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

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SENIORS KENNETH ALGER (General) Kenneth is the farmer of the senior class. He is almost invariably late in the morning because his old cow simply refuses to be milked before eight o’clock, this making it impos- sible for him to get here on time. An- other factor is his slow arrival in his tin Terraplane which emits a series of noises unlike any we’ve ever heard come from an automobile before. Ken- neth is going to Randolph Agricul- tural School next year and you can be sure that we’re all very proud to have with us a representative of America’s oldest industry—agriculture. EDWARD BAILEY (Col. I‘rep.) Almost any day Junior may be heard expounding some new chemical theory to a crowd of open-mouthed listeners. He is class chemist, and plans to specialize in that field in col- lege. Besides, he took first honors this year in his class. Junior took an interest in skating at Woodsville this past winter and whether this had any connection with the rumor about his being interested in one of the fair maidens of our neighboring village we can only surmise. Junior expects to go to Northeastern next year and we hope he has the best of luck. INELLA BROCK (General) Who is it that’s tall, tells good stories and talks endlessly ? That’s right, it’s Inella. She is one of the up-and-coming young damsels of the modern age and she’s everybody’s friend, whether young or old. Rumor has it that she is skillful at: winking at the boys in second period studyhall, performing chemistry experiments the wrong way, and speaking to strange men at the movies. Inella plans to take a P. G. course back here so that means we shall have her to liven things up a bit in the senior room next year. 19

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Goodell, second, received salutatory honore, and Margaret Hatley and Robert Winship tied for third and fourth place. The Alumni cup was presented by Mrs. Lindsay, President of the Alumni Association, to the class of 1940. In April a travelogue on Panama was given by Mr. and Mrs. James Moore. Mr. Moore has lived in Panama and h's description of the people, homes, customs and the country was very interesting. He had several souvenirs of the weapons and handicraft of the natives and he showed several reels of motion pictures taken of the Panama canal, cities, jungles, animals and natives. Nearly every Tuesday morning there is a motion picture show. The High School owns a projector and is a member of the Fleming Museum Motion Picture Club. These shows have been from one to four reels in length. Eight of the pictures have been from a series, “The Chronicles of America”, his- torical films made by Yale University. There have also been several pictures of different industries, travel and science. Mr. R. E. Noble, State Supervisor of Secondary Educa- tion, gave an address before the junior and senior classes on Wednesday, May 1, on the topic, “Teaching as a Profession.” BANQUET The Local Men’s Club sponsored a Fathers and Sons Ban- quet to which the boys were invited. A most enjoyable eve- ning resulted including eats and a movie, and discussion by the State Fish and Game Department. OLDER BOYS’ CONFERENCE Two boys, Robert Winship and John Hooker attended the State Older Boys’ Conference at Burlington in the Fall and six boys attended the North Country Conference held in Woods- ville in the Spring. 18

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FREDERICK GEORGE (Col. Prep.) Fred is one of the most popular boys in school. He is president of the Student Council and secretary and treasurer of the senior class. We have heard that he has a “den” re- modeled from his workshop and which is a real nice place. Fred is on the ski and basketball teams and a very competent member of both. He works at the I. G. A. store and we heard that the fellows there aren’t the only “Merchants” with whom he is rather friendly. Fred wants to go to some trade school next year, probably Wentworth. HARVEY GOODELL (Col. P ep ) Who’s that fellow out on the basket- ball floor directing a crowd of players? Who’s that near the top of the Nose Dive giving last minute instructions to the ski-team ? It’s Harvey, cap- tain of skiing and basketball. Harvey is one of the best sports we know, not only in games but in every day life. He is taking very commendable salut- atory honors this year. Harvey has not decided where he is going to col- lege but perhaps a firm conviction on that point as well as an interest in the feminine portion of the world will develop suddenly and without warn- ing. MARGARET HATLEY (Col. Prep.) Margaret was the highest ranking girl in her class this year. She hails from a little place called Ryegate Corner and is the only senior to rep- resent a small village. Among the things she does well are: playing a piano, dancing, flirting, and bothering Bob Winship. Margaret has been acting as school stenographer this year and has done the very competent jobs of making over permanent rec- ords, mimeographing, and filing school materials. Next year Margaret plans to go to North Hampton for a busi- ness course and it goes without say- ing that we’re all going to miss her. 20