Woodstock High School - Eureka Yearbook (Bryant Pond, ME)

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OlIR TREES BEAUTY It was on a hot, dry, summer night When we noticed the forest all lighted bright We knew from the smoke it was burning down So we rushed to the phone to call into town. The men fought for days and days To put out the hot, burning blaze. After it had stopped and trees were burned flat, We look at our scenery, all scorched and black. The home of the animals, birds and bees, But missed most of all arc our beautiful trees. So remember next time when you see a tree l.ook at it carefully and enjoy its beauty. Geraldine Cushman EARLY SPRING I heard the brook as it tumbled free Between the snow-capped rocks; 1 heard the trill of the chickadees Among the dark pine tops. The sound of a squirrel’s chatter At a bluejay came to me; And I heard a woodpecker knocking On a hollow old dead tree. A warm breeze whispered through trees Snow sparkled under the sun’s bright glare, And I thought to myself, as I left the woods. That spring at last was here. Kent Martin A TEENAGER A teenager is a mixed-up kid. Of clumsy acts he can't get rid. Though parents never understand, We try to do the best we can. We play our music much too loud, Anti like to be a rocking crowd. They should remember their young tlays I think they’d find them like our ways. Margie Cox 1 strolled along the shore of the lake; The water was calm and still, The sun shining on it Made a beautiful sight. l)o we all enjoy the beauty In the things in life today? Or are we in such a hurry To be on our way That we can not stop to see What God has made for you and me? Kaye Ring EDUCATION Education isn't something We acquire over night. We go to school cause that's the rule, To try to learn things right. No learning problem we would have In this wide world of ours. If kids left Rock and Roll alone, And had more study hours. Christine Berry MV DOG My tlog is a mutt, And nothing else but; He acts and seems like a clown. His coat is like honey, He’s not worth much money, His forehead is creased in a frown. When neighbors come in, He makes such a din He barks like a hound on the trail; No lesson he learns, But affection he earns Simply by wagging his tail. Thurl Hutchins 20

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After listening anxiously, Mrs. Parks found out that Jill had been crossing the street when a car with no lights had run into her. Mr. and Mrs. Parks grabbed their coats and ran outside and down the street to the scene ol the accident. The ambulance was there then. They rushed [ill to the hospital, where she was taken directly to the operating room. The dot tor’s verdict was that she would never walk again. She was very downhearted to think she couldn’t finsh school anti have the leatling part at graduation. Through the weeks that followed teachers and friends were very kind to her. They brought her assignments to the hospital and later to her home, so that she could keep up with her class. By June, Jill was feeling well enough to graduate with her class in a wheel chair. Beatrice Farnum MOONLIGHT On a beautiful night in June, as I walked across the bridge on my way home, I noticed how enchantingly the moon shone on the water. The ripples were like little (lakes of silver floating by. The moon, from behind silver-gray clouds, played hide and seek with me. As I continued my walk home, it seemed to follow me around corners, up hills, and finally, right to my door, as though to say, “Good night. 1 had a delightful time walking you home!” Lena LaValley 19

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Jhu ut lies A total of 51 students enrolled at Woodstock in September. Since that time seven students have left: Eleanor Cox, Peter Cox, Rita Pingree, Gayle Kennison, )i in Sprague, Charlene Sprague, and Herschel Reed. We missed Leon Poland, Margaret Henley, Charlotte Schultz, Elaine Cushman, and Robert Sweetser, who did not return this year. We also welcomed a new student, Herbert Hatfield, who hails from South Paris. This year the Freshman Reception policy was changed. The seniors gave the freshmen a party instead of a hazing. A full length movie, “It Came From Outer Space”, was shown. Each freshman had to wear a cap and name his favorite senior girl or boy. In September we had a magazine drive for the Curtis Publishing Co. Otir profit was $140. Managers were chosen from each class, and prizes were given ;o the five highest salesmen. I he highest salesman was Geraldine Cushman, with Nadine Waterhouse second. Because of the crowded classrooms in the grades, the back of the main room was partitioned off into a classroom for the 7th and 8th grades. Mr. Toothaker is their teacher for most subjects. Mrs. Herrick is their English teacher, and Mr. Purinton has math class. For High School subjects, Mr. Toothaker has U. S. History, Biology, and Civics. Alter these grades leave, the room will be used for a hbraiy. Ea. n c.ass now has a home room. The Seniors have the English room, the juniors the Commercial room the Freshmen and Sophomores the main room. For a while we had two Post Graduate students with us, John Chase and Evelyn Bean. About the middle of the year both left for jobs. Evelyn is now employed at the South Paris Casco Bank, and John is working in the woods. The junior girls have been responsible for gathering ads for the Eureka. We also have printed three Eureka Jrs. to date. The next edition will be the senior's responsibility and the profit will belong to them. All classes have been working hard ter earn money by sponsoring cowboy shows, dances, paper drives, and various other activities. As usual, the Junior Class has the candy concession, profits from the coca-cola machine go to the school. Our thanks to Sam Sumner who sells the coke and tends the machines. The Senior Class has been very busy this year. September 20, they went to Portland to have their pictures taken. Some also visited the Poland Spring TV station. On October 8, the Commercial Law Class and other Seniors visited a court session at South Paris; we also visited some of the business places of interest. The Student Council took a big step this year by joining the National Association of Student Councils. On October 26 they went to West Paris to a meeting of their Student Council to gain new ideas and organization methods. A welcome addition to the commercial room this year was the presence of two new typewriters and also typing chairs. This year also, the High School and grade students have the chance to attend dances sponsored by the Alumni. These dances every Saturday night are enjoyed very much, as more and more students are learning to dance and taking part. Mr. Fred Marshall of Rangeley has been giving baton-twirling lessons, for a small fee, to students i i the grades and hign school who wish to take them. Those in the high school taking the course are Leatrice Farnum and Nadine Waterhouse. 21