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

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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

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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

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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»