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

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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 —

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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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Many of the students play in McLure’s Student Band. Mr. George McLure comes to school once a week to give lessons. The members of the Glee Club sang in the combined League Chorus at Peacham this year. The numbers were those that will be used at the Vermont Music Festival. A tew of our students also played in the all-league orchestra at Peacham. 1 his was the first attempt at an orchestra but we hope it can be continued. The School Safety Patrol was organized early in the fall of 1950 in the Junior High School by Mr. Cornthwaite. The following offi- cers were elected: Lee Farwell, captain; Yvonne Grenier, lieutenant. Larry Elliot made the record for attendance during the year. The patrol was handled quite successfully, so it will probably be continued in years to come. The State of Vermont considers School Safety Patrol as an important part of school life, and it held a field day on May 19 in Essex Junction for the members. Our school was represented by several students. BARBARA BAILEY, '51 WRHS— SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL LEE FARWELL, Captain — Ten —