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

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THE EXPEDITION Finally, the big day had arrived. The time for our expedition into the darkest plains and deepest jungles of Africa was now upon us. Having gathered together all the necessary equipment and having hired experienced guides, we set out into the depths of Africa. The noonday sun beat unmercifully upon us as we ventured to- ward our destination. Still, we had not seen any wild beasts. We were greatly disappointed as we had been promised that we would meet hordes of wild animals. We struggled through the heavy underbrush, mopping our per- spiring brows. It was doubtful if we would ever get through the jungle alive. Bright colored birds sang in the treetops as monkeys screeched above us. Little animals scurried in front of us. Thousands of years had seemed to pass since we had been in civilization. It seemed we were doomed to failure. We did not dare return home without bagging several beasts. We had been ordered to bring back alive at least four species of wild animals found in Africa. Helplessly, we were stranded in the jungle as nightfall came. All of us were terrified as we had never slept in the jungle before. Our guides cleared a space for our sleeping bags as we prepared sup- per for ourselves. They disappeared in the jungle in hopes of shooting some little animals for themselves. As the shadows fell, the jungle seemed to become alive. Eyes peered out at us from behind every tree. What an opportunity? But what could we do? That was the question. After a time, our guides returned. They had been very successful. They informed us that they had set traps all around us. If the results were favorable, there would be some beasts there the next morning. We were awakened the next morning by some hideous noise com- ing from the vicinity around us. Our guides, trembling with excite- ment, led us to the sound. There, in a pit, was a huge lion, growling ferociously. Our guides, with no assistance, fixed the lion so it would be safe to carry him through the jungle. We succeeded in collecting several animals from surrounding pits: thus, we had a fine collection for our boss. We now started back to civilization. We bagged several animals on our journey through the plains. We obtained a variety of small animals by surprising them as we unexpectedly came through the tall grass. Finally, we reached home with our catch. It doesn’t matter that we were just on a camping trip on the hill on our farm. Does it make any difference if you know our little —- Thirteen —

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HIGH SCHOOL SONG Here’s to Wells River, best old High School That you will find in all Vermont. Here’s where there’s fun and lots of good times, Yet all the learning one could want. Here is the school that shows the way, To make the most of every day Doing our best at work or play, Making the right hold sway. Faithful and steady, ever ready, We pledge ourselves to always be True to the maroon and white that binds us, Wells River we sing to thee. ----WRHS------ ALGEBRA II No matter how I strive and work Algebra II I may never shirk. I try my best but all in vain For half my work I can’t explain. I start the class with spirits bright But when I get done, boy, I’m a fright! A sign ! A formula! More times than one I have thought, Will I everget this done?” A book with pages upside down! It all makes my head go round. To solve quadratic formulas, there are four ways. They mean as much to me as football plays. Mr. McPhetres says, We’ll have a short quiz.” That’s when I begin to think, Gee whizz! What will happen if I flunk this course. My father will probably insist on selling my horse. I try to think and wrack my brain But then again it’s all in vain. Sometimes I sit and wonder when My Algebra trial will ever end. — Twelve — —LEE FARWELL, '55

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brothers were our guides? We, ourselves, are two boys aged twelve. We think it’s fun to camp out at night and pretend we are in Africa. It’s such fun to imagine things!! —MARY EGNER WRHS FAMOUS SAYINGS BY FAMOUS PEOPLE MR. CORNTHWAITE: When a woman has everything to gain and nothing to lose, she’s probably making a bet with her hus- band.” CONNIE MAYHEW: The girl who thinks no man is good enough for her might be right, and may be left.” MR. McPHETRES: People who sleep like a baby haven’t got one.” DELI BAILEY: Even if robots replace men, the most success- full ones will still be those with the right connections.” MRS. GIBSON: No two people are alike and both of them are glad of it.” SAM STANLEY: The key to success fits the schoolhouse door.” MRS. SPEAR: After you have children, the economic law re- verses to Demand and Supply.” JOHN DEMERITT: I was better off before I learned to talk.” PRISCILLA DROWN: Behind every man who succeeds there’s a woman — and she usually catches him.” IRENE CHAMBERLAIN: We all didn’t come over in the same ship, but we’re all in the same boat.” DAVE BIDWELL: Few things are more expensive than a girl who is free for the evening.” ---WRHS---- WHISPERS OVERHEARD Mr. McPhetres to Mr. Cornthwaite: I never believed in evolu- tion until I saw my wife’s relatives.” — Fourteen —