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

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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

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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