Ashland High School - Echoes Yearbook (Ashland, ME)

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SENIOR PLAY First row, left to right: J. Pierce, R. Walker, G. Wright, R. Walker, R. Chase, M. Sutherland, C. MacLean, E. Cody. Second ro-ui: Mrs. Tilley, S. Clark, W. Bragdon, IF. Winslow, W. Bragdon, H. White, F. Ayer, F. Rossignol. THE PERFECT IDIOT Margaret Tennyson fmotherj.. .. ......,, ,,..,, ,..i, ....,,.............,. .,.,...... R u t h Ann Walker Jackie Tennyson ther youngest sonj . .. ,......,.,,,,,, ..,... ...,...,. R o bert Walker Rhodora fthe maidb.. ,.., , .,.. ....,,,... .....,,..,,.,., , ...,. . . ,,....Sophie Clark Roger Tennyson ffather of Dan .and Jackiel ,..,.....,. ,.......,,r.,. C arlton MacLean Hamel Tennyson fthe young geniusl .,... ,,,,,... ........,.. ,,.....,...r , .Ralph Chase Walter Latherby fsoap manufacturerj ,...,, . ,...,...,...,.....r ...Willis Gardiner Miss Baker la teacherj ..,. ,... ..r, , .,r, ,..,.,.,, i , .......,, ,,.. ..,.,.., ...,...r .,... .... , ........ , . , . J o a n Pierce Linda Bannard lMr. Rannard's daughter-J. ...,.,......., ..,. . Marjorie Sutherland Arthur Bannard Qprincipal of Center Highj. ,.,. , , . .,.,,......, ,Herman White Jeannie Wilson 1Puff's girlj .,.. . ..,,,.,,...,....., . ,....r . ...,.,r, . ..,... Florence Rossignol Aloysius IPuffJ Witomski lstar athletej ......,,.,.... ,..,........,,.... F orrest Ayer A Policeman.. , .,.. ,,.....,. .,.. ............,. ,,,,,,,... ...,,..............,..,...,.... ...., ..,..r W i l 1 a r d Bragdon Dr. Hockhurst Von Barf fa Psychiatristj ....,....r ..,,.,..., ......,.., , Dean Winslow Miss Both ta newspaper reporterj ..,,...r,,.... .....,.,, ..... ,,...,..............,, . . ..., E l isabeth Cody On December 22, the three-act play The Perfect Idiot was presented by the Seniors at the Ashland Opera House. For many weeks before our official appearance, the teachers and under- classmen were mystified by rumors of rabbits, parsnips, strange inventions, with even a genius thrown in for good measure. The mystery was finally unraveled when Ralph Chase gave a convincing portrayal of a genius, who finally real- ized that teen-age activities were not so meaningless, after all. Willis Gardi- ner, a soap manufacturer for whom Ralph conducted a radio quiz program, was superb as he portrayed, first, an irate business man, and then a rabbit, as he succumbed to Ralph's hypnotic machine. Betw-een the acts, Sophie Clark, as Rhodora, unconscious of the fact that the curtain was nearly transparent, had the audience in gales of laughter as she gave an impromptu dance, complete with feather duster and much curtsey- ing. Much credit goes to Mrs. Tilley for her able coaching of the play.

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t,v,y,.g5Ql3 -:.i':s.-Ga. . - - STUDENT COUNCIL Front row. left to right: M. Soucier, J. Pierce, F. Ayer, J. Bouchard, Dean Winslow, P. Webber. Second row' E. Cowett, F. St. Peter, Mr. MacLaughlin, F. Allen, R. Michaud, K. Diedricksen, B. Searway, P. Wakefield. The Student Council has been active this year due to the fact that our extra- curricular activities have increased. The first Student Council meeting was held October 11, 1949, and officers were elected. On October 19, an impressive in- stallation ceremony was held in as- sembly hall of the Central School. The following officers took oath of oflice: President ,..,... 1 ..,............... Forrest Ayer Vice-President . ,..,. .Joan Pierce Secretary ....,,,,,,. ......,., Jeannine Bouchard Treasurer... .,,..,.,.., . ..,........,, .,.., D ean Winslow A brief summary of the work of the Council includes: 1. Sponsorship of annual magazine contest. 2. The chartering of two new clubs, Junior Classical League and Future Homemakers of America. 3. The managing of School Store which involves ordering supplies and looking after finances. One objective of the Council is to encourage students to take an active part in the school activities, for in this way, interest is increased, school morale is raised and a feeling of pride in accomplishment developed. As time goes on, the duties and powers of the Council will broaden and it will become an increasingly effective agency in the administration of our school program.

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JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE First row, left to right: J. Pierce, E. Rand, B. West, D. MacIntosh, K. Diedricksen, J. McNally, S. Belyea, J. Prue. Second four: Mrs. Tilley, C. Pierce, P. Webber, W. Pierce, R. Grant, E. Page. For the Hrst time, we have in our school, a chapter of the Junior Classical League, a national organization of Latin students. The purpose of the League is best explained by our char- ter. The members of the Junior Classi- cal League covenant to hand on the torch of classical civilization to the modern world. They believe an ac- quaintance with the civilization of Greece and Rome will help them under- stand and appraise this world of today, which is indebted to ancient civilization in it's governments, laws, literatures, languages, and arts. The following ofiicers were elected: Consuls , ....,,.....,,,. .........,, J eanette McNally Betty Ann West Pontifex Maximus.. ,,.... Karl Di-edricksen Praetors ............................ ....... J eanette Prue Sandra Belyea Quaestor ...... ...... R oger Grant Aediles ....., ............ J oan Pierce Edna Rand Censor ........,,.,..............,......,.. Dawn MacIntosh In November, the Sophomore Latin class initiated the Freshmen and enter- tained them during a class period. A short play was presented and Latin games were play-ed. On April 10, 1950, we presented the following program for the Parent- Teachers' Association. PROGRAM Songs, America fin Latiny Classical League Gaudeamus Igitur Tempus Est Lud-endi Address-The Purposes and Aims of the Junior Classical League .Karl Diedricksen PLAY- LIFE WITH OCTAVIAH Octavia .,..... ,... ..., ...., . . ,,... ,.... . .. ..,, ,, . Edna Rand Marcus ...,... .. .,,. ,. , . Walter Pierce Julia, Octavia's daughterw. Betty Ann West Luceretia, friend of Julia ,..,.. Sandra Belyea Lucia, a friend of Octavia, .Jeanette McNally Vergilia, a friend of Octavia.- , .... ,Joan Pierce Drucilla, a slave.. .,....., ..,.. ....,.., I D awn McIntosh Daphne, a slave. .,.,,....... .......,,,,,....... C onstance Pierce Gorgo, a slave .,... .. .,..,.,...,...,..., ,,.,. . ,. ,.,... ,,... E sther Page Lysander, a peddler..- ...... ...... K arl Diedricksen Charmian, an Egyptian slave..- Jeanette Prue PLAY- IN GALLIA', American Students in France ,,,... .Roger Grant Paul Webber Waitress in French cafe ...,.... ,....,,..... J eanette Prue Song-Vale Parentes