of 1937 Citizenship Cup .................... Becker College Commercial Key .................... Members of National Athletic Honor Fraternity .................... Alumni Scholarship Cup .................... Readers’ Digest Presentation .................... Delegate to the Boys State .................... Presentation of “I Dare You” .................... The Class Day and Commencement parts to be given are as follows: Kenneth Alger—Will Edward Bailey—Valedictory and Essay 11

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CLASSES Seniors President—Margaret Hatley Vice President—Reginald Rowell Secretary and Treasurer—Frederick George Glass Supervisor—Mr. Richard Sprague The senior class of 1940 has been selling candy during the past year. A candy counter containing various kinds of five- cent bars, chewing gum and cough-drops has been placed in the upper hall, where candy is sold before and after school hours and during the noon hour. Gold plated pins with V. R. H. S. and a numeral on them have also been sold by the seniors. Juniors President—George Downing Vice President—Christina Carbee Secretary and Treasurer—Bernice Crapo Class Supervisor—Mrs. Jean Spear A dance was sponsored by the junior class. It was held in the clubroom where refreshments were served at intermis- sion. Pencils with the basketball schedule printed on them have been sold during the latter part of the year. Sophomores Presid en t—Ed ward Sa wyer Vice President—-George Leonard Secretary and Treasurer—Eugene Laturnau Class Supervisor—Mrs. Adelaide Lanphere 10

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Incila Brock—Prophesy Frederick (leorge—History Harvey Goodell—Salutatory and Essay Margaret. Hatley—Class Ode Reginald Rowell—Gift to school William Plourde—Gifts to Seniors Robert Winship—Advice to Undergraduates John Good(dl—Marshal George Downing—Response to the Advice Rev. Arthur Altenburn—Graduation Speaker Rev. Walter Lounsbury, Baccalaureate Speaker Program Sunday, June 9—Beccalaureate Service Congregational Church at 11 .00 A. M. Tuesday, June 11—-Senior Reception Main Hall at 8:00 P. M. Wednesday, dune 12—Alumni Ball Game Randall Field at 2:30 P. M. Wednesday, June 12—Alumni Banquet Thursday, dune 13—Class Day Exercises Church Vestry at 2:30 P. M. Friday, June 1-1—Last Assembly Main Hall at 3:00 P. M. Friday, June Id—Graduation Village Hall at 8:00 P. M. THE SCHOOLBOY PATROL The Schoolboy Patrol was resumed this year under the auspices of the Vermont Motor Vehicle Department and the American Automobile Association. There are four members all performing a valuable and necessary task to insure highway safety for the members of our school. The four are: Capt. Frederick George, Lieut. Benjamin Hanson, Sheldon Hanson and Clayton Placey. We attended the Annual School Patrol Convention at Burlington and had a fine time, making a good showing in the parade. 12