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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1947 volume:

Dedicated to ELIZABETH GIBSON who has been with us our four years in WELLS RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, for her unceasing efforts to instill in us knowledge and sportsmanship for the future years. By the Senior Class of 1947 The Chatterbox Sponsored by the Senior Class Senior Issue June, 1947 CHATTERBOX STAFF Editor Assistant Editor Joke Editor Business Managers Shirley Hill Catherine Mays Jean Rowell Leon Winchester Robert Garvin WELLS RIVER DIRECTORY Seward French, Principal, University of Vermont, B.S., M.A. English Elizabeth Gibson, Westminster, B.A. Mathematics, Home Economics Warren Goodie, Boston University, B.S. Physical Ed., Sciences Arthur Stone, University of Vermont, B.S. Physical Ed., Sciences Marjorie Wood, University of New Hampshire, B.A. Languages Lois Churchill, American International, B.A. Commercial, Social Studies Lois Stanley, Johnson Normal School I nterinediate Nora Darling, University of Vermont Summer School Primary Adine Farwell, Faeleton Piano School Music J. Stewart Garvin, Westminster, B.A., M.E. Superintendent Samuel Stanley Custodian School Directors—Mr. James Thomas, Mr. Lewis Rowell, Mr. Edgar Spear CLASS OFFICERS Seniors— President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Juniors— President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer Sophomores— President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer Freshmen— President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Robert Garvin Jean Rowell Eleanor Guay Shirley Hill Betty Pudvah William Rowden June Sheehan Keith Bidwell John Mahnker Patricia Stearns Patricia Duguay Betty Lewis Barbara Sawyer Robert Mitchell COM MENCEMENT DATA Thursday, May 22—Senior Play Village Hall at 8:00 p.in. Sunday, June 1—Baccalaureate Service Congregational Church at 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3—Final Examinations. Wednesday, June 4—School Picnic at Hall’s Lake Wednesday, June 4—Senior Reception at 8:30 p.m. at Village ' Hall Senior Ball at 9:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5—Class Day Exercises Rowell’s Lawn at 2:00 p.m. In case of rain at the Village Hall. Friday, June 0- —Final Assembly School Building at 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 6—Graduation Village Hall at 8:00 p.m. 3 EDITORIAL I wish to express my thoughts of the grand year we have had in Wells River High School during 1946 and 1947. No year has been any more successful than this, and it will long be remembered. There have been many improvements in the building, and many new facilities have been added which make it more convenient. We owe much credit to the wonderful staff of teachers we have, who have devoted their time and effort to the students. Any one of the teachers could be consulted by the students without embarrassment, and they were given sound advice based on good judgment. We were fortunate this year having as our principal, Mr. Seward French. Mr. French is most considerate of all students, and we were glad to have him with us. He not only taught us but helped and guided us throughout the year. To have a school so well supervised makes it much pleasanter to attend. We had a very successful year in athletics, thanks to Mr. French, Coach Warren Goodie, and Coach Mrs. Gibson. New equipment was purchased, and the boys’ basketball team was able to buy new uniforms. We hope to see the girls’ team sparkling in new uniforms next year as a sum of money has been set aside for this purpose. This spring we were very fortunate to have Mr. Stone for the boys’ baseball and the girls’ softball. A large majority of the students turned out for athletics and physical ed. this year. We had a grand time in everything we did. A new telephone was installed in the office, which was a great improvement. A hot lunch program was arranged for the students, supervised under the Home Economics Instruc- tor, Mrs. Gibson, and Mrs. Seward French. Also many very interesting films have been shown at school. From our experiences throughout the year we cannot help but have a better understanding of life with its requirements for the future. 4 We, the class of 1!)47, express to our parents, teachers, school board, underclassmen, friends, and all who have con- tributed to the school, our sincere appreciation. We leave with a broad outlook on life. Let's make this a better world in which to live! Shirley Hill '47 TO THE CLASS OF 1 )47 At this time, as your class advisor, I would like to take the time and space in your yearbook to make a statement. You are now leaving high school and will follow various paths of activities. I beg of you to be contented with few material things. Possess a few friends rather than desiring the cheers of the crowd; love truth rather than glory; always be helpful to all who seek your aid; measure your service in terms of the power to serve. Remember the training of your parents, friends and teachers. Keep your bodies fit to become God’s holy temple, remembering that no act in your life should injure your health or character. Stand for something worth while in your community. Live in such a way, my young friends, that all who come into your presence may be glad that their lives have touched yours, even for a brief period. Seward F. French, Principal THE EVENTS OF THE SC HOOL YEAR Our school year of 1!)47 has been a very enjoyable one, and we have greatly appreciated having Mr. French with us to make it more interesting. He has done a great deal to make our school year a little different from what we have been having, and we have all had a grand time. During the year it was made possible for us to visit many different places, and the trips were really enjoyed. One of these trips was to Burlington to see various interesting points and a football game between New Hampshire and Vermont. In November an alumni basketball game and dance were enjoyed. The sociology class decided that they would like to visit the Ha verhill State County Farm, and arrangements were made for the class to do this. A few days later the sociology class visited the Court House in Woodsville. On March second everyone who wanted to was able to attend the town meeting in Newbury. Several parties were enjoyed during the year; such as a Hallowe’en Party, Valentine Dance, Christmas Party and a Sock Hop. At the Christmas Party Mr. Emerson Lang of Danville brought his square dance team to lead us through square dances. Before Mr. Goodie’s departure to another place to teach his physics class enjoyed an educational trip to the fifteen- mile dam in North Monroe. The school as a whole has contributed to the March of Dimes and the Cancer Drive. At different times during the year we were able to enjoy several entertainers. Our first was Mr. Johnson, a Negro singer from Boston. Later on we were able to enjoy a lady who played the Thermin, a new instrument to all of us. One afternoon Mrs. Kloss’entertained us with several piano selec- tions. Through the efforts of Leon Winchester we were enter- tained by Barbara and Carol Nichols playing the violins and Mrs. Nichols playing the piano. 7 Nurses from Barre City Hospital talked to the girls about the field of nursing, and the principal of Lyndon Normal School talked to all of us about the teachers’ training course there. On April second an operetta, the love pirates of Hawaii was presented at the village hall by the students. The seniors with the help of underclassmen are practicing for the annual senior play to be presented on May 22. A grand time was enjoyed this year, and we sincerely hope that next year the school will have even more trips, parties, and entertainers than we have had this year. Eleanor Guay ’47 ILOfr IlT(R, ACRoJ WE HAI) FUN FRIDAY NIGHT Mr. Goodie blew the whistle, Mrs. Gibson jumped three feet. We girls pulled up our trousers. And our opponents we did meet. The ball came to the center, And it was passed around. Mr. Goodie called a foul And I stepped up to the mound. Kendall then protested, The crowd began to smile. I grabbed the ball and took a shot And missed it by a mile! The boys led us at the half. But Bidwell’s skirt w'as short. The refs then gave us ten points Which made the boys just snort. We came back at the half And we were out to win! Bidwell looked at “Jeanie” And she kicked him in the shin! The boys again protested, The crowd was going wild. Bidwell looked at the ref But Goodie only smiled. Before I end this poem The refs I must describe. Mr. Goodie was a “bobby-soeker,” Mrs. Gibson led a tribe. Mr. Goodie looked so sweet In his skirt and sweater. Mrs. Gibson’s explorer’s outfit Didn’t look much better: Now throughout the game we shot and fouled And fought with all our might; And although the boys were victors, We had a good time Friday night! Patricia Stearns ’49 MUSIC Without music the world would not be much. Music is a background to thoughts. It swirls through your mind, sweet and soft, soothing and peaceful, then harsh and loud. It brings back memories: things which you never meant to forget but would have, if the tune hadn’t recalled them to your memory. Everyone associates tunes with memories of past events— it’s pretty hard not to; and once you do, that song never dies. Musical enjoyment and appreciation are important for everyone for they are the language of all nations and races. June Sheehan '48 10 WILL I PASS? One evening while I was browsing O’er the pages of my Latin, There came the rustling of a curtain Like a wall of silk and satin. I had wished, not long before, Caesar might appear before me And explain his writings to me; Might save me from his written sea. The sound increased. Great Caesar’s Ghost! All was silent and there he stood. W as I now chosen for his host? Stiffly sat I like one of wood. Great Caesar speaks, “You shall not pass!” W as Caesar speaking now to me Or to an unseen enemy? I awoke, my book before me, -----------nothing more--------------. George Hall ’49 A BASKETBALL BANQUET On Wednesday night, April 9, 1947, the Chamber of Com- merce gave a banquet for the Wells River boys’ and girls’ basketball teams celebrating the close of the season. Although having contributed very little to the team, I was given a ticket; thus I enjoyed the banquet. The girls seemed to be out of favor with both the waitresses and the speaker. But they had the consolation of watching the boys eat while they waited with empty plates. I saw my Latin teacher seated at another table and thought of the Roman banquets where they reclined on couches at the table. This seemed rather sensible but the couches were uncomfortable then. Most things we do today are traditional; if they weren’t this world would be more sensible but not half as much fun to live in. 11 As a result of the banquet, classes were started today in rather interesting manners; one, “I wish you people would listen to your assignment before you go to sleep,” and another, I wish you people in study hall would get your running around done and settle down to sleep.” George Hall ’49 DREAMS Dreams are funny things, you know; Softly they come and quickly they go. Dreams are also a part of life, Life filled with happiness, joy and strife. Dreams may be golden or blue, you know, But all dreams come and all dreams go. The dreams of youth are wild and sweet, Of the victories they’ll win—the taste of defeat. And dreams also visit the old who say, “Things were different back in our day.” Dreams there are and Dreams there will be, Dreams which lift us and set us free. Lucille Judd ’48 TIME WAS My mother had gone downstreet, leaving my cousin Gloria, who was six, and me to amuse ourselves. “Gloria, what do you want to be when you get to be older?” “Oh, I don’t know, a detective most likely.” “I guess that would be fun, but we’ve been reading about priests at school and I guess I will be one.” “Really? I want to be one too.” Gloria, you see, was an awful “copy cat.” “Look! Why not start now? I have a prayer book and mother has some wine.” 12 I forget to mention that the wine was only for Sunday dinners, and very strictly forbidden. Well, about four masses and a half a bottle of wine later, Gloria and I had curtains on our heads, and were singing Christmas carols at the top of our lungs. Just then my mother walked in; she didn’t pay much attention at first; then she noticed the bottle. Oh heavens! The spanking and lecture I got; I will never forget it. Next day when I saw Gloria she had a small glass and a box of powder. “What are you doing?” I asked. “Just practicing to be a detective,” she answered. Patricia Duguay ’50 BLUE MONDAY OR SUNNY TUESDAY Blue Monday or sunny Tuesday, it doesn’t make much difference. Life in a small town isn't very complicated, but I find it a pleasant change after two years in or near a busy, hustling city. 1 get to school at eight-thirty after being heckled by the patrols at a certain corner. There are four classes in the morn- ing. Most of the freshmen have three classes and one study hall. Back after lunch there are three more periods to struggle through although we often have a movie the last period. Three o’clock; three cheers; school’s out for the day! Watch, Mr. Thomas, we're on our way to raid your drug store: “Blab, blab, blab. Hey, why don’t we get some service here? Blab, Blab, Blab. Sh, here comes Mr. French (our principal).” “Girls, why don’t you go home where you belong? Besides, that stuff you have is too fattening. You really ought to reduce.” Well, there you are. Mr. French wants us to go home so we stay. Oh, occasionally we do go home. That’s when we are out of spending money or our mothers told us to be home right after school or else! When I finally get home I either study or read. I also like to pretend I can play the piano. 13 Supper did you say? Half the time it’s a dash to get to choir, movies, basketball games, or some such thing. Listening to the six o’clock news makes a late supper. Once in a great while of course, I stay at home, doing the dishes and going to bed soon afterwards. I think I said earlier that life in a small town wasn’t too complicated. Oh, no! Ask anyone’s mother where her child is, and she will probably give you a funny look and say, “Oh, Mary, I don’t know; she rushed out of here mumbling some- thing about going some where, but the Lord only knows where that is. She always has something she has to do.” But no kidding, I like our small town life. Betty Lewis ’50 LEARNING THE HARD WAY The boys came home from school one night With mischief in their eyes; They thought that they would have a smoke Just like the bigger guys. Out into the barn they stole With a great big husky feeling. But when the boys came out again, They found their heads a-reeling. It wasn’t long before they felt A feeling in the tummy; And really it didn’t feel so good, No- sirree, by-gummy! Of course you know what happened then; You don’t have to do much guessin’, For I think you know as well as I, That those boys had learned a lesson. Alfred Welch ’49 SCHOOL ALPHABET Adorable Rosina Farwell, Paul Kaiser Bashful Clifford Winchester, Marion Chamberlain Cautious Eleanor Guay, Lester Welch Daring Barbara Beckley, Kendall Fiske Efficient Betty Lewis, George Hall Fiery Shirley Hill, Leon Provencher Glamorous Marion Webster, Phil Basch Hard to Get Leon Winchester, Catherine Mays Inquisitive Priscilla Davidson, Sam Hutchins Juvenile Tink Winchester, June Sheehan Kingly Bill Rowden Loyal Patty Stearns Mischievous Robert Mitchell, Lucille Judd Noisy Junior High Girls and Boys Observant John Mahnker, Erma Currier Polite Robert Garvin, Betty Pudvah Queenly Nancy Mays Rhythmic Nancy Gould, Charles Frost Shrewd George Martin, Miss Wood Talkative Ann Demeritt, Buddy Norris Unique Betty Guay, Mr. Stone Vague Margaret Bailey, Roger Simmons Wolfish Mr. Goodie, Miss Churchill Xact Mrs. Gibson, Hod Symes Yahoo Keith Bidwell, Jean Rowell Zany Mr. French, Ellen Bailey 15 Barbara Beckley ’47 SONG HITS “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” Leon Provencher to Betty Lewis “Three O’clock In the Morning” Clara Hatch “He’s 1-A In the Army and He’s A-l In My Heart” “Dreams” Blanche Cushing Ruth Simmons “How Many Hearts Have You Broken? Barbara Sawyer “California, Here I Come” June Sheehan “Prisoner of Love” Kendall Fiske, Erma Currier “Give Me the Moonlight” (and 914) Patty Duguay “Ninety-Nine Years Is a Long Time” Bob Garvin “Looking For a Girl” (my size) Bob Mitchell “Merrily We Roll Along” So. Ryegate Kids “Nancy” Tink Winchester “Guilty” Lucille Judd “For Sentimental Reasons” Shirley Hill “Massachusetts” Mr. Goodie “Wine, Women and Song” Leon Winchester “Whatcha Gonna Do?” Bill Rowden “Don’t Fence Me In” Barbara Beckley “Be Honest With Me” Eleanor Guay “Bell Bottom Trousers” Jean Rowell “Don’t Get Around Much” Catherine Mays “Singing In the Rain” Mrs. Adine Farwell “How D’ye Do?” Mr. Stone “There Must Be a Way” Mrs. Gibson “Cape Cod Girls” Mr. French “I’m a Little On the Lonely Side” Miss Wood, Miss Churchill Barbara Beckley ’47 16 SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL The Safety Patrol was reinstalled this year after the absence of this organization since 1044. Mr. Cadet, the head of the Safety Patrol of Vermont, visited the school and explained the necessity for the Safety Patrol. We appreciate the co-operation of the Patrol members as they have done a very fine job. We also appreciate the co-operation of the motorists and the pupils in school. The School Safety Patrol has been organ- ized approximately fourteen years in Vermont, and there have been no children injured by automobiles while coming or going from a school which had a patrol in this period of time. We wish to continue the Safety Patrol next year, and we hope to establish as good a record next year as we did this year. Capt. Eugene Winchester ’48 HOT LUNCHES Hot lunches were served at Wells River High School this year. They started December first and ended April eleventh. The type B lunch which was served consisted of a hot protein dish and milk. This project was sponsored by the school board and carried out under the Federal Government Hot Lunch Program. Mrs. French prepared the excellent meals, and to show their appreciation, the teachers, and the boys and girls presented Mrs. French with a sum of money on the last day of hot lunches. Blanche Cushing ’49 MUSIC Under the capable direction of Mr. George McClure several students have been able to study instrumental music this year. The students who have taken lessons will play in “Mc- Clure’s Student Band” this summer. Mr. McClure is sending three representatives from this school to the Vermont Music Festival in Burlington to play in the All-State Band. Mc- Clure’s Band will also attend the New England Music Fes- tival in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This music course is a valuable addition to the course of study offered in Wells River High School. Jean Rowell ’47 17 ASSEMBLIES This year something new has been added to our curriculum. Each morning from 8:30 to 8:50 we have had assemblies, consisting of various interests. Assemblies were opened by the singing of a hymn by the student body. Then a passage from the Bible was read fol- lowed by the Lord’s prayer. After this we had a short pro- gram. Musical programs were very popular, and several hidden talents were discovered. The freshman class presented a series of pantomines on etiquette which were of value to all of us. Mr. French gave several interesting talks on Cape Cod. Through the kindness of Henry Powers we were able.to listen to several albums of music. The assemblies were organized by a committee appointed by the student council, and two people were in charge each week. Although our assemblies were in the experimental stage this year, I think they have been interesting and beneficial, and should be continued in future years. Jean Rowell ’47 STUDENT COUNCIL The Wells River High School Student Council was organ- ized in September of the school year. Two representatives were elected from each class. The student council held meetings regularly until Christmas vacation, but since then it has been inactive. A student council is a forward step for any high school, and I sincerely hope that next year our high school will have a more active one. Jean Rowell ’47 18 SENIORS BARBARA BECKLEY—Barbara is the tall girl on our basketball team. It was she the madly cheering fans saw come through so many times to intercept a pass intended for a sure shot at the basket (that’s why the girls won so many games this year). We’ll sure miss Barbara on the court next year, but we will also miss her ready smile and good-natured dis- position. Next January she hopes to take up nurses’ training at Ilanover. We know she’ll represent old W.R.H.S. well. 1� ELEANOR GUAY—Eleanor doesn’t play basketball, but for what she doesn’t do on the floor she more than makes up for by such things as helping in the office, yelling at basketball games (funny thing, too, she seems always to be accompanied by a fellow with blond curly hair!) or taking great dramatic roles in plays (!) Eleanor plans to work in an office for a while, and with your quiet, reserved manner we know you'll do well, Eleanor. SHIRLEY HILL—Who’s that little forward running up to center line and shrieking “Jeanie! Jeanie!” and clapping her hands? You’ve guessed it; it’s Shirley. She is another one of our good basketball players we lose this year. Shirley also lends a hand to Mr. French as one of his private secretaries, besides being the one to hold fourth honors this year. They tell me she has so many men she has to keep them in alphabe- tical order, but don’t let her kid you, she’s just trying to make the other girls jealous. Shirley thinks she too wants to become a nurse, and we know she will put the same old fight into that work as she put into the work here at Wells River. Good luck, Shirley. v20 Catherine Mays Jean Rowell CATHERINE MAYS—Who’s that creeping into school about 8:27Mi in the morning still looking a bit sleepy? Go ahead, look again; sure enough, that's Katy.” When she appears at this time, she usually has a large stack of books and a load of papers. This makes a good impression, but remember she lives only a short way from school. Katy plays basketball, dramatizes in the senior play, and is always ready to lend a helping hand. She also had time to capture third honors this year. Katy plans to enter nursing in September at the New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston. May all your patients live, Catherine! JEAN ROWELL—She comes to school breathless. Her tongue hangs out when Lucille enters. Then either a look of triumph supreme as she says, “A ou didn’t get any, and I got two!”—Or a crest-fallen look and silence. Whom are we telling tales about? Why, it’s Jean, of course. You see Jean's been doing a lot of corresponding lately with some sailor or someone. But after the letters are all written she still has time to play basketball, be in plays, and least of all take top honors this year. She plans to be a Physical Ed. instructor and is going to train at Russell Sage College in Troy, New York. We all wish you luck, Jean. 21 ROBERT GARVIN—Bob is the high school tall man, best soloist (especialy during the noon hour in home room while standing on the radiator), and stands second in his class this year. As you might expect, he plays center on our basketball team; in fact he was high man in points this year. Bob seems to have an interest near the post office (not male!) for his car has been reported seen there rather late at night. What about that, Bob? This fall he plans to enter Westminster College, and we know he'll give little old Wells River a good showing. LE()N WIX CM ESTER—I ..eon is a quiet person. He is a very good businessman though he never hurries anything; but let me tell you when Leon does a job, it is done right. Leon is one of the members of the physics class and he performs experiments; but unlike a fellow classmate, he does not man- age to make quite as much mess; in fact, he is quite a scien- tist. If you hear anyone playing the piano about four o’clock, it will be Leon practicing; he is a very good player, and he thinks he'll keep it up at some music school next year. Good luck, Leon, and be sure to strike the right key! Senior write-ups by 22 Bill Rowden ’48 TWO NEW SENIORS The Senior Class of Wells River High School wishes to extend their congratulations to Wifred Joseph Vigneau and Sheldon Hanson, who are to receive their diplomas with the graduating class of 1947. We, the Senior Class of 1947, are very glad to welcome to our class of seven two more members. Congratulations Bill and Shelly! ALUMNI Class of 1944— Norman Beckley—At home in South Ryegate, Vermont Audrey Bidwell—University of Vermont Virginia Hamel—University of Vermont Rose Lee Hooker—Nurses’ Training, Burlington Class of 1945 Barbara Bidwell—Russell Sage College, Troy, New York Doris Sawyer—Telephone Operator at Woodsville, New Hampshire Gloria Gibson—Mrs. Clifton Stearns Evelyn Guay—Mrs. Albert Anctil Jean Garvin—Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania Florence McKinley—Mrs. George Osgood, Jr. Beverly Brizzee—Northampton Commercial College, Northampton, Massachusetts Everett Dargie—United States Navy Robert Normand—United States Navy Clifton Stearns—United States Navy Class of 1946 Dorene Pudvah—Northampton Commercial College, Northampton, Massachusetts Irene Powers—Lyndon Normal School, Lyndonville, Vermont. Bernardine Frost—At home in South Ryegate, Vermont Uene Darling—Mrs. Gerald Lee Lillian Philbrooks—Working in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont Ray Hunt—University of Vermont Dean Rowden—University of Vermont 23 GIRLS' BASKETBALL Our girls’ basketball team had quite a successful season this year. To our coach, Mrs. Gibson, must go the credit for our eleven victories out of fifteen games because it was under her very able leadership that we were able to do this. The line-up was as follows: Forwards, Catherine Mays, manager '17; Shirley Hill '47; Betty Pudvah '48; Lucille Judd '48; Patricia Stearns '49; Nancy Gould '49. Guards: Jean Rowell, captain '47; Barbara Beckley '47; June Sheehan '48; Margaret Bailey '48; Marion Webster '49; Blanche Cush- ing '49. High scorer was Patricia Stearns with 199 points; next, Shirley Hill with 136 points. To start our basketball season an alumni basketball game and dance was enjoyed. For all alumni it will be of interest to know how we did on this affair. Total income—$259.50; total expenses including postage, printing, police, orchestra, tax and officials—$11(5.88; total profit—$142.62. The profit was spent this way—boys’ uniforms and equipment—$78.22; reserved for the girls—$64.40. With the amount reserved for the girls, the girls’ basketball teams hopes next year to have new uniforms when lower prices and better quality of cloth will make it more worth while to purchase them. To all those who helped us this year in one way or another go our grateful thanks. Before closing, a word should be said about the girls’ and boys’ game which was played on March 21. Although we, the weaker sex, lost, a lot of fun was achieved by our taking part in this game. As for the boys’ it was noticed that they did a lot of protesting from which no good came. The scores of all games played: 24 Wells River Wells River 24 29 Alumni Alumni 19 26 Wells Iliver 81 Wells River 27 Wells River 37 Wells River 26 Wells River 21 Wells River 22 Wells River 27 Wells River 23 Wells River 15 Wells River 19 Wells River 19 Wells River 28 Wells River 33 Girls 18 Concord 25 Mclndoes 16 Danville 24 Newbury 23 Groton 16 Haverhill 33 Concord 10 Danville 30 Haverhill 28 Mclndoes 22 Newbury 17 Groton 26 Marshfield 25 Boys 23 Catherine Mays ’47 Front Rou- (left to right) : Marion Webster, Shirley Hill, Betty Pudvah, Lucille Judd, Nancy Gould. Back Roic: Patricia Stearns. June Sheehan. Blanche Cushing. Jean Rowell, Barbara Beckley. Catherine Mays, Mar- garet Bailey. Last Row: Coach Mrs. Gibson. 2 5 Front Row (left to right): Kendall Fiske, Eugene Winchester, Robert Garvin, Keith Bidwell, William Rowden. Back Row: Leon Provencher, Philip Basch, Roger Simmons, Coach Warren Goodie. BOYS’ BASKETBALL The 194(5-11)47 season opened with a game with North- field. There was no league this year, but we had a full season of seventeen games of which we won six. The boys were noted for their good sportsmanship and fair play. The new coach, Warren Goodie, did a great deal with the team. The high scorer of the season was Bob Garvin, scoring 17(5 points, with Tink Winchester next with 103 points. The junior high has a team this year which showed some very capable net friends. The scores of all games played this year: Wells River 28 Alumni 27 Wells River 17 Northfield (51 Wells River 18 Concord 29 Wells River 30 Mclndoes 35 Wells River 31 Trade School 29 20 Wells River 36 Peachem 41 Wells River 28 Newbury 33 Wells River 9 Groton 12 Wells River 21 Haverhill 26 Wells River 27 Peachem 28 Wells River 16 Concord 39 Wells River 19 Haverhill 24 Wells River 40 Mclndoes 21 Wells River 17 Newbury 25 Wells River 28 Groton 20 Wells River 42 Trade School 27 Wells River 30 Marshfield 32 Boys 23 Girls 18 Phil Basch ’49 BASKETBALL BANQUET On April 9, 1947, the Wells River Chamber of Commerce sponsored a banquet for the Wells River High School basket- ball teams. Mrs. Gibson awarded letter certificates to: Jean Rowell, Catherine Mays, Shirley Hill, Barbara Beckley, Betty Pudvah, June Sheehan, Margaret Bailey, Marion Webster, and Patricia Stearns. Mr. Goodie also presented letter certificates to: Robert Garvin, Eugene Winchester, William Rowden, Kendall Fiske, Keith Bidwell, and Philip Basch. Mr. French awarded letter certificates to the five cheer leaders: Erma Currier, Ann Demeritt, Rosina Farwell, Philip Currier, and Horace Symes. Results of previous votings were announced as follows: Captains for the teams next year: Betty Pudvah and Eugene Winchester. Managers for next year: Lucille Judd and Philip Basch. The most valuable players: Patricia Stearns and Robert Garvin. Our speaker, Mr. Robert T. Fuller, director of athletics at Dartmouth, spoke on the special need of athletics for all young people. To the Chamber of Commerce go our thanks for this very nice banquet. Catherine Mays ’47 27 JOKES In Sociology Class: Miss Churchill: Eugene, how would you like to go down to the county farm? Tinker: To stay??? In a discussion upon living in a foreign country: Miss Churchill: Now you wouldn’t like to have your chil- dren brought up in China, would you? Winchester: I didn’t say I was going to get married: Mr. Goodie—Why do they call it the 15-mile dam? Bill Bowden—Because the water falls 15 miles! Mr. Goodie: Well, I’d like to know what you people are interested in besides week-ends! Bobby Mitchell: Vacations! Betty Pudvah: Is college boring? Mr. C ioodie: No, of course not; it’s something like high school. Lucille Judd: How can it be if it’s not boring? Mr. Goodie: This is a scientific test! Roger Simmons: Oh, then you didn’t make it out—uh? Upon hearing a train whistle Patty Steams leaped out of her seat shouting “Fire” but nothing was burning except Patty’s face. Mr. French: Who is Fallstaff? Bill Bowden: A character on Fred Allen’s program! ! Mr. French in a discussion on “Macbeth”: What does ■“roast your goose” mean? Bill Bowden: Oh, probably he's going to get supper! E. 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