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

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A one-act play festival was held at Groton, April 6, for the south- ern part of the league. Those participating were: Groton, Wells River, Mclndoes and Newbury. After the festival the groups met with a critic from Norwich University. A semi-formal Prom was held in May at Monroe. A field day was held on May 29. Baseball is winding up the various activities as it did last year. It is hoped that these activities and others will be continued in the future. BARBARA BAILEY, '51 WRHS— BOLTS AND NUTS Bolts and Nuts” w'as presented by the Wells River High School Seniors at the Village Hall on Friday evening, November 3, 1950. The cast was composed of the following students: Miss Rebecca Bolt, owner of the Bolt sanitarium .... Ida Chamberlain Benita Bolt, her niece................................ Barbara Bailey Lutie Spinks, the maid who winks...................... Ann Demeritt Martha Grubb, the cook ...............................Jane Rowden Henry, the Negro porter .............................. Reynold Boyce Prunella Figg, an old maid ........................... Frances Bailey Twink Starr, fiance of Benita......................... Philip Currier Mrs. Gertie Glossup, a patient ...................... Rachel Simmons Wilbur, her mischievous son ..........................John Demeritt Phineas Plunkett, the family lawyer................... Hod Symes, Jr. Cadwalleder Clippy, a patient with cat-phobia ........ Bob Provenchcr Dr. Hippocrates Joy, a phony psychiatrist.............Sam Hutchins Dr. Gordon, a real doctor ............................ David Egner When Miss Rebecca Bolt inherits a spooky old mansion from an eccentric old brother, she turns it into a sanitarium for patients with phobias and nervous diseases. Her niece, Benita, is very much against it and when the nuts” begin to pour in, the fun begins. Lutie Spinks, the man-hating maid, has a nervous habit of winking that constantly gets her into trouble with the men patients. Mrs. Gertie Glossup and her brat Wilbur, cause no end of trouble. Upon the arrival of Dr. Hippocrates Joy, the phony psychiatrist, things really begin to happen. — Eight —

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This year a new activity was undertaken by the Freshmen and Sophomore classes. They, and their advisor, Mrs. Gibson, are to be congratulated for the fine work they did in publishing a monthly news- paper entitled, The Partyline.” A few students participated in the operetta The Pirates of Pen- zance,” which was presented at the Village Hall March 7 and 8. The students of W. R. H. S. have enjoyed the new paint job on the interior of the school which was finished during the spring vacation. Many thanks were given to David Gonyer for the time he spent in making the new shower benches. Thanks also to the school board for the excellent paint job which has added much to the new showers. A girls’ softball team was organized in April and several games were scheduled. Mr. Cornthwaite served as an able coach for both the Junior High and Senior High squads. Several students attended the annual Patrol Field Day held at the Champlain Valley Fair Grounds in Essex Junction on May 19. REYNOLD BOYCE, ’51 -----WRHS------- HILLDALE LEAGUE NEWS This year, the Hilldale League swung into action with the basket- ball season. From December to February each participating school had a full schedule of games. On March 9, 1951 an informal dance was held at Monroe. At this time cups were presented to the teams who held first place. They were Mclndoes girls, and Groton boys. Each senior that played basket- ball was awarded a gold basketball. Those from our school receiving them were: Barbara Bailey, Ann Demeritt, David Egner, David Gon- yer and Horace Symes. This year the Music Festival was continued. The Festival was held at Peacham. In the afternooo there was a practice session for everyone. An orchestra was formed this year under the direction of Mr. Rising of Groton. In the evening each glee club from the indi- vidual schools gave their selections. A program was given also by the orchestra and mass chorus. The chorus was directed by Dr. Robert Yingling from the University of Conn. — Seven —

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Meanwhile, Miss Bolt continues to search for her dead brother's money. It soon becomes apparent that most of the patients are faking their various phobias in order to search for the hidden money. Its final discovery, through the ingenuity of Twink Starr, form a fitting climax for this hilarious comedy. ANN DEMERITT, ’51 WRHS ONE ACT PLAYS Five one-act plays were presented on Friday evening, March 28, at the Village Hall. The purpose of this contest was to select a win- ning play to be presented at the Groton contest. The Junior High presented Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow,” which was coached by Mr. Cornth- waite. The freshmen, coached by Mrs. Gibson, presented Mama’s Wonder Boy.” The sophomores presented Virtue Triumphant” and The Guest of Honor” both coached by Mrs. Spear. Mrs. Cornthwaite coached the winning junior-senior play The Cornhusk Doll which represented W. R. H. S. at Groton. The judges were Miss Marion Royce of South Ryegate, Mrs. Mary Rowe and Mrs. Lona Thomas. WRHS- THE MUSIC PROGRAM We have been very fortunate in having Mrs. Rowe back with us this year. Under her very capable direction we have maintained a fine Glee Club. The Glee Club sang between the acts of the senior play and participated in the Peacham Music Festival. We also plan to take part in the Commencement programs. Four members represented Wells River in the All-State Chorus at the Vermont State Music Festival in Burlington. They were Barbara Bailey, Frances Bailey, Ann De- meritt and David Bidwell. The Glee Club meets two periods a week. Barbara Bailey is the accompanist. — Nine —