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

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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

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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

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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