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

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The Hilldale League Field- Day was held at Newbury on May 29. The main feature was a ball game between Peacham, Danville, St. Johnsbury Trade, and Concord, representing the northern division, and Mclndoes, Newbury, Groton and Wells River, representing the south- ern division. The Hilldale League has done a fine job throughout the school year and we know it will be more successful in the future. SAM HUTCHINS -----WRHS------- HOBGOBLIN HOUSE Hobgoblin House” was presented by Wells River High School Seniors at the Village Hall on Friday evening, November 2, 1952. The cast was composed of the following students: Darius Krupp Miss Priscilla Carter Marion Carter Jill Carter Frank Harlow Jack Loring Susan Parkins Henery Goober Delilah Worts Bluebeard Bronson Bill Wilkins The Headless Phantom Geraldean Brock This play will probably be remembered for a long time because of the hanging head, the headless phantom, and the crazy lunatic. Of course the acting of the two negroes and the H'english ouse-keeper ' added to the amusement of the play; also the torrid love scenes. This three act play took much time and work but the cast enjoyed putting it on almost as much as the audience enjoyed seeing it. We, the cast, wish at this time to express our sincere gratitude to Mrs. Spear, whose patience and understanding was a great help to us. STANLEY BOYCE — Nine —

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schools. Committees were appointed for decoration, entertainment, and refreshments. A very attractive tree was set up in study hall, where gifts were passed out. There was dancing in the junior high room. Refreshments were served in the senior room. During the spring, a Roman Banquet was given by Mrs. Spear and her two Latin classes of Wells River and Newbury. It was held at Mrs. Spear’s house. Many people were present and enjoyed the deli- cious menu and interesting entertainment. We are proud to announce that Philip Roy Currier was chosen, by the Rotary Club, as a delegate to the Model U. N. Assembly held at Plymouth Teacher’s College, on May 1, 2, 3, 1952. ----WRHS--- HILLDALE LEAGUE NEWS The Hilldale League started off its fifth year with a Public Speak- ing Contest and Spelling Bee held in St. Johnsbury Trade School on November 16. Each school in the league sent a speaker and a speller. Robert Shields of Peacham won the Public Speaking Contest and Rich- ard Sherwin of Wells River was the best speller. The Hilldale League basketball season began with the annual Jamborees. The boys’ and girls’ teams of Mclndoes, Newbury, Con- cord and Wells River played in the Monroe Town Hall. Danville, Peacham, St. Johnsbury Trade, and Groton competed at Peacham. On February 14, the League Dance was held at Concord. The gym was gaily decorated and all the teams were present. At intermission the trophies were awarded to the League Basketball Champions; the Mclndoes girls and the Danville boys. On March 28, the Music Festival was held at Peacham with six of the league schools participating. The Festival opened with a pro- gram by the orchestra. The Glee Clubs from the different schools sang their own songs followed by songs from the combined chorus of 180 students. The students and audience ended the program by singing, 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” The opening night of the Hilldale League Play Festival was held at the Wells River Gym on April 3 with Newbury, Peacham, and Wells River participating. The next night Wells River, Groton and Peacham presented their plays at Groton. After the plays the critic met with the casts and talked over the plays. — Eight —

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PLAY CONTEST As the one-act play contest was approved and enjoyed by all, last year, it was decided to continue this plan. Three one-act plays were presented to the Wells River audience, March 27, at the Wells River Village Hall. Competition raged good naturedly among the players of the three plays. The junior high showed their abilities as actors and actresses in their play Feudin’ Mountain Boys.” In spite of the illness of some of the leading characters, the play went beautifully under the able direction of Mrs. Wilson. The Sophomores, nothing loath to see anyone but they succeed, made a creditable attempt to glory. Their play was Swept Clean Off Her Feet.” They were directed by Mr. Cornthwaite. The Junior and Senior play was The Importance of Being Earnest.” Being the seasoned actors and actresses of some three years standing, they walked away with the contest and much glory for having attempted a Classic. They were coached by their fav- orite director, Mrs. Spear. Due to sickness in the class the Freshman play was postponed to a later date. Their coach was Mrs. Cornthwaite. Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Garvin and Mrs. Rowe were judges for this contest. The Junior and Senior play was presented at the League Festival in Groton on April 4. The audience were attentive and appreciative. Mrs. White, the critique from Newbury, bestowed praise on three of the players because their performances were outstanding. IDAMAE CHAMBERLAIN ----WRHS--- THE MUSIC PROGRAM Again this year we have been very fortunate in having Mrs. Rowe as our music director. She gave two periods a week to directing the Glee Club. Harriett Pudvah and Donna Cusano helped with the accompanying. The Glee Club sang at the Public Speaking Contest and they also participated in the League Music Festival at Peacham. There they sang two songs alone and three with the combined chorus. The Glee Club will take part in the Graduation Exercises. Several students are members of McLure's Band. At the Music- Festival some Wells River students played instruments in the League Orchestra. Deli Bailey, John Demeritt, Dave Bidwell and Jane Rowden — Ten —