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

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THE JUNIOR HIGH ON THE AIR ANI) ON THE STAGE In previous years we have done some acting on stories which we have read. We greatly enjoyed doing this so we suggested that we do some this year. Our first dramatizations which we presented to the Senior High School were taken from Dickens’s “Christmas Carol.” The three scenes which we presented were: “The Visit of Scrooge’s Nephew.” These parts were played by Maxine Hous- ten, Jane Rowden, and Priscilla Mays; “The Den of Crime,” in which Irene Chamberlain, Priscilla Drown, Margaret Nelson and Idamac Chamberlain took part; and “The Street,” played by David Bidwell, Sam Hutchins, and Paul Kaiser. Near Lincoln’s birthday we presented a program to the Senior High School over the microphone. The program consisted of writings about or by Lincoln. Readings were given about Lincoln the Boy, Lincoln the Man, and Lincoln the President. The an- nouncers for these were Elaine Guay and Paul Kaiser. All the Junior High took part. For many of us it was the first time we had ever talked over a microphone, and we had the privilege of being the first to use the school’s new microphone. At the end of the program the audience joined us in reading the “Gettysburg Address.” While we were reading the interesting story, “Treasure Island,” by Robert Louis Stevenson, we found many good scenes which we tried to develop into short dramatization. We presented to the fifth grade. Senior High School, and parents, four scenes from this story. These were “The Apple Barrel,” The Visit From Black Dog,” “The Blind Man,” and “The Secret of the Oilskin Packet.” The parts were played by the seventh and eighth grades. We have been very lucky to have Miss Wood as our director this year to help us with the dramatizations and broadcasting. We have had such a good time doing these that we want to do more in the future. Jane Rowden, Idamae Chamberlain [«]

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River participated. Although Mclndoes Academy won, we had a very good time and hope there can be another one next year. The basketball teams of W.R.H.S. were honored at a banquet sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, April 6, at Hales Tavern. At this banquet we were honored to have the Governor of the State of Vermont, Ernest W. Gibson, as principal speaker. The boys and girls deeply appreciated this banquet. The entire Hill Dale League was honored at St. Johnsbury. April 14. with a banquet presented by the combined Kiwanis Clubs of Wells River and St. Johnsbury. At this time the all- league teams were chosen and we were well represented on both teams. A turkey dinner on March -2!) was sponsored by the faculty and the student body. The splendid cooperation and generosity of our parents and friends helped to make our dinner a success. On May 14, a dramatic contest has been planned to take place at the school gym. There will be one-act plays presented by Newbury, Mclndoes, and Wells River. This contest will not only make better productions, but it will also strengthen relationships with our neighboring schools. Mr. French has announced that the University of Vermont is awarding honor scholarships to the boy and girl graduating with the highest scholastic averages. These honors will go to Hill Rowden and Lucille Judd at graduation on June 11. At the closing of this school year we look back on the enjoyable experiences we have had with our classmates and teachers. We wish to express our sincere thanks for everything they have made possible for us to have. Patricia Stearns '49 William Rowden ’48 I 7 |

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0. R..CV THE MIGHTY FRESHMAN CLASS By A. . Demeritt We all love Wells River 'Cause we’ve lived here all our life. We keep the teachers working Till they say we’re an endless strife! ! The other girls get pretty peeved At our noisy chitter-chat: And as for the boys— Well, we won’t go into that! ! The teachers pass the dirty looks All in our direction. And they seem to think that we’re the ones Who need to stand correction! Hut as we think it over About who has brains and all the rest, We all agree without a doubt The freshmen have the best! ! f9]