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was still unhnished. Then one winter evening through her window she saw the lighted radio shop. Somewhere there must be an inspiration that would mean so much to her that she could put it into her picture! She sat looking at the building, and just then a beam of light shot out from the shop that formed the image of a perfect cross. Here was the answer. She snatched up her pad and her fingers fairly raced as she drew in the outline of the picture she had seen in her mind's eye. Later that evening, Dr. Morgan and Dr. Henderson came. The picture, all but finished, lay on her Bible. Dr. Mor- gan introduced the specialist, who said he would soon know whether she would ever walk again. After the examination the two dcc- tors left the room to discuss the prob- lem. While they were still out, Greg came in and asked to see the picture. When he looked at it, his face dropped. It wasn't what he had expected to see. As he gazed at the picture, his thoughts raced back over the years. How many months had it been since he had been to church? Where was the faith that had upheld him for so long? How far he had fallen without even realizing it! You are right, little sister, I will hang this in my office to remind me every day that the Cross still has power. About that time the doctors came back and after a few lovino' words, Greg depart-ed. Susan forgot Greg and the picture as she waited breathlessly for the verdict. We are not positive, said Dr. Hen- derson, it will mean an operation and a serious one, but I'm pretty sure you'll be walking again in a few months. You really said I'd be walking? ex- claimed Susan, h-er face all aglow. Smiling, they nodded. Just don't worry about it, Susan, warned Dr. Morgan. You see that picture over there, Dr. Morgan '? Susan asked. I did that for Greg. I won't worry as long as I can see that Cross in the window. M. SEARWAY '50 HoNoRs A WE POINT WITH PRIDE TO Four poems submitted by students of the Ashland Community High School were accepted by the National Poetry Association for publication in their 1950 book Young America Sings , the New England Anthology of High Schools. These poems were Flying Saucer by Blake Bartlett, Summer in Maine by Betty Howes. Springtime by Marilyn Berry, The Lov.ing Star by Myrna Soucier. Polly McNamara of the Junior Class won third place in th-e Aroostook Cen- tral League Speaking Contest held at Easton. A special certificate for excellence in Latin was won by Joan Pierce in Latin II, also by Walter Pi-erce in Latin I. To be eligible for these certificates, the stu- dents must maintain a rank of 90 or more for the entire year. Th-e Future Farmers attended the State Convention at the University of Maine in Orono last November 12. Six- teen schools competed. Ashland fin- ished with highest team scores, having won first place in poultry and milk judging. Eben Ellis was the winner in poultry with Dayton St. Peter as second winner. Albert Searway won first in milk judging. Ashland Community is now in pos- session of three plaques, one for poultry, one for milk judging, and the grand Championship Plaque. The winter sports t-eam added three more, trophies to the school's collection to uphold their distinction as one of the strongest teams in this section of the state this year. At Limestone the boys defeated Limestone High in their annual Winter Carnival by a decisiv-e margin. For the second straight year, we won both the Central League championship and the Aroostook County Ski Cham- pionship. This year, the county ski meet was held in Ashland. The eight man Ashland team made a fine showing, taking all first places to go on to the most decisive victory any Aroostook Ski Team has ever scored.
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Perry is just one of thousands of war refugees who have no families and who have been left to -make their own way in the world. It happened that Perry was one of the fortunate ones who was able to come to America and start life an-ew in a country of free enterprise. The others who remain in the war-to-rn lands, will grow up with hate in their minds, because they've known nothing but hate, fear and abuse. They won't have the opportunity for an education and they will be an easy prey for any kind of dictatorship or totalitarian gov- ernment, that sweeps their way. War is crippling civilization and creating people who think of nothing but war. No sooner is one arm-ed con- test over than unrest rages again and everyone talks of another war. A next war will do no good because it will end, no doubt, without having ac- complished anything. High-er education and a chance for people to see what freedom and free -enterprise are like, would be a much better way of avoiding war. If this can be accomplished there will be no more little boys like Perry and the many others, whose country is a battleground. If this cannot be accomplished there may not be a Land of Liberty to come to next time. SHIRLEY KIRK '51 THE INSPIRATION OF THE CROSS Susan Peters dropped the book she was reading and turned off the radio. She turned her wheel-chair around and look-ed out of the double windows of the Peters' living room. As she gazed, she could see the same buildings and scenes she had seen for several weeks now. In fact, it was ever since the plane crash. She was thinking, what if she had to stay in that wheel-chair for years, and looked at the same things all the time. When Dr. Morgan came in this after- noon, she was going to make him t ll her whether she would ever walk again. But she was determined that she must walk again. She had prayed and prayed about it ever since she had re- gained consciousness after the plane crash. Her faith in God was so sure- He would not fail her in her need. She could see her brother's new build- ing not far from her window and the big sign on the top that read Gregory Peters, Radio Shop. Susan's mother came in with her drawing pencils and pad and put them on the table beside her. She start-ed to take them out but she couldn't sketch now. She had promised Greg that she would draw a sketch of his new build- ing to hang in his office. It seemed to her that Greg was too much wrapped up in his work and spiritual things were slowly fading away. What could she do to help Greg regain his lost faith 'Z Just then, Dr. Morgan walk-ed in. Be- fore he had time to take his coat off, she asked him if she would ever walk again. Taking his time and making no answer, Dr. Morgan slowly removed his overcoat and sat down in the easy chair. I'll never walk again. Is that why you don't answer '? asked Susan. Dr. Morgan looked all around and then admired one of her pictures she had drawn, that was hanging on the wall. He said that if she kept on, striving for depth of perception, she would be a wonderful artist some day. Then he looked directly at Susan and told her bluntly that he didn't know whether she would ever walk again. He said that he had hoped to have good news for her, but that possibility seemed remote, now. He had asked a specialist, Dr. Henderson, to come and see her. When the Doctor had gone, Susan picked up her Bible and tried to read. How could she read when hope was gone and such a dark future loomed ahead? Dr. Morgan was only wasting his time. Dr. Henderson would only tell her the same thing--she would never walk again. Picking up her pencil and paper, she decided that she would draw a night scene with a black background. She tried hard, but it just wouldn't come out the way she wanted it. A week later, it
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