Skowhegan High School - Lever Yearbook (Skowhegan, ME)

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Ian. Feb. 16-Danny's Indians put up a tough iight but lost to Waterville 67 to 54. N. Smith was outstanding in this game. 19-Brewer came over to take us 65 to 42. 2o-Amusement galore! The faculty and alumni Globetrotters met with the varsity. Hank Thomas stars! Santa gives us a two week vacation. 6-The Indians played a close game with Cony, losing 61-69. 8-Miss Wilson's girls are off to a poor start, losing to Williams 52-32. 9-Wh3I,S the matter with our boys? An- other loss to the Bulldogs of rival town. 58 to 44! ' ro-All schools in the Kennebec Valley Sent representatives to participate in a concert. 13-Danny's boys traveled to Brewer to lose 76-52. 15--The girls defeated Farmington, 34-23. 16-Will miracles never cease? The Indians scalped Williams, 53-49. 2o- With our heads hung low. Lawrence 61, Skowhegan 47. 22-Skowhegan's squaws in easy victory over Madison, 40 to 16. 23--Redskins lose to Gardiner. 27-What a day this was!! Both Maidens and Braves bow to the Raiders of Wins- low. 29-Squaws sail down the Kennebec and are upset by VVilliams, 56-17. 3o-Skowhegan played Cony. Indians 61, Rams 44. 3-Skowhegan Squaws 3o, Wilton 3o. There wasn't much sense in playing. Tournament bound Waterville sparked a 52 to 28 victory over the Redskins. 6-Indians toppled by Williams 69-39. Mar. Apr. 9-Girls tie Lawrence 35 to 35. 11-Important Student Council meeting held in the gym. 12-The heartbreak of the season, losing to the Bulldogs of Madison 67 to 43. Maidens toppled Madison girls, 39 to 17. I3-TWO evenly matched teams fought to the iinish, Lawrence coming out in the lead with 55 points to Skow's 53. 14-Barrieault led the winter sports team to a victorious win at Bingham. 17-Girls lost to Winslow, 33 to 26. 19-Fighting Farmington collected a victory from the Skowhegan girls. 2.2-A week's vacation!!!!! 5-Girls played oil the tie with Wilton, losing 42 to 22. 13-Bingham and Skowhegan bands com- bine for a concert. 25, 26, 27-An all Maine Music Festival is held in Augusta with selected members from all schools in the state partici- pating. 26-Don Cossack's chorus at Skowhegan. ro-Language Club dance and box social. 1 1-Baseball practice is well underway with a very promising team. 18-Mighty Seniors leave for New York and Washington!! May 1-3o-Baseball, baseball, baseball!!!! Track meets, Senior play, and love birds! 23-EHSICIH Maine Music Festival is held people come from? June 7-Baccalaureate. II1Cl3SS Night and Commencement Ball. 12-Graduation and Auld Lang Sync. 59

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SCl'lOOl CBICIIJBI' . . . Well, herewe are upon the hill again after a short summer vacation. Where did the time go? It seems as if it were only last week that school closed, not way back in june. But let's face it! School has started again, so we'll buckle down, turn over a new leaf and study. CPD I-la!?! Let us try to visualize for you what went on the first few days of this new year. Every sopho- more got lost at least once going from English to study hall, or what you might have it. Seniors are trying hard to live up to the ideals of under- class men. juniors too are buzzing around get- ting back into the swing of things. Football practice is well underway under our new coach, Andrew Speed. Clubs are being formed all over the school. The seniors have elected Burton King as class president. Let us look into the rest of the year. 4 Sept. 3--School started! 6-This was our first football game. We lost zo to o to Brunswick. 13-Waterville defeated us I3 to 12. This was a heart-breaker. 19-The Indians traveled to Brewer and lost 21 to o in a mud soaked field. 26-The cheerleaders presented a rally. 27-Skowhegan lost to Gardiner. This was a hard fought game. Oct. 4--Our first win of the season. Skowhe- gan 33, Old Town 6. What a game! ro-Speed's Indians thrilled the fans this cold night by upsetting the Raiders of Winslow 7-6. 17-Our coaches and captains spoke to us at a rally. 18-Skowhegan pushed Lawrence all over the field for a IQ to o victory. 58 25-A 6 to 6 tie was the result of our grid meet with John Bapst. 30-Maine Teachers' Convention at Orono. Two days off! Nov. 1-The Indians collected their fourth win of the season by defeating Westbrook 7 to o. A dance for our victory. Pro- ceeds to the cheerleaders. 11--Madison played the best game of their season on a snow covered field. It was definitely a team victory over a gallantly fighting Skowhegan team. 13-The mohters of the football players had a surprise banquet for the coach and team. 14-The sophomores entertained us at their reception. Leon I-luard and Ronald Charrier, representing the junior Class, were fine hosts. I5-MI. Morel and the members of the K. V. started rehearsals for the concerts. 21-The Language Club held a football dance crowning Burton King and Ann Hastings King and Queen. The money will be used to finance a trip to Quebec. 2.6-Ribbons' basketball team scrimmaged Farmington. 27, 28-A few days off to enjoy turkey. Dec. 6-The annual Round Robin was held in Waterville with all of the schools in the Kennebec Valley participating. 9-Skowhegan's five bowed to Winslowv for the first loss of the season. 12-The Indians lost to Gardiner S4 to 35. 15-The football team, cheerleaders, band and majorettes were honored with a lovely banquet.

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