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

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1957 volume:

In appreciation for making our four years of high school such a wonderful experience; for helping to make all the suppers, plays and food sales successful; for our wonderful class trip to New York which you helped sponsor; for the success in printing this year book; for the many times you have supported our class activities, we the class of 19 57, hereby dedicate our year book to you, the PUBLIC. 1 Senior Issue CkathrLox Staff June 1957 Editor ................................................... Bob Murphy Assistant Editors Walter Bone, Ted Clark Business Manager ........................................ Arvilla Boyce Photography Editor Harriett Pudvah Literary Editors Ann Sherwin, Mali Homeister, Teenie Kaiser Sports Editors ...................... Harriett Pudvah, Sandy Roberts Sitting, Left to Right: Advisor, Mr. Sloat; Arvilla Boyce and Bob Murphy Standing, Left to Right: Sandy Roberts, Mali Homeister, Ted Clark, Harriett Pudvah Walter Bone, Ann Sherwin, and Teenie Kaiser. 2 Ralph L. Sloat, Principal; Lebanon Valley College, A.B.; New York University, M.A. Science and Mathematics. Elizabeth Gibson, Westminster, B.A. English. Merlene O. Legare, Atlantic Union, B.A. Social Studies, Business Sub- jects. Jean Spear, Tufts, B.A. Social Studies, Languages. Charles Griffith, Lyndon Teachers College 7-8 I.ois Stanley, Johnson Normal School 5-6 Mrs. Hanchett, Lyndon Teachers College 3-4 Nora Darling, University of Vermont Summer School 1-2 Ernest Lyons, Superintendent; Syracuse, B.A., M.A. Further education at Harvard and Ann Arbor. School Directors: Mrs. Dorothy Stevens, Dr. Harry Rowe and Mr. George Bidwell. CU Off, icerd SENIORS President Vice President Mali Homeister Arvilla Boyce Ann Sherwin Secretary T reasurer Harriett Pudvah JUNIORS President Vice President Brian Andreoletti Barbara Elliott Barbara Elliott Beth Evans Secretary Treasurer SOPHOMORES President Vice President Roger Grenier None Secretary T reasurer Nancy Burnham Wayne Gonyer FRESHMEN President Vice President David Rowe Ronnie Murphy Mary Mitchell Secretary Treasurer Barbie Spear 3 JUu CLASS OF 19 54 Geraldean Brock Capital Savings Bank in Montpelier Charles Come U. S. Army John Demeritt ......................................... U. S. Navy Richard Sherwin Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vt. CLASS OF 195 5 Everest Flint U. S. Air Force Jeanette Flint Married, living in Franconia, N. H. Donna Andreoletti Vermont Junior College, Montpelier, Vt. Rosemary Bash Mrs. Allen Wilson, living in Woodsville, N. H. Larry Lamarre Employed at Adams Paper Mill Gordon Boomhower Employed by Lambert Construction Co. Ida Wilson Mrs. James Robinson, living in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Harold Gravlin Employed by Lambert Construction Co. Patty Roben Employed as telephone operator in Littleton, N. H. Connie Egner U. V. M., Burlington, Vt. Beverly Mayhew Living at home Yvonne Grenier Mrs. Charles Come, living in Robert Sargent Living at home Lorayne Simmons Employed at Charles Woods, Woodsville, N. H. CLASS OF 19 56 Donna Cusano Concord Business School, Concord, N. H. Bette Cushing Employed at Redberns, Woodsville, N. H. Marilyn Libby Working in Brattleboro, Vt. Marilyn Jock Burdett Business College, Boston, Mass. Edward Little U. V. M., Burlington, Vt. Frannie Chamberlain Mrs. Dale Powers David Riggie Employed by Lambert Construction Co. Margaret Wilson Living at home 4 PRINCIPAL, MR. RALPH SLOAT f- rincijjatj Schools exist to prepare you, the youth of America, to take your rightful place” in the life of our nation. This preparation includes de- velopment of body, mind and spirit. It means learning to live and to work together effectively and happily. It also means learning to accept civic, social and moral responsibilities. In a very real sense, you are the school. The public school in America was established to enable you to become enlightened citizens, capable of continuing our form of government and maintaining our way of life. The success of the school, as well as your own attainments, will de- pend greatly upon your attitudes and the use you make (or fail to make) of your opportunities. The way you think, the way you apply yourself to work and play today will largely determine the place you will occupy tomorrow. Each of you has an obligation to strive to become an intelli- gent and useful citizen. In America, each individual counts. If this nation is to remain a leader in world affairs then you, the youth of America, must so direct your thoughts, your actions and your lives that you may be counted as a constructive, positive force, helping to make this a better America. 5 itoria Everyone is aware of the fact that, day by day, the world is becoming smaller, and distances between countries and continents, unimportant. With the size of the world diminishing, as it is, the threatening situation of international affairs affects everyone every where. Truly, everyone is striving for world peace, although each in his own way. The democratic countries are seeking peace by means of cordiality and under- standing, while the communist lands are using force. The United Nations organization has been trying to consider perspectively the methods of each type of government in endeavoring to secure world peace, but so far has not been able to bring about a com- promise between the two conflicting groups. World organizations for peace have failed in the past, and there is no guarantee that the U. N. will last. I'owever, although all human efforts for international harmony may be exhausted, there will always be hope in God. Perhaps, if people were not so greedy for the material things of life, the world would not be in such a troubled state of affairs. But, since the nations have fallen in,o a pit of self-destruction, they must find a sure and reliable way of c imbing out before the pit gets too deep. They must discover a method of procuring world peace. They The first League event of the school year, the Prize Speaking and Spelling Contest, was held at the Wells River Town Hall on October 2. A full house enjoyed the pro- gram. Winners in the speaking contest were Constance White of Peadiam Academy, first; Ann Sherwin of Wells River High School, second; and George Bora of St. Johns- bury Trade School, third. Judy Conant of Mclndoes Academy was the first place winner of the Spelling Contest. The Round Robin Basketball Tournament was held at Monroe Town Hall on December 1. At this time Mclndoes, Concord, Newbury, and Wells River participated. The local girls were defeated while the Wells River boys were victorious. The Annual League Award Dance was held at Concord on March 1. At this time, trophies were awarded to the two top teams in the league. Wells River girls’ team received the trophy for having the best record while Peacham boys received similar honors in their class. On March 15, one act plays were presented at Wells River. Those schools parti- cipating were Groton, Newbury, and Wells River. The plaque was awarded to Wells River High School for their presentation of The Last Curtain. The Hilldale League Music Festival rounded out the League activities for the '56-'57 season. This was held April 26 in St. Johnsbury Trade School. Each glee club sang individually followed by a combined chorus under the direction of Paul Zeller, director of music at Dartmouth College. Following the concert, a dance was held in the audi- torium. must find a steadfast leader, one whom they can all look .o for assistance. The greatest leader that the nations of the world can choose is God. With Almighty God as their leader, they must willingly and cooperatively work together and pray together, striving for the ultimate goal, world peace. It is with this plan that concord between nations can and will finally be achieved. Bob Murphy n 7 Ann Sherwin Harriett Mae Pudvah {Pud) Basketball 1-2-3-4, Most Valuable Player Award 3, Honor- able Mention on All-State Girls’ Basketball Team 2-3, All- State Third Tam 4, Softball 1, Prize Speaking 1-2-3-4, League Prize Speaking (Second Prize) 2, One-Act Plays 1- 2-3-4. Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, Class Treasurer 4, newspaper Staff 1-2-3-4 (editor-in-chief 3), Latin Club 2- 3 (Secretary 2-3), French Club 2-3, Glee Club 1-2-3-4), School Orchestra Pianist 1-2-3-4, Office 3, Honor Student 1-2-3-4, Opperetta 1, All-State Chorus 4, Chatterbox Sports Editor 4. Chatterbox Photography Editor 4, Junior High Girls’ Basketball Coach 3-4, Magazine Drive 2-3-4, Top Salesmen Award 2-4, Cheerleading 4, Hilldale League Music Festival 1-2-3-4, Hilldale League Orchestra Pianist 1-2, Badminton 3, French Play 3, Class Chairman of Mag- azine Drive 2, Prize Speaking Winner (Local) 2, News- paper Conference 3, 100 Club Merit Award 2-4, Valedic- torian 4. Robert Murphy {Bob) Prize Spelling 1-2-3-4, League Prize Spelling 3, Basketball 1-2-4, Newspaper 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, All State Chorus 3-4, Operetta 1, One-Act Plays 1-3, Senior Play 3-4, Class President 2, Latin Club 2-3 (President 2), French 3, Salutatorian 4, French Play 3, Editor of Chatter- box 4, Badmitton 3. -S ci (n ta tori an 8 f Christine Kaiser (Teenie) Basketball 1-2-3-4, Co-Captain 4, Cheerleading 1-2-3, Softball 1, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Music Festival 1-2-3-4, Operetta 1, One-Act Plays 1-3, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, French Play 3, Newspaper 2-3-4, Chatterbox 4, Class President 1, French Club 3, Class Treasurer 3, Magazine Drive 2-3-4. Ted Clark (Fuzzy-Wuzzy) Operetta 1, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Music Festival 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, Chatterbox 4, Newspaper 3-4. Arvilla Boyce (Windy) D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award 4, Girls’ State 3, Class Officers 1-2-3-4, Chatterbox (Business Manager) 4, Newspaper Conference 3-4, Magazine Drive 2-3-4, Maga- zine Drive (Class Chairman) 3, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Music Festival 1-2-3-4, Operetta 1, Prize Speaking 1-2-3, One- Act Play 1-3-4, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 2-3-4, Basket- ball 3-4, Co-Captain 4, Softball 1, Cheerleading 1-2-3-4. Mali Homeister (Hamster) Class Treasurer 1, Class President 4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, All-State Chorus 4, League Music Festival 1-2-3-4, One- Act Play 1-3, Senior Play 4, Junior Play 3, French Play 3, Operetta 1, Prize Spelling 1-2, Basketball 1, Softball 1, Newspaper 1-2-3-4, Yearbook 4, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Office 3, French Club 3, Latin Club 2-3, Newspaper Con- ference 3, Magazine Drive 2-3-4. Ann Sherwin {Annie) Leadership Contest (Elk’s Contest) 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Co-Captain 3, All-State Honorable Mention (Basketball) 4, Cheerleading 3-4, Softball 1, Badminton 3, Class Vice- President 2, Class Secretary 3-4, Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Hill- dale League Chorus 1-2-3-4, Hilldale League Orchestra 1, Operetta 1, High School Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Vermont Music Festival 2-3-4, Montreal Music Festival 2-3-4, Office 2, Senior Play 2-4, Junior Play 3, One-Act Play 1-3-4, Prize Spelling 1-2-3, Local Prize Speaking 2-3-4, Winner (Local Contest) 3-4, Hilldale League Speaking Contest 3-4, League Contest Winner 3 (1st prize) 4, (2nd prize) Newspaper 1-2-3-4, Business Manager 3, Yearbook 4, Magazine Drive (Class Chairman) 4, French Club 2-3, Secretary 3, French Play 3, Latin Club 2-3, Treasurer 2, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Magazine Drive 2-3-4, Newspaper Conference 3. Walter Bone (Walt) Boys’ State 3, Class Secretary 2, One-Act Plays 1-3, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 2-4, Chatterbox 4, Baseball 1-2-3-4. N Sandy Roberts (Charlie) All-State Honorable Mention (Basketball) 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Junior High Girls’ Basketball Coach 2-3-4, Soft- ball 1, Cheerleading 4, Glee Club 1-2, Music Festival 1-2, Operetta 1, One-Act Play, Senior Play 3-4, Newspaper 1-2-3-4, Chatterbox 4, Office 2, Vice-President 3. Ann anti Ari'illa — Pals” 11 Mali” at — you guess ArviIla at 1 2 years Harriett in the tub at 1 year Arvilla—cute at 2 years Sandy at 4 years Harriett at 2 2 years Ann—ready for a ski I Ann at 3 years Senior C (t ai 5 Around Table: Secretary—A. Sherwin, President—A. Homeister, Advisor—Mr. Sloat, Vice- President—A. Boyce, Treasurer—H. Pudvah. Standing: S. Roberts, R. Murphy, T Clark, W. Bone, C. Kaiser. The activities of the senior class got underway at a meeting early in September when class officers were elected. Those chosen were: Presi- dent, Amalia Homeister; Vice-President, Arvilla Boyce; Secretary, Ann Sherwin; Treasurer, Harriett Pudvah. At the same time Robert Murphy was elected editor-in-chief of the yearbook. Throughout the year members of the class participated in various sports. Regular starters on the girls’ team were Sandy Roberts, Teenie Kaiser, Harriett Pudvah, Arvilla Boyce, and Ann Sherwin, while Robert Murphy and Ted Clark played for the boys’ team. Another member of the class, Walter Bone, did a fine job keeping the baseball team in shape. In April, all members of the class and their chaperones, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Learned, left for New York City for a six-day trip. This was the highlight of all events for the class of 1957. Nearly everyone has been admitted to a school of higher education which he will attend this fall. The senior class would like to say thank you” to the public for the fine support they have given us during our four years at W.R.H.S. We truly appreciate all that has been done for our benefit. Ann Sherwin 13 Sod o more First Row: S. Placey, J. Gaylor, S. Farwell, B. Deming, N. Burnham, J. Evans, E. Libby. Second Row: W. Gonyer, R. Grenier, T Roberts, P. Tobin, R. Bowley, Mrs. Gibson. junior Front Row: B. Mahnlcer, G. Murphy, B. Patterson, B. Elliott, B. Evans, F. Kaiser, D. Riggie. Second Row: J. Come, S. Little, B Andreoletti, Mrs. Spear, R. Andreoletti, D. Hourihan. 14 Front Row: R. Bullard, J. Amstein, P. Powers, J. Vigent. Second Row: F. Spear, C. Mayhew, R. Ranno, S. Gravlin, J. Spear, A Tyler, J. Gaylor. Third Row: J. Gonyaw, D. Hance, R. Evans, P. Guilmette, Mr. Griffith, J. Blake, C. Philbrick. S Anderson. Front Row: B. Spear, P. Davidson, M. Hourihan, Miss Legare, M. Winchester, S. Deming, M. Mitchell. Second Row: R. Murphy, L. Bixby, A. Stevens, C. Simmons. R. Whitcher, D Rowe, T. Fellows, J. Patterson, H. Hinman. 15 Front Row, Left to Right: Teenie Kaiser, Ann Sherwin, Harriett Pudvah, Sandy Roberts, Back Row, Left to Right: Brian Andreoletti, Bob Murphy, Susan Farwell, Mali Homeister, Mrs. Spear, Beth Evans, Ted Clark and Walter Bone. Senior fL a'J On the night of October 26, 1956, the Senior Class presented the mystry play Who Killed Aunt Caroline”. The whole story centered around the murder of the stingy, selfish old woman Aunt Caroline, played by Mali Homeister. Suspects consisted of Mrs. Endicott, her son, Ricky, and three daughters, Agnes, Beryl and Cioely, and Mrs. MacLain, Ricky’s teacher, played by Harriett Pudvah, Brian Andreoletti, Ann Sherwin, Arvilla Boyce, Beth Evans and Sandra Roberts respectively. In fact the entire cast was suspected with the ex- ception of Lieutenant Clayton of the police, played by Bob Murphy, and Miss Mabbitt played by Christine Kaiser. Much to the surprise of every- one Miss Mabbitt gave herself up as the murderer. As she was found to be dying of cancer she was allowed to live the remainder of her life in freedom. Others in the cast were Dan Donovan, Ricky’s pal, played by Ted Clark, David Thompson, Agnes’ fiance, played by Walter Bone, and Una Hogenan, a music pupil, played by Susan Farwell. Before and during intermission of the play entertainment was fur- nished by the school orchestra, directed by Mrs. Spear. Director, Mrs. Spear. Walter Bone ’57 16 Front Row: H. Pudvah, A. Sherwin, N Burnham, B. Patterson, A. Homeister, B. Evans. Second Row: S. Placey. S. Roberts, S. Farwell, A. Boyce, Mrs. Gibson, B. Spear, J. Evans, C. Kaiser, B. Elliott, R. Murphy Third Row: R. Grenier, R. Murphy, D. Rowe, J. Come, T. Fellows, T. Clark. fjewdpaner This year as in the past, those students who have been interested in working together have again published the school newspaper, called the Party Line. As the paper was put out once in two weeks, this meant the students had to meet a deadline”. Sessions were held with the teachers to help the students organize their material and special conferences were also held with the typist to learn the organization of the new stencils and the character of the new machine. This year the school discarded the mimeograph machine which had black ink and was quite mussy to use. The hectograph which replaced this is much cleaner and gives a blue print. James Come did a fine job once again this year in running the paper off the press”, which helped our staff and newspaper. Under the leader- ship of the editor, Beth Evans, the staff did their best to meet each dead- line and make the Party Line a newspaper to be enjoyed by all. As other school newspapers, we took our criticism and tried to im- prove our paper. Representatives from the high school were sent to the Newspaper Conference in Lyndonville to find ways of making improve- ments. At the conference the students were given the opportunity to ask questions, to see other newspapers, and come home with new ideas. Of course, as in most things, you have times when the paper comes out late or perhaps are not legible, but I’m sure the students have tried to do their best and have had fun in doing so. For a small high school, the students and teachers should be congratulated for thier co-operation in holding special jobs and working together on an activity which they them- selves chose. Arvilla Boyce ’57 17 Standing, Left to Right: Ann Sherwin, Harriett Pudvah, Beth Evans and Mrs. Gibson. Front Row, Left to Right: Ronnie Murphy, Judy Evans, Barbara Elliott and Barbara Spear ofocjPr, S in9 fjeaLin and Cdontedt On October 30, 1956, the local prize speaking and spelling contest was held at the Village Hall. Three students participated in the speaking competition: Ann Sherwin, June Night”; Beth Evans, Temporary Per- manent”; Harriett Pudvah, Take Me With You”. The spelling contest had four participants: Barbara Elliott, Judy Evans, Barbara Spear and Ronald Murphy. The winner was Judy Evans. After the spelling contest, the winner of the prize speaking was an- nounced by the judges: Rev. Paul Bobbit, Miss Isabel Field, and Miss Charlotte Symes. Ann Sherwin was their choice to represent W.R.H.S. at the league speaking contest. Throughout the program, selections were played by the high school orchestra. Bob Murphy '57 18 Seniors You know them by their Pastime Future Most likely to be Walter Bone Feet Playing Checkers Farmer Baseball Player Arvilla Boyce Laugh Going to Post Office Airline Hostess Accordion Player Ted Clark Build Arguing Farmer Champion Checker Player Teenie Kaiser Pony Tail Trying to gain weight Secretary Chief cook and bottle washer Mali Homeister Friendliness (eating Vitamin Pills) Sewing Teacher Housewife Bob Murphy Tardiness Physics Chemistry President Harriett Pudvah Smile David Teacher Model Sandy Roberts Temper Eating Cosmetologists Truck Driver Ann Sherwin Walk Teaching little fingers to play Nurse Musician Walter Normal n Bone “WL i Who ” Will Not Bite Arvilla Annie Boyce Always Around Boys Ted Wendall Clark Terrific Winner (in) Checkers Amalia Jane Homeister Adorable Jolly Housewife Christine Harriett Kaiser Robert Michael Murphy Harriett Mae Pudvah Sandy Lee Roberts Carolyn Ann Sherwin Carefree Heartbreaking Kiss Really Making Money Has Many Personalities Sleepy Little Runt Careful and Shy Jperiona lit itieA Athletic Dan Hourihan Sandy Roberts Bold Fred Kaiser Paula Davidson Cute Wayne Gonyer Judy Evans Daring Jim Come Susan Farwell Energetic Mr. Sloat Beth Evans Flirts Brian Andreoletti Arvilla Boyce Giddy Teddy Fellows Barbara Elliott Hopeful School Board Mrs. Gibson Incredible Bob Murphy Sandy Placey Jolly Bernald Mahnker Miss Legare Kind Ted Clark Ann Sherwin Likeable Mr. Griffith Mali Homeister Mistreated Students High School Nonsense Homework Classes Obvious Bobby Whitcher Harriett Pudvah Patient Doug Riggie Mrs. Spear Quarrelsome Ramon Andreoletti Nancy Burnham Restless Scott Little Teenie Kaiser Sly Roger Grenier Sandy Deming T roublesome Albert Stevens Barbie Spear Useful Walter Bone Marlene Hourihan Variable Teddy Roberts June Gaylor Wanted New High School Boys X (unknown) Physics Algebra Youthful Ronnie Murphy Mavis Winchester Zany Perl Tobin Brenda Deming Senior Play (1956-57) No! Don’t Nancy” The Quebec Escapade!” 20 Seniors at their Junior Prom iJhat .5it Paula Davidson Bobby Whitcher Teddy Fellows John Patterson Sandy Deming Butch Bixby Mr. Griffith Senior Class Walter Bone Arvilla Boyce Ted Clark Mali Homeister Teenie Kaiser Bob Murphy Harriett Pudvah Sandy Roberts Ann Sherwin Beth Evans Jim Come Dan Hourihan Fred Kaiser Scott Little Bernald Mahnker Doug Riggie Ramon Andreoletti Brian Andreoletti Betty Patterson Barbara Elliott George Murphy Teddy Roberts Perl Tobin Roger Grenier Wayne Gonyer Roger Bowley Nancy Burnham Sandy Placey Brenda Deming Judy Evans After Hours” Sixteen Ton” A Story Untold How To Be Very Very Popular” Wild Horses” Rock Around The Clock” Don't Be Cruel” Graduation Day Take Me Out To The Ball Game” You Wanted To Change Me” Cow Boogie Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl” 'Ain't She Sweet” Moonlight Gambler” True Love” It Is No Secret Count Your Blessings” Joey” Beer Barrel Polka” Six foot-Seven foot-Eight foot one” Taps Reveille” Red Head” Black Denim Trousers-and Motorcycle Boots” Give Me Wine, Women and Song” Somebody Is Nobody But Me Don’t Forbid Me” Mutual Admiration Society” It's All Right With Me” Young Love” Money Honey” Auctioneer Dennis The Menace” Crazy With Love” Lisbon Antigua” Experience Unnecessary Eloise” I Want You, I Need You, I Love You” 21 daAS 1 In September, 1945, twelve scared kids entered the halls of the Wells River Graded School. Our teacher. Miss Darling, was introduced to the new first grade class which consisted of six bashful girls: Arvilla Boyce, Christine Kaiser, Joan Kendall, Priscilla Nelson, Harriett Pudvah, Ann Sherwin, and an equal number of boys who were: Russell Boyce, James Come, Charles Lefebvre, Bernald Mahnker, George Moulton, and Norman Page. We struggled through the first three grades and the following three intermediate grades, losing one here and picking up someone there, believing we were the smartest students Wells River Graded School had ever had. But we quickly changed our ideas as we climbed the creaking stairs to the Junior High Room. Here we were the weak, underclassmen — always overpowered by those mighty high school students (at least it seemed that way at times). During the eighth grade, we had advanced enough to be taught the fundamentals of algebra and other courses of which we had previously never heard. In the fall of 1953, we again took a big step forward. We had at last advanced to the point where we could say we were in high school. At this time we were fourteen strong: Arvilla Boyce, Andrew Bullard, Walter Bone, Amalia Homeister, Harriett Pud- vah, John Carytsas, Joan Kendall, Evelyn Carbee, Sandra Roberts, Christine Kaiser, Ted Clark, Priscilla Nelson, Robert Murphy and Ann Sherwin. Our main incentive was, of course, to learn all there was to learn and to keep our teachers guessing. We did this and more, too. Our first real introduction to the high school was one we will never forget. It was called initiation. And what an initiation it was! The sophomores had absolutely no pity for us as they put us through the paces. Throughout the year, we became more and more accustomed to the upperclassmen and their attitudes and gradually we became more adapted to high school life. During our Sophomore and Junior years, the going was pretty rough at times. Homework was piled on faster than we could take care of it. While sophomores, our big event was that of initiating the incoming freshmen. We had much fun doing this and are sure the freshmen had a fine time, too. During our Junior year, we spent most of the time raising money for a junior prom. This proved to be a big success. Upon entering Grade 12, we felt pretty proud of ourselves even though we were not so strong in number as when we had started high school. We no longer had Pris- cilla Nelson, John Carytsas, Joan Kendall, Russell Boyce, or Evelyn Carbee . . . but we were still raring to go just the same. Our senior year seemed overloaded no matter how you looked at it. College appli- cations to be filled out, yearbook to be prepared for the printer, and decisions to be made concerning a class trip — all these and numerous other things had to be taken care of and it was up to us to see that they were done. (We found out that much more is ex- pected of a senior than a freshman). During the middle of our senior year, we were minus one more member of the class, Andrew Bullard. We now had a class enrollment of nine persons and that is just the way we stand now: Arvilla Boyce, Walter Bone, Ted Clark, Amalia Homeister, Har- riett Pudvah, Christine Kaiser, Robert Murphy, Sandra Roberts and Ann Sherwin. Four people, Harriett Pudvah, Arvilla Boyce, Christine Kaiser and Ann Sherwin have not only been here for four years of high school but also for eight previous years, beginning the first day of school twelve years ago. As we prepare to leave W. R. H. S., we look back and recall many pleasant mem- ories — class trips, plays, suppers and teachers — each one an important factor in our high school career. Never will we forget our school days in Wells River where we spent time preparing for the future — that we might learn to face life with reality and understanding — that we might find the path which will lead us to the land of success. Ann Sherwin, Christine Kaiser 22 We, the Class of 1957, of Wells River High School, Wells River, Ver- mont, believed by some to be of sound mind and body, declare this docu- ment to be our Last Will and Testament. After we have been desposed of in one way or another and our vast debts have been paid, we divide our estate as follows: To the Juniors we will our honorable title of Seniors and the little Tower Room which we so regretfully vacate. To the Sophomores we will our ability to keep quiet in Mrs. Gibson’s study hall. It’s much safer that way. To the Freshmen we will our ability to get our homework done in study halls. You don’t have to take so many books home, then, you know. To Mrs. Gibson we will a Senior Class that can remember what they learned in English the year before. To Miss Legare we will a periscope with which you can keep track of what is going on in the typing room. To Mrs. Spear we will a history class that knows the correct answers to all the questions you ask. To Mr. Sloat we will a new school that won’t fall apart every time someone looks at it. To Mrs. Rowe we will a glee club that will not chew gum, will not talk and will not laugh during music period. But that might be too much of a shock. I, Arvilla Boyce, will to Wayne Gonyer my silly little giggle. Put it with the one you already have and you’re sure to drive all the faculty and students batty next year. To Brian Andreoletti, I, Arvilla Boyce, will my ability to wear my long hair in a pony tail and pug. Now Brian, you won’t have to worry about it being in your eyes. I, Amalia Homeister, will to Ramon Andreoletti, my ability to get along with Mrs. Gibson in English Class. That will get you a good mark quicker than a million dollars will. To Barbara Elliott, I, Amalia Homeister, will a new pair of glasses. Now maybe you can tell green from blue. I, Harriett Pudvah, will to Susan Farwell my ability to be true to ONE boy. Haven’t you made up your mind yet, Susan? To Jimmy Come, I, Harriett Pudvah, will my ability and ambition to study instead of fooling around in Study Hall. It pays off in the end, Jimmy! I, Ann Sherwin, will to Scott Little the ability to pronounce my 23 name correctly—Ann—rather than Eeanne. Really, Scott, it sounds much better and I think you’ll find it’s easier to say, too. To Barbie Spear, I, Ann Sherwin, will my musical ability to play the clarinet. It’s lots of fun and I’m sure your mother will need you to keep the school orchestra in tip-top condition. I, Walter Bone, will my coin collection to Beth Evans. After all, most of it came out of your candy money. To David, I, Walter Bone, will my pitching skill to retain the stand- ing of the Wells River Baseball Team. I, Bob Murphy, will to Mrs. Gibson all my old Presley records. Now, you can be a cool cat, too. To Brian Andreoletti, Bob Murphy wills all his memories of Bromp- tonville. Think you’ll ever see that green sweater again, Brian? I, Sandy Roberts, will to Judy Evans my ability to get along with Mr. Griffith. Be calm, Judy, and he might give in someday. To George Murphy. I. Sandv Roberts, will mv abilitv to keep gum in my mouth all through English Class without chewing it. That way you don’t get into so much t-ouble. I, Teenie Kaiser, will to Ramon Andreoletti my pony tail. Now you can wear it down. I, Teenie Kaiser, will to Roeer Grenier mv alligator pocketbook. Now you can study it in detail and decide who it really looks like. I, Ted Clark, will to Ramon Andreoletti mv ability to ski. Just don’t try to stop the way I did. I, Ted Clark, will to Perl Tobin mv checkerboard. Now you won’t have to spend your noon hours chasing Wayne Gonyer around with a squirt gun. We, the Senior, will to all the other classes our ability to raise money. Then you could enjoy a trip to New York, too! Witnessed by: Virginia Henderson, Mary Rowe Signed by: Amalia Homeister ’57 Christine Kaiser ’57 24 It was the year 1965. I was just getting out of my mink-lined swim- ming pool at my modern mansion in Fairbanks, Alaska, when my maid brought me a letter. I tore it open quickly, for it was from my dear friend, old schoolmate, and neighbor, Arvilla Boyce, who lived in Glacier Park, 20 miles south of Fairbanks. The letter read as follows: Glacier Park, Alaska June 20, 1965 Dear Harriett: My doctor has ordered me to leave Glacier Park for an indefinite vacation in a very quiet place to prevent an acute nervous breakdown. I have thought this over and am asking you to spend the vacation with me in a place which I know is quiet and peaceful—good old Wells River, Ver- mont! It has been so long since we’ve been there, but we’ve been very successful here by finding uranium, haven’t we? I do hope that your husband won’t mind your going, and will play nursemaid to my five dogs. As my plane is new, bring your’s over here and leave it in my hanger and we can fly to Wells River in mine. Let me know your decision as soon as possible. Your old pal, Windy” I talked Arvilla’s invitation over with my husband at the supper table that evening and he consented — finally — to taking care of Arvilla's dogs, five beautiful, friendly St. Bernards. Immediately following supper, I dictated a letter to my secretary telling Arvilla I would be over the following Monday in my plane ready to go to Wells River. The following Monday I climbed, bag and baggage, into my private plane and in ten minutes I landed in Arvilla's private air field. I left my plane in the hangar and we started merrily off in Arvilla’s. Although we'd probably scare everyone in Wells River half to death, we decided to try to land the plane in the baseball field where Dr. Rowe used to live, for it was the only place that we could think of. On the way Arvilla and I talked over old times and all the hilarious and wonderful times we had had there. We talked over the good old high school days and how we used to irritate the teachers — squirt guns were our specialty. We must have made the local stores quite rich from buying squirt guns for as soon as we would buy them, the teachers would catch us using them and take them away. Then we’d buy another and this process went on endlessly much to the teacher's dismay. What fun! We couldn't wait to get back to peaceful Wells River for our vacation. Finally, we came to a large city — this couldn’t be Wells R 'ver — IMPOSSIBLE! Although some ot the landmarks looked familiar, it was much too large. We radioed into the airport. Yes, it was Wells River and what a change!! Guess where the airport field was? Yes, on the old baseball field. We landed quickly after we had recovered from the shock. The airport was large and airplanes of all types were landing there day and night, from all parts of the world. We looked around in amazement. As we were looking around the airport, I saw a rich looking couple waiting by the runway for their plane, probably. The woman was dressed in a black satin suit, mink coat and was wearing diamonds galore. Beside her on a leash were two big, black French poodles. The man was smartly dressed also. I pointed the couple out to Arvilla as they looked familiar, but I couldn't seem to place them. Oh,” said Arvilla, It's Mr. and Mrs. Spear!” We immediately ran over to the couple and sure enough it was. They told us that Mrs. Spear had won $1,000,000 on The Current Event’s Quiz and that she and Mr. Spear were going on their long awaited trip to Europe for four years. We talked for about ten minutes and then their plane arrived. We said good-bye and wished them an exciting trip. No sooner than we had seen the Spears off than a bright red taxi cab zoomed up in front of us and came to an abrupt screeching stop, nearly knocking us over. Iaxi, ladies?” said a dreamy voice, as the taxi driver leaped out of the cab. Why, it was Bob Murphy, an old class mate of ours back in W. R. H. S. We quickly got into the cab, and asked him to take us to our hotel. As we rode along, Bob told us that he and his wife, Sally, and their two sons had just recently moved to Wells River for the summer. He had previously graduated from U. V. M. and was earning enough money to go to Princeton in the fall and get a masters degree. What a driver! I don't see how he could manage to talk and drive at the same time for he went like he was trying to break a speed record — through red lights, around policemen, and in and out of traffic. We managed to reach the hotel safely, however, and paid Bob, and with shaky knees walked into the hotel. In the hotel lobby as we were registering, I noticed a woman who looked familiar. She was wearing a black tailored suit and coat and a large broadbrimmed hat and dark glasses — obviously she didn’t want to be recognized. I knew I should know the woman, but I couldn’t get a good enough look at her with the dark glasses and hat that she wore. Finally it hit me — why yes! It was Mali Homeister, another W. R. H. S. classmate of mine. Arvilla and I immediately got up and went over and said, Hi Hamster, her favorite nickname in high school. Then came a jam session that lasted for hours. She explained that she was traveling incognito for she didn’t wish to be bothered with any autograph hounds. She had become a world renowned author after writing her two famous books, INCIDENT IN A DOWNBEAT SOUTH RYEGATE SALOON and MY ADVENTURES AND FRIENDS IN THE GANGSTER UNDERWORLD. We talked until supper time, and then went up to our rooms. As it was time for supper, Arvilla and I washed up, and decided to go out for sup- per. We thought that we’d go to the Happy Hour where we always used to hang out as kids. We went to where it USED to be — what a change!! It had been enlarged nearly ten times, and the front was gold covered. We were ushered to one of the front tables and sat down and ordered. The floor show was just starting and it featured none other than Tcenie Kaiser or Tessie,” THE GIRL WITH THE GOLDEN VOICE. Teenie had become a famous singer and she told us, as we talked after her grand per- formance, that she had been offered a part in the movie, SHAKY SLEEVES co-starring Elvis Presley. Lucky girl! A talent scout had discovered her at the famous Happy Hour” while she was waiting on tables and singing for her father, who owned it. As Arvilla and I left the Happy Hour, we decided it was time to go to bed. The day had been so full of exciting events. We were so tired that we fell asleep in no time at all, and woke up bright and early the next morning, ready to see the sights. The first thing we decided to do was to take a look at old W. R. H. S. FI WAS GONE!! On the site where it used to stand was one of the most modern schools I’d ever seen. It was breathtaking, believe me. It was what both Arvilla and I had dreamed we might attend some day, but never did. As we left the new school and started walking downstreet, we noticed a man on crutches coming from the opposite direction. Arvilla said to me, Remember how Ted 26 Clark used to hobble around on crutches like that? Arvilla, I said, That's 1 ed! He said that he had come into town with his wife and ten kids to do the monthly shopping. He lived on a farm out of Wells River. His leg — Oh yes, he was kicked by one ol his cows while trying to milk it. Ted also told us proudly that he was the U. S. Checker Champion of 1965. This remark reminded me of his old daily noontime pastime with Walter Bone at W. R. H. S. I guess all that practice paid off for he even beat Walter in the contest! We said good-bye to Ted and continued on our walk down the main street. By this time we decided that our hair needed a wave so we started looking lor a beauty shop. Soon we spied an attractive one — the sign said MADEMOISELLE ROBERT'S BEAUTY SALON. Sandy, another old schoolmate! This was wonderful. We hurried quickly into the shop and asked for Mademoiselle Roberts. We couldn t believe our eyes when Sandy appeared for she was a platinum blonde! Had she been married? Yes, three times. Number one had been an oil tycoon from Texas and num- ber two, an uranium mine owner from Alaska. Husband number three, whom she had just recently divorced because she was interested in a millionaire banker, was a hotel chain owner from Florida. Variety is the spice of life,” she said. Yes, Harriet and I left Sandy’s Beauty Salon thinking only what a glorious trip this was, even though I wasn't getting much rest. As we walked along and chatted about our old friends, the aroma of baked foods came from around the corner. Harriett, as usual, was thinking of her stomach, and with a persistent tug at my sweater, we went inside. When we opened the door we were surprised to see one of our ex-teachers, Miss Legare. She told us the bakery had been her prize possession for three years now. Yes, she had made so much money she was wearing diamond-trimmed glasses, and 1 noticed an extra large-sized diamond on her finger. When we asked about her ring, we were told she was marrying Sandy's number one — the oil tycoon from Texas. We left Miss Legare's bakery shop only to turn a corner and run smack into a rather short man carrying a load of books. When we picked him up from the sidewalk and began to apologize we realized we were talking to none other than our old high school principal, Mr. Sloat. I started at once to grab the books from the sidewalk, road, lawn, and even the gutter when I noticed the name of them. Each book was alike and it sure reminded me of my high school days. The title read: MODERN ALGEBRA by R. SLOAT. It seems Mr. Sloat had found a much easier way of solving problems such as 3x plus 4y equals 24. He had become famous overnight and his books were selling right and left. We had a real student-to-teacher talk and were also given a free copy of MODERN ALGEBRA with the autograph of the famous writer. When we left Mr. Sloat, he was signing autographs, one after another, and we could hardly see him above the crowd. We crossed the street to a green park, decorated with flowers, and shrubbery. In the middle, was erected a large and most beautiful statue of a famous lady. We walked to the monument to read the inscription and thought we were seeing things. We were surprised to read: THIS MONUMENT HAS BEEN ERECTED IN MEMORY OF OUR FAMOUS NURSE ANN SHERWIN, WHO FOUNDED THE SERUM FOR CURING IN-GROWN TOE NAILS. SHE HAS SAVED THE LIVES OF MANY OF OUR TOWNS PEOPLE AND HAS ESTABLISHED OUR MODERN HOSPITAL ON 52nd AVENUE. We were so anxious to see our old school chum that we imme- diately took a taxi to 52nd Avenue and sure enough we saw a beautiful modern hospital. It was built on a very high hill just about where the old cross used to be back in 1957. The inside of the building was decorated with pictures and statues of Ann. When we talked to her, we discovered she was the head of the hospital and has an August wedding planned. She sure had fallen flat for one of the new interns who had come from Hol- land. She had plans for going over there after the wedding to finish her career. Harriett and I left the hospital in a most humorous mood, and decided to take in something for recreation — we had no idea what it would be! Once we were back in 27 the busy section of the city we saw big banners hanging across the street. BASEBALL STADIUM OPENING TODAY, they read — that's just what we wanted. We hadn't seen a baseball game since Wells River boys had played Groton back in our senior year. As we proceeded to the game, 1 noticed extra-large posters with the picture of a player on ir. We figured it must be a star player, and sure enough, it was none other than Walter Bone. We got excellent seats, even though the stadium was packed. It was the South Ryegate team playing the Red Sox and people from far and near came to see it. Walter was thought of as a new Babe Ruth and he sure packed a wallop with the bat. He had four home runs through the game and w'as walked at least three times. Harriett and I didn't know the modern rules to the game, but we screamed enough at Walter, and the umpire too. We were determined to see Walter after the game so after a little disguising, to look like something that would belong in the dugout, we picked our way through to the locker room. We spoke to Walter, but he only drew out a pencil to sign an autograph, and mumbled something about how did we get in there. We started to take our hats off, and once again become known. Walter almost fainted there and explained that no women were allowed in the locker room. He took us to the hall, and for some time, we had a long talk about old school days. We left the game exhausted, and wanted to go back to our room and turn in, but realized this was our last night here, and we hadn't yet taken in any form of movie or stage show. Across from the hotel, there was a large lighted building with the sign opera on it. Operas didn't appeal to us at this moment, but we still agreed to take in this evening's show. We seated ourselves in the second balcony, and peered through opera glasses to locate the tiny figures. The lights turned red, then green, and a lovely lady floated to the stage to clear her vocal cords. Her long, draped robe and dyed hair made her look divine. She started at an extra high pitch, and went up and down the scale two or three times before she started her real song. Harriett began to giggle and said, ''Arvilla, you'll never guess who that is.” I looked real close and discovered it was Mrs. Gibson, our high school English teacher. After the show, we went to the dressing room to hear of her exciting adventures. We left our singing English teacher and return- ed to our hotel for a very short night's sleep. The next morning, we returned to our airplane and flew back home. I guess we were so excited from the trip and had so much to think about, that we were silent most of the way home. We both agreed that our trip had been some adventure, and maybe in the future, when we retire from our prosperous mines in Alaska, we, too, can settle back in our old home-town. Harriett Pudvah '57 Arvilla Boyce '57 28 C heer oCeatlc erJ Standing, Left to Right: Ann Sherwin, Sandy Roberts, Beth Evans and Harriett Pudvah. Kneeling, Left to Right: Arvilla Boyce, Susan Farwell and Judy Evans. GAILY POSING BETWEEN THE HALVES! 29 Although the cheerleading squad did not get started as early as usual this year, the seven W.R.H.S. rooters made their first appearance at Mc- Indoes on January 4th. A number of new uniforms were made this year which were identical with last year’s—short maroon skirts and waistcoats. The girls wore white long-sleeved blouses, white knee socks, and sported a pom-pom garter on their left leg on certain occasions. The girls gaily cheered the boys’ team on with many new and original cheers. In several cheers they cleverly used batons which were attractively decorated. Th squad consisted of the following girls: Ann Sherwin, Arvilla Boyce, Sandy Roberts, Harriett Pudvah, Beth Evans, Judy Evans and Susan Farwell. Harriett Pudvah ’57 Orchestra Standing, Left to Right: David Rowe, Robert Whitcher, Frankie Spear, Teddy Fellows and Ann Tyler. Sitting, Left to Right: Harriett Pudvah, Ronnie Murphy, Joan Spear, Ann Sherwin, Susan Farwell, Barbara Spear, and Director, Mrs. Jean Spear. 30 Front Row, Left to Right: Teenie Kaiser, Susan Farwell, Mary Mitchell. Nancy Burnham and Evelyn Libbey. Second Row: Ronnie Murphy, Sandy Placey, Beth Evans, Barbara Spear, Mali Homeister, Paula Davidson, Mavis Winchester and Ann Sherwin. Third Row: Teddy Fellows, Marlene Hourihan, Bob Murphy, Judy Evans, Arvilla Boyce, Helen Hinman, Harriett Pudvah, Charles Simmons, Ted Clark and David Rowe Last Row: Ramon Andreoletti, Robert Whitcher and Brian Andreoletti. Wu,ic«t WJL School This year, as in past years, a school orchestra was ably directed by Mrs. Jean Spear. Having gained four new members this year, the orches- tra had a total of twelve participants. TheW.R.H.S. Orchestra played at high school activities such as the Prize Speaking and Spelling Contest, the Senior Play, and the One-Act Competition. The orchestra has been a very worthwhile and profitable experience for all of those who partici- pated as well as a source of entertainment to the public at school functions. Mali Homeister, Harriett Pudvah and Robert Murphy were selected as the three students to represent W.R.H.S. in the All-State Chorus this year at the annual All-State Music Festival which was held in Burlington, Vermont, May 2, 3 and 4. Representing Wells River in the All-State Band were Ann Sherwin and Barbara Spear. An unforgettable time was enjoyed by all five students. The Wells River High School Glee Club was under the expert leader- ship of Mrs. Mary Rowe this year. Although the main event of the year for the glee club was the Hilldale League Music Festival at St. Johnsbury, it also sang at several local school functions such as the Class Day and Graduation exercises. With the glee club’s and the orchestra’s activities and the participa- tion in the All-State Music Festival in Burlington, Wells River High School has enjoyed a very active and worthwhile year in music! ,. Harriett Pudvah ’57 1 QirL SaJjUt Standing, Left to Right: Coach Griffith, Sandy Placey, Beth Evans, Marlene Hourihan, Barbara Spear, Sandy Doming, Susan Farwell, and Business Manager Nancy Burnham. Sitting, Left to Right: Sandy Roberts, Harriett Pudvah, Co-Captains, Teenie Kaiser and Arvilla Boyce, Ann Sherwin and Judy Evans. The Wells River Girl’s Basketball Team had a very successful season this year, losing only one game. This left the Wells River Lassies with a 11-1 League Record and a 13-1 overall. Although the big threat of the season was Peacham, the Wells River Girls were victorious over them in both encounters: 41-38 and 49-39. This year was the big one for the Wells River Girls as they captured the Hilldale League Championship defeating Mclndoes, former League Champions, 46-38 and 47-37. The BIG OFFENSIVE THREE chalked up 324 points among them; Harriett Pudvah, 323; Ann Sherwin, 151, and Teenie Kaiser, 50. The guards did excellent work in intercepting passes, getting the ball down to the forwards, and keeping the opposing team’s forwards away from the basket. The team will suffer a great loss this year as it loses five first string players, Sandy Roberts, co-captain Arvilla Boyce, Harriett Pudvah, Ann Sherwin, and co-captain Teenie Kaiser. Three of these five, Harriett Pudvah, Sandy Roberts and Ann Sherwin, have played on the first team througrout four years of high school. Next year’s team will miss the 32 r keen guarding and brilliant intercepting skill of Sandy Roberts and the strong steady guarding of Arvilla Boyce. Also, it will miss the sharpshooting of Pudvah, Sherwin and Kaiser and Sherwin’s and Pudvah’s height. The second string had the opportunity to play in nearly every game during the season and gave credible per- formances- Left for next year’s squad are: Beth Evans, Barbara Spear, Judy Evans, Marlene Hourihan, Susan Farwell, Sandy Deming, Brenda Deming and Sandy Placey who will no doubt develop into a team that will be at or near the TOP. Coach Griffith deserves much praise and credit for his untiring work with the team. The team feels that it was indeed privileged to have him as their coach this year, and that much of its success is due to him. Many thanks go to our Business Manager and score- keeper, Nancy Burnham, and to Mrs. Spear for chaperon- ing the bus. Last, but not least, much thanks is offered to the town’s people for supporting the team by attending the games. Having received Honorable Mention for the two pre- vious years on the All-State Girls’ Basketball Team, this year Harriett Pudvah advanced to a berth on the All-State Third Team- Receiving Honorable Mention this year were Ann Sherwin and Sandy Roberts. Harriett Pudvah ’57 Girls’ Sports Editor OKs 33 Following is a scoring summary: NAME OF PLAYER Total League Points O cn o m J 3 ® s JjCD Overall Points Scored Overall Game Average (14 games) Total League Foul Shooting Points • O� c c © © U TJ Total Overall Foul Shooting Points Percentage Made Harriett Pudvah 285 23.75 323 23.1 43 .55 49 .59 Ann Sherwin 141 12.72 151 11.6 23 .48 23 .46 Teenie Kaiser 50 4.1 50 3.4 13 .36 12 .35 Susan Farwell 11 1.35 18 1.8 5 .83 6 .35 Marlene Hourihan 20 2.5 41 41 4 .40 5 .42 Brenda Deming 21 2.4 38 3.8 1 .25 2 .25 Sandy Roberts 29 7.2 36 6 3 .27 5 .33 Sandy Anderson 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 Beth Evans 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 1956-1957 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAME SCORES Wells River ........... 41 Wells River ........... 47 ’’'Wells River ........... 40 Wells River ........... 46 Wells River ........... 52 ’’'Wells River ........... 44 ’’'Wells River ........... 49 Wells River ........... 51 Wells River ........... 38 Wells River 47 Wells River 49 Wells River ........... 62 ’’ Wells River ........... 63 Wells River ........... 37 —denotes Home Games Peacham .............. 38 Groton ............... 30 Newbury .............. 32 Mclndoes ............. 38 Concord 32 Danville 22 Peacham 39 Groton 29 Newbury .............. 40 Mclndoes ............. 37 Concord 33 Danville 23 Orford 30 Orford 26 34 Harriett Pudvah ’57 Girls’ Sports Editor Back Row, Left to Right: Coach Griffith, Butch Bixby, Bob Murphy, David Rowe, Charles Simmons, Ronnie Murphy, Ted Clark, Manager Pearl Tobin. Front Row, Left to Right: Roger Grenier, Ted Roberts, Captain Fred Kaiser, Dan Hourihan, Jim Come and Wayne Gonyer. Jle (Boys Badhetbafl 1956-57 The past basketball season was one of the most successful in recent years for W.R.HS. The boys compiled a record of 11 wins and 6 loses. The boys played great ball throughout the season and proved that they were a determined team. The highlights of the season were a 58-50 victory over Mclndoes Academy and two victories over Newbury. The team suffered a big loss when Ted Clark, first team forward, broke his ankle in a skiing accident in the middle of the season. W.R H.S. will be looking for another great season next year, as Ted Clark and Bob Murphy will be the only ones lost through graduation. Danny Hourihan and Roger Grenier led the Maroons throughout the season with 2 58 and 248 points respectively. Capt. Freddy Kaiser with 155 points, and Teddy Roberts with 133 and the fine defensive work of Jimmy Come helped make it a successful season. Reserves Charlie Simmons, Butch Bixby, Wayne Gonyer, David Rowe and Ronnie Murphy all showed a great deal of improvement and show promise of being stars in the future. I 35 Coach Charles Griffith WR.H.S. J.V.’s 19 W.R.H.S............... 49 W.R.HS................ 26 W.R.H.S............... 59 WR.H.S................ 54 W.R.H.S............... 50 W.R.HS................ 52 W.R.H.S............... 49 WR.H.S................ 72 W.R.H.S............... 59 W.R.HS................ 38 W.R.H.S. 43 WR.H.S................ 71 W.R.H.S............... 65 W.R.HS. J.V.’s 29 W.R.H.S............... 29 WR.H.S................ 54 W.R.H.S............... 58 W.R.HS................ 51 W.R.H.S............... 68 ’•'Games not in league standing. Bethel JV.’s ........ 53 ’•Bethel .............. 5 5 Peacham .............. 44 Groton ............... 30 Newbury .............. 46 Or ford ............. 30 ’•Alumni .............. 43 Mclndoes ............. 50 Concord .............. 48 Danville ............. 63 Peacham .............. 50 Groton ............... 31 ’•Orford 28 Newbury .............. 48 ’•Bethel 45 •Bethel 35 Mclndoes ............. 50 Concord 39 Danville 61 ’•Woodsville 58 Sandy Roberts ’57 Attempt for 1 Point Talking Stratagy’ Sharpshooter Captain Kaiser at the foul strip Ann and Harriett, the Girl Scouts Who Is It? What is it? Beth and Harriett ready for the Fun Game! Boyce Milking! The Quebec Look! The Majorette! Our first Junior Prom! The 1956 Junior Prom Don’t be baseful Judy! What times I had at Lincoln! Gone Roman! Crazy man—crazy Posing on the rocks T The W. R. Pyramid Line Up”—Cast for The Pest Guest” Having fun at Harvey’s Lake I was forced! Glamour—W. R. Style! Life in the sun! What you hugging the POLE for? Oh! I’m happy? At the game Wow! What strips! Summertime antics Hold it! Cute two posing Flowers and Sun What are they doing? A day of leisure Giggles” i ulip Time”—How they’ve changed! f SPORTING GOOD'S i p p p p p p r%J _r P 5 - P _ P P P P P - P P Nancy Lee Fruit Mart Wells River and Hardwick Hartley Hardware Co. Wells River, Vermont Tel. 7-7334 White Mountain Appliance Co. Woodsville, N. H. Authorized General Electric Dealer M- H. Stewart Tel. 7-3334 Scheller's Studio Woodsville, N. H. When you think of building, think of Caldbeck Cosgrove Corp. Everything in Building Materials Woodsville, N. H. St. Johnsbury, Vt. E. B. Mann Co. Druggists Established 1872 Opera Block — Woodsville, N. H. W J. Larty Co. Distributor of Gulf Products Woodsville, N- H. Caplan's Army Store Work Clothes Specialty Since 1923 St. Johnsbury, Vt. People's Market Through the Underpass Woodsville, N. H. 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H Toys - Sporting Goods - Radios Western Auto Associate Store F. F. McCann, Owner Bradford, Vt. HILL'S Television - Refrigerators - Ranges - Housewares - Toys - Paint 29 Central Street Woodsville, N. H. David's Men Shop For the Man Who Cares to Dress Nicely” Henderson Hotel Block Woodsville, N- H. £ 7 S S 1 i % T Kelly's WOODSVILLE, N. H. Aldrich General Store Locke H- Aldrich, Prop. North Haverhill, N. H. Tel. 7-5621 Slack's Garage Newbury, Vt. Stoddard Implement Co. John Deere Sales and Service De Laval Equipment North Haverhill, N. H. Tel- 7-5211 Lewin's Red and White Free Delivery Woodsville, N. H. Dial 7-2447 Pinard's Barber Shop Wells River, Vt. Happy Hour Wells River, Vermont Open 24 Hours a Day T. Borden Walker Ford Tractors - Appliances - Television Chain Saws Tel. 7-3315 Woodsville, N. H. Walker Motor Sales Woodsville, N. H. Dartmouth College Highway Dial 7-3764 Parke J. Patten Homgas and Appliances Dairy and Barn Equipment Specialists Surge-J amesway North Haverhill, N. H Tel. 7-5291 Savoy's DINING ROOM Woodsville, N. H. Slim's Servicecenter Texaco Gas and Oils General Repairing - Body and Fender Work Tel. N. H. 7-5632 North Haverhill, N. H- Newman Lumber Company, Inc. Woodsville Building Supply Co., Inc. Telephone Woodsville 7-3730 Woodsville, N. H. I Compliments of Brickett's Diner St. Johnsbury, Vt. Houle's Electric Shop J. William Houle, Owner Electrical Contractor and Dealer Tel. 4-2301 18 Main St. Littleton, N- H. Compliments of Hovey's Shop YOUR FAMILY DEPARTMENT STORES Woodsville, N. H St. Johnsbury, Vt 3? T) Western Auto Associate Store ± 2 2 4 Main Street Littleton, N- H. 2 . Northern Hotel and Restaurant Excellent Food Cocktail Lounge 152 Main St. Littleton, N. H. Tel. 4-25 54 Nicholas Foley, Prop. VISIT Libbey's Shop Littleton, N- H. We furnish the North Country’s best homes, i hotels, motels, camps, and institutions. Tom Bodwell The Furniture Man of the Mountains 126 Main Street Littleton, N- H. $ Scott's Super Cleansers 48 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Bring Your Spots to Scotts” Harry M. Rowe, M. D. Wells River, Vermont Dial 7-2133 Eugene W. Puffer Texaco Products Shoes — Clothing — Groceries South Ryegate, Vt- Bagonzi's Restaurant American and Italian Food Tel. 7-3670 23 Central Street Woodsville, N- E S. F. McAllister JEWELER Phone 7-3482 Woodsville, N. H. Calvin R. Frost Granite Transportation South Ryegate, Vt. | H- I T Henderson's Garage Washing - Greasing Parts Accessories - Inspection Station Newbury, Vt. Compliments of Adam's Body Shop Newbury, Vt. C. H. Dana Jeweler - Watchmaker 99 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vt. CL Howard's School of Music 107 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury, Vt. Records, Music, Instruments, Instructions PI 8-2426 Dean's Shoe Store Quality Shoes for the Whole Family St- Johnsbury, Vt. Tel. Pioneer 8-2903 John's Sweet Shop Homemade Ice Cream Candy and Luncheonette St. Johnsbury, Vt. Anderson Shop Women’s Apparel 101 Railroad St. St. Johnsbury, Vt. T White Mountain Profile Motel Route 302 — Woods ville, N. H- John and Donald Fullerton, Props. ) Automatic Heat - Radios - Hollywood Beds Bud's Barber Shop Wells River, Vermont Dr.Lyle R. Behrends Chiropractor 19 Grove Street Wells River, Vermont Clark's Grist Mill Wells River, Vermont Tel. 7-2372 Birchwood Motel Wells River, Vt. John H. Perry Hooker, M. D. Office: Wells River, Vt. Residence: South Newbury eL c % cl I - £ Cheese Plant FASTER FOOD PRODUCTS South Ryegate, Vt. F. Sherwin . Son Printing Stationery - Gifts Wells River, Vt. Compliments of Evan's Dairy South Ryegate, Vt- Jhon K. White Estate Guns and Ammunition Fishing Tackle Groton, V t. McLam's MEATS and GROCERIES PAINTS Groton, Vt. Wells River Savings Bank AND National Bank of Newbury Wells River, Vermont Puffer's Wm. Scott Memorial Highway Groton, Vt. Compliments of Young's Millinery Littleton, N- H. Silbey's Book Store GREETING CARDS GIFTS - STATIONERY John Morale WELLS RIVER VERMONT W. B. Clark 100 Years of Service to the Community 1857-1957 F- Deming 18 57-1899 Deming Clark 1899-1913 S. E. Clark 1913-1932 W. B. Clark 1932-1957 Wells River, Vermont 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. Chamberlin, Manager D.S.S. 14 MacLeod's Shops Littleton, N- H. Dial 4-3956 —____to(j rciphs —