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

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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 —

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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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GRADUATION A cap, a gown A book thrown down Graduation is upon me. A speech to learn, All chores I spurn, What slaves we seniors be! There’s too much work, But who can shirk Until the last assembly? The night of June 8, We celebrate, A vision we can see. A future bright, Full of joy and light, All to eternity. ANN DEMERITT, ’51 ---WRHS----- THE FRESHMEN The Freshman class is composed of ten — Four fine women and six strong men. — Eleven —