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

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attended the Vermont Music Festival in May as members of the All- State Chorus. This was held at Burlington. McLure’s Band also participated in this Music Festival. The Glee Club expressed their thanks to Mrs. Rowe for her time and efforts. JANE ROWDEN, ’52 ----WRHS--- SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL The School Safety Patrol was continued this year with the respon- sibility resting in the Junior High School. Donna Cusano was elected captain and Dave Riggie was appointed Lieutenant. A field day was held this year May 24, at Lyndonville. All the patrolmen cooperated and luckily we suffered no accidents. We hope future patrols will be as successful as we were. DONNA CUSANO, Captain III even

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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 —

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J2itz EXCCl y THE BIG NINE The room is not very spacious The desks are not very tall But the seniors are all very gracious And are loved by one and all. The first to arrive in the morning And the last to leave at three Is usually Samuel Hutchins He brings with him his f abulous glee. The remainder of the Big Nine” arrive As the bell strikes out so sublime. Though some barely look alive We know they’ll pull through sometime. The month of the Big Nine” departure Is drawing nearer without any rue. But we’re curious to find out the rapture Of WRHS without the class of ’52. ELAINE GUAY --WRHS---- VERMONT Vermont is a wonderful place, With its babbling mountain streams, And all of its ponds to swim in. It’s an answer to one’s dreams. It has many beautiful lakes, With hills and valleys galore. And with its towering church steeples, Who could ask for more? — Twelve —