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

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1956 volume:

J I J J J J J J J 'rJ etli ca ti on We, the class of 1956, respectfully dedicate this year book to our former teacher, Mrs. Lois Stanley. Mrs. Stanley has given dignity to her position as a teacher to the Wells River School. The many people who have experienced her influence will always remember her as a good friend. Her high principles and under- standing of children have helped to mold the character of many young people going out from this school. It is with great respect and affection that we dedicate our yearbook to Mrs. Stanley. (flatter!ox Stcif j' SENIOR ISSUE JUNE 1956 Editor ........... Assistant Editors . . Business Manager . Photography Editor Feature Editors . .. .. . MARILYN JOCK . .. .BETTE CUSHING EDDIE LITTLE .. . DONNA CUSANO ....DAVID RIGGIE , .. .MARILYN LIBBY MARGARET WILSON Robert Franz; Principal, Boston University, A. B.; Harvard University, Ed. M. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS. Elizabeth Gibson; Westminister, B. A. ENGLISH. Merlene 0. Legare; Atlantic Union, B. A. COMMERCIAL, SCIENCE, HOMEMAKING, DRIVER TRAINING. Jean Spear; Tufts, B. A. SOCIAL STUDIES, LANGUAGES. Charles Griffith, Lyndon Teachers College 7-8 Lois Stanley, Johnson Normal School 5-6 Doris Tumulty, Lyndon Teachers College 3-4 Nora Darling, University of Vermont Summer School 1-2 Paul S. Ross, Superintendent; New York University, B. A., New York University, M. A. School Directors: Mrs. L. R. Warren, Mrs. Dorothy Stevens, Mr. George Bidwell. Principal Just about 200 years ago the philosopher Berkeley made a remark reminiscent of a famous Socratic dictum. “Whatever the world thinks,” he said, “he who hath not much meditated upon God, man, and the summum bonum may perhaps make a thriving earthworm but will certainly be a sorry patriot and a sorry Christian.” In the last four years you have in- creasingly taken a larger share in determining the direction and form of your education. You have already begun to see that all knowledge is not of equal value, that with all our knowing, there is something else, we sometimes call it wisdom, that has to do with our attitude towards learning and the use we make of our knowledge. Cultivate then those experiences that cause you to think about the wider question of life’s mean- ing, and do not worry if neat, textbook answers are not readily forth- coming. It may be that you will only find an answer in the use you make of life. And, as William James said, “The great use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it.” Sitting: Mrs. Lois Stanley, Miss Nora Darling. Standing: Mrs. Doris Tumulty, Mr. Charles Griffith. ddoarcl oj? Education Left to right: Mrs. L. R. Warren, Mr. George Bidwell, Mrs. Dorothy Stevens. Custodian: Sam Stanley 'IJearhooh SENIORS CU O President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . . Edward Little . . Bette Cushing . . Marilyn Jock Margaret Wilson - JUNIORS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer SOPHOMORES President .... Vice-President Secretary Treasurer .... . Arvilla Boyce Sandra Roberts . Ann Sherwin . Teenie Kaiser ....Beth Evans Brian Andreoletti . Barbara Elliott . Barbara Elliott FRESHMAN President...........................................Judy Evans Vice-President..................................Teddy Roberts I Secretary .......................................... Susan Farwell Treasurer.......................................Wayne Gonyer I . delitoria ( Democracy is a term with two meanings—a political system and a way of life in a free nation. In politics democracy stands for the right of a whole people to determine its own fate. As a way of life, democracy has for its goal the development of each person into all that he can possibly become. The idea of democracy as a way of life often brings two cherished beliefs into conflict. Americans believe deeply that a person can do as he pleases with his own property and they believe also in the democratic ideal. Can someone who owns a house decide for himself that he will rent his property only to people of a particular religion? A person of one belief may say yes, and another may say no. This is equally true concerning the right of employers to hire whatever workers they choose. May an em- ployer refuse to give persons jobs unless they belong to a particular race? Democracy says that all men must be allowed to share in all opportunities up to the limit of their abilities. Yet, the right of an employer to choose his workers is equally well recognized. It is fair to say that in the limited states political democracy is almost a fact, but democracy as a way of life will be determined by future gen- erations. Marilyn Jock “56” DONNA CUSANO v . BETTE CUSHING Nickname: “Boots” “What’s My Line” Activities: Basketball - 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-captain - 4, Softball - 1, 2, Glee Club - 1, 2, Orchestra - 2, 3, 4, Senior Play - 4, One-Act Plays - 2,4, Class Vice-President - 4, Class Treasurer - 3, Cheerleader - 1, 2, 3, Chatterbox - 4, Newspaper - 1, 2, 3, 4, League Music - 1, 2, Operetta - 2, Chatterbox Editor - 4, Prize Speaking - 1, All- State Music Festival - 1,2. Nickname: “Donna” “Private Secretary” Activities: Basketball - 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleading - 1, 2, 3, 4, Softball - 1, 2, Glee Club - 1, 2, 3, 4, Hilldale Lea- gue - Music Festival - 1, 2, 3, 4,All- State Music Festival - 4, French Club - 2, Orchestra - 1, 2, 3, Senior Play - 4, One-Act Plays - 1, 2, 4, Prize Speak ing - 3, Prize Spelling - 2, 3, 4, Class President 2, 3, Newspaper - 1, 2, 3, 4, Newspaper Editor - 3, Business Man- ager of Chatterbox - 4, Operetta - 2, Honor Roll - 1, 2, 3, 4, Office 1, 3, 4, Valedictorian - 4. V MARILYN JOCK Nickname: “Marilyn” “I’ve Got a Secret” Activities: Glee Club - 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball - 1, 2, 3, 4, Prize Speaking - 2, Prize Spelling - 2, Office - 2, 3, 4, Cheerleading - 1, 2, 3, 4, One-Act Plays - 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play - 4, Hill- dale League Music Festival - 1, 2, 3, 4, All-State Music Festival - 4, Chatter- box - 4, Newspaper - 1, 2, 3, 4, French Club - 2, Latin Club - 3, 4, Class Sec- retary - 1, 4, Class Vice-President -- 3, Operetta - 2, Manager - 4, Softball - 1, Betty Crocker Homemaking Award 4, Chatterbox Editor - 4. MARILYN LIBBY Nickname: “Lib” “Life is Worth Living” Activities: Basketball - 1, 2, 3, Soft- ball - 1, 2, Glee Club - 1, 2, 3, 4, Hill- dale League Music Festival -1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play - 4, One-Act Plays - 2, 4. Office - 2, 3, 4, Class President - 1, Class Secretary - 3, Newspaper - 2, 3, 4, Chatterbox - 4, Operetta - 2. EDWARD LITTLE Nickname: “Eddie” “Omnibus” Activities: One-Act Plays - 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play - 3, 4, Class Secre- tary - 1, Treasurer - 2, President - 4, United Nations - 3, Baseball - 1, 2, 3, 4, Chatterbox - 4, Boys State - 3, Newspaper - 2, 3, French Club - 2, Prize Speaking - 4, Salutatorian - 4, Chatterbox Editor - 4. FRANCESE CHAMBERLAIN POWERS Nickname: “Frannie” “Cooking can be Fun” Activities: Basketball - 1, 2, Newspaper - 4, One-Act Plays - Senior Play - 4, Office Work - 3, 4. ro co DAVID RIGGIE Nickname: “Dave” “You'll Never Get Rich” Activities: Baseball - 1, 2, 3, 4, Bas- ketball - 1, 2, 3, Vice President - 1, 2, Senior Plays - 3, 4, One-Act Plays - 1, 2, 4, Chatterbox - 4, Football - 2, Stage Manager - 3. MARGARET WILSON Nickname: “Margaret” “The Medic” Activities: Glee Club - 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta - 2, Office - 2, 4, Prize Speak- ing - 1, 2, Girl’s State - 3, Class Treas- urer - 2, 4, Hilldale League Music Fes- tival - 1, 2, 3, 4, Chatterbox - 4, Senior Play - 4, Newspaper - 1, 2, 3, 4, News- paper Business Manager - 3, One-Act Plays - 2, 4, Basketball Ass. Man- ager - 2, 3, Latin Club - 3, 4, Softball - 1. umor Front Row: C. Cushing, B. Spear, J. Spear, D. Rowe, S. Anderson, Mr. Griffith. Second Row: P. Guilmette, J. Gonyaw, H. Hinman, M. Hourihan, C. Philbrick, D. Hance, R. Ranno. Third Row: R. Evans, J. Blake, C. Simmons, R. Bullard, A. Stevens, R. Murphy. Sitting: J. Gaylor, S. Farwell, T. Roberts, J. Evans, W. Gonyer, S. Placey. Standing: E. Libby, P. Tobin, H. Avery, R. Grenier, R. Bowley, N. Burnham, Miss Legare. Soph amore a add Sitting: B. Mahnker, B. Andreoletti, B. Evans, B. Elliott, B. Patterson, G. Murphy. Standing: J. Come, D. Biggie, S. Little, D. Hourihan, R. Andreoletti, P. Thompson, F. Kaiser, Mr. Franz. junior dc add Sitting: M. Homeister, A. Sherwin, A. Boyce, S. Roberts, C. Kaiser, H. Pudvah. Standing: J. Carytsas, A. Bullard, B. Murphy, T. Clark, W. Bone, Mrs. Spear. — Tiumni Class of 1953 Adele Bailey — Working in Springfield, Mass. David Bidwell — Nickols Junior College, Dudley, Mass. Caroline Boyce — Working in Littleton, New Hampshire. Irene Chamberlain — Living in Bath, New Hampshire. Marlene Carr — Working in Lancaster, New Hampshire. Priscilla Drown — Mrs. Richard Leonard, living in Woodsville, N. H. Mary Egner — New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, Mass. Charles Marden — Employed at Fairbanks Morse, St. Johnsbury, Vt. Constance Mayhew — Mrs. Carlos Welch, living in Springfield, Vt. Russell Sulham — U. S. Air Force. Class of 1954 Geraldean Brock — Working in Springfield, Mass. Charles Come — U. S. Army. John Demeritt — U. S. Navy. Richard Sherwin — Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vt. Class of 1955 Everest Flint — U. S. Air Force. Jeanette Flint — Working in Littleton, New Hampshire. Donna Andreoletti — Vermont Junior College, Montpelier, Vermont. Rosemary Basch — Mrs. Allen Wilson, living in Woodsville, N. H. Larry Lamarre — U. S. Army. Gordon Boomhower — Employed at A P Store, Woodsville, N. H. Ida Wilson — Lyndon Teachers College, Lyndonville, Vermont Harold Gravlin — Employed at A P Store, Woodsville, N. H. Patty Roben — Living at home, Wells River, Vermont. Connie Egner — U. V. M., Burlington, Vermont Beverly Mayhew — Living at home, Wells River, Vermont. Yvonne Grenier — Mrs. Charles Come, living in Wells River, Vermont. Robert Sargent — Employed by Reginald White in Ryegate, Vermont. Lorayne Simmons — Employed at Charles Woods, Woodsville, N. H. Class JJistor 1 Dear Friends: If you will give me your kind attention for a few moments, I will relate to you the story of a marvelous class—the most wonderful class that ever happened at Wells River High School, namely the class of 1956. Its life continued but four short years, yet every day of those four years was crowded with events. When the members of this remarkable class have all achieved the fame and honor that are bound to come to them, the memories of these four yars will linger in the hearts of each and everyone. But I must get back to the beginning of my story. m It was September, 1952, that this brilliant group of boys and girls first made their triumphal appearance in the halls of Wells River High and | from that day until the day of graduation there was more intellectuality in the atmosphere of that institution than was ever known before or prob- ably will ever be known again. Right here I will give you a brief description of the personality of the class. Margaret Ellen Wilson was a girl of energetic disposition and prominent in the activities of school life. She was a great believer at all times in the rights of women and strove to follow in the footsteps of Susan B. Anthony. Edward Royal Little was a quiet unobstrusive lad, never very active in the physical life of the class, but a very deep and profound thinker of the Emerson type. Many times was his power of thought and concentra- tion used to the betterment of his class. These are but a few models, member of the class. Similar ones could be made for each Knowing thus the characteristics and peculiarities of each member of the class it will not be difficult for you to guess who were the heroes and heroines in football, baseball, and basketball games during the Freshman year and in the years to follow. Most athletic was this class for David Riggie played on the basketball team and soccer team. For the girls, Betty Cushing played basketball and in her fourth year was co-captain of the team. Donna Cusano, Marilyn Libby, and Marilyn Jock, also, played basketball. Of course as Freshmen they suffered many indignities but as Sophomores they passed them on to the class beneath them. By the end of the first year the freshness had entirely dissappeared. They had become quite familiar with the school customs and curriculum so that during the second year they were able to enjoy more of the social functions and festi- vities of school life. Next came the Junior year. The athletic games were continued in their season and in addition many of the class delved into dramatics. Among the leading dramatic stars might be mentioned Marilyn Jock and Donna Cusano. An occasional party was held during the year and most of their time was completely occupied. In fact, I fear that some of their lessons suffered greatly thereby. At last came the Senior year with all its dignity and importance and its great feeling of superiority over all the other classes. And with it came the thoughts and preparations for graduation—the selection of the motto, the class flower, the class colors, the essays, the gowns and all that enters into commencement. Truly, they were the envy of their underclassmen and the pride of the school. As I stated before, it was the most remarkable class that ever passed beneath the portals of our grand old High. The fact of their having studied therein and graduated therefrom will make our school famous for many years to come. Bette Cushing ‘56 It was a day like any other day as I climbed on the bus at the corner depot. I took the same seat with the same loose spring and prepared my- self for the same boring ride to the office. In front of me the same man was so absorbed in his same newspaper that he almost missed his stop, which was as usual. Arriving at the office I found Mr. Little, my boss, very upset over something. This was not unusual. You see, Mr. Little, or Ed, as I called him when no clients were around, was a classmate of mine back in W. R. H. S. He had gone on to school to study law, and was now a successful lawyer. Ed lives in the country with his wife and ten children. Now do you wonder why I usually find him upset in the morning? Today Mr. Little was expecting a very important client but she hadn’t informed him what time she was coming. With a promise to let him know the moment she arrived, I set about my morning office routine. About 11:00 a short, bustling woman hurried into the office demand- ing that she see a lawyer right away. For a minute I stared unbelievingly and then recognized my old school chum, Margaret Wilson. Margaret in- formed me that she had just moved to the suburbs and had brought her four children to town to see the circus. It seems that Margaret was pull- ing out of a parking place while her little boy in the back seat was motion- ing a line of cars to come ahead. The result was a jammed fender for which Margaret was suing the other driver. I saw that Margaret had already forgotten her rules of the road that we learned in Driver Training Class. Margaret was ready to leave so I asked her if she would like to have lunch with me and a certain other party with whom I usually ate. Mar- garet agreed and we trooped across the hall to the offices of Oldsmobile, Inc. where we picked up Bette Cushing, who was now the head accountant of the company. Bette and I both took more than our usual hour for lunch as Margaret had loads to tell us. Finally, she said that she must get back to her car as it was time to leave for the circus and her children would be getting impatient. The afternoon went about as usual at the office until I received a mys- terious telephone call. A gruff voice insisted an appointment for 4:00 even though he would not give his name. I had just put the receiver back on the hook when I was startled to hear a voice beside me saying, “Well, Miss, is this the way you usually greet important clients?” I looked up to see my old school friend, Marilyn Jock. We hadn’t seen each other for ten years and were having quite a gab-fest when Marilyn suddenly re- membered why she had come to see a lawyer. Apparently she had followed her head instead of her heart. After being married to the president of “Chase” Construction Company for two years she had discovered that the “right one” was the oilman from Texas. It seems she had left her first husband and had married the Texan before her divorce was final and now No. 1 was causing her trouble. She thought a competent lawyer could straighten her out and was delighted to find an old classmate would be handling her case. I left Marilyn to confer with Ed on her matrimonial difficulties and went back to work. About 4:00 the myterious client arrived, but I hardly recognized David Riggie. While he was waiting, David explained his sit- uation to me. As Commander of the North Haverhill National Guard Unit, he was transporting fifty truckloads of his men to Cape Cod, where they were going on their annual deep-sea fishing excursion. However, when they had tried to get on the new turnpike, David was told that he would have to pay a fee of $1.00 for each of his fifty trucks. David had objected and, having to leave his soldiers stranded right by a girls’ college, had come into town to demand justice. At this moment Bette appeared, and I knew it must be closing time. Knowing that Ed would be only too glad to stay overtime for his old classmate, Bette and I started for home after informing David that another classmate, Marilyn, would be out shortly and we were sure they would be eager to talk over old times. I left Bette at the corner and decided to do my shopping at the new First National Store which was celebrating its Grand Opening that day. I might even get a chance to see the new District Manager who was going to make a speech at closing time. After making my purchases, I sat down to wait for the speaker who was claimed to be the first woman District Manager in history. To my surprise the speaker was introduced as Miss Marilyn Libby. Marilyn gave an excellent speech and I went up to con- gratulate her afterwards. After a joyful reunion Marilyn explained that she had worked up in position until she became the District Manager for the Boston district. She had chosen Boston so she could be near her fiance who was an officer in the United States Navy. I finally had to say good- bye to Marilyn and catch my bus for home. I couldn’t help thinking on the way home that this hadn’t been the usual day I had expected. I had seen all of my old classmates from W. R. H. S. It also occurred to me that I would miss the loose spring in the cushion and the man who sat in front of me reading his paper if they should disappear. This wasn’t such a bad old world after all. I found myself looking forward to the next day and what it would bring. Donna Cusano ‘56 Senior C fadd We, the class of 1956, being- of a sound mind and body as much as we are able to be, declare this document to be our Last Will and Testament. After our debts and funeral expenses have been paid, we dispose of our estate as follows: ARTICLE I: To the other classes. Clause one: To the juniors we will our title of Seniors and the tower room, as your very own. Clause two: To the sophomore class we will seven girls; now there will be just enough to go around. No more fighting boys. Clause three: To the freshmen we will our ability to get our work done and get along with the teachers. The first year is all right but the last three, 0 boy! ARTICLE II: To our instructors. Clause one: To Mrs. Gibson, we will a new heated senior room. Now, maybe the seniors and their advisor won’t freeze to death on cold (30 degrees F.) winter mornings. Everyone loves us anyway. Clause two: Mrs. Spear, we will you a senior class that will be more quiet in your study halls. Clause three: We, the senior class, will to Miss Legare a new driver training area with turns, driveways, and all necessary equipment away from traffic. You could relax then, Miss Legare. Clause four: We will Mr. Franz a student who can guess all his “Whatizzits?” and win a trip to Boston, maybe. Clause five: To Mrs. Whitcomb the senior class wills a new music room, sound proof, and forty attentive pupils. ARTICLE III: To the students. Clause one I, Donna Cusano, will my ability to cut a newspaper stencil with only two errors to any of the future newspaper typists. It will save ink eradicator, girls. Clause two: Marilyn Jock and Donna Cusano will their ability to argue and still be friends to Beth and Judy Evans. Friction usually makes life interesting you know. 1 1 Clause three I, Marilyn Jock, will to Harriet Pudvah, my nearly ex- hausted ability to go steady with two or three boys at once. I think you need this to carry on all your affairs. || Clause four: To Scott Little, Marilyn Libby wills her license and car; now you won’t have to walk to school next year, Scott. J Clause five: I, Marilyn Libby, will my ability to wear a smile all the time to Barbara Elliott. You really don’t know what it will do for you. ] Clause six: To Andrew Bullard I, David Riggie, will my ability to stay out late and still get to school on time. Clause seven: I. David Riggie, do will to my brother, Doug Riggie, Iall my clothes. You might as well have them because you wear them anyway. I I Clause eight: I, Eddie Little, will the Chem. Lab. to Bob Murphy. Look out for the explosions, Bob. Clause nine: To Wayne Gonyer I, Eddie Little, will my height. Now, you can get those rebounds. Clause ten: I, Margaret Wilson, do will to Evelyn Libby my ability to get along with your sister for more than one day at a time. Clause eleven: To any future Driver Training student I, Margaret Wilson, will my ability to drive Miss Legare and Brian Andreoletti insane. Clause twelve: I, Bette Cushing, will to Beth Evans my ability and position on the basketball team. Clause thirteen: To Arvilla Boyce and Sandy Roberts, Bette Cushing wills her brains in bookkeeping; now maybe you girls can let Miss Legare alone. Witnessed by: Charles J. Griffith Mrs. Doris Tumulty Signed: Elizabeth Gibson H Sitting: A. Boyce, S. Roberts, B. Cushing, M. Libby, D. Cusano, M. Jock, S. Farwell. Standing: F. Chamberlain, D. Riggie, B. Andreoletti, E. Little, D. Hourihan, B. Murphy M. Wilson, Mrs. Spear, Coach. Senior ay “Birds of a Feather was the name of the exciting, hilarious play pre- sented by the senior class of 1956 on October 28, 1956, at eight o’clock in Wells River Village Hall. The play was a story about a family with a bird-loving mother who would do anything helpful for birds. The Franklin family consisted of a younger boy, Bob Murphy, and girl, Fran Chamberlain, who were still in school; an older girl, Marilyn Jock, who was a stage star; Mrs. Franklin, Donna Cusano, their mother. Others in the cast were friends and enemies of the Franklins: Dave Riggie, Bette Cushing, Ed Little, Sandy Roberts, Marilyn Libby, Maggie Wilson, Brian Andreoletti, Susan Farwell, Arvilla Boyce, and Danny Hourihan, who added to the hilarious events of the play. Added atractions to the night’s events were solos by Brian Andreoletti, Marilyn Jock, who was accompanied by Donna Cusano, and Ann Sherwin, who was accompanied by Harriet Pudvah. Arvilla Boyce and Susan Far- well did a dance and accordian routine in the play. Director, Mrs. Spear; Prompters, Beth Evans, Mrs. Spear. Margaret Wilson ’56 l i i i i i i i i i i i i i i CMC I SJh yelling. On November 1, the village hall was the scene of the local prize speak- ing and spelling contest. Five W.R.H.S. students participated in the prize speaking: Harold Avery — “Counting Eggs”; Ann Sherwin— “At the Declam Contest”; Arvilla Boyce — “Mother of Gesta”; Eddie Little — “The Big Game”; Harriet Pudvah — “Trimming Her Husband”. After the speaking the glee club sang two selections. The first one was, “A Robin Sang in the Elmwood Tree”, and the second, “God Bless Our Land”. Following the singing, the spelling contest was held. The participants were Brian Andreoletti, Donna Cusano, Barbara Elliott, Beth Evans, Judy Evans, Ann Sherwin, and Bob Murphy. Bob Murphy was winner. After the spelling contest the judges, Miss Isabel Field and Rev. Paul Bobbitt, announced that Miss Ann Sherwin was their choice for the winner of the prize speaking. Bette Cushing ’56 JklUaL J!eafue The league prize speaking and spelling contest was held at the Wells River Town Hall on November 4, 1955. Ann Sherwin was the winner in the prize speaking contest and David Kirker from Danville was the winner in spelling. On December 3, 1956, Mclndoes was the scene of the Round Robin basketball games. Wells River, Mclndoes, Newbury, and Groton partici- pated. The local girls lost to Mclndoes while the boys lost to Newbury. The Hilldale League Award Dance was held on March 9, 1956, at Con- cord. Trophies were presented to the Mclndoes girls’ team and to the Mclndoes boys’ team. The seventh annual Hilldale League Music Festival took place in the auditorium of the Junior High School in St. Johnsbury on April 27. More than 300 students from the eight schools participated. After the selections of the various schools were offered, the combined chorus sang five songs under the direction of Paul Zeller, director of the Dartmouth Glee Club. Mrs. Ruth Hanson of St. Johnsbury was the festival critic. Andrea Bobo, a junior at Danville High School, was accompanist. Mr. Norman Greene, director of music in the schools of St. Johnsbury, was master of ceremonies. 'enior -AttlventnreS A very wide awake group of five seniors and two sleepy chaperones, Charlie Griffith and Amy Cusano, met at the schoolhouse, Monday, April 16, at 5:00 to begin an unforgetttable trip to New York City. After join- ing the Newbury group we continued down Route 5, travelling on the Wilbur-Cross and Merritt Parkways. At 3:45 five Vermont cars drove up to Hotel Taft on Times Square where we spent three restful ? nights. Each room was equipped with radio and television. That night we spent walking on Broadway and Times Square just “taking in” the sights. Early Tuesday morning we joined the Newbury group and ascended (by elevator) the Empire State Building, the tallest structure in the world. Once on the ground again, we went beneath the streets to ride the subway to take the ferry to Staten Island. On the way we passed the Statue of Liberty and several ships and tugboats. Coming back we got a splendid view of the famous New York skyline. While Eddie and Charlie attended the ball game at Yankee Stadium, we girls went on a bus tour of Manhattan. We left the bus to walk through the streets of Chinatown and to visit a Chinese temple. We saw such places as Wall Street, Metropolitan Opera House, the Little Church Around the Corner, the Bowery, and Greenwich Village. That night the girls went to the Broadway play, “Pipe Dream”, starring Helen Traubel. Wednesday morning we all had quite a thrill at seeing ourselves on television on the Dave Garroway Show. We were hoping that someone at home was watching the show and would recognize us. Next, we went to Radio City and saw their special Easter show. That afternoon half of the group toured the United Nations with the Newbury group. That evening Marilyn Jock and Marilyn Libby went to Cinerama while Margaret, Amy, and I went to Rockefeller Center, 70 stories high. The view at night from the Observation Roof is one we will never forget. Later we met Eddie at one of the NBC television theatres where we enjoyed the Steve Allen Show entitled “Tonight”. We started home Thursday morning at 10:30 and arrived in Wells River at approximately 6:30, tired but cheerful. Most of us agreed that New York is a wonderful place to visit, but Vermont was the best place in which to live. Donna Cusano ‘56 I Kirst Kow: C. Kaiser, M. Homeister, N. Burnham, J. Evans, Mrs. Whitcomb (Director) S. Farwell, M. Wilson, D. Cusano. Second Row: R. Franz (Principal), E. Libby, M. Jock, B. Evans, A. Sherwin, H. Pud- vah, M. Libby, A. Boyce, R. Bowley. Third Row: G. Murphy, R. Murphy, T. Clark, T. Roberts, R. Andreoletti, H. Avery, R. Grenier, S. Little, B. Andreoletti. J .1 7 „� ■. 5 !„, J4:gl, XI,oof Under the direction of Mrs. Virginia Whitcomb the Wells River Glee Club has participated in several high school activities. Some of the activi- ties were Prize Speaking and Spelling Contests, Christmas Program, Hill- dale League Music Festival, and Graduation exercises. This year Mrs. Spear directed a school orchestra which has played at many of the high school activities such as between acts of the Senior Play and between the One-Act plays. The members have contributed to the entertainment of the community and gained much experience bv partici- pating. J May 3, 4, 5 the annual State Music Festival was held in Burlington Vermont, to which Wells River sent representatives. These representa- tives are as follows: Donna Cusano, Marilyn Jock, and Robrt Murphy. Wells River has enjoyed an entertaining and profitable year in music. Margaret Wilson ‘56 1 T Sitting: S. Farwell, B. Elliott, B. Evans, B. Andreoleti, R. Grenier, N. Burnham, S. Placey. Standing: M. Wilson, M. Jock, B. Patterson, M. Homeister, H. Pudvah, W. Bone, A. Sherwin, B. Murphy, Mrs. Spear, J. Evans. T r r r r r Jren cl C ln I r. Sitting: C. Kaiser, A. Sherwin, B. Murphy, B. Andreoletti, B. Evans. Standing: M. Homeister, H. Pudvah, Mrs. Spear, B. Elliott r I l l I I r 'ewspajier Orchestra First Row: M. Homeister, S. Placey, B. Elliott, S. Roberts, A. Sherwin, B. Evans, H. Pudvah, J. Evans, B. Cushing, A. Boyce. Second Row: Mrs. Gibson, E. Libby, N. Burnham, S. Farwell, D. Cusano, M. Libby, M. Jock, M. Wilson, J. Gaylor, T. Kaiser. Third Row: W. Gonyer, G. Murphy, R. Grenier, R. Murphy, T. Roberts, R. Andreoletti, B. Andreoletti, J. Come, B. Patterson, F. Chamberlain. Sitting: B. Spear, A. Sherwin, M. Hourihan, J. Amstein, D. Rowe, A. Tyler, J. Spear. Standing: H. Pudvah, J. Spear, F. Spear, B. Cushing. Kneelinp: D. Cusano, C. Kaiser, S. Roberts, Co-captains: B. Cushing, and A. Sherwin H. Pudvah, A. Boyce, M. Jock. Standing: N. Burnham, Manager J. Gaylor, B. Spear, M. Hourihan, B. Evans, J Evans E. Libby, S. Farwell, Doris Tumulty Coach. QiM EasLetUl The Wells River Girls’ Basketball Team had a very successful season this year losing only two games, both to Mclndoes. The Tumultv girls thus ended second in the Hilldale League with a 10-2 record and a 13-? overall record. The team loses Bette Cushing, co-captain and a first-string guard, who was a great asset to the team during the season; also missing next year will be Donna Cusano and Marilyn Jock, both seniors. This loss will be felt but returning next year from this year’s first team will be Ann Sherwin, co- captain, Harriett Pudvah and Teenie Kaiser, forwards, and Arvilla Boyce and Sandy Roberts, guards. The “Tumulty Offensive Three” chalked up 537 points among them; Harriett Pudvah - 321, Ann Sherwin - 145, and Teenie Kaiser - 71 The “Tumulty Defensive Three” did excellent work in intercepting passes guarding and getting the ball to the forwards. Coach Doris Tumulty deserves much praise and credit for her untiring work with the team. The girls hope for a better season next year and will be aiming for the Hilldale League Championship. QirL (Basketball W. R. H. S. 39 Groton 27 W. R. H. S. 24 Mclndoes 45 W. R. H. S. 41 Danville 34 W. R. H. S. 26 Alumni 15 W. R. H. S. 23 Thetford 12 W. R. H. S. 56 Concord 47 W. R. H. S. 37 Newbury 22 W. R. H. S. 45 Peacham 24 W. R. H. S. 51 Groton 35 W. R. H. S. 33 Thetford 13 W. R. H. S. 33 Mclndoes 56 W. R. H. S. 50 Danville 29 W. R. H. S. 45 Concord 42 W. R. H. S. 36 Newbury 19 W. R. H. S. 42 Peacham 17 Games not in league standing. Bette Cushing ’5 Kneeling: Left to Right; R. Grenier, J. Come, D. Hourihan, T. Roberts, F. Kaiser. Standing: Left to Right; W. Gonyer, T. Clark, R. Andreoletti, B. Andreoletti, D. Rowe, Coach C. Griffith. BasLlUt The W. R. H. S. boys floored one of the youngest basketball teams in the Hilldale League this year. Under the guidance of their new Coach, Charlie Griffith the boys won two and lost twelve. Although their record was not very impressive the boys showed much promise for future seasons. There will not be any players lost via graduation this year since there were no seniors on the team. As usual an Alumni game was played and the high school boys slugged the Alumni to the tune of 54-44. Danny Hourihan with 188 points was high scorer. Roger Grenier followed with 165, Teddy Roberts 130, Fred Kaiser 128, Jimmy Come 30, Ted Clark 13, Ramon Andreoletti 2, and Wayne Gonyer 2. The scores of the games were as follows: W. R. H. S. 52 W. R. H. S. 34 W. R. H. S. 49 W. R. H. S. 27 W. R. H. S. 37 W. R. H. S. 29 W. R. H. S. 46 W. R. H. S. 62 W. R. H. S. 52 W. R. H. S. 28 W. R. H. S. 43 W. R. H. S. 40 W. R. H. S. 60 W. R. H. S. 45 Groton 47 Mclndoes 62 Danville 58 Thetford 61 Concord 49 Newbury 49 Peacham 66 Groton 32 Thetford 74 Mclndoes 81 Danville 65 Concord 57 Newbury 72 Peacham 72 Games not in league standing. Eddie Little ’56 Standing: M. Jock, A. Boyce, C. Kaiser, D. Cusano. Kneeling: Ann Sherwin. CLeJe eeriea m9 Although the cheerleaders did not get started as early as usual, they worked hard for better cheers. The girls appreciated attractive new uni- forms made by Mrs. Howard Libby. The cheerleaders participated again this year in the annual Cheer- leading Contest held at Woodsville. Even though no prize was won, it was an enjoyable experience. Donna Cusano ’56 BaSeUt Sitting: D. Hourihan, T. Roberts, F. Kaiser, D. Riggie, T. Clark, H. Avery. Standing: R. Grenier, B. Murphy, J. Come, E. Little, W. Bone, Coach C. Griffith. Francese Chamberlain Powers Donna Cusano Bette Cushing Marilyn Jock Marilyn Libby Edward Little David Riggie Margaret Wilson Seniors You know them by their Pastime Friendliness Driving Nash Letters from Connecticut Going to Post Office Haircuts Buddy Laugh Dennie Smile Counting Swallow-holes Height Chemistry Shirts Redberns Good Nature Eating Future Most likely to be Housewife Jocky Secretary Concern Pianist Bookkeeper Oldsmobile Dealer Secretary Monkey Barber First National Naval Officer College Secretary General of the U. N. U. S. Army Mad Chemist Nurse Sheep Farmer licit 3a “Dungaree Doll” Bette Cushing __ “A Dear John Letter” Ann Sherwin “Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue” Beth Evans ar “Dance Ballerina Dance” Susan Farwell | “Give Me Wine, Women and Song” David Riggie “Playmates” “Jukebox Baby” Walter B. and Ted C. Arvilla Boyce “The Happy Wanderer” June Gaylor ■ “Young At Heart” I Mrs. Gibson “The Sidewalks of New York” Seniors “He’s Got Time” Ramon Andreoletti Rhythm is our Business” Orchestra v “I Love A Piano” Donna Cusano Seventeen” Christine Kaiser “Great Day” Graduation | “Born to Dance” Brian Andreoletti “Pm Always CHASING Rainbows” “Side by Side” Marilyn Jock Bette P. and Barbara E. “Deck The Halls” Junior Prom “C’est si Bon” French Club “A Heart Thats Free’ Marilyn Libby Bob Murphy “Dreaming” “Listen to the Lambs” Margaret Wilson ■■ Mrs, Spear “Ragtime Violin” “Hard to Get” Eddie Little W “Our Director” Mrs. Whitcomb “Dear Hearts and Gentle People” Faculty “Blue Suede Shoes” Roger Bowley r. n J X r rur a dduertiderS y I Tp (r The Warren Kay Vantine Studio, Inc. Officially Serving the Members of the Class of 1956 132 Boylston St. 661 Congress St. Boston, Mass. Portland, Maine ADAMS PAPER COMPANY Wells River, Vermont T, I i i r r r r r. r. r I r BERNICE E. BALDWIN — Insurance — Dial 7-2253 Wells River, Vermont JOHN H. PERRY HOOKER. M. D. Office: Wells River, Vermont Residence: South Newbury, Vermont THE THOMAS PHARMACY Service To The Sick Wells River, Vermont IGA STORES Woodsville, N. H. I J I .1 J .1 .1 I I J J J I I I I Lisbon Savings Bank Trust Co. Lisbon, New Hampshire Newman Lumber Company, Inc Manufacturers of Softwood Lumber Telephone Woodsville 7-3730 Woodsville, N. H. GRAFTON MOTOR SALES, INC. Your Local Ford Dealer Sales and Service Telephone 7-3323 and 7-3324 63 Smith Street Woodsville, N. H. 1 BARRE GRANITE MEMORIALS Telephone Groton 8-23 South Ryegate, Vermont ROWDEN S DAIRY Milk and Cream Wells River, Vermont CAPLAN'S ARMY STORE Work Clothing a Specialty 110-114 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont WELLS RIVER SAVINGS BANK AND NATIONAL BANK OF NEWBURY E. ANDREOLETTI AND SON Granite Memorials South Ryegate, Vermont When You Think of Building, Think of CALDBECK COSGROVE CORP. Everything in Building Materials Woodsville, N. H. St. Johnsbury, Vt. rb Qy White Mountain Profile Motel Route 302 Woodsville, N. H. John and Donald Fullerton, Props. Automatic Heat - Radios - Hollywood Beds 9-------------------------------------------------------C' Bradford Veneer Panel Co., Inc. Manufacturers of Plywood Birch - Maple - Basswood - Oak - Beech - Mahogany C Bradford, Vermont Established 1910 ■' V Tel. Academy 2-5241 Incorporated 1929 r c' H. O. TAYLOR CHEVROLET CO. Dial 7-2311 - 7-2312 Wells River, Vermont L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Known Wherever There are Schools and Colleges Class Rings and Pins Commencement Invitations - Diplomas - Personal Club Insignias - Medals and Trophies - Cards Mr. Sawyer G. Lee Hardwick, Vermont HENDERSON'S GARAGE Newbury, Vermont PINE GROVE DAIRY Everbest Dial 7-2246 Wells River, Vermont I I T. T r r r L L L i i l WELLS RIVER REALTY CO. Realtors Member of Vermont State Board of Realtors and National Association of Real Estate Boards Tel. Wells River 7-2316 Lewis W. 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BROWN THE JEANETTE SHOP Meats - Groceries Patent Medicines { For Fashion Firsts Roofing - Paints Tel. PI 8-4041 Tel. 26-2 i St. Johnsbury, Vt. Groton, Vt. [ 1 I ___ PUDVAH'S SHELL STATION Herman Pudvah, Prop. Wells River, Vt. Tires - Tubes - Batteries Wells River, Vt. HALE'S TAVERN Catering to Banquets-Clubs Wedding Parties Wells River, Vt. 1 BURNHAM'S SHOE STORE Health Shoes | X-Ray Fittings , Wells River, Vt. 1 1 HARTLEY HARDWARE | COMPANY 1 PINARD'S BARBER SHOP Wells River, Vt. | Wells River, Vt. . Tel. 7-7334 i I MOORE JOHNSON ) WELLS RIVER ) HIGH SCHOOL Clothing - Furnishings Shoes Outfitters Since 1868 Since 1874 ) 13 Eastern Ave. Telephone 3331 St. Johnsbury, Vt. 38 (?§ cA i U WELCH'S JEWELRY GUN SHOP New, Used and Old Guns Watch Repairing MERRIMACK FARMERS EXCHANGE Incorporated Fishing Tackle - Guns Bought - Sold - Traded Woodsville, N. H. KENDALL HOUSE JOHN MORALE Wells River, Vt. Wells River, Vt. BIRCHWOOD MOTEL F. SHERWIN SON Printing Wells River, Vt. 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Aldrich North Haverhill, N. H. STODDARD IMPLEMENT CO. . John Deere Sales and Service De Laval Equipment ) North Haverhill, N. H. j Tel. 7-5211 WOODSVILLE GUARANTY SAVINGS BANK Woodsville, N. H. w s ffjonsord LOCAL Mr. J. V. Considine F. H. George Dan Hourihan A Friend Mr. J. E. Anderson Harold Gravlin Jessie Hanchett Mrs. Adine Farwell R. E. Boyce Ray Farwell Harry Goodsell The Mayhew Family Doris Amstein Charlotte Symes Paul and Esther Hinman Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson Mrs. Amy Cusano Henry and Alice Martin Rev. and Mrs. Paul D. Bobbitt Clayton S. Gould Roland Therrien Mr. and Mrs. Albion Weeks Mr. Dean Brock Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Placey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breault Mr. and Mrs. James Peters Mr. and Mrs. Homer Roberts OUT OF TOWN Mr. and Mrs. Howard Libby, East Ryegate Henry’s Dinette South Ryegate Kugleman’s Woodsville L W? yv. ■