Biddeford High School - Olympian Yearbook (Biddeford, ME)

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THE OLYMPIAN 39 fs-ClQL.l?.lSS'll'lffDTESef SENIOR CLASS NOTES Freshmen, and green as they make them, were we, the class of I938, as we entered Biddeford High School that memorable September day in l934. Awed, meek, and respectful, we took up our work and began the struggles or blessings of High School life. Football, the Freshman Reception, boys' and girls' basketball, the Mikado, the Ath- letic Association fair, all came in bewil- dering successioin and all found the Freshmen with their shoulders to the wheel. We were as active a class-as has ever entered the high school. So one year passed swiftly. ln the year that followed, class offi- cers were elected: Robert Welch, President, Harold Bean, Vice Presi- dent: Deborah Hopkins, Secretary and Treasurer. The Washington Club was organized and Richard Bonser was chosen President, Charles Pierce, Vice Presidentg Gertrude Tibbetts, Secretary and Treasurer. The usual sports activi- ties were followed by social events. Hard work furnished relaxation from the enjoyment that we had. Another year had passed! Juniors! Upperclassmenl Freshmen welcomersl We took over the situation whole-heartedly. The class of '40 will long remember our welcome. Athlet- ically, the boys dominated the varsity teams, while the girls won the interclass basketball series. Socially, a successful play ancl dance were among our major productions. Scholastically, everyone was plugging, for we visioned our Sen- ior year as a bright, shining goal beck- oning to us to hurry . Another year had passed! Finally ,on September 13, I93 7, our class entered the high school as Sen- iorsl One year more in which to make up for past bad performances or con- tinue good onesl One year more in which to prove ourselves good Bidde- ford High students. A class election resulted in the re- election of President, Bob Welch: Vice President, Harold Bean: Secretary- Treasurer, Deborah Hopkins. ln sports, the Seniors predominated on both the football and basketball teams. A Sen- ior Play proved very successful. The Senior Dance, a Poverty Party again proved the Seniors' ability to sponsor an enjoyable affair. The Senior girls won the interclass basketball series and earned their letters. After this year of active life, we find our high school ca- reers drawing to an end. We leave you, underclassmen, a school better, we hope, for our having been here. May each lower class strive to carry on the traditions of our beloved high school as we have tried so hard to do.

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38 THE OLYMPIAN THE CITADEL By A. Cronin ln The Citadel Mr. Cronin has cleverly portrayed the climb of a strug- gling young physician. The circum- stances surrounding the rise to recogni- tion of Dr. Andrew Manson provide in- teresting as well as entertaining read- ing, told, as they are, in Mr. Cronin's straightforward style of expressing his thoughts. The watchful demon finance is brought subtly into the story by the in- fluence of a fellow surgeon, who places his pecuniary interests above the code of medical ethics. Conquered by his desire for wealth, Dr. Manson loses self- respect, although he gains prestige in his chosen profession, by devoting his education for some time exclusively to amassing a fortune. The opposing force is presented in the person of his understanding wife who endeavors to lift him above his mercenary methods to a realization of the nobility of serving others. The manner in which Mr. Cronin por- trays the principles of cause and ef- fect places him in his deserved position as one of today's leading authors. The plot of The Citadel moves speedily to a climax wholly unexpected, rather tragic, but nevertheless carrying a moral-an unusual feature of most present-day novels. The Citadel may well be placed upon the list of be sure to read books for this season. The author has much material within the covers of his book which is good for serious thought- again a somewhat unusual circumstance for a present-day best seller. How- ever, it is a refreshing change. D. Hopkins.

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THE OLYMPIAN MARGUERITE KATHERINE ALLARD PEGGY Athletic Association 11-25 Basketball Q15 Washington Club Q2-3-43 Pageant Q31 Archery Q11 Peggy -is noted for her sparkling eyes. She seems to have quite a few outside interests but she keeps the local boys interested. CAROLYN ANTONAKOS CARD LYN Basketball 11-2j Although Carolyn is not particularly active in school affairs, her devotion to her books is well known. She will go far in her office work. KENT ARMSTRONG MORTIMER Washington Club C2-3-41 Athletic Association 111 Interclass Basketball Q43 Mortimer is shy around girls, but don't let that fool you! He has a keen sense of humor under that calm exterior, for he is an ardent practical joker. His determination should earn him a diploma in an aviation school. HAROLD LEWIS BEAN HHAPU Vice-President of Class 12-3-4J Prom Committee Q31 Interclass Basketball ll-2-31 Junior Play 132 Football tl-2-3-4j Senior Play Q41 Baseball 13-43 Varsity B Club L31 Debating Club 12-4J Athletic Association 111 Armistice Day Program L43 Olympian Staff Q43 Hap is indeed happy. Wherever you see him his friendly grin is beaming warmly. There is plenty of good sense and serious thought behind his easy manner. He wants to be a sailor, not a plain gob, but an Annapolis graduate. JAMES EDWARD BEAN ...UMW Washington Club Q2-3-4D Jim is one of those quiet gentlemen from way down South. Perhaps this reserve covers remarkable mlfchanical capabilities which will someday make him an aeroplane mec anic.