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

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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS On Tuesday, September 8, 1933, the doors of Wells River High School were flung open to accommodate all the anxious students. The only change in faculty was the replacing of the former principal, Mr. Cornthwaite. The vacancy was filled by Mr. Norman Cook, of Franklin, N. H. The production of the school newspaper, The Party Line,” con- tinued this year. Yvonne Grenier did an excellent job as editor. The Freshman Initiation was held on Friday, September 18. The thirteen freshmen all had a wonderful time as did all that witnessed the occasion. Following the initiation a dance was held and refresh- ments were sold. The juniors sponsored a Record Hop on Friday, October 3, at the Village Hall. The attendance was small but all who attended had an enjoyable evening. The annual Prize Speaking and Spelling Contest was held at the Village Hall on October 7. All nine contestants in the speaking con- test did very well, and Ida Wilson repeated as the winner. In the spelling contest, Yvonne Grenier again was the winner. Hot lunches began on October 19. Mrs. Lillian Zwicker was again able to cook the delicious meals. On October 30, the senior play, Good Gracious, Grandma” was presented. This play will long be remembered by the acting of — Seven

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eventually it will be harnessed to do all of our work — faster. Of course a certain amount of research must be done to assure our country of protection against aggression. Does that mean we have to spend as much as we do? Can’t we do more for bettering man by other means than speed? Harnessing the atom means just one thing, speed. The big question is, can the scientist learn to control this speed to make it beneficial and not detrimental? Speed can benefit all in few' ways, defense, transportation of vital supplies such as medicine, and important affairs of state. To support this statement, go back to the days when many places were more or less isolated. People survived quite well and they had fewer worries. They didn’t worry about rushing to catch trains, planes, or buses. Also they didn't care how fast they went once they started unless it was an emergency. If any grave situation did arise for which speed was neces- sary, all right, use it, but wisely. Until such cases do arise, we should be content to stay where we are in regard to speed. Of course there are arguments for and against this. In this mixed- up world more time should be devoted to barring racial discrimination and educating our youngsters, the latter to prevent them from repeating the mistakes of their ancestors. Because of the threat of Communism, time and money must be devoted to the thing which will eventually wreck us, namely, SPEED. For the United States must be able to out- produce its enemies and be able to ward off any aggressors before it can slow down. J. Demeritt, Editor

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 Grandma,” the two negro servants, and everyone that made the play a success. The juniors sponsored a supper on November 10. They realized a large profit, which went toward the Junior Prom. The two basketball teams had their pictures taken by the Cale- donian-Record of St. Johnsbury. These pictures and a write-up later appeared in the paper. The seniors had their pictures taken by the Warren Van Tine Studio of Boston. They arrived in time to be used for Christmas presents. A Family Night Supper was put on by the faculty on December 4. After the supper, a basketball game was played. The Christmas Party for W. R. H. S. was held in the Home Ec. Room on December 18. Mrs. Rowe led the group in singing until Santa (Mrs. Carytsas) arrived. Many W. R. H. S. students attended Shakespeare’s Henry IV,” presented January 14 by the Dartmouth Players at Hanover. We were honored on January 29 by having Wellington Lee, a New York concert pianist, exhibit his skill for all the students. Under the direction of Mrs. Rowe, a very successful operetta, Tulip Time,” was presented by the members of the Glee Club on Friday, March 5. Four one-act plays were exhibited to a large audience on Wednes- day, March 17. The winning play, presented by the jr.-sr. classes, was sent to Mclndoes on March 19. A dance, sponsored by the sophomores, was held at the Village Hall on April 22. The music was furnished by Chet Howard. The basketball teams of Wells River, Woodsville, and Haver- hill were given a banquet at the Woodsville Community Building. Many W. R. H. S. students attended and were given an enjoyable time. Six students represented W. R. H. S. at the Vermont Music Festival at Burlington on May 6-7-8. John Demeritt, Geraldean Brock and Ida Wilson were in the Chorus and Dick Sherwin, Ann Sherwin, and Betty Cushing played in the Band. — Eight —