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

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FAITH F-A-I-T-H. What a small word! But the meaning is great. The dictionary says it means believing without proof, trust in other people. Faith is what America was built upon; it is the backbone of our country, our communities, our schools, our homes, and most important our religions. Where would we be now if it weren't for the faith of our ancestors in their fellow men as well as God ? Without faith in something it would be impossible to get along in this world. A new graduate would not be able to hold a job unless he had faith in other people and himself. There would be no job if trust were not placed upon the laboring people by the employers. What would have happened to our country in the beginning if the voters had had to have proof that a democracy would work in the United States before they would start a republic state? A home would not survive without the faith of the people living in it. Who would learn anything if the pupils didn’t have trust in those that teach them, or the teacher had no faith in what she was teaching? Of course, there would be no religion if there were no such thing as faith. Yes, in order to get along with our fellow men and other coun- tries we have to have faith. Maybe that is what is the matter with the world today. People have lost their faith in other countries, their neighbors as well as the most essential of all, God. Maybe that is why our sports aren't sports now, but fights. What are we going to do about it? Stay away from church, continue mistrusting people because of small petty things, have no faith in our cause to live, or will we find faith in people and the world through our church and God ? ELLEN BAILEY — Five —

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dCai.5. dj'j'LaEXi SENIORS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Priscilla Pudvah Barbara Sawyer Nancy Mays Evelyn Provencher JUNIORS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Barbara Bailey Rachel Simmons Ann Demeritt Frances Bailey SOPHOMORES President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Jane Rowden Ida Mae Chamberlain Elaine Guay FRESHMAN President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Connie Mayhew Caroline Boyce ---WRHS------ COMMENCEMENT DATA Friday, June 2 — Senior Reception, Village Hall at 8:30 P. M. Senior Ball, 9:00 P. M. Sunday, June 4 — Baccalaureate Service, Congregational Church, 8:00 P. M. Wednesday, June 7 — Class Day Exercises, Village Hall at 8:00 P. M. Friday, June 9 — Final Assembly, School Building at 9:00 A. M. Friday, June 9 — Graduation Exercises, Village Hall at 8:00 P. M. — Four —

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SCHOOL NEWS In the fall of this year the high school sponsored several out- door trips. The first trip planned was an all day hike on Camel’s Hump. It was an enjoyable day even though the rain caught us on top of the mountain. A group went to the old granite quarry at Blue Mountain for a weiner roast a few weeks later. The last trip was a hike in Groton Forest. The Recreational Conference was held October 21 at Montpelier. The students interested in recreation attended the conference. During the day discussion groups met. The Governor's banquet was held in the evening followed by square dancing led by the well known caller Ed. Durlacher. The Freshman Reception was not held until October 27 this year. Following the humorous initiation, dancing and refreshments were en- joyed. Parents and friends were welcomed at the party. Last fall the Home Economics girls sponsored a fashion show. Clothes borrowed from local stores were modeled by the girls. This show was to make money for the Home Economics department. Mrs. Rowell did a fine job in directing the show. Hod Symes directed a successful magazine drive. The money from the sales was used to buy baseball uniforms. On November 25 the Senior Class made their debut in a play called By Any Other Name.” The play was coached by Mrs. Spear. The school had an enjoyable Christmas party at the hall in De- cember. Mr. Stone led games and square dancing. Each class had its own refreshment table decorated attractively. Various kinds of sand- wiches, cookies, and fudge were served with cocoa and coffee at each table. Our parents and friends were invited to share in the Christmas cheer. Names were exchanged at school for the presents given out at the party. In February Pat Duguay, Ellen Bailey and Nancy Mays went to Goddard College for two days. They met students visiting Vermont from Walden Prep School in New York City. The meeting was held to learn about other schools. Discussion groups helped the students to meet and talk over common problems. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored a basketball banquet in — Six —