Bridgton High School - Corona Yearbook (Bridgton, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1951 volume:

be uruna '19 1 H156 AOS 0 o -'- ,- 0 Q I 11 29 420 l'UBLlS1'1ED BY '1'1'1li STUDENTS OF BRIDGTON HIGH scHooL BR1DGToN, MAINE I'l'lIIll.'ll Ill UlIIlCll hlallm ul 1X11url'luzx liy h'URliS'l' CITY PRI NTINU CUM PANY 1'okrl.ANu, lW.A1NI5 MR. CLIFFORD TINKI-IAM odication We, the Class of 1951, respectfully dedicate this issue of the Corona', to Mr. Clifford Tinkham in appreciation of his tireless eiforts in our behalf. We have greatly benefited from his Social Science courses and his excellent coaching of our girl's basketball team. ACULT WESLEY W. STODDARD . Principal Schools Attended: Abington High School, Mass., Bates College, B.S. Summer: University of Maine, North- eastern, Bates College. Subjects Taught: Geometry, Oc- cupations, Commercial Arithmetic, Al- 'gebra I, Solid Geometry, Trigonometry. Coach: Football. PETER J. STAMPON Submaster Schools Attended: Cheverus High School, St. Michael's College, B.A. Summer: University of Maine. Subjects Taught: Algebra II, General Mathematics, Physics, General Science, Physical Education. Coach: Boys' Basketball, Baseball. MRS. R. HAZEL COOK Schools Attended: Morse High School, Uni- versity of Maine, B.A., M.A. Subjects Taught: Latin, French, English II. E ll il Q al CLIFFORD P. TINKHAM Schools Attended: Livermore Falls High School, Bliss Business College, University of Maine, B.S. Subjects Taught: World History, U. S. History, Civics, Problems of Democracy, Busi- ness English, Business Training. Coach: Girls' Basketball. MRS. JEAN B. CRAWFORD Schools Attended: Greely Institute, Uni- versity of Maine, B.A. Subjects Taught: English. MRS. FLORENCE OBERG Schools- Attended: Edward Little, Auburn, Farmington Teacher's College. Summer: University of Maine, University of Colorado. Subjects Taught: Home Economics. MISS BARBARA J. WRIGHT Schools Attended: Caribou High School, Ricker Junior College, Green Mountain Junior College, University of Maine, B.S. Subjects Taught: Biology, Physical Ed- ucation. ALDEN W. MITCHELL Schools Attended: Plymouth High School Mass., Gorham State Teacher's College, B.S Subjects Taught: Industrial Arts. tl MRS. MONA IRISH Schools Attended: Bridgton Academy, New England Conservatory of Music, Summer: American Institute of Normal Methods, Boston University. Subjects Taught: Music. MRS. ESTHER L. KILBORN Schools Attended: Bridgton High School Bliss Business College. Summer: Boston University. Subjects Taught: Shorthand, Typewriting Office Practice, Bookkeeping. Standing-M. Stevens, L. Viitala, Mr. Stoddard, J. Evans, P. Palmer, B. Murch, M. Durgin. Seated-B. Dillingham. D. Powers, A. Fitton, D. Leipold. STUDENT COUNCIL At our nrst meeting the following officers were elected: President - Dean Powers, Vice-President - David Leipoldg Secretary - Betty Dillingham, Treasurer - Anne Fittong Coke Machine - Stanley Bump g Jackets - Erlon Varneyg Noon Duty - Lida Viitala, Janice Wiley, Maurice Robbins, Malvin Stevens, Check Lavatories - Pauline Palmer, Bruce Murchg Magazine Sales Business Manager + Erlon Varneyg Assistant Manager - Bob Gyureg As- sembly Manager - Dorothy Proctor, Candy Sales - Sara Johnson and Sarah Taylor. The Sophomores were allowed to sell T shirts and pencils. On the Freshman Reception committee were: Decorations - David Lei- pold: Music - James Evans, Refreshments - Maxine Durging Programs and Tickets - Dean Powers, Posters - Dorothy Proctor, General Chair- man - Dean Powers. The dance time was from 7:30 to 11:00, prices were twenty-five cents and forty cents for couples. The master of ceremonies was Rex Martin. Initiation day the boys came dressed in opposite socks, opposite shoes, pants wrong side out and rolled up as far as possible, grainbag for a shirt, necktie in back, rope for a belt, a girl's hat, earrings, and make-up and carried a doll. The girls came in Men's long underwear, men's boots, hair pushed under a hat, and no make-up. Back row-J. Paine, L. Brooks, M. Thompson, D. Powers, J. Mayberry, Mrs. Kilborn, D. Proctor, J. Irish, R. Small, M. Durgin, G. Allen, V. Leavitt. Front row-B. Murch, Z. Thompson, A. Fitton, A. Delano. E. Varney, J. Evans, S. John- son, R. Gyure. THE CORONA STAFF Editor-in-chief ...... ,.....,. A nne Fitton Assistant Editor ....... .....,.... A lice Delano Junior Editor .,,.,,...... ,. .,,, Zane Thompson Business Manager ,. .. . ...... ...,, . . . ,.... ,.,., E rlon Varney ASSISTANTS Bruce Murch Richard Small Robert Gyure ASSOCIATE EDITORS Senior Data ,.... ..,.....,..........,....,....,..,........, S ara Johnson, James Evans Activities ..,..,. ,.,..... M axine Durgin, Joanna Mayberry SPOITS .4..... ............, D orothy Proctor, Dean Powers LNJGTHTY ..,... ,..,....,.....,,......,....,.. G wendolyn Allen Alumni ...,..,. ,,.... L ouise Brooks, Jeannette Paine Jokes l.,.....l.. ..........,,.,,..........,....,...... V iolet Leavitt Exchimge ,..,., ..,... M arilyn Thompson Circulation ....... .....,,....,..,.... J oanne Irish Typists ..........,....,,,.., ....,.., S enior Typing Class FHCUUDY Advisor ,.,,,,.. ....... M rs. Esther L. Kilborn EQXQW fl' WN IIIIIIIIII f uh x SEN IUIQS UNDEIQIEIQADUATES GWENDOLYN SADIE ALLEN Age 18 Gwenie Commercial Moderation is the pleasure of the wise. Class Treasurer 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Chansonettes 3, 45 Corona Staff 3, 4. Salutatory Plans for the future: Secretary. EARL RUSSELL BARKER Age 17 Steb General A gentleman makes no noise. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Plans for the future: Armed Forces MARY LOUISE BROOKS Age 17 Brooksie Stenographic She hath many nameless virtues. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Chansonettes 3, 45 Dramatic Club 15 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3 iCaptainJ 45 Corona Staff 3, 4. , Plans for the future: Undecided ALICE MAY DELANO Age 18 ' Allie Commercial One golden day redeems a weary year. Athletic Club 25 Commercial Club 25 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, CCaptainJ 45 Corona Staff 45 Class Will. Plans for the future: Secretary PAULINE EDITH DEWITT Age 18 Polly General Women speak in the superlative. Student Council 25 Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Plans for the future: Undecided MAXINE RITA DURGIN Age 17 Mac General Long life is denied us5 therefore, let us do something to show that we lived. Student Council 45 Commercial Club 25 Athletic Club 25 Cheerleading 2, 3, 45 Prize Speaking 3 iFirst prizeJ5 Senior Play 45 Monarch Staff 2, 35 Corona Staff 45 Class Gifts. A Plans for the future: Business College JAMES CLIFTON EVANS Age 17 , Jimmy College Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity or registering wrongs. Class Vice-President 35 Student Council 2, 45 Aviation Club 1, 25 Athletic Club 1, 25 Journalism Club 1, 25 Baseball 1, 3, 45 Football 1, 3, 45 Prize Speaking 35 Senior Play 45 Corona Staff 45 Class History. Plans for the future: Marine Corps ANNE FITTON Age 17 Annie College Is not light grander than ire? School Treasurer 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 3, 45 Band 3, 45 Chansonettes 2, 3, 45 Dramatic Club 15 Athletic Club 25 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Cheerleading 1, 25 Senior Play 45 Corona Staff 1, 2, 3 LJr. Editorl, 4 QECI- itor in Chiefb. Valedictory Plans for the future: Teacher by WX 4 l 9 50,49 Cy if ' A , 4 . Next,-,gf,,, Q: c fwf J' W gi ' ' . YfQVN'ffs4 Q . f 4 PAM ZA f. X ,wg J., ff 1 X ,. . . . . -WM aw? , 3 W ff? 0 f X Z K Jmif X X KQV v M f Q, ASA 4 xxx cr sq If 4 ll . RODNEY LEWIS HILL Age 17 Rusty College No man can ever rise above that at which he aims. Vice-President lg Class President 45 Student Council 35 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 Athletic Club 1, 25 Aviation Club 2, Journalism Club 1, 2, Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Prize Speak- ing iFi1-st Prize? 35 Senior Play 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Address to Undergraduates. Plans for the future: Marine Corps MADELINE MAY JOHNSON Age 18 Maddie General Tomorrow, life is too lateg live today. Staff 2, 3, Corona Staff 45 Senior Play 45 Honor Essay. Plans for the future: Undecided SARA JANE JOHNSON Age 16 Sal General The way to gain a friend is to be one. G-lee Club l, 2, 3, 45 Commercial Club 25 Monarch Staff 2, 3, Corona Staff 4, Senior Play, Honor Essay. Plans for the future: Nurse V RONALD I. KENISTON Age 17 Hot Rod General The unspoken word never does harm. Glee Club 2, 3, 43 Baseball 2. Plans for the future: Radio Electronics BARBARA JANE KRAMER Age 18 Barb General . Faithfulness and sincerity first of all. Class Treasurer 1, 39 Class Secretary 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Athletic Club 23 Cheerleading 1, 25 Senior Play 4. Plans for the future: Beautician VIOLET RUTH LEAVITT Age 18 Vi General The blush is beautiful but is sometimes inconvenient. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatic Club lg Senior Play 45 Corona Staff 4. Plans for the future: Oflice Work REX THEODORE MARTIN Age 18 Rex'l College It isnot good that man should be alone. Class President 1, 23 Student Council 3, 45 Aviation Club lg Athletic Club lg Journalism Club 13 Basket- ball l, 2, 3, 4 CCaptainJg Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Prize Speaking 3 CSecond Prizelg Class Gifts. . Plans for the future: Marine Corps JOANNA HATTIE MAYBERRY Age 17 JO General Nature designed us to be of good cheer. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Softball 3 fAssistant Managerl, 4 CManagerJg Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Corona Staff 4g Class History. Plans for the future: Undecided JEANNETTE FRANCES PAINE Age 17 Jen Stenographic Good things come in small packages. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Chansonettes 3, 43 Dramatic Club 13 Softball 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Corona Staff 4. Plans for the future: Secretary DEAN ALDEN POWERS Age 18 Dean General 'iWit and wisdom are born in man. Class Secretary 23 Class President 33 Student Council 43 Commercial Club 13 Athletic Club 1, 23 Baseball Manager 23 Baseball 3, 43 Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3, 43 Football Manager 2, 3, 43 Senior Play 43 Monarch Staff lg Corona Staff 43 Class Will. Plans for the future: Marine Corps A DOROTHY ARLENE PROCTOR Age 17 , Dot College Conversation is the vent of character as well as of thought. Class Secretary 33 Student Council 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Band 3, 43 Chansonettes 2, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 13 Journalism Club 13 Public Speaking Club 1, 23 French Club 23 Softball 1 CAS- sistant manager 23 CManager 33 43 Cheerleading 13 Prize Speaking 33 Corona Staff 43 Class Prophecy, Plans for the future: College MAURICE ERNEST ROBBINS Age 18 Ted General All the world's a stage and mine's a gay one. Student Council 33 Aviation Club 13 Athletic Club lj Commercial Club 13 Baseball 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Prize Speaking 33 Senior Play 43 Monarch Staff 23 Class Marshal. Plans for the future: Marine Corps. EVELYN MARIE SAVAGE Age 17 Evie' General Friendly in nature, serene in mind. Prize Speaking 3 CSecond Prizelg Glee Club 35 Drama- tic Club 45 Basketball 1, 4. Plans for the future: Beautician RICHARD HENRY SMALL Age 20 Woody General Idle time not idly spent. Aviation Club CPresidentD lg Basketball 1, 25 Athletic Club 25 Baseball 1, 2, 33 Football 1, 2, 35 Class Prophecy. Plans for the future: Marine Corps RICHARD ALBERT SMART Age 17 Dick College 1 Let us do or die. Athletic Club 15 Dramatic Club 1, 23 Prize Speaking 35 Senior Play 4. Plans for the future: Undecided MARILYN ESTHER THOMPSON Age 18 Marilyn College A shy face is better than a forward heart. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 45 Cheerleading 35 Corona Staff 4. Plans for the future: Maine General Hospital ERLON STEWART VARNEY Age 18 Tank College The cautious seldom err. Class Vice President 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 45 Stamp Club 1, 2, 33 Aviation Club 25 Prize Speaking 35 Corona Staff 2, 3, 43 Class History. Plans for the future: College SENIOR CLASS NEWS The Class of 1951 elected at its iirst meeting, the following officers: Presi- dent, Rodney Hill, Vice-President, Erlon Varneyg Secretary, Barbara Kra- mer, Treasurer, Gwendolyn Allen. Those elected to the Student Council were Rex Martin, Maxine Durgin, Dean Powers, Dorothy Proctor, and James Evans. Among our projects for raising money during the year were dances in the gymnasium, and the Senior Play. We regret that we lost one of our members, William Chick, this year. The members of our class have been very active in sports and other activities during our four years. We wish to express our appreciation to our class advisor, Mr. Stampon, for his advice and guidance. Barbara Kramer '51 Fourth row-E. McAllister, P. Leighton, E. Durgin, P. Ward, C. Lewis, A. Hibbard, J. Graifam, G. Elliot, M. Flint. Third row-E. Rollins, N. Graffam, C. Knight, J. Burnham, A. Potts, B. Hilton, J. Rolfe, J. Boutilier, M. McAllister, V. Thompson. Second row-S. Bump, R. Knight, W. Sanborn, J. Purington, A. Ward, R. Oberg. L. Trurnble, B. Murch, J. Ridlon, C. Swanson, P. Palmer. First row-B. Fogg, J. Smith, B. Brooks, S. Whitehouse, S. Thomas, V. Moulton, B. Hill, L. Gyure, Mrs. Cook, B. Edison, R. Lawrence. A FRESHMAN CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS Fourth row-M. Stevens, G. Cockburn, D. St. John, W. Sanborn, H. Abbott, C. Ridlon, A. Lawrence, R. Barker. Third row-W. Roberts, W. White, P. Berry, N. Baker, C. Johnson, S. Adams, P.. Holmes, J. Wiley, L. Smith, Glenna Tracy. Second row-B. Walsh, D. Durgin, D. Cooper, G. Stuart, S. Palmer, R. Cla1'k, L. Bonnie, J. Berg, J. Dyer, D. Davis. Front row -J. DeWitt, S. Foster, B. Dillingham, Gloria Tracy, M. Day, M. Small, Mr. Stoddard, M. Dodge, L. Brown, B. Abbott. Fourth row-D. Field, J. St. John, J. Build, J. March, P. Bauckman, N. Little, B. Rollins, E. Douglass, J. Smith, B. Murch. Third row-S. Taylor, R. Harmon, M. Littlehale, H. Gilman, V. DeWitt, L. Viitala, J. Porter, E. Little, B. Nutting, Madelyn Fogg, Marjorie Fogg. Second row-J. Pelletier, D. Mattson, K. Walker, M. Wentworth, Gr. Cooper, K. Kilborn, Z. Thompson, D. Leipold, P. Martin, R. Chapman. Front row-J. Bowley, K. Farris, A. Reynolds, J. Irish, F. Gray. R. Gyure, J. Arris, Mrs. Kilborn, B. Brown, B. York. JUNIOR CLASS IN THE JUNIOR ROOM We have had a very successful year as Juniors under the leadership of the following officers: President, Robert Gyureg Vice President, Jane Arrisg Secretary, Joanne Irish, Treasurer, Florence Gray. The chief events of the year were Prize Speaking and the Junior Prom. We'd like you all to hear a little about each member of the Class: Jane Arris would make a good arbitor. CNotice the new word we learned in history.J She's always trying to give somebody half. Seems funny Phil didn't want to move up back in the Junior Room when Pete gave him the chance. We notice that Janice Bowley is fast becoming a bird lover - particular- ly Eagles Maybe Jackie March will surprise us some day and decide whether or not she is really going with him. We hope that next year Betty Nutting will enter classes exciting enough to keep her awake. Barbara Brown- Fools and their money are soon parted. You better hang on to that billfold, Barb. Jimmy Build-It's lucky Jimmy has another year here, so Mr. Stoddard can get the Naples gossip. Bob Chapman-On hearing the return for prize speaking semi-finals, we discover we have a Socrates in our class. George Cooper, the class giant, tells us the right answers in history. Sonny Douglas fthe man with the Fordj. Take it easy, Sonny. If Arlene Reynolds just behaves well she might keep that front seat with all her friends. Barbara Rollins-It's dangerous having more than one on the string at a time. Wonder if Velma is as bashful outside as she is in school. In Hazel Gilman, at last we'Ve found someone who stands up for her rights. David Field-Thank heavens we have one quiet boy in our class! Marjorie Fogg-The bashful C?J twin. Madelyn Fogg-The not-so-bashful twin. Katherine Farris-You don't have to ask Kap - She'll tell you she heard it from a pretty good source? Has Kenneth Kilborn had as much luck getting the girls to ride in his car as he has boys? Joanne Irish-Who says red heads aren't cute? Who is the you in Ruth Ann's favorite song It had to be You? Where did Bob Gyure pick up the bad habit of annoying girls? Florence Gray must be pretty well prepared to do Senior English next year. Could it be a coincidence that Pete always wants D. L. during English Class. Mabel Littlehale says Airmail always brings results. Why does Norton always have that innocent look? Earla Little-We wish Earla would let the rest of the English class in on some of her secrets! What's happened to Martin's interest in girls? Did they do you wrong, Paul? What would Joe do without Pud? Ken Walker's pet pastime is being a problem for Mrs. Irish in Glee Club! Joan Morton-You can't beat her when it comes to having a sense of humor. Without Sarah Taylor we would go hungry at recess. Jo St. John-A new addition to our class, and another one of Tink's problems. Jean Smith-Her spirit is gay and she always has that quick smile for all. Bruce Murch-Quite the lady-killer. Give out with the secrets, Bruce. Dave Mattson-The fellow who always wants to go to school, even during vacation. Without Zane's knowledge, we would be behind the eight ball. Jean Porter-Quite frequently late to school, she is never allowed to for- get it. Sincerity should be Lida's middle name! Maxcel Wentworth-It would be impossible for him to be quiet! Beatrice is the one girl who doesn't have to watch her waistline. WITH THE SOPHOMORES At the iirst class meeting in September, oflicers were elected as follows: President, Murton Boutlierg Vice President, Gary Cockburn, Secretary, Muriel Small, Treasurer, Martha Day. Representatives to student council, Betty Dillingham and Melvin Stevens. To introduce us: Peter Berry is quite well-known For always being late. Elwood has a toothpaste smile, The girls all think its great. Mr. Stoddard asked his class: Should you kiss your date good- night? It all depends, answered Bobby Clark, If I wanted to - I might. Barbara Abbott likes the boys, Especially from B. A. Mary Dodge agrees with her, They're one hundred per cent okay! Johnny's personality, Makes him a favorite of all g Muriel and Dave represent our class As our stars in basketball. Buzzy admires all the girls, Sophomores and all the others. What would Phyl and Norma do If there were no Gyure brothers? How long did the hundred year war last? Mr. Tinkham asked in despair. HI really can't sayj' replied Bonnie. How could I - I wasn't there! Bill Roberts entertains the girls And Lillian the boys. But from Harriet and Raymond, You never hear much noise. Stephen has just one heart-throb, I'd be willing to bet you. But Arlen has his motto: Have them all - if they'll let you. Gary likes the Juniors, He says they pass the test. Shirley and Martha disagree - They like the Seniors best. Our Sophomore class possesses Some very ambitious men C?J Dyer, St. John, Abbott, Walsh Believe it - if you can! Gloria Tracy '53 Billy Sanborn has a Ford, It is his prize possession, If you want to drive - and take a chance He might give you a lesson. Ask Lorraine if she likes the movies, Sheill say, I like the State. Ask Wyman, How's Biology? He'll say, 'tfHa, Ha,J It's great. Dean says, I like my clarinet, I also like to read. Carl says, Anything concerning school, Is really not my speed. Janice lives a carefree life Doesn't fret about a thing, She says, Why should I worry When I have my Stephen's ring. Shirley Adams says that boys Do not deserve much time. But life without them, Glenna says Would not be worth a dime. Gloria Tracy likes the blondes, If they have curly hair. And anytime that they're around, Gloria will be there. Willis White can play the drums, And has a sense of humor. Gene Stuart likes to tease the girls, At least that is the rumor. Judy plays the piano, And also the clarinet, Duane Durgin's sport is baseball, He'll make the first team yet. Peasie has a well-known laugh, It rings throughout the hall, Carole and Muriel are the closest pals, Friendship conquers all? Betty Dillingham '53 THE FRESHMEN When school started in September the class of '54 had forty-four members, but we have lost two of them. We have earned over fifty dollars since the first of the year sponsoring a dance, selling fudge and cornballs at school, and refreshments at the basketball games. At the Iirst of the school year we were very well received at a dance given in our honor by the Student Council. Meet the members of our class: A takes in all of us - 42 jets B gives us Bishop, - one of Crawfords pets, Jackie Boutilier, - most talkative lass, Beverly Brooks, - one of the runts of the class, Stanley Bump, - our class brain , and Joan Burnham, - a quiet Jane C is for Cook, - class advisor you see. D is for Durgin, - blonde as can be. E is for Edison, - go getter of our parade, and Elliot, - a paper boy by trade. F stands for Flint, - a very good sport, and Barbara Fogg, - the Blonde Bomberw of our Fort. G for the two Graiiams, - brother and sister are they, and Linda, - our secretary, the Man Trap, they say. H gives us Hibbard, - the WhiZzer gent, and Bubbles Lave-rn Hill, - our Vice-president. . K Clarice Knight, - one of our Naples group, and Russell Knight, - the comedian of our troop. L gives us Lawrence, - dreamy and coy, Paul Leighton, - our home permanenti' boy, and Charlie Lewis, - spit balls are his favorite toy. M Ernie McAllister, - one of the meeker, and Mary McAllister, - our mind-speaker, President Moulton, - a car owner proud, and Bernice Murch, -- tallest girl in our crowd. N is for the nice and naughty in our class of fame. O stands for Oberg, - Montana Slim is the name. P Representative Palmer, - took a liking to trains, Ann Potts, - the girl with the brains, and Purington, - as quiet as some of our preachers. Q is for the questions popped at our teachers. R gives us Joan Ridlon, - fair of hair and face, Joyce Rolfe, - ask Johnny if she got to first base, Eleanore Rollins, - the class f'Tuffy, and Shirley Ross, - who, if she wanted, could be very huffy. S stands for Sanborn, - Pretty Boy Flory to us, Joyce Smith, - a very little thing, and Chris Swanson, - our best girl athlete. T is for Steve Thomas, - for height he can't be beat, Velzora Thompson, - she is quite gran', and Lee Trumble, - a great movie fan. W is for the two Ward boys, - a couple of jolly chaps, and Shirley Whitehouse, - a lover of frappes. This completes our family tree The story of the Freshmen 'shyf We hope to make a record here As the next three years roll by. Pauline Palmer '54 Third row-A. Fitton, S. Bump, L. Brown, J. Bowley, D. Proctor, E. McAllister. Second row-R. Harmon, D. Cooper, Z. Thompson, R. Knight, C. Swanson, K. Farris, D. Davis, S. Palmer, P. Palmer, Mrs. Irish. Front row-M. Thompson, J. DeWitt, W. White, B. Murch, E. Varney, F. Gray, S. Taylor. ORCHESTRA BAND Third row-A. Fitton, S. Bump, S. Palmer, D. Proctor, B. Chalmers, E. McAllister. Second row-Mrs. Irish, M. Clark, D, Cooper, Z, Thompson, C. Swanson, D. Davis, K. Farris, H. Lambert, R. Knight. Front row-J. Moran, M. Thompson, J. DeWitt, W. White, P. Bump, E. Varney, R. Harmon, N. Foster. ' Absent-S. Thomas. Absent-R. Wyman, M. Boutilier, E. Chapman, H. Hoyt, C. Johnson, G. Bishop. GLEE CLUB THE B. H. S. MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS Under the able leadership of Mrs. Mona Irish our musical groups have enjoyed a very successful season. Their first public appearance was at a concert given in November. The groups are busily preparing for the spring concert which will be held the first of May. The band, orchestra, and Les Chansonettes will take part in the Music Festival in Portland, 'May fifth. All have performed at many outside activities: Senior Play, Literary Club, church services, Junior Prize Speaking, and graduation programs. ASSEMBLIES Probably the most outstanding assembly program of the year was held on December 16, when the High School was presented a United Nations Flag from the Farm Bureau. Madeline Johnson worked the Hag at Home Ec and presented it. Guest speakers for the occasion were Mr. Fergus Lea, Methodist minister, and Mrs. Rosa Burnham, from the Farm Bureau. Mr. Monroe explained and presented the Lions' award which is to be given to the outstanding senior boy at graduation. Another special assembly was directed by Mrs. Crawford, and consisted of a play including many characters. The story was arranged to give each of the cast some specialty to present, thus resembling a variety show. We have had one other assembly so far this year, which featured a t'gossip session. We really found out some news items of personal interest! Back row-J. Paine, A. Fitton, J. March, J. DeWitt, F. Gray, Mrs. Irish, L. Brooks. Front row-S. Taylor, G. Allen, D. Proctor, L. Smith, L. Brown, R. Harmon. LES CHANSONETTES DEBERETTES Back row-N. Baker, P. Palmer, M. Day, C. Swanson, J. Boutilier, Mrs. Irish, P. Holmes Front row-J. Smith, L. Gyure, B. Hill, C. Johnson, B. Brooks, R. Lawrence. V. Leavitt, A. Fitton, B. Kramer, Mrs. Crawford, M. Johnson, D. Powers, M. Durgin, R. Hill, M. Robbins, J. Evans, Mrs. Cook, M. Thompson, S. Johnson. Absent-R. Smart. SENIOR PLAY The Senior Class of '51 presented a most enjoyable Senior Play, Wednesday December 6, in the Mayfair Theatre under the direction of Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Cook. The play, Meek But Merryj' was a comic character study. It may best be described by a description of the characters. Barbara Allen CMaxine Durginl , a young real estate woman who likes to make people happy and gets herself into many difficulties because of her generosity, supports her sister Margeret CMade- line Johnsonl and brother Tacky fMaurice Robbinsl. Barbara's Boss, Barrett Blake fJames Evansl , wants his son Owen CRodney Hilll to marry Gladys Hubbard CMarilyn Thompsonl, but Owen loves Barbara and Gladys is jealous. Mrs. Marsh lViolet Leavittl , a snooty client, whose giggling daughter, Isabelle fSara J ohnsonl is in love with Tacky, gives Barbara S400 deposit on a house. This money is lost and Mr. Blake thinks Barbara took it to cover a bank debt which she loaned to Mr. Moyer CRichard Smartl overdrawing her account. Mr. Moyer's metamor- phosis from a timid soul to master of the household is only one of the many sur- prises reserved for the last act, and for the domineering Mrs. Moyer CAnne Fit- tom! When Barbara deposits S400 in the bank and won't tell where she got it, Blake threatens to discharge her. It develops that Owen loaned her the money, but didn't want his father to know it. Through a bonus commission Barbara receives from Mr. Mac iDean Powersb and Miss Millie fBarbara Kramerb who had been in love with each other for years, and were too timid to acknowledge it until Barbara helps out, all the iinancial entanglements are straightened outg the money is found stuck in a drawer by accident: and all ends happily as the curtain falls on the last act. Standing-B. Murch, Z. Thompson, P. Martin, K. Walker, D. Leipold. Seated-J. March, M. Fogg, J. Smith, J. Bowley, R. Harmon, S. Taylor. JUNIOR PRIZE SPEAKING Our prize-speaking contest presented on April 5, at Church this year was as follows: - FLORENCE GRAY J ANICE BOWLEY ZANE THOMPSON JEAN SMITH BRUCE MURCH J ACQUELYN MARCH DAVID LEIPOLD MUSIC RUTH ANN HARMON PAUL MARTIN SARA TAYLOR KENNETH WALKER MADELYN FOGG MUSIC The Snow Goose Cask of Amontilladon Treasurer's Report National Mobilization Rebecca Salesmanshipu Littlest Angel Perfect Tribute In Pa's Absence Yep, I'm Still Happy Happy Prince the Congregational Violin Solo - Gallico - Poe - Benchley - Dewey - DuMaurier - Chase Deberettes - Tazewell - Andrews - Black - Kaser - Wilde Chansonettes JANICE BOWLEY, RUTH ANN HARMON J acquelyn March received first prize for girlsg Paul Martin, for boys. Ruth Ann Harmon and Kenneth Walker received the second prizes. Piano Duet Back row-L. Brown, M. Durgin, M. Dodge. Front row-M. Littlehale, J. Irish. CHEERLEADERS SOFTBALL Third row-S. Taylor, J. Arris, J. Bowley, Mgr. D. Proctor, Mrs. Stampon, Ass. Mgr. J. Mayberry, F. Gray, B. York, J. March, A. Fitton, R. Harmon. Second row-C. Johnson, M. Small, L. Brooks, J. Paine, A. Reynolds, A. Delano. First row-J. Wiley, M. Littlehale, J. Irish, N. Baker, B. Rollins, B. Dillingham, P. Holmes, H. Gilman. SOFTBALL 1950 Spring brought out twenty-two girls to report to Coach Lucille Stampon for Softball practice. Alice Delano was chosen captain, Dorothy Proctor, manager. Although we didnlt have a very successful year as far as wins were concerned, our girls fought hard every game, never lost their courage, and learned the basic fundamentals as well as the value of teamwork. The scores of the games were as follows: Opp. B.H.S. Bridgton Academy 25 14 Fryeburg Academy 20 16 Bridgton Academy 25 8 Kennett 30 18 Fryeburg Academy 34 1 Kennett 27 9 Dorothy Proctor '51 I GIRLS' BASKETBALL We finished the season with a record of ten wins and four losses. Alice Delano took scoring honors with 200 points in 14 games, followed by Louise Brooks with 165, and Barbara Rollins, 132. Brooks, with her hook shots, saved many games for us. She, Delano, and Rollins completed the varsity forward trio, with Arlene Reynolds as an alternate. In the back court, Jeannette Paine held the center guard position very capably with interceptions and fast playing. Dorothy Proctor was outstand- ing with rebound recoveries and passes. Florence Gray and Muriel Small show good possibilities for next year. One of the most outstanding games of the season was the return bout with South Paris. As they outscored us in the first game by one point, we were determined to regain that point. Excellent sportsmanship and team- work were carried throughout the game by both teams, with the Bridgton girls coming through for a final score of 37, So. Paris, 28. The Livermore Falls game, played on our home court, also stands out as an exceptional game. It was a close win for us, with a final score of 31 to their 28. We will lose four players by graduation - Delano, Brooks, Paine, and Proctor, but an active J .V, group promises to take our places very ably. Much credit and thanks go to Coach Tinkham for leading us through an- other successful season. The scores for the season: Opp. B.H.S. Opp. B.H.S. South Paris 32 31 Livermore Falls 28 31 Jay 33 36 South Paris 28 37 Livermore Falls 38 30 West Paris 20 35 West Paris 21 34 Jay 36 34 Kennett 54 51 Porter 34 39 Mexico 30 42 Mexico 25 34 Porter 35 45 Bridgton Acad. 29 47 J. V. Scores: Bartlett 31 14 Fryeburg 49 33 Denmark 8 18 Bartlett 15 14 Fryeburg 51 43 South Paris 19 37 South Paris 15 24 Denmark 11 30 Dorothy Proctor '51 Third row-N. Baker, B. Dillingham, B. Hill, E. Rollins, G. Tracy, B. Edison, L. Gyure, R. Harmon. Second row-J. Wiley, Mgr. J. Mayberry, C. Johnson, P. Palmer, C. Swanson, M1'. Tinkham, A. Reynolds, F. Gray, P. Holmes, Mgr. M. Day, H. Gilman. Front row-M. Small, B. Rollins, L. Brooks, A. Delano, D. Proctor, J. Paine. GIRLS, BASKETBALL BOYS' BASKETBALL Third row-Ass. Mgr. D. Durgin, Mgr. D. Powers. Second row-V. Moulton, G. Stuart, R. Oberg, K. Kilborn, G. Cooper, B. Walsh, K. Walker W. White, Coach Mr. Stampon. Front row-S. Palmer, D. Davis, M. Robbins, R. Gyure, R. Hill. Absent-P. Berry, R. Clark, R. Martin, W. Sanborn. BASEBALL 1950 The season started with a squad of twenty-five. Our first game was played early in May. The team had a record of six and four, which was good enough to get us into the semi-finals with Mechanic Falls. We beat Mechanic Falls and went to Portland, where we played St. Ignatius and were beaten. This ended our season. Scores for the year were as follows: Opp. Norway 6 Fryeburg 9 Kennett 4 Mechanic Falls 0 Bliss B. College 6 B.H.S. Opp. B.H.S. 14 Bliss B. College 10 16 0 Bridgton Academy 4 6 3 Norway 10 9 Fryeburg 11 1 9 Mechanic Falls 8 10 18 St. Ignatius 9 0 FOOTBALL The season started out with a small squad of 20 men. Rex Martin was elected captain. Our first game was with So. Paris. We were setback 26-0 by a much stronger and larger team. Our next game was played at Fryeburg, where we again lost 12-6. This was our last game because Coach Stoddard felt that, with the in- juries to our experienced players and the loss of several others, it was unwise to put a team on the field with so few possible replacements. BOYS'BASKETBALL Sixteen boys were out for basketball last fall. Practices began early in November, and the first game was played December 5 at South Paris. Rex Martin was elected captain, but he was lost because of a knee injury, and Rodney Hill and Maurice Robbins finished the year as co-captains. The team had a tough year, beating only the alumni, but this was Coach Peter Stampon's building year, and more is expected next year. Scores for the season of 1950 and 1951 were as follows: Opp. South Paris 43 Jay 27 Livermore Falls 57 West Paris 56 Alumni 28 Norway 56 Wilton Academy 48 Mexico 62 Gould Academy 32 Porter 56 B.H.S. Opp. B.H.S. 24 Livermore Falls 54 33 26 Norway 51 45 38 South Paris 80 21 54 West Paris 51 38 39 Jay 54 46 43 Porter 66 50 32 Mexico 62 35 41 Gould Academy 65 45 22 Wilton Academy 63 51 40 Dean Powers '51 lITIflQAlQY SECT ON EDITORIAL The Youth of Today have great hope for the future. Optimism runs high in young people. However, the future seems to hold little about which to be optimistic. Compulsory military training, drafting of eighteen year olds, and possible drafting of women all contribute to a dark outlook. Colleges and institutions of higher learning will be among the first to feel the toll. Industry will again have to depend on older people and women to do its work. If it weren't for the ROTC, other training schools, and the G.I. Bill of Rights, this country would soon suffer lack of educated people. War is a needless waste of manpower. Senseless slaughter continues to drive toward self-destruction. Two wars have been fought within the last fifty years to end all wars, but peace still seems as far away as ever. Conditions have come to the point now where the question is not which nation you like best, but which one you hate least. The atom bomb and other destructive weapons are being built. Peace- time appliances are going out of existence. This war-time footing could continue for forty years, even longer. The country's morale will soon begin to drop unless we do something about it. Even now, radios, newspapers, and magazines seem to think they have to sell our way of life to us. They seem to haveno faith in our ability to think for ourselves. In their opinion we all seem to feel that everything will con- tinue to go on just as it has always been without our doing anything to help it along. Soon we may be embroiled in another world coniiict. Everything seems to point to that. Some national leaders tell us not to become isolationists. Others tell us isolationism is our only hope of preservation. These questions will soon be our responsibility: What will we do? Will we have able leaders, or will we be back in the same boat we are now? The decision is up to us, The Youth of Today. Anne Fitton '51 THE NEW ARRIVAL It was after midnight when the storm came at full force. The wind whistled through the windows, which had been broken by children passing by on the way to school. The old screen door swung to and fro, banging against the house every time. The noise from the storm covered the sound of the voices in the attic. As the lightning flashed, three figures could be seen sitting around a table. Another form paced back and forth across the floor. When do you think it will come? the man asked. I-Ie looked like the typical expectant father. I can't really say, answered the woman. I overheard the doctor say that it wouldn't be any later than Wednesday morning. Itls after 12:00 now, so we should know before too long. The other two at the table sat looking at each other, trying not to act excited. I hope it's a girl, the younger one said. Then I wouldn't have to play cowboys and Indians all the time. The older of the two children looked disgusted. You'd be mad if I didn't let you play and you know it, he said. I hope itls a boy. The woman scowled at the children and said, Won't you two ever stop arguing? Just be patient you know you'll be glad no matter which it is. Look! Here comes something down the road now. The ambulance, headed toward the hospital, sped past the house. As it passed the driveway, a white figure jumped out. The four in the attic rushed breathlessly downstairs to meet it. There she was! The newly- born ghost was a girl! ' Ruth Ann Harmon '52 THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS WRONG I spoke into the pay-phone with a slightly disguised voice, i'Yeah. John Cross. Hels about five foot, seven. Black hair. Stocky build. You canft miss him. He always takes the four-fifteen. You'll get your dough tomorrow. Good luck. I hung up the receiver and, pulling my coat collar up around my face, stepped out into the cold mixture of fog and drizzle. As I walked down the dusky street, I mentally patted myself on the back. This is a great racket, I thought. 'LI won't be connected with Cross's murder at all. Even if those guys are caught, they don't know my identity? I swung into the Arabian Bar and sat on one of the wobbly stools. After ordering, I sat and looked about me. Then I spied a brown wallet, lying in the shadows at the end of the counter. Taking care that no one noticed me, I went slowly to the end of the bar and picked it up. Slipping it into my pocket, I resumed my place at the bar. Then I noticed that the clock over the mirror said four o'clock. Why not go over to Smith Street and watch the excitement? I said to myself. I paid for my drink and left the bar. The four-fifteen let off a group of people, including John Cross and my- self. I trailed along behind the victim-to-be. A long car pulled out of a side street andtaxied by. Then it stopped beside me. A familiar voice ordered, Get in Bud, and be quick about it. I tried to explain that he had made a mistake, but I was tied and gagged very hurriedly. The driver of the car said, Are you sure that this is the guy? The other one replied, We'll soon see. He reached into my pocket for my wallet. But instead of mine, he came up with the one I found in the bar. He opened it and read, Mr, John Cross, 223 Lincoln Road, New York City. - Zane Thompson '52 THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL Here it was Christmas Eve again. The same carols were being sung, and the same glimmering snow covered the earth, as it had, three Christmas Eves ago. Sam, a tall blond fellow, was helping his wife, Carol, put the Christmas angel fthe last decorationj on the tree. Sam lovingly clasped her hand as they sat on the sofa, seemingly bewitched by the blue, red, and yellow lights of the tree and the shiny bulbs. Carol broke the spell by asking Sam if he remembered their Christmas three years ago. Yes, they both recalled that Christmas Eve. Amid the bustle of people and the fury of the snow, Sam had skipped down town to buy the angel, Cnow perched on the top of the tree.J As he walked along hurriedly, his thoughts were of the past depression, and his home life. True, he wasn't rich, and home wasn't a large estate. But his home was modestly furnished, comfortable and cozy. A place where he could rest when tired of the busy world. He and Carol could never have children who could enrich their lives. However, they had each other, and with their love, they remained happily married for five years now. Sam accidently bumped into a woman coming out of Ed's store. It had seemed so obvious to Sam that she helped him bump into her. Apologizing, he started to walk into Edls store. Seeing a box on the pavement near the doorway, he called after the woman only to see her walk off into the oblivion of snow and people. Sam started to pick up the box, which resembled a rectangular doll-shaped boxed Christmas gift. His senses were numbed and a puzzled look appeared on his face. He had noticed the opening in the box. Still to add more to his perplexity, a small baby's tranquil face appeared with tiny clenched fists near its mouth. Sam carried the package into Ed's small store. He explained what had happened. Ed and Mary looked at each other in a quizzical way. Sam tore the paper from the box. The baby opened its eyes. Sam picked the baby up, holding it away from his snowy overcoat. Then he noticed an envelope in the baby's little cocoon. Mary took the four-week-old baby while Sam read the note, which was in the envelope. It read as follows: Dear Mr. Barker, Knowing you only from a description, I give our baby, Angela, to you and your wife. Because we have the same likings such as the Christmas angel ornament which looks similar to my baby. CSam glanced at the baby and the ornament. It was true.J I know you'll both take good care of Angela and give her the love her own mother and daddy would. Angela's daddy was killed before her birth and now I've been informed by specialists that my life is to come to a close very soon. Seemingly right that I should join my beloved hus- band, it's God's will that blesses you both with our Christmas gift - Angela. May God bless you both on this Christmas eve and always. Outside the snow flury had subsided, but still the chilling wind blew many a snow Hake into a frenzy. Ed recalled the fact that a young lady, seemingly not having the en- thusiastic Christmas spirit, had been in the store when Sam had called him and asked him to save an angel for him. The woman seemed intensely in- terested in the conversation. Ed had casually mentioned the call to her, and also gave her a description of a married couple. She bought an angel and wished them a very merry Christmas. Sam stopped talking and he and Carol sat quietly. The memory of that Christmas Eve was forever embedded into their very being. Angela was legally theirs now. A little girl with long blonde curls, innocent blue eyes, and a pudgy little tummy in blue sleepers emerged from the bedroom Carol said, Evidently, young lady, you climbed out of your crib. Santa's coming tonight, Honey. Aren't you going to sleep like a good little girl?', The little girl came to Sam and buried her matted curls into his chest and hid her face quietly. Sam lovingly held her close and as he glanced at the Christmas Angel on the top of the tree, it seemed to him that she smiled. Jane Arris NARROW ESCAPE I was a sailor on an oil tanker. The ship was three days out of New York I-Iarbor sailing for North Africa. It was about the middle of 1943 and there was always danger of submarine attack. I worked in the engine room de- partment, completely cut off from the rest of the ship. Duty had just chang- ed, and I had gone to my small, out of the way compartment, when there was a sickening jolt, a loud explosion, and a sound of twisting, crashing, scraping steel. I must have been knocked unconscious momentarily, because when I came to, I was lying in about an inch of water. Except for a few bruises, I was all right. Over the intercommunication system came the skipper's voice telling us to prepare to abandon ship. I figured we had been hit by a torpedo. As near as I could tell, it had struck about twenty-ive feet forward from where I was. I went to the door to leave, but the door was jammed. It was all twisted out of shape, and I could not budge it. I took the heavy axe I found there and tried to break the door down, but evidently some heavy object had fallen against it on the outside. It was the only exit from the compartment, so my only hope was to call for help, I tried the intercommunication system, but now that had gone dead. I tried to call through the door, but to no avail. By now the water was about half- way between my ankles and knees. I stood there leaning against the wall, dazed, smoking a cigarette, trying to figure a way to get out when my mind started flashing the things I had done in the past back home in Maine. I could see the many times I had gone skiing, skating, and tobogganing. The times I had taken my dog and gone rabbit and bird hunting. I could see my parents and brothers and sisters. I saw my girl I had left behind wait- ing for me to come home. I remembered all the good times we had had at dances, etc. By now the water was up under my armpits. The water was cold, oh so cold! My whole body was numb. The water was rising faster now. Just as the water reached up to my head, and it was diflicult to breath, I felt my buddy shaking me and telling me to go on duty. I got up and I was covered with a cold sweat and trembling. Wow! What a dream! David Leipold '52 HOME TNR THE FOREST Life in the forest is for me, For this is where I want to be. In woods where trees are growing tall, I love this place, spring and fall. No more city life for me, For this is where I want to be. No street noises I have to hear, As long as I keep nature near. All the beauty is here to see, For this is where I want to be. No painting on the gallery's wall, Could be so pretty as these trees so tall. No one shall take me from this place but He, For this is where I want to be. Kenneth Kilborn THE EVERGREEN' TREE Off in the woods Where no one could see Is where once stood The Evergreen Tree. It stood firm and strong For many a year Like a beautiful song For no one to hear. How awful for us If we should be Alone and unnoticed As The Evergreen Tree. Dean Powers WINTER SPORTS In winter when the fields are white, We fellows get a thrill By putting skis beneath our feet And sailing down the hill. It really doesn't matter much If someone takes a spill. Another kind of winter sport That fascinates the crowd Is getting out the old bobsled It makes a fellow proud To give his pals a splendid ride, While voices cry aloud! And when the pond is smooth as glass, Why, there's the time to skate - And no one's parents raise a fuss If we stay out quite late, Because we all have so much fun When we participate. David Field MY OOLLTE Buck is my beautiful collie, Whose coat is tan and whiteg He is very keen and true to me, And he tries to do what is right. His ears are as soft as velvet, And feel like silk to your hand. He puts up his head for a little caress That his pretty brown eyes demand. His head is always held erect, And his ears are pointed up. I count as one of lifels dearest gifts The love of my collie pup. Madeline Johnson SEASONS The maple leaves are changing The frost is on the hillsg Jack Frost has spoiled the pretty beds Of tulips and daffodils. The brooks will soon be sleeping Which tells us nature rests, And another round of seasons Has passed all nature's tests. Jeannette Paine NEAR WINTER In autumn weather, the days grow cold And bright colored leaves appear. The hillsides become a ribbon of gold, And the evenings are cool and clear. The birds no longer fly about And the children play indoors. Winter is coming, without a doubt, The wind in the trees, howls and roars But if you like to ski and skate, The snow and ice you'll love to seeg But if you'd rather, lines to bait, You'll shed a tear, like me. Richard Smart Name Gwendolyn Allen Earl Barker Louise Brooks Alice Delano Pauline DeWitt Maxine Durgin James Evans Anne Fitton Rodney Hill Madeline Johnson Sara Johnson Ronald Keniston Barbara Kramer Violet Leavitt Rex Martin Joanna Mayberry Jeannette Paine Dean Powers Dorothy Proctor Maurice Robbins Evelyn Savage Richard Small Richard Smart SENIOR STATISTICS Fitting Song I Walk Alone '1Ain't Misbehavingw Thinking of You Bell Bottom Trousers You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby Tennessee Waltz My Heart Cries for You Be My Loven Let Me Call You Sweethearti' 'Jealous Hearti' f'Marine's Hymn Sidewalks of New York Always It Is No Secret All My Love Forever :Sz Ever Nevertheless K'Take Me Out To Game Lover, Come Back To Me Fancy Free Roving Kind ':All By Myself I Said My Pajamas Marilyn Thompson Clarinet Polka How We Rate Most Studious Movie Fan Class Athlete Typing Queen Class Flirt Class Actress Best Dancer Class Brain Class Actor Class Seamstress Our Giggling Gertie Class Scout Class Runt Class Cook Class Romeo Tallest Girl Class Whirlwind The Ball Class Sport Trombone Queen Class Giant Quietest Class Pitcher Class Wit Class Skier Erlon Varney Bicycle Built For Two Class Executive JOKES Mrs. Crawford: 'fNow, Norton, don't tell me you don't know Lincoln's Gettysburg Address! N. Little: Honest, Mrs. Crawford. Policeman: What are you doing here, pacing the sidewalk at two o'clock in the morning? Mr. Delano: I forgot my key officer, I didn't even know he lived there. if: N Miss Wright: CTO banktellerj Very well. If you insist I've overdrawn, I'll just have to cash it some- where else. it -X- Dotty P: That nice Mr. Higgins always kisses his wife before he goes to work. Why can't you do that? Cyawningl and I'm waiting for Alice to come home and let me in X' K- 51' F. Gray: Now that we're engaged, Dean, you're going to give me a ring, aren't you? D. Powers: :FSure, honey, whatis your phone number? Pauline DeWitt: Since I've lost my Hubby: f'Now listen, dear, I don't even know the Woman. 'X 91' Stoddard: Jimmy, What is 2. good definition of Lame Duck? J. Build: A politician who is in the process of becoming a cooked goose. S. J. glasses - I Wonder Who's Kiss- ing Me Now. W M- -X- Palmer: We certainly had a wonderful time last night for ten cents. Wiley: 'iYeah, I wonder how little brother spent it. CLASS or 1950 Jerald F. Boutilier Ann M. Carsley Harrison, Alberto W. Clark 5 Iredale Street, Bridgton, University of Maine, Orono, Philip H. Cockburn Maine Maine Maine U. S. S. Cabot CUL28 Q cfo Fleet P. O., New York, New York Marilyn L. Corey Maine General Hospital, Portland, Maine Lewis E. Delano, Jr. Harrison, Maine Charles P. Elliot Portland Road, Bridgton, Maine Bessie L. Gilman Maine General Hospital, Portland, Maine David F. Gray Richard L. Gyure Charles L. Hazelton U. S. Air Force, A. F. 11220196 Geneva, New York Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York Naples, Maine Carolyn E. Johnson fBarkerj Winchester, Virginia Fay E. Kilborn CMoynihanJ Portland Street, Bridgton Maine Nellie L. Leavitt Pond Street, Bridgton, Maine Robert F. Longley Naples Maine Richard D. McDaniel Portland Road, Bridgton, Maine Walter R. McKeen Flint Street, Bridgton, Maine Betty A. Moynihan fCrossJ Main Street, Bridgton Maine Carlton E. Palmer U. S. Naval School of Music, Washington, D. C. Priscilla J. Palmer Maine General Hospital, Portland, Maine Beverly A. Parsons Portland, Maine Anna L. Robbins CHewsonj Bacon Street, Bridgton, Maine Patricia Russell Bliss Business College, Lewiston Maine Mina M. Sanborn Bridgton Maine Marilyn C. Savage fCrowderJ Portland Maine Gerald E. Smith University of Maine, Orono, Maine Rayburn Y. Smith South High Street, Bridgton, Maine Helen D. Stiles CEastmanJ Kennard Street, Bridgton, Maine Deborah W. Walsh CWoodburyJ Pawtucket, Rhode Island Merton L. Warren North High Street, Bridgton, Maine Stanley E. Willey Sweden, Maine EXCHANGES OF YEARBOOKS Bridgton Academy North Bridgton, Maine Gould Academy Bethel Maine Norway High School Norway Maine Mechanic Falls High School Mechanic Falls Maine Fryeburg Academy Fryeburg, Maine West Paris High School West Paris Maine South Paris High School South Paris Maine Kennett High School Conway, New Hampshire Mexico High School Mexico, Maine Porter High School Kezar Falls Maine Livermore Falls High School Livermore Falls, Maine Jay High School Chisholm Maine Windham High School Windham Maine ADVERTISING SECTION State Ffhaatne THE SHOW PLACE OF BRIDGTONU The SToiTe hcls buT one sToindc1rd - - - reIoTions with iTs poTronsg The heighT of courTesy. The comforT, weII being, and soTeTy of Those who c1TTend This TheoTre is our TirsT ThoughT. Every week you'll find The besf in - - - enTerToiinmenT of This TheoTre, presenTed in ci pleasing monner, wiTh The worId's IoesT sound sysTem. MAKE YOUR LEISURE HOURS HAPPIER BY VISITING THE STATE REGULARLY C. F. 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TARBOX GEORGE MAXFIELD'S GARAGE DODGE PLYMOUTH Sales and Service GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRING Tel- ll8 Gas - Oils and Accessories Harrison Maine Tel. 48 Harrison A. Earl W. Davis Earl W. Davis, Jr. AGENCY HARRISON 247 Mclln Sl' Norway Insurance and Real Esiafe Omce Phone 338 - Residence 17 Harrison Maine G. R. MORRILL C0mPlfmff1ff GENERAL MERCHANDISE of HARRISON Tebphone 1 VARIETY STORE Harrison Maine Harrison Maine EZEZSZEZEZEZFZNZQZQZEZE2 Sig Q E 2 gl E E fi- K2-Eli Goodwin's Dairy QUALITY ICE CREAM AND SANDWICH BAR 'FEATURING 20 FLAVORS ICE CREAM Pasieurized Milk and Cream Delivered Tel. Norway 506 - Between Norway and Souih Paris J. J. NEWBERRY Co. Compliments Of 5-IO-25-Sl.OO Dept. Siore Where Values Ouiweigh Dollars LAMBERT,S Norway Maine Norway Maine Compliments Of Sporting Goods Siore BROWN'S Everyihing in Qualify Sparring Goods and Sporiswear Tel. ol Norway Maine APPAREL SHOP Main Sireei Norway Maine THE Z. I. MERCHANT , DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT STORE The Siore of Saiisfaciion and Good Values ll you Cannoi visii The siore Try our Parcel Posi Mail Service NORWAY Phone 28-W MAINE E S25 ZEI E ZE E?E2 EZE 23252325 2523232525 E12 Compliments Of THE CLASS OF 1952 CLASS OFFICERS President ...,... .... . ,........44.. . Robert Gyure Vice-President ,.....,. Jane Arris Secretary .....,.,C.,. . Joanne Irish Treasurer ........,... ..,...4.,,.....,,....,.4., ............AC.. F l orence Gray Student Council ..,.. ........ L ida Viitala, David Leipold Bruce Murch CLASS ROLL J. Arris E. Little P. Bauckman N. Little J. Bowley M. Littlehale B. Brown J. March J. Build P. Martin R. Chapman D. Mattson G Cooper J. Morton V. DeWitt B. Murch E. Douglass M. Nutting K. Farris J. Pelletier D. Field J. Porter M Fogg A. Reynolds M Fogg B. Rollins l-l. Gilman J. St. John F. Gray J. Smith P. Gyure S. Taylor P. Harrnon Z. Thompson J. lrish L. Viitala K. Killoorn K. Walker D. Leipold M. Wentworth B. Yorlc ' lElElS SlEl S E?Fl 3 E E Q ZS ZE Z E Q Z INGALLS 86 MORRISON Compliments Grain - Flour - Cool of Feriilizers GRANDIIXVS FEEDS DeWITT 86 MARSTON Bridgion Maine Barber Shop Phone 34 IGA Service Grocers Complimenfwf Of DAVIS SUPER MARKET LOWE the FLORIST GROCERIES PRODUCE - MEA-I-S Tel. Norvvoy 300 On-The-Hill Tel. 5'l South Paris Maine Complimentx Em at of BRIDGTON CAFE DAM-SITE RESTAURANT A Home Cooking ' Air Conditioned OUR MOTTO: HCLEANLINESSH Bndgfon Meme open 5130 AM. - 10130 PM, Towne Bros. ELMBROOKE FARMS Pousfeurized Milk ond Creom Coifcxge Cheese ond Eggs - Doily Delivery - TEL. 48-T4 SOUTH BRIDGTON, MAINE E E ZS? EZE Z E EZE2 3 Z3 Z3 232323232321 3 3?-3 2-' J. T. BARDSLEY CO. Post Otchce Square SPORTSMAN'S EXCHANGE GRUMMAN CANOES JOHNSON OUTBOARDS Phone 265 FISHING TACKLE Bridgton Maine GUNS AMMUNITION Permanent Waving Our Specialty BEAUTY PARLOR EL FA BR BEAUTY SHOP Telephone 137-3 Joan Emerson, Prop. Phone 26-3 Stiles Block Bridgton THE BRIDGTON NEWS ComPlimf-WS Of H. A. SHOREY, JR. Publisher and Editor HOTEL CUMBERLAND Comimmenf-' BURNELL'S GARAGE of 1 Tyclol Gas - Oil ancl Accessories GENERAL REPAIRING Next to State Theatre Phone 357-13 Sandy Creek Maine E E E E E El E E QlE E E E23 ? ZnEZEllEZQZE1lElEZSZEZQi CONGRATULATIONS - CLASS OF 1951 L. C. ANDREW IuIvII3EI2 and BUILDING MATERIALS 187 Sales Otticez Brighton Avenue Warehouses: South Windham 2-1965 PORTLAND 2-6577 Compliments of PLEASANT VISTA NURSING HOME South Bridgton, Maine Alice H. Haley R.N. Telephone 77-11 President ..,....,..,.. Vice-President ..,..... Secretary .,,..... Treasurer ....,.,.. Student Council THE CLASS OF 1954 CLASS OFFICERS Vernon Moulton Barbara Hill Linda Oyure Steve Thomas , Pauline Palmer CLASS ROLL G. Bishop B. Fogg M. McAllister S. Ross J. Boutilier J. GraFtam E. McAllister W. Sanborn B. Brooks N. Grattam B. lvlurch J. Smith S. Bump A l-libbard R. O'Berg C. Swanson J. Burnham R. Knight A. Potts V. Thompson E. Durgin C Knight J. Purington L. Trumble M. Edison R. Lawrence J. Ridlon A. Ward G. Elliot P. Leighton J. Rolfe P. Ward M. Flint C. Lewis E. Rollins S. Whitehouse E E2EZEZ E EZE EZ Ei E213 2'2.EZE2 :. :Q S Z SZEZSZS ZQZ TONY GALLINARI Co. WARRENS MARKET fOV Moot Provision Candy - Founioin - Tobacco Fruits Vegeiobles Fruif - Mcigcizines - Beer Frozen Foods Ice Cre-om Pl1ones:i48-2 - 148-3 Compliments of MANAGER 86 CLERKS A 8x P FOOD STORE A Graphic Circuit Theatre MAYFAIR - BRIDGTON - Pre5enting the Finest in Screen Entertainmenti' Phone 33 Bob Kingsley Monciger l3lElS S E Sl!i E E lQ ElE EZEZEZE'ZQ EZEZEZlj EZEZEl L. G. Balfour Company Attleboro Massachusetts Known Wherever there are Schools and Colleges CLASS RINGS AND PINS Commencement Invitations - Personal Cards Diplomas Club Insignia - Medals 86 Trophies DONALD B. TUPPER 2 Ivie Road Cape Cottage, Maine E2 lElSZEZE2E2EZElEZE2 'S211EZS?'L1EZE EZEZE E E E EZu' President ...4...,,... Vice-President . Secretory ....,... Treosurer ..,..... Student Council B. Abbott H. Abbott S. Adoms N. Boker R. Bdrker J. Berg P. Berry L. Bonnie lvl. Boutilier L. Brown THE CLASS OF 1953 CLASS OFFICERS lvlurton Boutilier Gory Cockburn Muriel Smoll lvldrtho Doy Betty Dillinghom, Mculvin Stevens CLASS ROLL E. Chcrpmon T. Dyer D. St,John R. Clork S. Foster W. Sonborn G. Cockburn L. Gombordello lvl. Smdll D. Cooper P. Holmes M. Stevens D. Dovis l'l. l-loyt G. Stuort M. Dgy C. Johnson G. Trocy J. DeWitt A. Lawrence G. Troncy B. Dillinghcim S. Pcllmer B. Wolsh lvl. Dodge C. Ridlon W. White D. Durgin W. Roberts J. Wiley R. Wymon One of Moine's most tornous dining rooms extends compliments HOLIDAY INN on Highland Lake Where people like you, who like to eot Bring their friends, to enjoy o treotf' Dinner Porties pg? Showers 45 Bonquets Receptions Teos .J All Luncheons Z1- ff Hwy 0 l ay by reservotion, pleose WALT'S RESTAURANT Many Thanks To . . Advertisers, Students, Dr. Noble, Mrs. 17 Main Street Cloyton, onol All who helped to give the 8.00 dm. - l:OO dm. onother successful yeor. BriOlgtOn Moline Mrs. Kilborn and Corona Staff E23 ZS ZS 232 E Q g S E FITTON HARDWARE CO. C0 1Plimenff Norge Refrigerators Floor Coverings of Building Moieriols H. H. BISBEE Moingos ond Applionces Bridgfgn Maine LUMBER ond BUILDING MATERIAL BRIDGTUN GARAGE FORD SALES and SERVICE TYDOL GAS and VEEDOL OIL General Repairs and Accessories Front Encl Alignments and Wheel Balancing Phone 229-1 l 5 PORTLAND STREET BRIDGTON, MAINE Compliments Compliments of Of R. L. Trueworihy Jeweler WILKIN S THE CANDLEWICK PHOTO SERVICE GIFT SHOP Tel. 26-2 Bridgfon Maine Bridgion Moiine 'S EZEZ E Z E3 EZS Z Law Omce of Compliments of CORLISS 86 LANE YOUR REXALL STORE Bank Building Bridgion Maine The Prescripiion Siore oi Bridgtan KROOT'S CLEANING Allenfs phormgcy STORE Clothing for Entire Family Cleaning Pressing Tel. 67-3 Bridgion Maine Briclgion Maine Compliments H. E. BURNHAM CO. Of J. Gasoline and Heaiing Oil Your Friendly . M . BLUE COAL Dealer Bndglon mme Complimfnts of BRIDGTON BOWLING ALLEYS OPEN - - - 6:30 PM. 'ro i2 SaTurclay aT i:OO FHM.