Presque Isle High School - Ship Yearbook (Presque Isle, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1943 volume:

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Mr. Robinson will accompany any group on its outings and point out all the beauties of nature along the way. We admire Robby tor his straight-forward opinions. So to Mr. Robinson, we dedicate the Salmagundi of I943. Eront Row: Kimball, Larsson, Wood, Mrs. Mattoon, McHugh, Domboise, Gray Second Row: A. Tompkins, Lavoie, Gregg, Stevens, B. Tompkins, True, Hechler, Hayes Back Row: Olson, Hamilton, Stacy, C. Leighton, Wilcox, E. Leighton EDITORIAL BCARD Co-Editors-in-Chiet' Contents Editor Assistant Contents Editor Activities Editor Assistant Activities Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Advertising Manager Assistant Advertising Manager Photographic Editor Assistant Photographic Editor Shadow Ennma Gray, Alberta Kimball Mariorie Larsson Elizabeth Leighton Beatrice Wilcox Marie Olson Dorothy Hechler Dorothy Wood, Coleen Hamilton Alice McHugh Viola Domboise Ray Leighton Flo Stacy Blanche Tompkins, Blanche True, Wallace Blinn Eliona Stevens, Anne Layorc, Ardis Tompkins Winona Gregg, Mary Haycs, Gwendolyn Haley I REMEMBER WHEN Those of you who are older Will remember Aroostook State Normal back in i903 When it first began. lrving O. Bragg was principal, Miss Ardelle M. Tozier and Alonzo J. Knowlton, his assistants Women were supposed to be sixteen before entering, Men had to be seventeen. Students admitted to the school Signed an obligation To observe faithfully all its regulations. Textbooks were free except for those That were purely professional and literary. Each student brought a Bible and a dictionary. Those living on the Bangor and Aroostook line Wrote the principal at least a week Before coming, and he Secured them a half-fare permit. Students had a prayer meeting Conducted by themselves at the close Of the session every Thursday afternoon. All were invited to attend. Board was obtained from three To five dollars per week. For many, many years Mr. Merriman was the principal. He began his service in I907. There were six assistants. Rooms were in the dormitory on campus, And board was 54.25 per week. The training department had been established. Twelve weeks of the senior year were spent there. The school now boasted a library. There was more mention of athletics and musical organizations We who have been at Aroostook Normal this year, Will remember the changes that war has brought. We were influenced by rationing and rising prices. We felt the nearness of war When South Hall was leased to the army, And an .air raid siren was placed on the campus. Circumstances may compel schools To decrease in enrollment for the duration, But the spirit behind them Will remain. l7i ARDELLE M. TOZIER Miss Ardelle M. Tozier, whose death occurred in Randolph, Maine, in January ot this year, was widely known in educational circles throughout Maine, especially in Aroostook County, where she was for many years associated with Aroostook State Nor- mal School. Hers was a lite ot intense and unswerving devotion to the highest ideals ot education, a lite worthy ot recognition and tribute. Miss Tozier received her education at Hebron Academy and Farmington Normal School. She also attended summer sessions at Harvard and at the School of Library Science, Montpelier, Vermont. Besides teaching in the elementary grades, in high school, and in the normal schools at Farmington and Presque Isle, she served as super- intendent of schools in Old Town and in Presque Isle. In particular, her many years at Aroostook State Normal School are entitled to special mention. Miss Tozier, who came to A. S. N. S. as one ot the three members ot the original statf in I903, did a great deal in organizing the new school. From that time until her retirement in I935, she continued to set an example of fine scholarship and service tor those whose lives touched hers. An outstanding teacher ot literature, she was also an excellent grammarian and a painstaking and scholarly writer. Her association with the administration ot the school library is attended by the declicatory bronze tablet which is atfixed to a wall ot that library and which bears the words: Ardelle M. Tozier Library. Placed here by the Class of l905. A teacher of strong personality and high attainment, fair in her judgments, unsel- 'tishly devoted to her family, Miss Tozier well deserved the admiration she inspired in those who knew her. ISI ACULT im. I 7' P J 1 03 Vg cz Q Q M M OL PRINCIPAL CLIFFORD O. T. WIEDEN, B. S., Ed. M I 'OI PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE April IQ, i943. Dear Members of the Class of I943: You are to be congratulated for several reasons. ln spite of the fact that in this war as in the first World War enrollments in normal schools and colleges have shown a marked decrease because of the encroaching needs of armed forces and various war demands, you people as a group have realized that education for America's future citizens is also a priority and have accordingly completed your three years of training in most satisfactory numbers. To your class, also goes the honor of being pioneers in the new cadet system, created to meet the existing teacher shortage problem. Because of your cooperation, the doors of eleven rural schools in our country have remained open this year-a very direct contribution on your part to the war. Forty years ago this spring the Aroostook State Normal School was created by an act of Maine Legislature. Since that time our graduates have gone to man the various schools of our own and other counties, spreading an ever-increasing circle of influence. Now you, too, are soon to carry your share in education's service to the next generation. You will enter upon your work at a time full of questions and problems, both for your- self and for those you teach. You will see some of your friends filling positions at greater pay for less hours of work. There will be times when, discouraged, you may wonder if you cannot serve your country better in some direct way. ln the classroom you will find yourself struggling against a fast-rising flood of problems-irregular attendance clue to working demands on the boys and girls, lessened interest and un- settled attitudes on the part of those who in a few years must assume an adult's part in the world. All these you will face-and more. Yet, knowing you each in our three years of working together, we are confident that you will face these difficulties and rise above them. For there will come to you the steadying reassurance that in this field in which you have trained is your greatest contribution to the war effort and that in this time of acute teacher shortage, there is no one to take your place, should you desert. Realizing that after the war is won, the greater task lies ahead in the wise assembling of a world on an international basis: knowing, too, that those who must take charge in that period of reorganizing will even this coming year be in your classrooms, and that in the wise development of these future citizens, no one can make a greater contribution to this new world than you-understanding these things, there will come to you a feeling of content in the work you do and a- sense of pride that you have undertaken it. Cordially yours, CLIFFORD O. T. WIEDEN. i iii SANFORD E. PREBLE I 121 VICE PRINCIPAL SANFORD E. PREBLE This year, after twenty-two years on the faculty of Aroostook State Normal School, Mr. Preble is retiring. The vice principal and the instructor in education and mathe- matics courses, he is one of the busiest persons around, but nevertheless we at school have found that he always has time to share a joke and exchange a pleasant word. His sense of humor is one of his prime attributes and his stock of stories about some of his teaching experiences have livened up many a class. There is no need to comment upon Mr. Preble's qualifications as a teacher or upon the many services he has rendered the school. All who know him can well attest to that. The school is going to miss having Mr. Preble on the faculty, of course. But we really do not feel that he is leaving us. He will be as much a part of the school as if he were still instructor here. We know his thoughts are here, and we know he will be back to see us often. We shall look forward to his visits. l'3l San Lorenzo Merriman A.B., A.M. Principal Emeritus Nellie T. Dunning Secretary Priscilla B. Peckham B.S., A.M. Art, Dean ot Women Sanford E. Preble CE. Vice Principal Education, Mathematics Virginia W. Ames A.B., A.M. Social Science, Physical Education Gertrude B. Mattoon B.S., A.M. English, Education Orefi: F. Robinson B.S. in Ed. Science, Social Science Ruby A. Blaine B.S. in Ed., A.M. Music Marjorie H. Nichols Th. B., B.S. in Ed., A.M Director of Training Education X I 1 C. Elizabeth Sawyer A.B. English, Social Science, Librarian Edith S. Jolikko B.S. in Ed. Home Economics, Dietitian, Maitron Eva H. Zippel Principal of Training School Critic Teacher, Grade 2 ie. . Doris I. Haag B.S., Ed. M. Critic Teacher, Grade 8 Ernestine E. McKay Critic Teacher, Grade 6 Margaret E. Thompson A.B. Critic Teacher, Grade 4 Lucy W. Bull A.B. Critic Teacher, Grade 7 Amy B. Castle B.S. in Ed. - Critic Teacher, Grade 5 Maisy P. Phillips B.S. in Ed. Critic Teacher, Grade 3 Erma L. Robertson Critic Teacher, Grade I Charles E. Hilt Critic Teacher, Haynesville Cadet Teacher Unit Eunice L. Fletcher Critic Teacher, Model Rural School Martha B. Buck Critic Teacher, Mapleton Cadet Teacher Unit mwah, is J iii- f ' in 2 f 1 Q 'mamma L HAL WOO C L A S S O D E A. S. N. S., the school where we've studied And played through these last three years, Now we must leave and enter a world That is troubled by wartime fears. We'll think of the friends who have helped us here, We have mem'ries merry and sad: Service we'll give, the best that we can, And of the chance be glad. ALMA MATER We gather about thine altars, ln these classic halls so dear, Our loyalty never faltering, For our love is centered here. About thy name encircling, Cling memories fond and true, And as the years are passing They will keep us true to you. CHORUS Normal-Normal-Normal-Normal- Normal-Normal-Normal- Normal-Normal. We're singing for Alma Mater, With her name our praises ring. The love in our hearts shall be greater, As we to her tribute bring. We cherish the ideals she stands for, Education for service true. And always will hold in honor, The thoughts of the Gold and Blue. Alberta Kimball Dorothy Wood SCHOOL HYMN Strong and mighty Alma Mater, A. S. N. S., Who to us great joy hast given, Great happiness, May thy teachings guide us ever, Inspiration leave us never, We will carry on forever For thy success! School, with Nature's beauty 'round thee Campus so Hne, Situated on the hill, With radiance sublime, May we bear thy standard upwa Thy ideals forever forward, Everyone advancing onward To glory, thine! rd For the knowledge thou hast given s We will retain All thy teachings, and repay Through the children of Maine. They will always know thy name, And cherish its undying fame, Our Alma Mater, we salute thee, Thy power proclaim! -Ida M. Folsom -V, W, Ames 201 NEVA AMES Fort Fairfield High School Fort Fairfield, Maine Can we ever have too much of a good thing? A. A. Board 2: Archery I: Choir I, 2, 3, President 2: Dramatic Club I, Secretary I: English Club 2, 3,.Secretary 3: Glee Club I, 2, 3: Hiking I: Home Economics Club 2B 3: Music Council I, 2: S. C. A. I, 2: Tennis I: Women's Council I, 2, Vice President 2: Class Secre- tary I, 2. Neva is our songbird of Aroostook State. We surely will miss your lovely voice. We know, Neva, you'll be just as successful a wife as you have been a teacher. ERMA DOW Mapleton High School Mapleton, Maine She comes with gusts of laughter, The music as of rills: With tenderness and sweetness, The wisdom of the hills. Archery I, 2: Badminton I, 2, 3: Basketball I, 2: Choir 2, 3: Dra- matic Club I: G-lee Club I, 2: Hiking I: Student Council I: Tennis I, 2, 3: Volley Ball I, 2, 3. Erma is famous for her wide range of abilities in the 'held of sports, and she likes the Knox. FLO STACY Greenville High School Shirley, Maine I don't want to set the world on fire. Glee Club I, 2, 3: BasketbaII I, 2, 3, Manager 2: English Club 2, 3: Editorial Board I, 3: A. A. Board 2: Student Council 3: Women's Council 2, 3: Orchestra I, 2: Operetta I, Chapel Chair 3: Chairman, Decoration Committee of Freshman and Junior Dances. She's a joy to all who know her. As a teacher, she'II be a suc- cess. Good luck, Flo! WALLACE BLINN Riclrer Classical Institute Dyer Brook, Maine I'lI be with you in the squeezing of a lemon. A. A. Board 3: Badminton I: Baseball I: Basketball I, 2, 3: Choir I, 2, 3: Dramatic Club I, 2: English Club I, 2, 3: Glee Club I: Music Council 2: Orchestra 2, 3: Editorial Board I: S. C. A. 2, 3: Tennis 2: Volley Ball 2: Class Vice President 2. WaIIie's interests lie in athletics. Ability coinciding with those interests promises wide spread popularity to him. BERT:-:A TRUE Farmington I2 Yrs.I '33 Springlield, Maine Summer Sessions at Farmington and A. S. N. S. There is a certain dignity oi manner absolutely necessary to make even the most valuable character either respected or re- spectable. Although Bertha has not been with us during this school year, her summer sessions have made her a member of our class. I2II VIOLA DOMBOISE Nods, and becks and wreathed smiles. Archery I, 2: Badminton I, 2: Manager 2: Basketball I, 2: Volley Ball I, 2: Tennis I, 2: A. A. Board 2, 3, President 3: Hiking I, 2: Assistant Manager I: Outing Club 2, Vice President 2: Cheer Lead- er 2, 3: Student Council 3: Home Economics Club 2, 3: Glee Club 2, 3: Camera Club 2: S. C. A. I, 2: Women's Council 3: Editorial Board 3. This is Vi's tirst year in our class. We're glad we didn't miss the opportunity ot knowing her. MARY BEALS Brown eyes full of mirth. Archery I, 2: Basketball 2, 3: Tennis I, 2: Hiking I: Volley Ball I: Glee Club I: Operetta I: English Club 2, 3, President 3: Dramatic Club 2, 3: Student Council I: Women's Council 2, 3: Secretary 2, Co-president 3. Mary is an all round good sport and always ready tor lun. We shall miss you, Mary, and we wish you the best ot luck always. ALBERTA KIMBALL Bridgewater Classical Academy Bridgewater, Maine Sing away sorrow, cast away care. Glee Club I, 2, 3: Orchestra I, 2, 3: Operetta I: Music Council 3: Piano Duet I: Choir 2, 3: Dramatic Club I, 2, 3: Finance Committee 2: Women's Council 2: Student Council 3: Hiking I, 2: Play Day Committee I, 2: Guidance Committee 2: Co-editor of SaImagundi 3. We want music and we want to swing We want to dance and we want to sing, Alberta's the answer to all ot these As her lingers glide nimbly o'er the keys. ALICE MCHUGH Presque Isle High School Presque Isle, Maine A good laugh is sunshine in the house. Basketball 2, 3: Badminton 2: A. A. Board 2: Glee Club I, 3: Oper- etta I: Choir 3: Editorial Board 3: Play Day Committee I, 2: Volley Ball I, 2. We hope Alice will always see things in the same cheerful man- ner in which she has seen them at A. S. N. S. This natural gift alone should make your lite a 'Full and happy one. FREEMAN W. CURTIS Sherman High School Sherman, Maine Unless we hasten, we shall be lett behind. A. A. Board I, 2: Badminton I, 2, 3: Basketball I, 2, 3: Dramatic Club I, 2, 3: English Club 3: Public Relations Committee 2: Glee Club I, 2: Tennis I, 3, Manager 2: Valley Ball I, 2: Men's House Government 2, President 2. Curt always on the go, Always in the game, Carrying a grin: The world goes on the same. I22l HELEN MYERS Orono High School Orono, Maine A merry heart and a cheertul smile. Badminton I: Choir 3: Dramatic Club 2, 3, President 3: Glee Club I, 3: Recreational Games 3. Hclcn is always as cheertul as a criclret. She has helped brighten many a class with her answers. Good Iuclr, I-Ielen, in whatever you do. BLANCHE VIOLETTE Stearns High School Millinoclret, Maine He is a good friend that doth thee good. Badminton I, 2: Dramatic Club I, 2, 3: English Club 3: Guidance Committee 3: Glee Club I, 2: Hilring I, 2: Editorial Board I: Tennis I: Wfomcns Council 2: Class Secretary 3. To a casual observer Blanche would seem very quiet and sweet: but, when a person gets to lrnow her, he discovers that she is more than capable ot making her share ot noise. BLANCHE TOMPKINS Bridgewater High School Bridgewater, Maine He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. Womens Council 2, 3: Volley Ball I, 2, Manager 2: Glec Club I: Baslcetball I, 3: Field Hoclcey 2, 3, Manager 3: Archery 2: A. A. Poard 2, 3: Editorial Board I, 3: Operetta I: Soccer I: Dramatic Club 3: Camera Club I. Any time you are in need ot a triencl, just loolr up Blanche. She is always the same--ready and willing to sympathize with you and cheer you up. No matter how downhearted you may be, Blanche will maine you forget all your troubles. EDWARD HOLDEN Memorial High School West New Yorlr, New Jersey True Irnowledge is modest and wary: 'tis ignorance that is bold and presuming. Badminton I: Basketball I, 2, 3: Choir I, 2, 3: English Club I, 2, 3, President 2: Glee Club I: Editorial Board I, 2: S. C. A. 2, President 2: Men's House Government I, Secretary-Treasurer I: Class Presi- dent I, 2. Blessed with Icnowledge, ingenuity, tacttulness, personality, and a lreen sense ot humor, this blond Romeo has captured our hearts Iwomcn includedl in a manner which emulates the rise of swing music. More power to a real scholar and gentleman. EMMA GRAY Fort Fairfield High School Fort Fairfield, Maine I was so allured to read that no recreation came to me better welcome. Glee Club I, 2, 3: Choir I, 2, 3: Operetta I: English Club I, 2, 3: Womens Council 3: Guidance Committee 3: Christmas Play 3: Constitution Committee 3: Co-Editor of Salmagundi 3. Literature may have been one of Emma's particular interests, but we teel that music will play a large part in her tuture lite. We ot A. S. N. S. have enjoyed her talents and Irnow that others will enjoy them too. I23l DOROTHY WOOD Houlton High School Houlton, Maine Music arose with its voluptuous swell. Tennis I, 2: Hiking I, 2, 3: Volley Ball I: G-lee Club I, 2, 3: Or- chestra I, 2, 3, President 3: Choir 3: Music Council 3: Operetta I: Editorial Board 2, 3: Class Treasurer 3. Dot is the star trumpet player ot our class. We have noticed that she is a great believer in keeping up morale. MABEL WALLACE Caribou High School Caribou, Maine A smile tor all, a greeting glad A gay and friendly way she had. A. A. Board 2: Archery I: Badminton I, 2, 3: Basketball I, 2: Choir 2, 3: Guidance Committee 3: Glee Club I, 2: Music Council 3: Home Economics Club 2, 3: Recreational Games 2: Editorial Board I: Tennis I, 2, 3: Volley Ball I, 2: Women's Council I, 2, 3. A 'lull-taced grin-a song and whistle gay-an interest in the U. S. O. Hi kids! I'lere's Mabel! MARGUERITE McLEOD Presque Isle High School Presque Isle, Maine Thy voice is a celestial melody. Choir 2, 3: Glee Club I, 2, 3: Home Economics Club I, 2, 3, Sec- retary 3: Student Council 3: Valley Ball 2. We always believed that a person with a beautiful voice should sing out, and we still believe it, Marguerite. With your blonde hair and beautiful voice you appear angelic, but the twinkle in your eye shows something else-gayety and lots ot it. JOYCE LONDON Hodgdon High School Hodgdon, Maine Dance and Provencal song and sunburnt mirth! A. A. Board 2, Vice President 2: Basketball I, 2: Choir 2, 3: ,GIee Club I, 23 Home Economics Club I, 2, 3: Music Council 2: Or- chestra I, 2, 3, President 2: Tennis I, 2, 3: Women's Council 2. Good things come in small packages. Joyce is always full ot vim. Normal I-Iall will miss her and her music. ROLAND GARLAND Presque Isle High School Presque Isle, Maine Few value honor more than gold. Q A. A. Board 3, President 3: Basketball I, 2, 3: Student Council 2, Vice President 2: Tennis 2. Raleigh has proved himselt very capable, witty, companionable and adroit in athletics. Many are the times when his Boy Scout tac- tics have saved a picnic or other outdoor venture. Best ot luck to a real he-man. I24I DOROTHY HECHLER Limestone High School Limestone, Maine As welcome as sunshine in every place, ls the beaming approach ot a good-natured face. Glee Club I, 2: S. C. A. 2, 3, Secretary 2: Home Economics Club 2, 3: Women's Council I, 2, 3: Editorial Board 3: Operetta I. We are proud ot one of Aroostook State Normal's first cadets. May you be as successtul in the Future as you have been at A. S. N. S. CHARLES LEIGHTON Limestone High School Limestone, Maine Promises may get friends, but it is performance that must nurse and keep them. Badminton I, 2: Basketball 3: Choir I, 2: English Club 2, 3: Glee Club I, President I: Music Council 2, 3: Volley Ball 2. Tall, dark, and handsome, yet unlike most men so endowed, Ray is humble, friendly, and sincere. Undoubtedly the most ambitious male member of our class. CHRISTINE MCLEAN Presque Isle High School Presque Isle, Maine Having wisdom with each studious year.'l A. A. Board 2: Archery I, 2: Basketball I: English Club 3: Library 3: Glee Club I, 2: Hiking I, 2, 3, Manager 2: Tennis I: Volley Ball 2, 3: Class President 3: Field Hockey 2, 3. In your quiet and unassuming way you conquer all the difficulties that confront you. As a class president you have fulfilled all the requirements and many more. We, the class ot I943, greatly appre- ciate your etticient work. ELIZABETH NORELL Caribou High School Caribou, Maine A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. A. A. Board 3: Basketball I, 2: Glee Club I, 2: Orchestra I: Tennis I: Volley Ball I: Women's Council I, 3, President 3. Although we know Betty has many interests, she has always tound time to be a loyal member of her class. Here's to success in all that you do, Betty. THEORA BARTLEY Presque Isle High School Westfield, Maine It's guid to be merry and wise, lt's guid to be honest and true. Archery I, 2: Basketball 2: Choir 3: Glee Club I, 2, 3. Theora has one of the sunniest dispositions in our class. Her tre- quent laughter and that twinkle in her eye have endeared her to all of us. I25l GRACE GAUTHIER And her dark eyes, how eloquent! A. A. Board 3: Archery I: Badminton I, 2: Basketball I: Dramatic Club I, 2: Glee Club I, 2: Hiking I: Home Economics Club 3: Recreational Games I: Tennis I, 2, Manager 3: Volley Ball I, 2: Women's Council 3: Vice President ot Class 3. Gracie is one ot the tallest girls in our class. We're sure her middle name is Coquette. And that wondertul French accent! MARJORIE LARSSON Caribou High School New Sweden, Maine There is no woman, where there is no reserve. Music Council I, 2, 3: S. C. A. Cabinet I, 2, 3: Music Chairman 2: Editorial Board I, 2, 3: English Club I, 2, 3: Glee Club I, 2, 3: Operetta I: Violin Duet, accompanist I, 2: Choir 3: Public Relations Committee 3: Women's Government 2: Orchestra I: Hiking I: Archery I. When you hear a noise that is set to music you can bet that last dessert it's Mari. She is equally at home in both places, tool GHERNOT KNOX Presque Isle High School Presque Isle, Maine A spirit superior to every weapon. A. A. Board 2: Archery I, 2, 3: Badminton I, 2, 3: Basketball 3: Choir I, 2: Glee Club I, 2: Orchestra I, 2: Tennis 2, 3. Knoxie entered our class as a Junior and brought with him much in the line ot music. You'lI hear more ot him in the tuture. COLEEN HAMILTON Sherman High School Sherman, Maine 'Tis true, gold can do much, but beauty more. . Women's Council I: Glee Club I, 2: Operetta I: English Club I, 2, 3, Executive Board 3: Home Economics Club 2, 3: Editorial Board 2, 3. It used to be that we saw double when we looked at Co, now we see only Co with a tar-away look in her eyes. Don't worry though, Gorham isn't tar from here! BEATRICE WILCOX Caribou High School Caribou, Maine 'lHer ways are ways ot pleasantnessf' Glee Club I, 2, 3: English Club 2, 3: Editorial Board 3: Women. House Government I, 2, 3: Operetta I: Orchestra I, 2, 3: Chapel Choir 2, 3: Home Economics Club 2, 3: Music Council I, 2, 3, Pres- ident 3: String Trio 2: Violin Duet 2: Vocal Trio 2: Class Secretary 3. Some music for a violin or a song to sing-there's always lots of music in the air when Bea is here. I26l ELIZABETH LEIGHTON Limestone High School Limestone, Maine lt is the nature ot a great mind to be calm and undisturbed. Glee Club I, 2, 3: Choir 2, 3: Student Council 2: S. C. A. 2, 3: Home Economics Club I, 2, 3, President 2: English Club 3: Editorial Board 3: Women's Trio 2: Women's Council I, 2: Operetta I: Christmas Play I. With that quick, catchy smile, we are sure Betty will earn a Gar- land ot roses. EMILY BELYEA Caribou High School Caribou, Maine And I ott have heard detended, Little said is soonest mended. A. A. Board 3' Archery I, 2: Basketball I, 2: English Club 2, 3: Public Relations 3: Glee Club I: Hiking I, 2: Volley Ball I, 2, 3' Manager 3: Women's Council 3: Class Co-Treasurer 3. Betty always has a smile tor everyone. We thought that she was very quiet until she moved into the dormitory. BLANCHE TRUE A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet toldedf' Student Council 3: Dramatic Club 3: Hiking 3: Recreational Games 3: Editorial Board 3: Constitution Committee 3: Eastern State Normal School I, 2. Blanche came to us trom Castine. She has cheered us through our dull moments, and we know her pleasing smile will carry her on to success. Best ot luck, Blanche. MARIE OLSON Caribou High School Caribou, Maine Reproot on her lips, but a smile in her eye. Basketball I, 2, 3: Archery I, 2, 3: Tennis I: Hiking I, 2, 3: Badmin- ton 2: Field Hockey 2: Volley Ball I, 2: A. A. Board 2, 3: Manager ot Archery 2, 3: Assistant hliking Manager I: Music Council 3: Glee Club l, 2, 3: Orchestra I, 2, 3: Violin Duet I, 2: Operetta I: Assist- ant Activities Editor Salmagundi 3: Chapel Choir 3. Marie is one ot the most talented members ot our class. Her abilities in music and sports and her wonderful sense ot humor have been appreciated by all. l27I ,vw as 1? .-X vv Q -v ' 5 S . 3 JUNIORS Front Row: Stevens, Hayes, A. Tompkins, Lavoie, Griffin Baal: Row: Gregg, Porter, Cheney, Winslow, Pelkey, Pierce The class of '44 begins to reminisce. We aren't a large group but we've had a happy two years and we've tried to make our contribution to Aroostook State Normal School. As Freshmen, our art class under Miss Peckham's direction, designed the A. S. N. S. sign, which is located on the campus near the north driveway. The Freshman history class, with Miss Ames's help, engaged in an apple selling campaign to earn money to buy an American flag for the auditorium. To their dis- appointment the flag did not arrive before the close of school, but a presentation of the flag took place in chapel the last week of school. When school opened this fall, the flag was proudly displayed from the stage. ln the spring of l942, amidst the jists and jeers of the upperclassmen, we spon- sored the annual Freshman formal, and come out on top to everyone's amazement but their own. Mr. George P. Winston, now in the U. S. army, was our faculty adviser. The climax of the class activities for the year was a Freshman picnic held on Hardy Hill, with a general contest between the wienies and the marshmallows. With the aid and advice of Mrs. Gertrude B. Mattoon, faculty adviser, the Junior class in Children's Literature launched a varied program for the celebration of Children's Book Week. Divided into committees, we worked on varied projects: a window display of posters and children's books, a radio program, a review of children's books at P. T. A. meeting, and a chapel program which was a dramatization from Little Women. Later, in January, the class presented a choral speaking program. ln February, the class gathered for a special chicken supper and general entertain- ment with Mrs. Mattoon and Mr. Robinson as guests. The Juniors have the reputation of being intellects, but there are good sportsmen, leaders and merrymakers in the class also. Yes, the Juniors are a class with a future. They've stuck together through thick and thin, for they believe in carrying through what they once start. rw FRESHMEN Front Row: Moore, Ericson, J. Leighton Second Row: St. Peter, Elwell, Hansen, Kennedy Third Row: Tidd, Bartley, Smith, Haley, Crouse Back Row: Southard, Hussey, Stocktord When school opened, September 28, I942, the Freshman class had sixteen mem- bers. About Christmas time we lost one. This class has kept a very high percentage ot their membership, a record remarkable in times like these. Our enrollment includes two boys, Owen Southard and Wes Hussey, ot Presque lsle, who are enrolled in the V-! program. Shortly after school started, Miss Bernice Dicker called the Freshmen together to elect their class otticers. They elected Geraldine Tidd ot Hodgdon, as class president, Lura Smith ot Presque lsle, as vice president, Crystal Crouse ot Washburn, as secretary and treasurer. Gwendolyn Haley of Caribou, Elna St. Peter ot Caribou, and Emma Elwell, ot Sherman Mills were elected as members ot the Student Council. Elida Ericson, ot New Sweden, was elected as our representative to the Music Council. Miss Elizabeth Sawyer was unanimously elected faculty adviser tor our class. Late in November, the Freshman class joined in a recruiting program. Under the supervision ot Blanche Violette, we brought in the names ot prospective students at A. S. N. S. tor the coming year. Late in May the class sponsors a spring tormal. This represents the major social activity sponsored by the Freshmen this year. Our class took an active part in sports this year. Several ot these sports were under the management ot Freshman girls. Crystal Crouse, Geraldine Tidd, and Mana- ger Jacquelyn Leighton participated in badminton. Emma Elwell, Lura Smith, Linnie Kennedy, Elna St. Peter, played basketball. Elida Ericson, Elna St. Peter, and Betty Elwell participated in volley ball. Jacquelyn Leighton, Emma Elwell, and Elida Ericson, manager, took part in Winter Sports. Wesley Hussey ot our class is to be congratulated tor his 'Fine showing in men's basketball. While participating in the games ot the Presque lsle City league, he tallied 84 points in tive games. Owen Southard was a close runner-up. The Freshmen have taken part in many ot the radio broadcasts ot A. S. N. S. over WAGM. They took part in the programs Snapshots ot A. S. N. S. Classrooms, Liv- ing American Art, and a quiz program on Literature. That's quite a record, Freshmen. Keep it up. i301 E03 9 in 1 a n N m g ot Front Row: Miss Ames, Stacy, Griffin, Hayes, Kimball Second Row: Gregg, St. Peter, Elwell, Haley STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, the governing body of the school, is composed of ten mem- bers: four Seniors, three Juniors, and three Freshmen. We have benefited a great deal by the guidance of our faculty adviser, Miss Ames. Our Student Council at A. S. N. S., in attempting to solve some of the problems confronting the students, is setting up a plan at the present time to carry on student counseling. Members of the faculty have offered to give counsel to those students who feel they have a need for it. Besides this and other projects, the Student Council has sponsored a War Stamp Drive. So far the total sales amount to one hundred seven dollars. We first won our Victory Flag in the month of March. Another matter that we feel is important is the point system of awards, which is established so that some recognition will be given to those students who participate in extra-curricular activities. This is being given careful consideration by the committee appointed to study the matter. The Student Council prepared a radio broadcast which was given February I8, the subject of the broadcast being, Present Trends in Education. lt was presented as the A. S. N. S. Forum of the air. The Student Council was the instigating factor in planning the special assembly pro- gram in observance of Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, at which time we had a special war stamp drive, also in preparing an assembly program for National Education Week, in planning a banquet for the boys leaving for the army, in preparing and keeping a list of addresses of former A. S. N. S. boys in the service, and in making War Posters in connection with the war stamp drive. Many school policies have been referred to the Council by Student-Faculty Com- mittees. These have been discussed by the Council and presented to the student body. Democracy has been the keynote of each problem which has confronted us. We feel that the cooperation between the faculty and students has increased a great deal, and that we have maintained the high morale in our school life. l32l Front Row: Miss Peckham, Stacy, Beals, Hechler, Ericson Back Row: A. Tompkins, Gregg, Porter, J. Leighton WOMEN'S COUNCIL This year we have drawn up a constitution for all women residents in Normal Hall. This Constitution and its by-laws make up the regulations by which we abide. The gov- erning body is called the Women's Council, and consists of nine members: the presi- dent, the vice president, the secretary-treasurer, and representatives from each class, two Freshmen, two Juniors, and two Seniors. These nine members are divided into com- mittees ot three each. The president, the vice president, and the secretary-treasurer make up the Executive Committee. There is one Freshman, one Junior, and one Senior on each of the other two committees, namely, the Judiciary and the Legislative. As in our own government, the Legislative Committee makes new laws, the Executive en- forces them, and the Judiciary punishes all offenders. These committees each have a meeting once a week with the faculty adviser, Miss Peckham, and a record of the meeting is kept. At Council meetings, which are held every other Monday evening, these committee reports are read, discussed, and action is taken when necessary. . House meetings are scheduled for the first Monday evening of each month, and special meetings may be called when necessary. At the meetings all matters concern- ing the house are discussed. l33i TT T I Front Row: Domboisc, Lavoie, Ericson, Southard, B. Tompkins, Cheney Back Row: Elwell, Leighton, Miss Ames, Stevens, Gregg ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BOARD The athletic association is an organization governed by the A. A. Board. The or- ganization includes every individual in the school. This being the case, the student body has the privilege ot electing the Board which serves as its governing body. The purpose ot the Board is to deal with all matters concerning athletics. The otticers tor I942f43 are: lst Semester: president, Roland Garland, vice president, Viola Domboise: Secre- tary-treasurer, Winona Gregg. 2nd Semester: president, Viola Domboise: vice president, Emma Elwell: secretary- treasurer, Winona Gregg. The rest ot the Board is composed ot the managers ot the ditterent seasonal sports. This year the Board adopted a new system tor athletic awards that went into ettect with the class ot I943. At present the Board is revising the constitution to tit the present needs ot the school. Highlights in athletics this year have been: a Fall Field Day which teatured the tield hockey play-ottsg a volley ball tournament: basketball play-ott tor the women and a short but exciting series ot basketball games for the men: a hike to Quoggy Joe mountain by the I-liking Club: and a winter sports program culminating with a banquet. An enthusiastic group played badminton during the winter, and tennis, archery, and soccer teams saw action this spring. Many students have earned athletic awards this year. I34I l e eeee Front Row: A. Tompkins, Griffin Back Row: McLean, B. Tompkins, J. Leighton, Kennedy, Gregg FIELD HOCKEY Ground, sticks: ground, sticks: ground, sticks-hit! Thus the Field Hockey season was opened with a wham. Because ot school starting nearly a month later this year, we were unable to do as much as we had hoped. Nevertheless the season was highly successful. Those participating gained much in skill and expertness besides having a lot ot fun. Considering that this is only the second year Field Hockey has been one of the extra-curricular activities, we feel we have made a good showing. Though some did seem a little timid about starting out! On Armistice Day, Field Hockey was closed with a play-oft between the Senior team and the Junior-Freshman team. The result was a tie with no play-off. In future years we hope Field Hockey will be as popular as it has these past two years. Come on, undergraduates, and do your stuff! Blanche Tomp- kins, '43, was manager. i251 gill? Front Row: Stevens, Shaw Sccond Row: Mclelugh, Flwell, Mctman, Bals, Kennedy, Miss Ames Back Row: St. Peter, B. Tompkins, Stacy, Olson, Smith WOMEN'S BASKETBALL The womenls basketball scguad was small this year but they seemed to remember the old saying: Small but mighty. Basketball practices were held twice a week, on Monday and Friday, and at that time the girls showed their best sportsmanship, humor and skill. Marie Olson's Flying Tigers and Alice Mcl lugh's Bombardiers played some tast and close games. The manager, Eliona Stevens, was always on the job looking out tor the weltare ot her people. This year, because ot the lack ot transportation, the annual Women's Basketball Sports Day was not held. We missed it and we hope that next year we can have our Sports Day once again. Members ot the squad were: Marie Olson, Alice Mel-lugh, Mary Beals, Blanche Tompkins, Fliona Stevens, Lura Smith, Elna St. Peter, Barbara Shaw, Emma Elwell, Christine McLean, Flo Stacy, and Linnie Kennedy. im Front Row: Hussey, Blinn, Southard, Curtis, Garland Baclc Row: Holden, Knox, Leighton MEN'S BASKETBALL At the start ot the I9-13 basketball campaign, there was little hope tor a success- tul season. The tirst problem tacing Conch Ilcbirrson was the lack ot material. With only nine men in the school, the outlook was indeed gloomy. Second, transportation ot the basketball team to other towns 'Io games was definitely out tor the season, be- cause ot the gasoline crisis. I-'Ioweyeiy the toiriatlon ot a city league saved the day so tar as a schedule was concerned, and eight ot the men in school re orted tor the tirst e P practice. Men who comprised the squad were: Wallace Blinn, Freeman Curtis, Roland Garland, Owen Southard, Wesley Hussey, Ray Leighton, Edward I-Iolden, and Ghernot Knox. A total ot six games were played in an abbreviated season. Final statistics showed us with three wins and three losses. Each game was well played and our deteats came only by narrow margins. The following is a summary ot the games: January 4 .,,.., .,.,,,.... , January 9 .,.,, January I4 ,.,, January I8 ,. .. January 25 .,.. January 28 .. .. 37 Presque Isle Arr Base , Houlton Air Base . Presque Isle Army Otticers Civilian Detense Employees Home Guard .,,... ....,,. ,.., . Abnalri CIub Opp. 34 38 I2 .. .. ,. 28 46 29 A. Tompkins, Pierce, J. Leighton, Crouse, Tidd, Grittin, Gregg, McHugh, Hechler, E. Leighton BADMINTON Step into that lcilll Keep your eye on the bird! That's the yell you've heard it you've visited our badminton practices this year. We've had a grand time playing, and our only regret is that more people didn't come out for this swell sport. However, the spirit is what counts, and our loyal players certainly have plenty ot it. You'd have to hunt a long time to tind such a bunch ot good sports or good players. Though there haven't been any interscholastic games, we've enjoyed several tournaments during practices, and have learned a lot from Miss Ames about handling a racket. We're all looking forward to an even better season next year. i381 sys . McLean, McHugh, Olson ARCHERY Because Marie Olson, the manager of archery, was cadet teaching the first eighteen weeks of the school year, Ghernot Knox led the fall activities. And a very capable job he did. Though because of schools starting so late, no regular practices were held, the few enthusiasts who went out for the sport practiced frequently and faithfully and reached a high degree of expertness. The old saying that practice makes perfect really held true in this case. With the coming of winter archery was temporarily discontinued. Marie Olson has now returned from cadet teaching and spring archery practices have begun in earnest with a large group interested in this fascinating sport. Beginners are as welcome as those who have had experience. if the spring group shows as much spirit, and we think they are already showing it, as the fall group did, we're really going to have master archers. i391 TENNIS Tennis is one ot the major 'sports at A. S. N. S. Last fall because of weather con- ditions, the season proved to be a short one, but this spring, we are looking forward to a very active season. Even though transportation has been curtailed, we did, nevertheless enjoy tourna- ments with surrounding towns which were accessible by trolley. Tournaments for the championship ot the school also took place among the members-those who partici- pated were: women-Marie Olson, Erma Dow, Joyce London, Grace Gauthier, Barbara Shaw, Jackie Leighton, Linnie Kennedy, Tommy Gregg, Gwendolyn Haley, Jeannette Pierce and Dorothy Wood: men-Ghernot Knox, Wesley Hussey and Owen Southard. More than ever, today, recreational activities are being emphasized, and many students showed their enthusiasm by joining our club. The sport has been under the direction of the manager, Grace Gauthier. HIKING CLUB The Hiking Club at A. S. N. S. is always one of the most popular of the extra- curricular activities. Rain or shine, you will see the hiking group swinging along field or highway on its weekly two-mile supervised hike. What fun, what merriment and laughter when a group of young people get together for these outings! The club has a double purpose-to keep fit physically and mentally. They believe that healthful outdoor exercise is one of the best ways to achieve this purpose. Educational trips were taken in conjunction with the weekly hikes. One of these was a trip to the Presque lsle Fire Station early in the fall. Cross-country hikes were an especially enjoyable part of the club's activity, for who is not an admirer of our Aroostook landscape! Anne Marie Lavoie is the manager of the Hiking Club. I40l Front Row: Elwell, Ericson Baci: Row: Cheney, McLean, Shaw, St. Peter VOLLEY BALL Keep that ball up! Up! I These are the warnings shouted to the Black volley ball players as they all stand ready with their hands in the air to lceep the ball up. It the ball drops in the area where the Blacks are playing, it is a point tor the opposite team, the Blues. But remember -not thumbs up in this case, but palms up in order to really hit the ball. The volley ball team was small in numbers this year, but mighty in vim and en- thusiasm. They even toolc part in a tournament, although the Senior Physical Education class had to lend a hand to balance the teams. Emily Belyea was manager. The players were: Ruth Cheney, Betty Elwell, Christine McLean, Barbara Shaw, Elida Ericson, Elna St. Peter, and Eliona Stevens. i4'l WINTER SPORTS When comes the frost, ski suits come out from moth balls and are donned by the girls at Normal Hall who take part in winter sports. Although Aroostook winters seem long, they really pass quickly, and a few winter sports enthusiasts are overheard longing for snow even in April. Some of the girls spent their time falling down at the skating rink. Others went skiing on the hills around the campus. One day from the safety of a third floor window, we jeered at the efforts of two of the boys to cross a stretch of ice on skis. When we last saw them, they were toiling up a hill, each supporting the other. We always knew when a group planned to go tobogganing, as several very warmly dressed girls would be seen scurrying along the hall. The army has decreased the number of men at Aroostook State, so it was decided to make some snow men on Wednesday, March IO. Students and faculty were re- classified, and inducted into the Army, Navy, or Marines. These groups took part in such activities as Pelt the Pipe and Skin the Snake. RECREATIONAL GAMES Realizing the need of keeping physically fit during the present national emergency, we have introduced many different recreational games into our school activities. We have ping pong, shuffle board, and the various bean bag games. ln the fall and spring we also have croquet. Last fall we held a tournament in which each student partici- pated in one of the recreational games. We all enjoyed a good time. l42l Front Row: Miss Blaine, E. Leighton, Wood, Griffin, Larsson, Wilcox Baci: Row: A. Tomplrins, Kimball, Gregg, Ericson MUSIC COUNCIL The Music Council is composed ot representatives ot every musical organization, together with a few representatives ot other organizations. lts members come from the Glee Club, Choir, Orchestra, a representative from each class, and the music chairman of the S. C. A. This year the otticers are: president, Beatrice Wilcox: vice president, Ardis Tomp- kins: secretary and treasurer, Alberta Kimball: business manager, Jacquelyn Leighton. ln October, the Music Council was one ot the organizations that had the pleasure ot sponsoring a Saturday night party for those who stayed at the dormitory over the weelr-end. The cider and doughnuts were very good, by the way! Along with the other organizations ot the school the Music Council had its share of worry and toil in helping with the Christmas program and in getting ready for the concert that was held in January. lt is through the etiorts of Music Council that Miss Blaine, our musical director, is able to purchase many new songs tor the Glee Club and Choir. l43l Miss Blaine, Larsson Front Row: Olson, Myers, Wilcox, Gregg, Lavoie, E. Leighton Baclc Row: Stacy, Bartley, Mcl-lugh, Kimball, Dow, Wallace CHOIR The A. S. N. S. Choir has been very active this year. They already have many performances to their credit, Their first appearances of the year were during the Christ- mas season when they sang at the weekly radio broadcast, at the Christmas play here in the auditorium, and at a special Presque Isle High School chapel program. It is rumored that a second invitation has been extended by the High School. The choir also participated in the January concert held in the living room of Normal Hall. They have been worlcing on a variety ot pieces ranging from the very dignified and sober No Candle Was There to the rollicking, light-hearted Shortnin' Bread. Right now the choir can be heard tirst period every Friday morning busily practicing the Commencement music. We at A. S. N. S. are justly proud of our choir, both for the fine quality of per- tormance and for the pleasing appearance its members malce in their colortul robes of gold and blue. l44l Miss Blaine, Mary Hayes Front Row: Mel-lugh, Pierce, Ericson, Elwell, Wood, Larsson, St. Pctcr, E. Leighton Back Row: Wilcox, Stacy, Kennedy, Olson, Kimball, Gregg, Shaw, A. Tompkins Absent Members: Ames, Gray, VYallace GLEE CLUB Under the direction ot the new music adviser, Miss Ruby Blaine, the Womens Glee Club got ot? to a good start this year. The members have worked on a variety ot pieces and have already made several appearances. The first appearance ot the year was at a radio broadcast during the Christmas season where they sang several Christmas carols. These same selections were sung at a special assembly at Presque Isle High School. In the January Concert given in Normal Hall under the auspices of the Music Council the Glee Club played a prominent part. Unitormly dressed in black slcirts and white blouses, the members looked as harmonious as they sounded. The girls practiced diligently tor a special program given in the A. S. N. S. audi- torium on April I9, Patriots' Day. And now they are working on graduation music. The Glee Club has given highly polished performances and subsequent appearances are eagerly anticipated. Some ot the more popular Glee Club numbers have been C5iannina Mia, Vien- nese Retrainf' When I Was Seventeen, The Gay Ranchero, and Florian's Song. Barbara Shaw is the president ot the Glee Club. T451 Front Row: Kimball, Miss Jolilclco, Wilcox, Olson, Miss Robertson Second Row: Smith, Ericson, Lavoie, Wood Baclc Row: Miss Blaine, Blinn ORCHESTRA Where are all those people going with instruments every Wednesday night? Why, to orchestra rehearsal ot course! The orchestra has just been organized since mid-years, but already there have been some good rehearsals and plans are being made for the spring concert and special assembly programs. What has been lost in time is certainly being made up for in the way of etfort. The orchestra is practicing many selections and is going to have a large repertoire before very long. Some of the more familiar pieces are Country Gardens, Tales from the Vienna Woods, The Father ot Victory March, Under the Double Eagle, Beautiful Dreamer, The Coronation March, and The Triumphal Chorus from Aida. Members of the organization, under the direction of Miss Ruby Blaine, are: Marie Olson and Beatrice Wilcox, violins: Dorothy Wood, trumpet: Elida Ericson, clarinet: Anne Lavoie, saxophone: Lura Smith, flute: Wallace Blinn, drums: Alberta Kimball, piano. The faculty is represented by Miss Joliklco, who plays violin: and Miss Robertson, who plays cello. Dorothy Wood is president of the organization. T461 ...M-if I ' . i Front Row: Gregg, A. Tompkins, Miss Jolilrlno, l-lechler, Domboise Baci: Row: Stevens, Wilcox, E. Leighton, Larsson, Hamilton HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Can you hear the clatter ot those pots and pans down the Home Ec rooms in the administration building? Can you smell delicious aromas floating up into the hall from those same rooms? Thats because the girls of the Home Ec club are preparing another one of their delicious suppers. Now where did that ball ot yarn rolling along the floor come from? Follow it, and it will talce you to one ot the Home Ec girls who is struggling to knit a scart or a helmet for one of our men in the armed services. Meetings of the club have been held this year, and new members initiated. ln the early part of the winter a radio program on the timely subject of Food Ra- tioning was prepared and presented by the Home Economics group. The officers of the club this year are: Winona Gregg, president: Barbara Shaw, vice president: and Marguerite McLeod, secretary. Miss Edith Jolilclco is faculty adviser. i-wi Front Row: Miss Haag, Kimball, B. Tompkins, True, Lavoie Baclc Row: Blinn, Holden, Larsson, Hussey, l-layes, Cheney DRAMATIC CLUB There has been a decreasing male population at A. S. N. S. this year. But in spite ot the tact, the Dramatic Club has been persevering enough to tind plays with all women casts. Early in the year the club was sponsor of a gym party which turned out to be a great success. It consisted ot singing, games, and of course, refreshments. All the stu- dent body who were present will attest to the tact that a wonderful time was had by all. On Washington's birthday the club was in charge ot a special chapel program which consisted ot musical selections and readings from Washington's lite. Miss Doris l-laag ot Belmont, Massachusetts, critic teacher at Junior High, is the new director ot the group. Helen Myers was elected president in the tall and Anne Marie Lavoie is the secretary-treasurer. A one-act play, A Good Girl in the Kitchen, was presented in March. l43l Front Row: Beals, Lavoie, A. Tompkins, Wilcox, Mrs. Mattoon Back Row: Hamilton, Picrcc, Miss Sawycr, McLean, Shaw, Porter, Larsson, Hayes ENGLISH CLUB On the third Tuesday ot every month at tour o'clock you will 'find a group in Normal Hall living room enjoying the tun ot being English Club members. Business meetings, interesting programs, and delicious refreshments make up the regular meetings, but in addition to these, other activities have been presented, such as: Armistice Day chapel program: Lincoln's Birthday chapel program: a radio broadcast, the theme being, Book Reviews ot World War ll: and an English Club party which included the entire school. The club has been a success because ot the tine cooperation and assistance given by the adviser, Mrs. Gertrude Mattoon. One initiation has been held to add new members to our club. Those initiated were: Barbara Shaw, Blanche Violette, Christine McLean, Freeman Curtis, and Miss Elizabeth Sawyer, a member ot the faculty. Miss Sawyer was asked to read some ot her original poems tor part ot the initiation program. The otticers ot the club are: president, Mary Beals: vice president, Ardis Tompkins: secretary-treasurer, Neva Ames: Anne Lavoie acted as secretary while Neva was cadet teaching. The executive board members: Ray Leighton, Emily Belyea, and 'Mary Hayes. im Front Row: Elwell, Cheney, Hechler, Porter, Larsson, Miss Robertson Back Row: Ericson, J. Leighton, Holden, E. Leighton, Haley STUDENT CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION The Student Christian Association presents one ot the most varied programs ot any organization at Aroostook State Normal School. The varied types ot weekly meetings help in moulding and developing our spiritual lives. ln November, the S. C. A. sponsored its annual tormal tea at Normal Hall. ln December, we presented our Christmas play, The Nativity, by Rosamond Kim- ball. The cast ot characters included: Neva Ames, Jacquelyn Leighton, Virginia Griffin, Anne Lavoie, Ardis Tompkins, Barbara Shaw, Emma Gray, Jeannette Pierce, Joyce Lon- don, Roland Garland, Owen Southard, Wesley Hussey, Freeman Curtis and Wallace Blinn. At the beginning ot the new year we held our annual candlelight service at Normal Hall. The last meeting ot the year was held in the Normal School woods, at dawn, when the Junior cabinet relinquished its ottices to the Freshman cabinet. Following this briet ceremony, a sunrise breaktast was eaten. The Student Christian Association sponsored three special chapel programs this year: a Temperance Day observance, Christmas chapel and a lecture. Music under its chairman, Virginia Grittin, has played a very important part in our weekly programs. The membes ot the active cabinet are: president, Erma Porter: vice president, Ruth Cheney: secretary and advertising manager, Eliona Stevens: music chairman, Virginia Gritting and men's representative, Winston Randall. Miss Erma Roberston, our taculty adviser, has aided and guided our programs in a very able manner. I 50l THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Under the auspices of the Journalism class, a monthly paper, entitled The Northern Lights has been published this year. This paper consists of news of importance about the campus and the people on it. Made up after the fashion of the daily newspaper, The Northern Lights even includes an editorial. Other things discussed are chapel programs, radio broadcasts, sports, musical activities and oganizations and dormitory news. And we mustn't forget the columns of humor. The Northern Lights has brought much enjoyment to the student body and tac- ulty. lt has also been sent to some ot the alumni ot the school, including those in the armed forces. The Journalism class is made up ot Seniors who, with the help of Miss Elizabeth Sawyer, the instructor, have been responsible for the publication. Much credit is also due to members of the Freshman class who have helped with the writeups and also on the business end. CHAPEL PROGRAMS We have been fortunate this year in having especially fine chapel programs honor- ing special holidays and occasions. They have had variety, both in serious and lighter moods, by being made up of speeches, essays, humorous anecdotes and songs. The following ones were observed: October I I-ln observance of Fire Prevention Week: principal speakers were: Fire Chief Leon C. Dorr, and Capt. John Pettee, tire marshal of the Presque lsle Air Base. November 8-I4-National Education Week was observed with special daily chapel programs sponsored by Student Council Armistice Day was sponsored by a program put on by the English Club. November 20-Children's Book Week. The Junior Class presented a program fea- turing book reviews and a dramatization of Little Women. Thanksgiving was observed Wednesday, November 25, with an impressive cere- monial of prayer and Thanksgiving. December 7-- Remember Pearl Harbor Day was observed by a program put on by the Student Council. February I2-A Lincoln's Day program was presented by English Club members. February 22-Dramatic Club' celebrated Washington's Birthday with an interesting program. March 2-Mrs. Walter Christie was the speaker tor Temperance Day. April I9-Patriots' Day-Music Council. May 8-Arbor Day-A. A. Board. May 3l-Memorial Day-Home Economics Club. l5'l RADIO BROADCASTS Aroostook State Normal School on the Air We bring you now another in a series of broadcasts from the Aroostook State Normal School. These broadcasts are presented each Thursday at 5 I5 by the students and faculty. Thus introduced, the following programs were presented during the year October I: Miss Nichols and the cadet teachers discussion October 8: Presidents of the different school organizations discussing the functions of each organization. October I5: Miss Ames and the Athletic Association October 22: Training School: What Elementary Schools can do for the war effort October29: Maine Legends-Miss Sawyer and Mr Robinson supervisors November 5: Art Week, Miss Peckham and a group of Freshman November I2: Education week-Training School November I9: Book Week-Mrs. Mattoon, Children s Literature Class November 26: Thanksgiving Message from Principal Wieden December 2: Letters from A. S. N. S. representatives in the Armed Forces December IO: Creative Poetry-students and faculty December I7: Musical selections-Miss Blaine Director December 24: Christmas reading-Ruth Dyer, 42 December 3 I: Mrs. Merriman, Junior Red Cross January 7: Classroom snapshots. January I4: Dramatic Club-play-Miss Haag Director January 2I: I-Iome Economics Club-nutrition theme January 28: Aroostook Folklore, essay by Barbara Woodman February 4: Cadet teachers-discussion of experiences February I I: Lincoln-Impressions given by pupils of different age levels February I8: Student Council of A. S. N. S. Forum of the Air Trends in Education February 25: Library Committee--literary quiz March 4: English Club-review of books, World War ll April I: Interview with Superintendent Carpenter April 8: Mr. I-Iilt-- The Teacher in Wartime April I5: Talk by Mrs. Beulah Akeley, city librarian The Mother the Childs First Teacher. April 22: Letters from our alumni in the Armed Forces April 29: S. C. A. Importance of religious organization in school May 6: Music Week observance by the choir and glee club May I3: Play Origin of the Red Cross observance of National Hospital Day May 20: Ouiz program prepared by the Journalism Class May 27: Address by Principal C. O. T. Wieden The Educational Front 52 FALL DANCE The Juniors may not have done so well 'Financially with the Fall Dance as they did with the Spring Dance of l942, but the dance itself was credited as a great success. Invitations were sent to the patrons and patronesses: Principal and Mrs. Clifford Wieden, Principal Emeritus and Mrs. San Lorenzo Merriman, Mr. and Mrs. Preble, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, Miss Sawyer, and Mrs. Mattoon. The Army Air Base Orchestra provided the '.'Fairyland music, while the couples danced 'neath streamers and balloons. The refreshments that mean so much to any dance were served by the refreshment committee, Gladys Pelkey, Ruth Cheney, and Barbara Winship. The programs with the fairy maidens were designed by Winston Randall and Jeannette Pierce. Because the theme of the dance was Fairyland, the dances were named for well-known fairy stories. The Juniors were fortunate in that the dance was held in South Hall, and this was probably the last dance there for the duration. CABARET DANCE A Cabaret Dance sponsored by the Senior class was held on Saturday evening, January 23, at Normal Hall. A large number of faculty members, guests and students attended. Dancing took place in the dining and living rooms which were very effectively decorated, a color scheme of orchid and white being used. During the evening refreshments of punch and sandwiches and cookies were served. COMMUTERS Although our group has fluctuated back and forth in number this year, because of the cadet teacher system, we have had many happy days eating our noon lunches to- gether. Our interesting conversations and lively debates have added much to the flavor of our meals. Nearly everyone of us brings our noon lunch. At the beginning of the second semester two of our members decided to try life at the dormitory, while another member preferred eating lunch there. Two other mem- bers left for their cadet teaching and another three began their training at Junior High and at Training School. Therefore our group was diminished to five members, there b'ein.g thirteen at the beginning. The commuters' activities aren't only bringing lunches. They are invited to par- ticipate in all organizations and social events at the school. They attempt to take advantage of these social opportunities as much as possible. i531 1 S I i A k f ' I VX 0 Q 4 E05 9 ca 1 Q M N ot TRAINING SCHOOL Abraham Lincoln knew how to give a hint. lrritated by the inaction of General George B. McLellan, who in I862, was in command of the Union forces, the President sent him this note: My Dear McLellan: If you don't want to use the army I should like to borrow it for a while. Yours respectfully, A. Lincoln. Thus are our individual sentiments in regard to practice teaching in the Aroostook State Training School-if you don't want to use the children, we would like to borrow them for awhile. This year many changes have taken place in our faculty. Those changes consisted of the following: Mrs. Maisy P. Phillips of Presque Isle replaced Miss Madeline Sutter in Grade III: Miss Margaret E. Thompson of Salem, Massachusetts, replaced Mr. Charles Hilt in Grade IV: and Mrs. Amy B. Castle of Presque Isle replaced Olga Anderson in Grade V. Those who have held their positions, and therefore, rendering a great service are: Director of Training, Miss Marjorie I-I. Nichols: Principal of the Train- ing School and second grade instructor, Mrs. Eva Zippel: grade one instructor, Miss Erma Robertson: and grade six adviser, Miss Ernestine McKay. Because a necessary change in the training course was introduced it has been possible for us to spend only two weeks of our time in the training department. While there, however, much knowledge has been accumulated by us which will soon be put in active service. The P. T. A. has done much for the understanding between teacher-child-parent this year, and meetings are held regularly. The annual fair which brings much enjoy- ment was held in March with good results. Music and physical education activities are being carried on with increasing en- thusiasm in all the grades. Under the direction of Miss McKay and Miss Blaine, the sixth grade offered a play, We Will Do Our Share, and musical selections at P. T. A. and the Normal School. This is just an example of what is being done to prepare the children for the future and to help them in choosing a life work. Student Patrol is being carried on effectively with boys from the intermediate rooms participating. This shows that prevention of accidents is on the minds of our students. ' The education we receive here is far from monotonous and will live in our memo- ries as examples of what to do next. I56l JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Miss Bull and Miss Haag are the two teachers in the Junior High School who take student teachers 'From the Normal School. Miss Bull, who teaches the seventh grade, had four student teachers during the year, Ghernot Knox, Edward Holden, and Flo Stacy, each for two weeks, and Mar- guerite McLeod for nine weeks. Miss Haag, who teaches the eighth grade, had three student teachers, Neva Ames for two weeks, Ghernot Knox for nine weeks, and Freeman Curtis tor eighteen weeks. Three Juniors, Mary Hayes, Erma Porter and Barbara Winship observed in the seventh grade every Wednesday 'For tive weeks. Each person taught one or two tessons. Anne Lavoie, Winston Randall, Virginia Griffin followed the same procedure in Miss Haag's room. .g There are about 240 students in the Junior High so each student teacher was in contact with around l2O students. All of the art classes, under the supervision of Miss Peckham, are taught in these two rooms. ln these art classes, many projects in connection with the Red Cross were carried out. Marguerite McLeod and Ghernot Knox helped with the issuing ot ration book number 2. Qualities of teaching demonstrated for the student teachers and observers were very high, and the criticisms and suggestions were very helpful. i571 W CADET TEACHERS We usually think of musical instruments or members ot the air force when we hear the word cadet. During the past year this term has taken on a new meaning. It is now applied to students who are called cadet teachers. For the first time in the his- tory ot Aroostook State Normal School, third-year students have gone out in a different section ot the county to schools where they have had complete charge. They have been aided in their work by a special critic teacher who spent one day each week with them. On the other days the critic teacher was visiting another of the five schools in the unit. Two units were set up in the county: the tirst in Haynesville, under the direction of Mr. Charles Hilt. The students from A. S. N. S. began their work there on September l5, l942. ln this unit for eighteen weeks were: Coleen Hamilton in the Longfellow School at Haynesville, who was replaced by Elizabeth Norell: Mary Beals in the Mix School at Wytopitlock: Marie Olson at Glenwood: Marjorie Larsson at the Webster School in Haynesville: Alberta Kimball at North Bancroft, whose position was taken by Blanche Violette. The superintendent ot this unit was Mr. E. O. Judkins. The remaining school year was divided into two nine-week periods in order that those who had nine-weeks' practice teaching at the training school last year might have nine more weeks ot practical experience. Grace Gauthier and Blanche Tompkins were at Wytopitlock: Joyce London and Blanche True at Glenwood: Helen Myers and Viola Domboise at Haynesville. The Mapleton unit under the supervision ot Mrs. Martha Buck started October 5, l'-742. Dorothy Hechler, Creasy Ridge School: Elizabeth Leighton, Haystack School: Beatrice Wilcox, Porter School: Dorothy Wood, Park School: and Flo Stacy, Pyle School. Alice McHugh taught in the Dennett School with Miss Ernestine McKay as critic teacher. The superintendent ot this unit was Mr. Clitlord McGaughey. ln these schools for the two remaining nine-week periods were: Emma Gray and Erma Dow, Park School: Mabel Wallace and Theora Bartley, Haystack School: Neva Ames and Ray Leighton, Porter School: Emily Belyea in the Creasy Ridge School: Theora Bartley and Christine McLean in the Dennett School. The students have shown that the pioneering spirit is as alive today, as in the days ot Daniel Boone, 'For they have been the first to try this experiment. l59l w Front Row: Gauthier, Norcll, Mcl'lu5h Second Row: l-lechler, E. Leighton, Violette, London, Dow Third Row: Wood, Larsson, Wilcox, Bartley, Olson, Kimball Fourth Row: Stacy, Belyea, Beals, Myers Baclc Row: Miss McKay, Mrs. Buclc conscientious Able Dependable Energetic Thoughtful Thorough Ethical Amiable Cheerful Hard-working Earnest Resourcetul Self-reliant The above acrostic represents our ideal. l-low closely did we approximate it7 l59l . . rf !3' f .Lv f W g MWOL HAL WU The following classification of merchants is our effort to place in a most acces- sible form the names of those who helped make this yearbook possible. Automobile Dealers Curb Service Berry MOfOrS Open Door Curb Service Archie Bishop 8: Sons Etscovitz Sons Department Stores Bakeries Aroostook Ba kin g Co. Banks First National Bank, Fort Fairfield Frontier Trust Co., Fort Fairfield and Easton Northern National Bank Beauty Shops Jensen's Beauty Shoppe Book and Supply Companies American Book Company, Boston, Mass. J. L. Hammett Co., Cambridge, Mass. Kinney Duplicator Co., Bangor, Maine The Macmillan Company, Boston, Mass. The Pioneer Manufacturing Com- pany, Cleveland, Ohio Roberts Office Supply Co., Port- land, Maine Sherwood's, New York, N. Y. Bowling Alleys Twentieth Century Bowling Alleys Cleaners and Dyers City Dry Cleaners Northern Cleaners and Dyers Clothiers Army and Navy Store Chain Apparel H. B. Green 84 Sons Green's, Fort Fairfield F. P. Stevens Co. J. J. Newberry Co. Druggists W. J. Mackin Thompson's Pharmacy Electrical Service Garland's Auto-Electric Shop Maine Public Service Farm Machinery Dealers Gould 81 Smith Roy C. Thompson Co. Fertilizer Dealers Armour Fertilizer Works A. W. Higgins Co., lnc. Florists . Hardy Garden Co. Fruit Dealers Aroostook Fruit Co. Furniture R. W. Wight 8: Son Groceries and Meats Aroostook Co-operative Co. First National Stores Kyle and Spear, Fort Fairfield H. E. Knox McEachern's Market Groceries-Wholesale Aroostook Wholesale Grocery Co. Milliken, Tomlinson Co. Hardware A. M. Smith Co. Contfactofi J. W. Watson Company, Fort Fair N. W. Downing 81 Son Co. field 62 Hotels Northeastland Hotel Insurance Agencies Lloyd S. Greenlaw Maine Mutual Group of Insurance Companies, Offices at Presque Isle, Portland, Lisbon Falls Arthur C. Perry Co. Union Central Life Insurance Com- pany, Susie V. Thompson, District Manager Jewelers Goodhue's, Fort Fairtield Holmes Jewelry Store J. W. Tapley Photographs Brown Studio Roderick's Studio, Caribou Potato Distributors Atlantic Commission Co. Pototoes-Seed Aroostook Potato Co. Maine Potato Growers, Inc. Ben Marks Co. C. A. Powers and Co., Fort Fairfield Woodman Potato Co. Printers F. L. Hamilton Laundry Service Presque Isle Steam Laundry Magazines Marston's Millinery SyIvia's Smart Hat Shoppe, Fort Fairfield Motion Picture Theatres Opera House State Theatre Restaurants Jack's Restaurant Presque Isle Grill Shoe Stores Women's Apparel Estella Shop Wilkins Unless otherwise indicated, the above merchants are located in Presque Isle. We here express our appreciation to all those who cooperated in making our book a success. Included are two local professional men, Reverend H. L. Christie and Dr. H. B. Keirstead, who contributed. wi Thibodeau's Shoe Store BY THEIR STARS, BARS AND STRIPES SHALL YOU KNOW THEM A. S. N. S. points with pride to former students and faculty members now scat- tered throughout the world in the armed services of the United States. The following list, by no means complete, we fear, includes faculty members, alumni and students, of one or two years. Wherever they may be-on land, on the sea, or in the air, A. S. N. S. salutes them! A. S. N. S. Roll of Honor Sgt. Everett Adams Edward Bear, C. Sp. lAl Aux. Doris Beaulieu Ensign Richard Bennett Corp. Lewis Birt Pvt. Dana Bishop Avfc Gerald Bradbury Pvt. Richard Brown Sgt. T. Vernon Carvell Corp. Joseph Choate Avfc Gene Ciarrocchi Lieut. Carroll Clark Sgt. Charles Clark Maj. Everett Cormier Pvt. George Dionne Lieut. Arthur H. Doe Pvt. Raynaldo Dufour First Officer Anne Gardner Lieut. Carl Green SfSgt. Arthur Griffin Ensign J. Arnold Harmon Lieut. William Haskell Corp. Robert Herrick Pvt. A. A. Higgins Lieut. James E. Jackson Lieut. Hilston Kilcollins Pvt. Rodney MacDonald ssing ln Action-September, I942. 641 Pvt. Francis Michaud Pvt. Walter Michaud SfSgt. Darwin MacPherson Lieut. Merle Murphy Lieut. Charles Norton Pvt. Warren Norton Pvt. Ray Oliver Pvt. Wendell Peary Lieut. Bertrand Robertson Ray Rollins, S,f2c Pfc. Avon Slauenwhite Pvt. Merle Smith Lieut. Harold Southard Pvt. Donald Sprague Pvt. Leon Sprague Lieut. Halbert Stevens Sgt. Ralph Weaver Corp. James White Lieut. Nathan White Lieut. Robert Whitney Pfc. Lindley Wieden Lieut. Willard Wilder Pvt. Leonard Willett Lieut. Percy Willett Pvt. George P. Winston Lieut. R. W. York - 4' ' ' ' ' ' w-M 1 '3.2fQ,21'Et ' ' '