Ashland High School - Echoes Yearbook (Ashland, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1956 volume:

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Libby, C. Beaulier, D. Sylvester, G. McGraw, L. Orcutt, N. Orcutt, E. Howes, D. Craig. Editor-in-Chief - - Business Manager - - - Advertising Manager Assistants ------- Senior Editor - - Art Editor - - - Athletic Editors - - Junior Editor - - - Sophomore Editor - Freshman Editor - - - - SALLY BAXTER - - -EARLE WEAVER -DA NA MaCDONALD CHRYSTAL CRAIG, SONJA REED, DANA SYLVESTER - - GLADYS COTE - ------------ BETTY CASEY - - SHELDON CASEY, LEAH BRAGDON - - - -ETTA LIBBY - -LINDA ORCUTT - NORMA ORCUTT Typists ------- ENID HOWES, GLORIA MCGRAW, CORINNA BEAULIER, DAWNA CRAIG, LESLIE LIBBY Advisor - - - ------- MRS, ROSE TILLEY Sponsored by MORIN AND MORIN LUMBER CO, ERIC K. RICHARDS Ashland Agent for THE NORTHWESTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dvdicafian To our truest friend, we give our thanks. We took our troubles to you at every turn along the path of learning, and without your understanding, we would have been lost. You rejoiced with us when we were triumphant, and you gave us courage when we were disappointed. In work and play all that we have done has been successful with the aid of your skillful hands. We cannot thank you enough, but afriend lives forever in our hearts. The Class of 1956 dedicates this 'Echoes of ACI-IS to you, Mr. DeFrees, our loyal friend. D NISTRATIUN l .5 jx iz? want X HAZEN BELYEA LYNWOOD HARRIMAN VERNE BYERS Agnculture FFA Advlsor FFA Our new Supermtendent m School prmcipal' Mathgmatics and Science. BURTON de FREES English, Sophomore Advisor. VX . 1 fx . I, I X , 3' '!4r..Z.N--A M - 7'hf1.u,9f A 1 !- H no L 'si 0 ,Wo ...., .... . ,, ,,..,, 5 w s, 'Q . 4 ln fl L X .5 K Q 4,,Y ....-K1 J' JY' T ..-5' f I M ws-'P 9 xg, Y I -x .GX N .. '1P'4'f,s Kg ,f ,.,f' WINFIELD GRANT Commercial Subjects, junior Ad- visor, I.V. Basketball Coach. RALPH BAXTER Physical Education, General Science, Freshman Advisor, Varsity Basket- ball Coach. ERNEST LIBBY Mathematics and Science, Sopho- more Advisor, Winter Sports Coach. CAROLINE MORRIS English, History, Science, Eighth Grade Advisor, Girls' Basketball Coach. ERIC RICHARDS Social Studies, Band Director, Freshman Advisor. M A RGA RET ROG ERSON Mathematics, Reading, Spelling Eighth Grade Advisor. l I U 1 1. 3 Princqvalk ,Message Four fine years have passed since we first met - years that will be recalled as a- mong your happiest. You have shown throughout your high school career a steadfast- ness and responsibility which has set an excellent example for your successors, and those classes which follow will, in tum, strive to maintain the pattern you have established. Now that you are about to become governors of your community, it is the hope of your teachers that you will practice the skills of clear and sound thought and expression acquired during your school career. It is especially hoped that through these skills you will continue to seek improvement of the community's educationalsystem: to increase its facilities and to increase the use of them. Remarkable progress has already been made by the citizens of this community district in the raising of educational standards, and it remains for you to build on this foundation. As your friend, teacher, and counselor, I have the utmost faith in the success which you are capable of achieving for yourselves in the future. Very best wishes, 024411. df Principal Cu! MEMORIES OF ACHS The ACI-IS Echoes is designed both as a memory book and as a record in enduring form of the school life of each student as Ashland High School. It con- cerns intimately not only the students, but their parents and friends as well. It creates in every stu- dent a sense of pride in his place in the school and community. It also gives him a sense of identity and affects his behavior as a citizen. By giving a true picture of what our school is trying to accomplish, we hope to build good will and establish friendly re- lations with our citizens. This year the editorial staff, consisting of 17 stu- dents, worked as a team, striving for one goal---a successful yearbook. Each has done his job whether it was collecting ads, typing copy, or doing art work. Assisting us in our work has been our advisor, Mrs. Tilley, who is undoubtedly the secret behind our success. She has furnished us with her never failing ideas and has willingly done more than her share of work. With the cooperation of the staff and Mrs. Tilley, the burden of working on this book has turned into fun. I am certain that the entire staff will join with me as I say that we sincerely enjoyed producing this yearbook for our public. Sally Baxter NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The highest award and the greatest honor that can be given any student during his high school years is election to membership in the National Honor Society. The members are selected by the faculty. The first requirement is that the student be in the upper third of his class. He is then judged on four points, the first of which is character, followed by scholar- ship, leadership, and service. These are the ideals of the Honor Society. To exalt these four objectives and to hold them before the school as goals toward which all should strive, is the purpose of this society. At ACHS we have a strong active chapter, which, during the years since its establishment, has demon- strated to a marked degree the outstanding abilities required of its members. Our National Honor Society is sponsoring the following activities: an Alumni Banquet on May 26, X1956. a May Dance scheduled for May 4, care of the trophy case, a National Honor Society Scrapbook, supervision of the Junior Prize Speaking Contest, and the establishment of a student information bureau to assist in choice of college and careers. Earle Weaver THE PROPOSED ADDITION TO ACHS The architect who drew the plans for our high school building made provision for additions of further rooms if necessary. The true value of this planning be- comes evident only five years since the opening of the building. Our classrooms are overflowing. Many classes ex- ceed thirty, the limit agreed upon for efficient teaching In 1956 we shall graduate thirty-six seniors and enroll eighty eighth graders. Additional rooms are a necessity. Plans are under consideration also for an Agriculture Shop with a classroom and a tool shop. At present the lunch is served in the gym, where tables must be set up and taken down each day, a very inconvenient arrangement which prevents use of the gym for recreation during a large part of the lunch hour. A committee of the trustees who have this matter under consideration estimated the cost of these ad- ditions to be 560, 000. In view of the fact that our school population will continue to increase, perhaps even more than can be judged at present, we be- lieve the wisest course of action to be the additions of new rooms. A PLEA FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF OUR SCHOOL GROUNDS In compiling the record of this year's advance- ment we should not neglect mention of the improve- ment in our school grounds. A coating of blacktop has been put on a large space at the front of the building, a flag pole founda- tion has been built and curbs have been made at the sides. The lawns have been even and seeded. We are grateful to the Rotary Club which has planted a row of pines on the west side which will someday provide shade. We also give thanks to the Telephone Company for the shrubbery, and to the people who planted it along the curbs. You will agree that these improvements add much: however, this is only a start. I would be nice if some trees were planted on the lawn behind the school building. Climbing vines could also be planted in various places around the gymnasium to relieve the bare appearance it now has. Hedges might be planted by the south end entrance and along the road on the west side of the building. The road going around the building does not have pavement and becomes rutted in the spring. Tarring this would be an added improvement. The large field behind the building could be surveyed and graded into a baseball diamond, and two softball fields, one for the girls and one for the boys. lf these were built, practice would be much more convenient, time would be saved, and all our activities would be concentrated at the school. There is also room in the field for a tennis court, a track course. pole vault pit, and other facilities for sports. Ezra Libby ACHS SPORTS Cross Country - We won the Aroostook Champion- ship for the second straight year. Our fine team brought home Ashland victories in all our Aroostook County meets this year. Winter Sports - Our winter sports began late this year due to poor snow conditions. The schools which we compete with are: Fort Kent, Caribou, Madawaska and Stearns. We won second place at the Caribou meet, first at Fort Kent, and are looking forward to further victories. Basketball - The Varsity Basketball season started with a new coach, Ralph Baxter, in charge. Their first game was with the faculty team over which the Varsity won an easy victory. Their first chance at actual playing and getting acquainted with the competition that they would have throughout the season was at the Round Robin at Easton. There Ashland won a victory over Mapleton. Throughout the season the Ashland boys have slowly battled their way to five victories out of sixteen games. Under Coach Grant the Junior Varsity passed a good season considering their competition. They played fourteen games, winning seven. During the season, several boys were discovered who should bolster the Varsity next year. Baseball - Our baseball team will have slight changes this year due to the fact that we have a new coach, Ralph Baxter. We have a turn out of thirty boys for baseball but the positions these boys will play is not certain because the coach has not yet worked with them. We do expect Ashland to have an up and coming baseball team this year. Sheldon Casey SENIORS Senior 611155 flistary In the fall of 1952, a group of uncertain students began their long journey through high school as Freshmen. Mr. Charles Partridge and Mr. Verne Byers were our advisors and prevented us from straying from our path. We chose Betty Casey as our President: Chrystal Craig, Vice President: Leah Bragdon, Secretary: and Gladys Cote, Treasurer: Donald Prue and Sally Baxter represented us in Student Council. Freshman Reception was soon upon us and we were forcibly initiated and became full fledged high school members. Our largest money-making activity was the Freshman's First Dance. Before we knew it, June came and we happily put away all thoughts of school for the summer, We returned in 1953. ready to resume our studies. Ralph Baxter and Burton deFrees be- came our new advisors. We elected Earle Weaver as President: Sonja Reed, Vice Presi- dent: Chrystal Craig, Secretary: and Sally Baxter, Treasurer: Dana MacDonald and Gladys Cote were sent to Student Council. Because of the resignation of Gladys, Chrystal Craig was elected as her replacement the latter part of the year. The big task of sponsor- ing Freshman Reception proved a real success. Again June came and we were ready to enjoy our vacation. We came back to school in 1954 as Juniors, realizing a big year ahead of us. With this thought in mind, we chose Dana MacDonald, President: Sally Baxter, Vice President: Carlene Fleming, Secretary: Earle Weaver, Treasurer: and Sonja Reed and Sheldon Casey, Student Council members. In November of 1954, some of our classmates became members of the National Honor Society. In an assembly, Earle Weaver, Chrystal Craig, Sally Baxter, and Dianne Drew were selected. During the early part of 1955. we pre- sented two plays, I Remember Mama and Mississippi Melody, under the direction of Mr. deFrees. In April, Junior Exhibition was held, with ten students participating. Earle Weaver and Chrystal Craig received highest honors while Norman St. Peter and Patricia Pelletier were named second place winners. Earle further proved his speaking ability by winning first place in the Central Aroostook League Speaking Contest, Boys' Division. In May, the long awaited Junior Prom was held. The gym was decorated in delicate spring colors and received the admiration of all present. Another summer lay before us and we anticipated the day when we would become Seniors. We assembled for our final year in 1955, by electing Dana MacDonald, President: Earle Weaver, Vice President: Sally Baxter, Secretary: and Leah Bragdon, Treasurer. Sheldon Casey and Sonja Reed represented us in Student Council, with Sheldon as President and Sonja, Vice President. November marked the addition of Melvin Gragam, Sonja Reed, Gladys Cote, Leah Bragdon, and Evelyn Soucier to the National Honor Society. We soon began the tremendous task of producing the Echoes of ACHS. Sally Baxter was selected as Editor of this project. In December, under the direction of Mrs. Rose Tilley, we presented, 'Curtain Going Up, a comedy, which was very favorably received. In February, Sally Baxter was elected by the faculty to represent ACHS as the annual DAR Candidate. In April we journeyed to Quebec City for our Senior Class Trip. We leave our high school days behind, our motto, Seize the Opportunity, uppermost in our minds. Although each of us goes his own way, we will often think of one another and of our experiences at Ashland Community High School. Chrystal Craig ROSALIE GILMAN Commercial Dramatics 4, Speech and Dramatic: 1,2,3,4g Basketball 2,3,4g Maja- ette 1,2, 3, ACHS Newspaper Staff 2g Librarian 3, Senior Play Produc- tion Staff 4. W... g K ENID HOWES 'Howsie' Commercial Softball 3, 4, FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Presi- dent 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Senior Play Production Staff 4. DIANNE DREW Di College JCL 1, 2, Glee Club 1, Yearbook Staff 2g Band 1,2, 3,4g French Club 3, Junior Exhibition 33 NHS 3,45 Senior Play 4. CLAIRE LEBLANC College FHA 1,45 JCL 1, Glee Club 1, Cheer- leader 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4. - - . ss5wf:5S!fZ2i5'l?252fG.Ei?Stf4iiif'5EiQE?:T2 1 f MELVIN GRAHAM Mel Agriculture FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, FFA Basketball 1, 3, 4, Seniu Play 4, NHS 4, Dramatic: 1,24 Senior Play Production Staff 4, Dirigo Boys' State 3. PHILIP LAFLAND Phil Agriculture FFA 1,2, 3,4g Creed Contest lg FFA Basketball 1, 3, Animal Judging 2, Basketball Manager 2,3,4g Senior Play Production Staff 4. DANA MacDONALD Nelse General Clerical Dramatics 1,2,45 Dirigo Boys' State 35 Student Council 2, 3, 45 President 25 Vice President 35 Class President 3,45 Yearbook Staff 45 Senior Play 4. LOIS MacLEAN Sis Home Economics Glee Club 15 Basketball 35 Senior Play 4. LE SLIE LIBBY 'Janie' Commercial FHA 1,25 Cheerleader 1,25 Carnival Queen Candidate 1,25 Senior Play 4 Yearbook Staff 45 Glee Club 1, 2. GLORIA MCGRAW G1oworm Commercial FHA 1,25 Glee Club 15 Dramatics 1, 2 45 Speech and Dramatics 35 Majorette 35 Librarian 35 Basketball 3, 45 Year- book Staff 45 Senior Play 4. DEAN MacDONALD Chief General Dramatics 15 Speech and Debate 25 Basketball ManageLJV 2, 35 Varsity 45 Baseball Manager 2, 35 Curtis Campaign5 Home Room Captain 45 Senior Play Production Staff 4. ,Z5V7 'f' f' V- ' ROBHIT MacLEAN Mac' General FFA 15 Senior Play Production Staff 4. Q3 Pi. 4. . ,fm AgM,r.,M,,, 'Qu m EARLE WEAVIR HILDA MCPHERWN 'Oriole' College 'Pice' Commercial Basketball l,2g Junia' Exhibition Fat Kent 1.2: Glee Club lg Senior 33 Aroostook Central League Speak- Play Production Staff 1. ing Contest, First Prlzeg NHS 3, 4g Cross Country Manager 3, 43 Senior Play 4g Yearbook Staff 4g Class President 2g Treasurer 3g Vice Presi- dent 4. Zfhings 11011 LW!! ,Never Sw Frank with a book Sally without a joke Bernard wide awake Corirma getting along with Dana Iris chattering Leah with warm hands Natalie not helping someone Pat without Bob Regene raising her voice Betty without a smile Ethel hating Butter Rum Llfe Savers Sheldon not arguing Ernest with black straight hair Gladys disliked Chrystal not up to something Dawna weighing 150 lbs. Robert D. serious Dianne without a French book Rosalie not waking Melvin without a voice Enid with a frown Philip not frowning Claire not chewing gum Lesley an old maid Dana sitting still Dean without a song Lois being noisy Robert M. not blushing Gloria looking untidy Hilda with long hair Gilman 6 ft. tall Dwinal without Lesley Sonja being late Evelyn hurrying Robert St. without charm Norman avoiding girls Earle with a flunking mark Connie not laughing NAME S. Baxter B. Beaulier C. Beaulier C. Berry I. Bolstridge L. Bragdon N. Bragdon R. Caron B. Casey S. Casey E. Casey E. Chasse G. Cote c. craig D. Craig R. Diedrichsen D. Drew R. Gilman M. Graham E. Howes P. Lafland C. LeBlanc L. Libby Dana MacDonald Dean MacDonald L. MacLean Senior Statistics PRIZE POSSESSION Fingers Heavy Eyelids Speaking Voice Giggle Hand Writing Cold Hands Helpfulness Eyes Dick's Beanie Cap Pink Shirt Earrings Blond Hair Personality Rear View Slimness Ears Clothes Cheerfulness Acting Ability 94 U2 lbs. Rose Pocketbook Ring Authority Dancing Ability Silence CAUSE OF DEATH Onions Insomnia Dana MacDonald Straight Face Noise Teachers Lights Boys Too Many Men Broken Heart Sheldon Bashfulness deFrees Heart Stopped Beating Detention Work French Washing Dishes La ryngit is Schoolwork Budding Romance Detention Late Hours Gin Cough F in Home Ec Blushing FAVORITE PASTIME Having Fun Sleeping Fighting with Dana Laughing Writing Letters Cleaning Fingernails Alton Writing Notes Buying 64 Stamps Arguing Eating Bothering the Frosh Laughing Pestering Frosty Bothering Mr. Grant Loading Studying Working Driving Bus Mapleton Holding Hands Chewing Gum Being with Dwinal Skipping Classes Dancing Day Dreaming NAME G. McGraw H. McPherson G. Milliard D. Rafford S. Reed E. Soucier R. St. Peter N. St. Peter E. Weaver PRIZE POSSESSION CAUSE OF DEATH Neatness Dirt Flirting Late Hours Curley Hair 6 foot Women Long Legs Rank Card Gym Suits Cufflinks Glasses Norm St. Peter Blue Eyes Women 9 112 Toes Manners Brains Low Grades dl. GH .Si Sang Hits Graduation - Now Is The Hour Faculty - The High And The Mighty Seniors - Angels In The Sky Juniors - Trying Sophomores - Blowing Wild Frosh - Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered Between Classes - Everthing Is Bustin' Out All Over Lunch Line - Mule Train Detention - Sick, Sober, and Sorry Monday Morning - Birth Of The Blues Student Council - Chain Gang Wedding Bells - Dwinal and Lesley FAVORITE PASTIME Studying Getting on Detention Talking Janie Polishing Cufflinks Fighting with Norm Flirting Censored Experimenting Bernard Beaulier in P.O.D. - And So To Sleep Again , Ao? 7 ik' SBNWY 4 Qaqea mme C, 9? 921906 .,,.NX6s,O2c eq 1 4 .t CaYNIUal B-3' ww er Feb. I7 5 W'-5' S470 vw yg?Z5V6' 0 bee-if 72279 Maxi CK Q! Mpqf' ?RX.Q!gX?bX 9- YW Y ' mn 1956 CA LENDAK 2- D Q KJV we W.f,,,,.0 'Vg Ze 5 Q? ,804 47 f'f?fff,, rw 9 50 Rv .6 .D W fu' ff' Y Wm 5 x0 Q95 Q VKX Q46 H f- W' 'Q C 1 Svck OP -I ' ' h lla Marc N' Af 4? 0655 ON 600 JFUN ig J 57 Race? QWGQQAQ 'st Q J 032 R N fr e5h 'A5 P-Y CLASSES junior 611155 First row, left to right: C. Pelletier, D. Leach, M. Prue, D. Sylvester, D. Kinney, M. Theriault. Second row: S. Colbath, J. Pelletier, S. West, K. Lyons, A. Dorman S. Anderson, K. Dubay, J. Smith, D. Boutot, S. Rand. Third row: D. Paradis, A. Cowett, D. Walker, N. Searway, C. Goding, E. Jandreau, R. Kerry, R. Cowett, D. Damboise. Fourth row: M. Craig, M. Sutherland, D. Lafland, P. Stevens, C. Laf- land, T. Beach, C. Condon. CLA SS REPORT Our first meeting was held September 2, 1955. The following class officers were elected: President ---- - - -DANA SYLVESTER Vice President - - - - -EVERETT WALKER Secretary ---- - - - MARILYN PRUE Treasurer ---------- - - - ETTA LIBBY Student Council Members ----- DONNA KINNEY DONALD LEACH The class had a Get Acquainted Dance on August 26, 1955 at which every- one had fun. We all made new acquaintances and renewed old ones. A meeting was held on January 6, 1956 to elect our candidate for Winter Carnival Queen. Marilyn Prue was chosen to represent us. Plans for the Junior Prom are now in progress. It is to be held sometime in April. ana Libby '57 A Saphamare Klass First row, left to right: L. Tanguay, S. Reed, D. McGowan, D. Robinson, W. Crandall, Mr. Libby, Mr, deFrees, D. MacLean, C. Prue, L. Craig, S. Caron. Second row: J. Kinney, M. Currie, D. Brown, E. Stevens, A. MacDonald, E. Carney, G. Rafford, P. McNally, G. Dubay, R. Stevens, L. Orcutt, B. Kerry, M. McLousland, M. Carney, S. Abbott, I. Milliard, I. McKee. Third row: J. Page, D. Condon, C. Hews, C. Mc- Pherson, W. Orcutt, R. Beaulier, H. Tardiff, I. Morrison, E. Labbe, W. Cleaves, H. Goding, R. Greenlaw, E. Howes, S. McAlpine, A. Jandreau, J. Sutherland. Fourth row: I. Sutherland, R. Bartlett, G. Dorman, D. Walker, P. Ouellette, R. Graham, F. Libby L. Tanguay, D. Morris, L. Gagnon, E. Weaver. CLA SS REPORT At its first meeting the Sophomore Class chose its officers as: President ---- - - Winston Crandall Vice President - - - Dawn MacLean Secretary ---- - - -Donn Robinson Treasurer ---- ---- C arolyn Prue Student Council - - - - Douglas McGowan Lois Craig Our main event so for has been the annual Freshman Reception. The girls came as babies, with diapers, babies' bonnets, and a rattle, while the boys dressed as mothers, wearing dresses, hats, nylons, and make-up. Our Winter Carnival candidate is Carolyn Prue. Linda Orcutt '58 jr, 6' 'm -.,,,.w , I 5,32 az' AX , If Q Ji- . 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The following officers were chosen at our first meeting: President ---- ---- S heldon Casey Vice President - - ---- Sonja Reed Secretary - - - - - Winston Crandall Treasurer ---- - - Norma Orcutt Our major activities have been: 1. We sponsored the Curtis Campaign this year and with the proceeds we purchased a large school banner of felt which is hung in the gymnasium and we conuibuted S250 toward the purchase of 100 new folding chairs. 2. We bought new shuffleboard equipment to replace that broken last year. Also, for recreation, we maintain the juke box in the gym. 3. We provided supplies for and prepared hot chocolate and sandwiches for both boys' and girls' basketball teams throughout the season. 4. We have been in charge of and have run the store, selling candy and ice cream. The store is our major source of income although the juke box and coke machine are other sources. 5. The proceeds from the store, juke box, and coke machine go to the Athletic Fund. 6. We plan to have our annual dinner at Yorks' in Andover, New Brunswick again this year. Sheldon Casey Sonja Reed 'FQ X. Senior Play Kneeling: L, Libby, E. Soucier. First row: L. Bragdon, C. Le Blanc, G. Cote, Mrs. Tilley E. Weaver, R. Diedrichsen. Second row: L. MacLean, S. Baxter, D. Craig, S. Reed, B, Casey, G. McGraw. Third row: M. Graham, N. St. Peter, S. Casey, D. Drew, E. Casey. ,National flanor Sacicfy Seated, left to right: M. Graham, Mrs. Tilley, Mrs. Morris, Mr. Byers, Mr. Belyea, Mrs. Byers, E. Weaver. Second row: L. Bragdon, D. Kinney, S. Rand, D. Drew, E. Libby, S, Baxter, A, Dorman, G. Cote, J. Smith, S. Reed, C. Craig, E. Soucier. :JI ' , 5 1 , - 9, J? 'T 1. . V, ? ', , Q ., , V1 ,Z-f?Z- . - Fritz., , QW 1-Q5 Q 3 S 25 5 ,,. x . mf wg , -5 V Q ,. 'X as we W' 'gy Q E? 'gf 4 233262: 25.1, .5- Xb 35223: 'tm naw, fr f , .fi Q K 5: S334 If i if Fggiiiib Q at W. . ff' Xf , f A 6 457' fl ' ,bw , fi . 'K 1 , ' if, qv'-1 . if X? SP , L' Haig' -51:5 gqf 4 1 3 . gk' 3-i gi ? ,ff fix few- .flgvs if gi M, f M. X Q-:F . NE' , + ig .. ,4.6TfLS Kam! Standing in Foreground: Eric Richards, Directorg D. MacDonald, Drum Major. First row, left to right: W. Crandall, J. Currier, J. Kinney, A. Jandreau, C. Prue, D. Kinney, L, Orcutt, S. Baxter, J. Smith, E. Soucier, D. Walker, L. King, L. Paradis, D. Walker, C. Goding, C, Sylvester, D. Morris, W. Crandall, E. Libby, D. Drew, A. Theriault, H. Reed. Standing R. Graham, H. Goding, G. Dorman, W. Orcutt, S. Reed, S. Reed, L. Weaver, R. Jimmo, R. Diedrichsen, D. Tobin, E. Michaud, D. McGowan, E. Walker. ,411-,4 rocvsfvvk Hand and Klmrus Left to right: E. Libby, A, Dorman, W. Crandall, Eric Richards, S. Baxter, J. Smith, E. 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S rx ke :'nfoL'?1 8' n ll V , avril' 6' 'ff' ' 'I'-Mt. juuivr Frm' Speaking I 955 First row, left to right: P. Brewer, E. Weaver, C. Craig, N. St. Peter. Second row: C. Beaulier, S. Baxter, S. Casey, D. Drew, E. Soucier. -LJ 1 Q 7? Y? Dramaiics 61116 First row, left to right: J. Smith, G. McGraw, Mr. DeFrees, E. Libby, D. Brown. Second row: J. Kinney, A. Jandreau, G. Dorman, D. Sylvester, W. Crandall, S. Casey, D. MacLean J. McKee. THLETICS Varsity Haskvfball Squad Clockwise from Center: R. St. Peter fwith ballj, D. Leach, E. Chasse, D. McGowan, D. Robinson, J. Morrison, C. Goding, E. Walker, A. Cowett, D. Sylvester. Standing in center, left to right: N. Searway, Coach Baxter, D. MacDonald. Cross Country Boys In Action Q FIA. I0 ?ufurv ?zzruf1er Kaskefbal! Kneeling, left to right: Coach Belyea, M. Sutherland, R. Cowett, M. Graham, D. Paradis, G. Milliard, Manager, C. Lafland, Standing: C. Condon, R. Graham, G. Cyr, V. Poter, E. Weaver. i 1 A, t Q h 5 4 Q I! 3 6'ross Krfurzfry Umm Front row, left to right: R. St. Peter, D. McGowan, E. Walker, C. Goding, E. Labbe D. Parady, P. Ouellette. Standing: R. Diedrichsen, Coach, R. Baxter, E. Weaver. 1, we L Y . , . ak , , ...Mg fi I Q A Vw .w 1 -M f w J ig, T5 as Girls' lfasketball Umm A First row, left to right: C. Beaulier, C. Prue, G. Rafford, A. Dormang Captain S. Baxter: Co-Captain S. Reed: G. Cote, E. Soucier, L. Bragdon, G. McGraw. Second row: F. Campbell, S. Reed, R. Gilman, M. Carney, Manager C. Craig, Coach Morris A. Theriault. Third row: D. MacLean, L. Pelletier, G. Sutherland, D. Brown, N. Orcutt, L. Orcutt, J. Smith, L. Craig, A. Jandreau, E. Craig, J. Sutherland. This year has been a very successful one for the ACHS Girls' Basketball team. We played fourteen games, thirteen of which were victories. Great credit for our success goes to our wonderful coach, Mrs. Caroline Morris. Our starting six this year were: Guards - Sally Baxter, Captain: Gladys Cote, and Gladys Rafford. Forwards were Sonja Reed, Anna Lee Dorman, and Carolyn Prue. Our managers were Chrystal Craig and Janice Currie. We are certainly proud to have had such a successful season and hope that next year will be as good. We are grateful to Mrs. Morris for the neverfailing understanding and patience which she has shown as coach throughout the season. Leah Bragdon Sponsored by GREAT NORTHERN PAPER COMPANY Purchase Wood Department Mi wh Lk ' -5 L Q A ., X , Wg, ,qi- ' r- . , ' , f f it ,Q 8 Q , f Q' 1 Q w- N 4 f 4: ' if N ' Nw, ilfif 1 1 N , ff: -M ' Tvxff 5 ' 'iff w , , . My I n 5, 1 ., Xgx 3 1 52 54 u 3. Ajffzl, -ff' ,, 4 l W E 6 1 X33 My ,-ww? -gf' - if 13 1.4 'la WW ,gy QW, . .- oc , h .fi 'i ' A . fjfvj? ig L? 3... ,, ,ff - . . 1 ,X 5 '32, QQ f iii Q ,- ,gm i'3':L3?Q5f 3 1 WW if' -:fin 64- 1 It We J 2 5 1,6 Clyde - Betty Linda - Jeanie - Gladie Everett Allen - Nancy Anna Lee Gladie - Anita Dianne - Melvin Lois - Sarah Corinna Norman Ethel May Jackie Barb - Mr. deFrees Carl Anna - Jackie Leah and Horse .tiki John - Gary D. Ray Dianne Earle - Mr. deFrees Bobby Dianne 23. Donna Alice - Mr, deFrees Betty Bobby Best Wishes to the Class of 56 from the oldest Alumnus of the ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL LELAND E. YOUNG - 1900 ,Alumni CLASS OF 1953 Marilyn Bartlett Robinson Academy St., Presque Isle, Maine Helen Baxter Pettet Loring Air Force Base Limestone, Maine Judith Beaulier 102 Bishop St. , New Haven, Conn. Sandra Jo Belyea F.S. T.C., Farmington, Maine Al2c Clyde Bodge Box 45, 3650th USAF Hosp. Sampson AFB. New York A!2c Rodney Bolstridge AF 11258400, 603rd Sqdn., Det. A.P.O. 114, New York. N.Y. Raymond Chasse Ashladd, Maine Allc Terrence Coffin Ellinger AFB, Houston, Texas Everett Cowett Cabin 5, Univ. of Maine Orono, Maine Raymond Davenport Box 433, Old Town, Maine clo James Sewall Frances Dusto Masardis, Maine Cleveland Goodblood 221 Woodbury Ave. ' Portsmouth, New Hampshire Patricia LaBelle Goodblood Portsmouth, New Hampshire Maude Lafland Abbot Ashland, Maine Franklin Langille 416 Framington Ave. Hartford, Conn. Wilma McHatten Theriault Ashland, Maine Esther Page Lewin Ashland, Maine Jeanette Prue Hartford, Connecticut Edna Rand 1710 Beacon St. Brookline, Mass. Cpl. Neil Riley 1439617 H8tMS-35 Cherry Point, N. Carolina Hazen Searway Ashland, Maine Marion St. Peter Packard Presque Isle, Maine Myrna Fay Soucier Fleming Natick, Massachusetts Femand Tardie Waterville, Ma ine Betty West Tardiff Portage, Maine CLASS OF 1954 Constance Anderson Rand 200 I-iill'St.. Waterbury, Conn. Gloria Bolstridge Belanger 604 Pine Street Forrestville, Conn. Af2c Gerald Bolstridge 4050 ANENS BOX 34. Westover AFB, Mass. Paula Bragdon MacDonald Ashland, Maine Jane Brewer A.S.T.C. Presque Isle, Maine Ioan Brewer Ashland, Maine Lindley Casey 210 57 87 U.S. Naval Base Philadelphia, Penn. Judith Coffin Rattray 15-3rd St. Presque Isle, Maine Lydia Flint O'Clair Ashland, Maine Maxine Colbath Dekalb, Illinois Winnifred Gardner A.S.T.C. Presque Isle, Maine Patricia Fleming Mountain Ashland, Maine Dwinal Grass U.S. Air Force Reginald Mountain. RSDA 210619601 Div. cfo Fleet P. O. New York, New York Neil MacLean Ashland, Maine Althea Hews Walton Newport Center, Vermont Annie Lafland Ashland, Maine Theodore Rand 408 Spruce St., Aurora, Ill. Elizabeth Sawyer 2125 Davenport St. Omaha, Nebraska Darrell Sylvester Ashland, Maine PFC Darrell Stevens RA 12456872, Med. Co. 3 Infantry Reg. New York, N.Y. Florence Sutherland '75 Hihland St. Malboro, Mass. Jean Sutherland Portage, Maine Louise Tilley Ashland, Maine Phyllis Tilley A.S.T.C. Presque Isle, M Barbara Weaver Picard Ashland, Maine Bert Wright 1016 Brighton Ave. Portland, Maine I 50th 6. CLASS OF 1955 Paul Ayer, Jr. 131 Sigourney St. Hartford, Conn. Geraldine Berube Women's Army Corps Ft. McClellen, Alabama Alice Bolstridge Mountain Ashland, Maine Evangeline Bolstridge Levesque 1344 State St. , New Haven, Conn. Madeline Burby New Britain, Conn. Emma Caron 132 High St., Rockville, Conn. Arlene Coty Ashland, Maine Gladys Marie Crowley Presque Isle, Maine R. Everett Cyr FA 2106742 B Div. USS North- Hampton, New York, New York Pauline Davenport Rand Aurora, Illinois Geraldine Dubay Eastman Ashland, Maine Perley Eastman Ashland, Maine Mary Hancock Hews Ashland, Maine Af3c Floyd Iimmo Bombwing Hunter AFB Savannah, Georgia Joan LaBelle Goodblood Ashland, Maine Cynthia Morrison Presque Isle, Maine Lillian Mountain Ashland, Maine Irene Paradis Gagnon Portage, Maine Frederick Patchell AF 12457552 3420 Student Squad. Lowry AFB, Denver, Colorado Clairette Poiuaw Ashland, Maine Vella Porter Women's Army Corps Richard Robinson 1950 Broad St., Meriden, Conn. Jean St. Peter Presque Isle, Maine Charles Savdry Ashland, Maine Peter Sawyer 131 Sigourney St. Hartford, Conn Janice Searway 80 Milk St., Westboro, Mass. Evelyn Sylvester 80 Milk St., Westboro, Mass. Ray Wakefield Ashland, Maine Marjorie Walker Presque Isle, Maine Janet West Presque Isle, Maine A!3c Donald Winslow AF 12457551 3390 Student Squad Keesler AFB, Mississippi Burnett Bragdon University of Maine Orono, Maine A VERTISERS i I b f! 3 Our sincere thanks to the many cooperative business firms who have placed ads in the 1956 issue of the Echoes. The staff of the annual and the students of ACHS wish to express their appreciation to all who have helped in this enterprise. It was a pleasure to deal with each of them. We hope that the acquaintances made in our business contacts will serve to strengthen the relationships be- tween the school and the citizens of Ashland and its surrounding communities . Dana MacDonald Advertising Manager 0 ' ' CLASS! III ED ADS PRESQUE ISLE Roy's Army and Navy Store Farrar Brown Company Northern National Bank OXBOW Lyman H. Willard Hadley Currier xl 5 'I ASHLAND Ashland Pharmacy Ronald Graham, Clas Martha's Beauty Shop s of 1932 05' : .:o ' l':l' ' 020.0 I . .ggi X' ff Nina's Beauty Shop Goob LIGHT--E EASIER STUDY! . SW!! L' li 7 QD Live Better. . . . Electrically Wake PUBLI C SEQVICE COIVI DANY Growing With Aroostook Compliments of VVAL KE 123.5 DA I TZY Pasteurized and Homogenized Dairy Products ASH LAND HARDWARE Building Supplies - Sporting Goods Kyanize Paints and Varnishes Dial 37 1 1 Ashland, Maine INTERNATIONAL PAPER CUIVI PANY - W oodland Divi sion QW4 Come See! Come Save atl ,Q SP3 SUPERMARKETS America's Foremost Food Retailers. . .Since 1859 1 NGRTHEAST OIL, INC, Telephone 327 1 Ashland, Maine Esso Products S 8: H Green Stamps I .J IVICL LE N IXLAIXVS SERVICE STATION New and Used Cars International Sales and Service Motgr Trucks Ashland, Maine Telephone 362.1 Z4 Hour Wrecker Service Compliments of IVIAI NE GYQAIITQIXI LUMBER CORP. A12'V'5 APPLIANCE ST ORE Best of Luck to the Class of '56 Main Street Ashland Compliments of C I-MASS'-ESS DEPARTMENT STORE Ashland, Maine Compliments of ,K,lfuZZf5Q?m4W Ashland F UNERAL DIRECTOR Phone 322.1 I i re in PQUE. SOCONY STATION Mobile and Goodrich Tires Exide and Willard Batteries Ashland, Maine Phone 3 31 1 IXAAIIXIE SEED POTATO GROWERS Seed Potatoes, Fertilizers, Potato Sale Service Tel, 2811 Main Street ASHLAND MOT ORS Your Friendly FORD Dealers FORD Sales and Service WILLIAM SAVORY, SR. AND IR., Proprietors Phone 3071 - 3171 Experts in Inland Radiation Repairs voun 'rnounzs or ' VAIIISII K ff XFX . .9 an nn INSURANCE Dlt' 5, A d M . , gunna Ilzziu. 1.,1 s an n aine , 'FF R- T A Dial 3833 G, S ,Ss J Q sis Q 7 fact' Quan! ?aadf Mac:-uKLJD's RESTAURANT Ashland, Maine Ei ' Exo Q l 'L y our Aur R E PAIRS 3,fe.lk 7?f55?? 1 7 S1 P Z 9 J O H N 5 Q N MOTORS M. S, SNOWMAN Telephone 3111 Chevrolet Sales and Service Compliments of jgghfwwzf D I N E R Main Street Ashland LJ. J. HEDRICH CO, E stabli shed 189 8 Sundries - Confectionery - Paper Products Presque Isle, Maine Compliments of AE C BREAD Pre sque Isle , Maine I NTERSTATE FROZEN FOODS Washburn, Maine Compliments of SEARS, ROEBUCIC A N D COIN!! PIB-NY Aroostook's Largest and Most Complete Shopping Center 46 Complete Departments With Over 100,000 Items to Choose From Telephone Presque Isle 4811 . ..I 'I Dovvmumsis GENERAL CONSTRUCTION Molding Mill - Hardware Store - Building Material p Make It Your Hobby to Trade With Cobby Presque Isle, Maine I 120V S ARMY Sr NAVY STORE Work Clothes - Sportswear Boats - Camp Supplies - Sporting Goods - Canoes 24 State Street Presque Isle, Maine Tel. 3181 um-Exam Arn Ohggl. 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EISA LFGUR CCDIVI DA NY Known Wherever There Are Schools and Colleges Class Rings and Pins Commencement Invitations - Diplomas - Personal Cards Club Insignia - Medals and Trophies Fine Class Rings Announcements Yearbooks Awards amiga? GECDTQEFE. 'R . VVEAV E12 BUYER AND SHIPPER CERTIFIED SEED AND TABLE POTATOES POTATO SALE SERVICE Local Representative Eastern States Farmers Exchange Tel. 3441 - 3281 Ashland, Maine HEQEIE .JllVllXACD'S GROCERY Meat - Groceries - Gas Compliments of Waahka To Ashland High School Class ot 1956 Congratulations and sincere good wishes as you reach this important milestone on the road to your career EANGCDT2 and AROOSTOOK R AI LR OAD Serving Northern Maine Qzdkaaw- Wide ST LJ DI 0 C LASS' PHOTOGRAPHER C omplirnents of 6 LJ S ' BOTTLED GAS 'IQCNALD CHESTER CATQCDN Groceries - Meat - Gasoline Sheridan Compliments of gfzfz DRY CLEANERS Prop., H. H. 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