Bridgton High School - Corona Yearbook (Bridgton, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1957 volume:

Published by the Seniors of Bridgton High School Bridgton, Maine Printed in U.S.A. by American Yearbook Company Hannibal, Missouri Dedication We, the Senior Class, respectfully dedicate our yearbook to Mr. Clifton Hall, who, for the past four years, has devotedly served the school as teacher of Industrial Arts. We are grateful for his constructive influence on the student body and for his example of high professional standards. 2 The hopes and dreams of youth will one day turn into reality only with the determined application of the skills, knowledge, and desirable attitudes gained through proper guidance from the home, school, church, and community. Graduation from school is that threshold you must all cross to start building the life framework which, we all hope, leads to fulfillment of youthful desires. We, the faculty, heartily wish you one and all the suc- cess you deserve. Passing from school does not, however, mean a closed door behind you, and your new experiences should not take you so far away in mind or matter that you will not return as devoted Alumni to help those you leave behind build toward desirable learning and fellowship. The ideals for which we stand must continue in your own hearts and be imparted to those future graduates. Congratulations on your accomplishments, and good luck to you allt 3 Clifford P. Tinkham Principal I am very happy to have the privilege of addressing you. When you first started your education, twelve years must have seemed an eternity to you. However, the years flew by, and you soon found yourself in the freshman class. So, smiling, but shy, you entered the sophomore class, where you were always asking, Why? As juniors, to and fro you were darting, but as seniors you sorrow at departing. Now, you are wondering why the twelve years went so fast. But, here you are, and life you must face. Choose your goal, and strive to achieve it. Your education serves as an excellent background in helping you to attain your goal. Whether you are entering life's work, a profession, or higher education, always seek more knowledge. It will take time to attain this longed for goal; it cannot be reached over night. However, when you have reached it, you will have realized that the struggle and en- during patience were well worth it. In closing, may I say that Bridgton High School is always open to you. Members of the faculty are always willing to confer with you. So, as you become alumni, I hope your memories of school days are happy ones, and I wish you all a very prosperous future. Carl W. Bowers, Superintendent of Schools 4 Corona Staff Editor-in -Chief B. Chalmers Assistant Editor J. Wyman Advisor Mrs. Kilbom Business Manager N. Thurlow Assistant Manager D. Stein Assistant Business Managers: R. Goodson, R. Forrest, N. Douglas, A. Kilbom, W. Rowe, A. Whitney Exchange: B. Dodge Circulation: V. Field, C. Bosworth Typists: D. Hannaford, M. Drisko, P. Conant Sports: N. Fessenden, K. Millett Activities: D. Hill, R. Libbey Art: C. Wallace Literary: B. Lang, E. Benway Alumni: A. Austin, G. Tripp Jokes: S. Stein, L. Johnson Senior data: C. Larrabee, W. Rid- lon Junior Editor-in-Chief: J. Evans 5 Secretary J. Wyman I I I President N. Thurlow Advisor Mr. Tinkfaam V. President E. Benway Treasurer D. Hebb FIRST ROW-A. Austin, M. Graham, N. March, N. Haggett. SECOND ROW-J. Rollins, W. Rowe, R. MacDonald. Student Council At the first meeting of the Student Council for the years 1956-1957 the following officers were elected: President...............Norman Thurlow Vice-President...................Elanor Benway Secretary........................Janice Wyman Treasurer...................Dorcas Hebb Under the direction of Mr. Tinkham, our advisor, the Student Council outlined the school calendar of events, with general responsiblity far the scheduling of all student activities. . . , The Council sponsored the Freshman initiation and reception, Christmas assembly and ball, and winter carnival. One of the projects this year was the financing of a milk dispensing machine. Under this program, milk is avail- able to the students at five cents a carton. ............................. Another project was the purchasing of a used juke box, which was repaired and refimshed m the industrial arts de- partment. This is used for gym dances and other activities. , , , The members of the Student Council wish to thank the faculty and student body for the fine support they have gi- ven throughout the year. 6 Janice Wyman Secretary FACULTY FIRST ROW-J. Hotchkiss, F. Oberg, C. Tinkham, M. Irish, H. Cook. SECOND ROW-J. Perkins, L. Kimball A. Tinknam, R. Stevens, E. Kilborn, N. Spear, C. Hall, J. Austin. Faculty CLIFFORD TINKHAM University of Maine, B.S., M.Ed. Principal U. S. History JOSEPH AUSTIN Denison University, B.A. Football Coach Mathematics and Science ROBERT STEVENS Boston University, B.S. Basketball and Baseball Coach Science and Physical Education Mrs. FLORENCE OBERG Farmington State Teachers College and University of Maine, B.S. Home Economics Mrs. HAZEL COOK University of Maine, B.A., M.A. English and Foreign Languages Mrs. ESTHER KIL30RN Bliss Business College Commercial Subjects Mrs. JOAN HOTCHKISS Smith College, B.A. English and Guidance CLIFTON HALL Gorham State Teachers College, B.S. Industrial Arts NORMAN SPEAR Un;versity of Maine, B.S. Mathematics and Science Mrs. MONA IRISH New Engliand Conservatory of Music LELAND KIMBALL Rollins College, B.A. English JOHN PERKINS University of Maine, B.S. Social Studies and English Mrs. AUDREY TINKHAM 31iss Business College Biology and Physical Education 8 SENIORS Honor Students VALEDICTORIAN Carol Larrabee Others attaining an average of 85 or above: Janice Wyman Eleanor M. Benway Ronald G. Forrest Bethia Chalmers William N. Ridlon, Jr. HONOR ESSAYIST Lee B. Johnson Nancy L. Fessenden Dianne A. Hannaford Clyde P. Chute Leslie S. Little Muriel D. Drisko Carolyn A. Wallace 10 Virginia R. Field VIVIAN DELITE ADAMS Age 18 Commercial Mandy Softly speak and sweetly smile. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 3,4. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Secretarial Work ANN ELIZABETH AUSTIN Age 18 General Annie Love in thy youth, fair maid. Band 1,2,4; Orchestra 1; Glee Club 1; Ma- jorettes 2,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Softball 1,2; Arts and Crafts Club 4; Dramatic Club 3; Press Club 2; Riding Club 1; Corona Staff 4; Student Council 4; Class Treasurer 3; Junior Prize Speaking 3; Minstrel Show 2; Librarian 2; Office Girl 4; Candy Seller 3,4. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Marriage ELEANOR M. BENWAY Age 17 College Sherran her fingers o'er the ivory keys and shook a song from them. Orchestra 3,4; Chemistry Club 3; Junior Boos- ters Club 4; Corona Staff 4; Student Council (Vice President) 4; Junior Prize Speaking 3; Office Girl 3,4; School Treasurer 3,4. Trans- ferred: Old Orchard Beach High School. PLANS FOR FUTURE: College CHARLES LESLIE BOSWORTH Age 18 General Les Farmers are the founders of civilization Dramatic Club 3; Junior Boosters Club 3; Corona Staff 4; Junior Prize Speaking (Sec- ond Prize ) 3; Gym Exhibition 3,4. Transferred: Bridgton Academy. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Agriculture BET HIA CHALMERS Age 17 College Beth Without unspotted, innocent within, She fear'd no danger, for she knew no sin. Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2; Majorettes 1, 2,3,4 (Head); Basketball 1,2; Ski Team 4; Art Club 3; Arts and Crafts Club 4; Chem- istry Club 3; Dramatic Club 3; Junior Boost- ers Club 3; Ski Club 3 (Secretary); Corona Staff 3,4 (Editor-in-chief); Student Council 2; Class President 4; One-Act Plays 1; Min- strel Show 2. PLANS FOR FUTURE: College CLYDE PHILIP CHUTE Age 17 College Clyde Blushing is the color of virtue. Glee Club 1,2; Chemistry Club 3,4; Minstrel Show 2. PLANS FOR FUTURE: University of Maine BROCK WILLIAM CLARK, JR. Age 18 Vocational Brock Appearances are very decietful. Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Varsity Club 3,4; Gym Exhibition 1,2,3,4. PLANS FOR FTTTTTRF: School PATRICIA ANN CONANT Age 17 Commercial Patty Better by far you should forget and smile Than remember and be sad. Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Majorettes 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Art Club 2; Corona Staff 4; One-Act Plays 1. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Secretarial Work GERALDINE ANN DILLINGHAM Age 17 Commercial Jerry A big heart has few troubles. Glee Club 1,2; FHA 2 (2d Vice President), 3, (Reporter) 4; Junior Boosters Club 3,4; Minstrel Show 2. PLANS FOR FUTURE. Comptometer School BRUCE HANSON DiPIETRANTONIO Age 17 College Guinea We live not as we wish, but as we have to. Glee Club 3,4; Chemistry Club 3,4; Ski Club 4 Transferred: White Memorial School, Port- land. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Service BARBARA ARLENE DODGE Age 18 College Barb Where there's a will, there's a way. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Soft- ball 1, (Manager) 2; Chemistry Club 3; Junior Boosters Club 3,4; Riding Club 1; Corona Staff 4; One-Act Plays 1; Minstrel Show 2. PLANS FOR FUTURE: College NELSON EUGENE DOUGLAS Age 18 Vocational Nelson A football,basketball, and baseball man and last but not least a lady's man. Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1. 2,3,4; Golf Team 1; Dramatic Club 3; Var- sity Club 1,2,3,4; Corona Staff 4; Junior Prize Speaking 3. PLANS FOR FUTURE: College or Service MURIEL DIANE DRISKO Age 18 Commercial Gert A good laugh is sunshine in a house. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Corona Staff 4; Office Girl 3,4. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Secretarial Work. II DONALD RICHARD DYER Age 17 Vocational Don Each man reaps his own farm. Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2; Glee Club 2; Ger- man Band 2; Ski Team 1; Gym Exhibiton 1,3,4. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Construction work. FLORENCE YVONNE EMOND Age 17 General Flo Love is the salt of life. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Softball 2; Art Club 2; Arts and Crafts 4; FHA 2, (Secre- tary) 3; Junior Boosters Club 3; Mistrel Show 2. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Marriage NANCY LEA FESSENDEN Age 17 Commercial Fessie Be friends with the friendly, and visit those who visit you. Band 1,2,3; Orchestra 1; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, (Manager) 3; Arts and Crafts Club 4; Junior Boosters Club (Secretary) 3; Press Club 1,2,3,4; Riding Club 1; Corona Staff 4; Junior Ptize Speaking 3; Minstrel Show 2; Libarian 2; Office Girl 3; Candy Seller 4. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Business College VIRGINIA RUTH FIELD Age 17 Commercial Ginny Quietness is best. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Soft- ball 1,2,3,4; Arts and Crafts Club 4; FHA 4; Junior Boosters Club 3,4; Corona Staff 4; Minstrel Show 2; Librarian 2,3. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Business College RONALD GARNET FORREST Age 18 College Pete He was like the cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow. Band 2,3,4; Orchestra 2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3, 4; Bonhommes 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Camera Club 1; Chemistry Club 3,4; Corona Staff 4; Student Council 2; Class Pre- sident 1; Junior Prize Speaking (First Prize); One-Act Plays 1; Minstrel Show 2. PLANS FOR FUTURE: College ROGER MARC GOODSON Age 18 Commercial Rog Hail, the conquering hero comes, Sound the trumpets, beat the drums. Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,3; Glee Club 1,4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball Manager 3,4; Art Club 3; Camera Club 1; Dramatic Club 3; Junior Boosters Club 3,4; Riding Club 1; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Corona Staff 4; Junior Prize Speaking 3; Gym Ex- hibition 1,3,4. PLANS FOR FUTURE: College DIANNE ARDIS HANNAFORD Age 17 Commercial Dee-Dee Kindness is the sunshine in which virture grows. Glee Club 3,4; Dramatic Club 3; Junior Boo- sters Club 3; Corona Staff 4; Office Girl 3,4. Transferred: Windham High School. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Business College DORIS ROSELLA HILL Age 18 Commercial Wiggles I chatter, chatter as I flow to join the brim- ing river, For men may come and men may go, but I go on forever. Glee Club 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Softball 1,2; Cheerleaders 3; Art Club 2; Arts and Crafts Club 4; Camera Club 1; Dramatic Club 3; FHA 2,3; Junior Boosters Club 3,4; Riding Club 1; Corona Staff 4; Junior Prize Speaking (First Prize); Minstrel Show 2; Office Girl 4. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Business College LEE BARRY JOHNSON Age 19 College Shep Though this be madness, yet there is a met- hod in it. Band 2; Glee Club 1,2,4; Bonhommes 1,2,3,4; Football 2; Chemistry Club 3; Dramatic Club 3; Varsity Club 2; Corona Staff 4; Class Pre- sident 2; Minstrel Show 2; Gym Exhibition 2. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Logging ARTHUR AUGUSTUS KILBORN, JR. Age 17 College Art Friendship and sportsmanship equal a well- liked man. Band 1,2,3,4; German Band 3,4; Football 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Chemis- try Club 3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Corona Staff 4; Class Vice President 4; Minstrel Show 2; Gym Exhibition 1,2. PLANS FOR FUTURE: College EARLE KILGORE Vocational Age 18 I'm gonna race with the devil. Football 4; Junior Boosters Club 1; Gym Ex- hitibion 1,2,3,4. PLANS FOR FUTURE: Un- decided BEVERLY ROBERTS LANG Age 18 College Bev Oui characters are the result of our con- duct. Band (Manager) 2,3,4; Orchestra 1, (Mana- ger) 2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Chemistry Club 3; Junior Boosters Club 3; Corona Staff 4; Minstrel Show 2. Plans for Future: College CAROL LARRABEE Age 18 College Fame is the thirst of youth. Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Chansonettes 1,2,3,4; Majorettes 2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Corona Staff 4; Class Secretary 3; Junior Prize Speaking (Second Prize) 3; One-Act- Plays 1; Minstrel Show 2; Librarian 3; Of- fice Girl. Plans for Future: College DAVID ANDRE LEE Age 18 General Gus As idle as a painted ship upon a painted sea. Glee Club 1,2; Junior Boosters Club 3; Cam- era Club 1; Gym Exhibition 1. Plans for Future: Army RICHARD HAROLD LIBBEY Age 18 Commercial Dick Men show their characters in nothing more clearly than in what they think laughable. Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Bonhommes 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Camera Club 1; Min- strel Show 2; Gym Exhibition. Transferred: Cony High School, Augusta, Maine Plans for Future: Air Force LESLIE SHERMAN LITTLE Age 19 Vocational Leo He knew the precise psychological moment when to say nothing. Football 1,2; Camera Club 1; Varsity Club 2; Gym Exhibition 1. Plans for Future: Army Reserves - Contractor KENNETH GENE MTIJ.F.TT Age 17 College Ditch I make it a point to believe only what I understand. Band 1,2,3; Orchestra 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3, 4; German Band 2; Football 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 2,3; Golf Team 2; Camera Club 1; Chemistry Club 3; Junior Boosters Club 3; Riding Club 1; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Corona Staff 4; Student Council 3; Class Treasurer 2; Junior Prize Speaking 3; Gym Exhibition 1. Plans for Future: Air Force LEWIS MILLARD PIERCE, Jr. Age 18 General Lew There are not many things cheaper than supposing laughing. Glee Club 1,2; Art Club 3; Camera Club 1; Dramatic Club 3; Junior Boosters Club 4; Ski Club 2. Plans for Future: Undecided WILLIAM RUFUS POTTER Age 18 College Bill These are the times that try men's souls. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Football Manager 2; Bas- ketball 2,3; Baseball 2,3,4; Camera Club 1; Junior Boosters Club 3,4; Minstrel Show 2; Gym Exhibition 1,2,3,4. Plans for Future: Forestry or Agriculture WILLIAM NORMAN RIDLON, Jr. Age 19 College Bill Patience provokes often turns to fury. Clee Club 1,2,3,4; Bonhommes 1,2,3,4; Chemistry Club 3; Corona Staff 4; Class Sec- retary 4; Gym Exhibition 1; Band (Assistant Manager) 3,4. Plans for Future: Service and College EDEENA ARDELL ROBBINS Age 18 General Deena A spirit pure as hers is always pure. Glee Club 1,2,3; Majorettes 1; Basketball 1, 2,3; Junior Boosters Club 3. Plans for Future: Nursing WAYNE H. ROWE Age 17 Commercial Elvis I got rhythm . . . who could ask for anything more. Glee Club 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2, 3,4; Junior Boosters Club 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Corona Staff 4; Student Council 4; Base- ball (Manager) 1. Plans for Future: College ARTHUR DAVID STEIN III Age 18 College Dave Personality is to a man what perfume is to a flower. Glee Club 2,3,4; Bonhommes 3,4; Football 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Junior Boosters Club 3; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Ski Club 4; Corona Staff 4; Class President 3; Gym Exhibition 2,3,4. Transferred: Spring City High School, Penn- sylvania Plans for Future: College 1 Age 17 Sue SUSAN JUDSON STEIN College To see her is to love her. Glee Club 2,4; Softball 2,3,4; Dramatic Club 3; Ski Club 3,4; Junior Boosters Club 3; Class Vice President 3; Art Club 3; Min- strel Show 2; Chansonettes 4. Plans for Future: College CARLENE ANN THURLOW Age 18 Home Economics Sandy My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope. Glee Club 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Softball 2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4; Junior Boosters Club 3,4. Transferred: Pennell Institute, Gray, Maine Plans for Future: Marriage NORMAN EDWARD THURLOW Age 17 College Norm I have nothing to declare except my gen- ius. Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Bonhom- mes 4; German Band 2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Chemistry Club 3,4; Junior Boosters Club 3,4; Varsity Club 2,3; Corona Staff 3,4; Student Council 4; Class Treasurer 1; Minstrel Show 2; Gym Exhibition 1,2,3. Plans for Future: College GLORIA ANN TRIPP Age 18 Commercial Sharp On with the dance! Let joy be unconfin'd! Glee Club 2,3; Softball 2,3,4; Cheerleaders 4; Dramatic Club 3; Class Secretary 2; Minstrel Show 2; Corona Staff 4. Transferred. Pennell Institute, Gray, Maine Plans for Future: Business School CAROLYN ANN WALLACE Age 17 College Bunty Coquetry whets the appetite; flirtation depraves it. Band 1; Orchestra 1,2; Glee Club 1,2; Bas- ketball 1; Art Club 3,4; Dramatic Club 3; Corona Staff 4; Student Council 3; Class Treasurer 4; Minstrel Show 2. Plans for Future: School NANCY JANETTE WARD Age 18 General Live and let live. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Softball 2; FHA 2,3; Jun- ior Boosters Club 3. Plans for Future: Undecided RICHARD DUANE WIGCJN Age 18 Vocational Wig Better a witty fool than a foolish wit. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3; Baseball 1,4; Minstrel Show 2; Gym Exhibition 1,4. Plans for Future: Service and farming. JANICE WYMAN Age 18 Commercial Jan A place for everything and everything in its place. Glee Club 1,2,4; Softball 1; Arts and Crafts Club 4; FHA (Secretary) 2; Junior Boosters Club 3; Riding Club 1; Corona Staff 4; Stu- dent Council (Secretary) 4; Minstrel Show 2; Office Girl 3,4; Candy Seller 3. Plans for Future: Northeastern Business College Senior Favorites VVOST N. Douglas P. Conant Libbey Benway MOST UDlOUS C. Chute B. Chalmers R. Wiggin D. Hili N. Thurlow B. Chalmers T � � , N. Thurlow J. Wyman 22 Senior Favorites B. DiPietrantonio G. Tripp K. Millett C. Wallace Stein Stein Forrest Hill D. Stein S. Stein 23 CLASS PRESIDENT ,v.v. v.v. v.v Will; ,v.y v.v UNDERCLASSES 1st ROW: G. Murphy, L. Kenison, P. Osgood, D. Cannell, B. Pierce, S. Greer, P. Morrison, D. Wakefield, C. Ward, B. Doug- las, I. Ridlon, M. Thompson, R. Morey. 2nd ROW: Mrs. Kil- born, R. Flint, L. Knight, K. Little, D. Hebb, L. Winkley, M. Hazelton, N. Smart, J. Littlefield, N. Viitala, M. Graham, J. Blake, N. Chadbourne, A. Whitney, F. Norman, Mr. Perkins. 3rd ROW: J. Pierce, T. Moynihan, J. Rollins, P. Hodsdon, J. Mason, S. Nurmi, D. Cannell, J. Evans, H. Sargent, P. Kilgore, B. Clawson, D. Wiley, K. Wiley, J. Roberts, R. Burns. Absent; S. Barker, D. Cushman, C. Stevens. Junior Class In September, the Junior Class entered school with an enrollment of fifty-two. Our representatives to Student Council were Jack Rol- lins, Mary Graham, and Dorcas Hebb. Our class projects for the year were all quite successful. Among them were gym dances, Junior Prom, and the sponsoring of a Thanks giving basket. The annual prize speaking contest was held in March. We have had a large class representation in sports, musical or- ganizations, and other school activities. Paul Kilgore was high salesman for the school in the magazine sales campaign. We are grateful to Mrs. Kilborn and Mr. Perkins, our class advis- ors, who have participated in our class meetings and helped in our many activities. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer A. Whitney P. Hodsdon N. Viitala M. Thompson Nancy Viitala Secretary 26 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer J. Bos worth R. Hatch F. Fitzgerald P. Hudson 1st ROW: R. Harmon, S. Mac Allister, N. Moore, D. Spearrin, W. Lawrence, B. Stevens, F. Fitzgerald, C. Lothrop, J. Johns, J. Noble, B. Osgood, M. Gray, J. Harmon, J. Phillips, G. Tar- box. 2nd ROW: Mr. Spear, J. Bosworth, F. Nevells, J. Rand, N. March, S. Isbell, J. Durfee, J. A. Allen, G. Briggs, D. Cobb, N. Towne, J. Littlefield, I. Tower, A. Preble, J. M. Allen, P. De Witt, P. Hartford, A. Packard, D. Ward, B. Smith, G. Star- bird. 3rd ROW: J. Day, R. Lord, H. Berry, P. Craffam, K. Kilborn, J. Wiley, W. Lewis, P. Cushman, W. Whitney, D. Saunders, R. Macdonald, P. Hudson, M. Chaplin, W. Bradley, T. Austin, R. Ward, P. Gallinari, D. Diller, T. King. ABSENT: T. Arris, R. Fleck, R. Hatch, M. Ridgley. Sophomore Class We entered school in September with an enrollment of fifty - five. Our Student Council representatives were Nancy March and Robert Macdonald. We held gym dances and the Sophomore Hop, all of which were successful. Several from our class have participated in sports, mu- sical events, and other school activities. We want to express our-appreciation to our class advisor, Mr. Spear, for the assistance he has given us during the year. Faye Fitzgerald Secretary 27 1st ROW: S. Nevells, R Barker, W. Osgood, D. Pulkkinen, M. Thompson, P. Kenison, D. Chase, R. Davis, S. Knight, R. Brooks. 2nd ROW: B. Ridlon, E. Fessenden, L. Curtis, B. Ward, L. Johnson, E. Phillips, N. Haggett, S. Roberts, S. Mowatt, S. Porter, K. Kilborn, D. Hilton, L. Jacobson. N. Giles, J. Brown, M. Cannell. 3rd ROW: Mr. Kimoail, M. Flagg, J. Millett, D. Dodge, M. Graham, H. Andrews, A. Clemons, I. Lewis, D. Hudson, E. Whitney, V. Flagg, S. Palmer, N. Thurlow, W. Chaplin, J. Packard, P. Sar- gent, M. Knight, M. Hazelton, M. Monk, J. Haggett, B. Whitehouse, P. Proctor, Mrs. Cook. 4th ROW: S. Merrill, T. Smith, F. Emond, R. Burnham, R. Durfee, D. Fogg, A. Tripp, G. Cannell, W. Walker, D. Irving, C. Lothrop, D. Bump, R. Shaw, K. Davis, E. Baker, B. Forrest, B. Spiller, R. Murphy, R. Dinneen, G. Osgood. ABSENT: L. Andrews, R. Robinson, I. Robbins, L. Fogg. Freshman Class The class of 1960 entered Bridgton High School with an en- rollment of seventy-seven and elected Nona Haggett Student Council representative. Our concession at the football games gave us $75 to start our financial account. We have many representatives in musical and athletic activi- ties. Chris Lothrop honored our class with being the only Fresh- man to win a letter in football. We wish to express sincere appreciation to our class advisors, Mrs. Cook and Mr. Kimball, for the guidance they have given us this year. Linda Curtis Secretary President Vice President Secretary Treasurer J. Millett J. Haggett L. Curtis C. Lothrop 28 ORGANIZATIONS 1st ROW: J. Harmon, L Kenison, M. Cannell, M. Thompson, S. Stein, P. Osgood, M. Gray, N. Gile, V. Field, B. Osgood, B. Lang, N. Ward, D. Spearrin, B. Ward, D. Cannell, E. Philips, G. Tripp, B. Ridlon, J. Philips. 2nd ROW: B. Douglas, M. Moore, L. Curtis, P. Proctor, N. Haggett, S. Mowatt, J. Noble, J. Haggett, J. Millettt, P. Conant, D. Hannaford, K. Kilborn, N. Fessenden, J. Johns, K. Little, S. McAllister. 3rd ROW: E. Fessenden, D. Hilton, M. F' gg, D. Dodge, M. Graham, W. Lawrence, B. Stevens, C. Stevens, C. Lothrop, F. Fitzgerald, I. Lewis, J. Blake, P. DeWitt, J. Packard, J.A. Allen, J.M. Allen, A. Clemons, D. Hebb, M. Hazelton, N. Mar- ch, D. Cobb, C. Thurlow, M. Knight, S. Portor, M. Graham, S. Greer, C. Larrabee, Mrs. Irish, L. Johnson. 4th ROW: D. Wakefield, A. Packard, G. Griggs, L. Winkley, P. Morrison, D. Hudson, E. Whitney, S. Palmer, N. Smart, M. Drisko, J. Littlefield, I. Tower, N. Viitala, M. Hazelton, B. Dodge, N. Thurlow, A. Preble, N. Towne, B. Whitehouse, M. Monk, C. Ward. Glee Club 1st ROW: G Tarbox S. NeveUs, W. Osgood, P. Kenison, T. Smith, F. Nevells, R. Burnham, E. Baker, D. Diller, T. King, G. Osgood, D. Pulkkinen, D. Stein, R. Hatch, R. Barker. 2nd ROW: R. Brooks, B. Forrest, B. DiPie- trantonio, J. Pierce J. Wiley, P. Gallinari, G. Cannell, P, Hodsdon, W. Rowe, K. Millett, K. Kilborn, T. Ar- ns W. Bradley, L. Johnson, H. Berry, L. Knight, Mrs. Irish. 3rd ROW: D. Wiley, B. Clawson, K. Wiley, C W. WWtn WaJkeMC Drvi .' Wl88in’ R' G°°ds0n' W' Potter R’ LibbeV W‘ Ridlon- Forrest, 30 Pa.cV.aid E. BaVei, j. Wiley. ■ fc. WileY p.. Libbey, K Kilborn Foriest, . Dillet j Evans i E. Foitest § Palmet. q paibos. D Hudson, 2nd ROW: p Hodsdon ROW: Match. Wiley. Orches 1 3 WSliv °® J; w- J QSo 1st ROW: B. Osgood, S. Stein, C. Larrabee L Kenison, D. Cobb, S. Greer. 2nd ROW: A. Preble, J. Noble, K. Kilbom, N. March, Mrs. Irish, D. Wakefield, D. Hudson, J. M. Allen. Chansonettes 1st ROW: P. Conant, B.Chalmers, A. Austin, J. Hake, C. Larrabee. 2nd ROW: A. Payton, G. Tarbox, K. Fleck, W. Osgood, W. Lawrence, G. Rowe, B. Whitehouse, Mrs. Irish, J. Noble, D. Sanborn B. Osgood, K. Kil- bom, L. Weeman, W. Mowatt, R. Smith. 3rd ROW: J. Phillips, V. Cushman, P. Winkley, P. Kenison, D. Cobb, J. Packard, D. Hudson, T. Smith, S. Palmer, D. Diller, N. Towne, E. Baker, E. Whitney, J M. Allen, P- Mom- son, N. March, J. Bosworth, J. MacAllister, E. Phillips. 4th ROW: B. Forrest, W. Bradley, P. Hodsdon, K Wi- ley,R. Forrest, J. Evans, R. Libbey, R. Goodson, D. Dyer, A. Kilborn, N. Thurlow, D. Bump, D. Wiley, J. Wi- ley, J. Wiley, K. Kilborn. Band Majorettes 32 1st ROW: J. M. Allen, N. Fessenden, Mis. Hotchkiss, A. Whitney, M. Hazelton. 2nd ROW: R. Morey, J. Evans, N. March. Press Club The Press Club has written the High School News report for the Bridgton News each week. Mrs. Hotchkiss serves as the faculty advisor, and Nancy Fessenden as chairman. Sports reporters are Allison Whit- ney and Merlene Hazelton. Jimmy Evans, Rex Morey, Nancy March, and Judy M. Allen, general reporters. Junior Boosters Club The Junior Boosters Club was organized in October with about 30 members. The purpose of the club is to sponsor committees and activities to help boost school spirit. N. March, Secretary; R. Goodson, President. Art Club Although the Art Club is not in possession of the best of materials, there have been several good oil paintings done by its members. The subject of these paintings has been of the student's choice. We have some who have tried, with good results, portraits. 1st ROW: J. Brown, F. Norman, C. Wallace. 2nd ROW: R. Murphy, R. Durfee. 1st ROW: P. DeWitt, G. Dillingham, B. Pierce, C. Thurlow, Mrs. Oberg, L. Johnson, G. Briggs, V. Field, B. Osgood. 2nd ROW: D. Hilton, B. Ridlon, D. Speairin, J. Johns, M. Gray, M. Moore, J. Brown, I. Ridlon, N. Giles. 3rd ROW: B. Stevens, I. Lewis, P. Sargent, N. Towne, I. Tower, N. Thurlow, L. Andrews, V. Adams. F. H. A. The FHA, under the direction of Mrs. Oberg, with Carlene Thurlow as president, had a very good year. Among our financially successful projects were jelly sales in the fall and a bazaar held in December. Arts and Crafts Club Under the guidance of Mrs. Henry Shorey, the Arts Crafts Club completed many projects including enameling on copper, leather work, aluminum etching, textile painting, tempera, and tole painting. To raise money, several of the members sold some of their articles in the Home Economics room last winter during open house. Mrs. Shorey, P. Dewitt, B. Chalmers, L. Jacob- son, B. Smith, J. Allen, S. Roberts, G. Dilling- Mrs. Shorey, I. Tower, V. Field. ham. 1st ROW: D. Diller, R. Morey, K. Millett, P. Hudson, R. Forrest. 2nd ROW: D. Stein, P. Cushman. Ski Team The newly formed Ski Team did very well this year. Of the one main event they participated in as a group, The Maine Class B Interscholastic Championship, they placed 4th out of 8 schools. For the individual placements in the events of this meet, David Diller placed first in downhill, Peter Hudson first in slalom, and Rexford Morey second in slalom. The Science Club, under the direction of Mr. Spear, conducted many interesting studies and experiments. Some of the products made include soap, cold cream, carbon monoxide, and nitrous oxide. Science Club R. Morey, L. Winkley, C. Chute, D. Hebb, P. Hodsdon, A. Whitney, B. Clawson, J. Evans, Mr. Spear. 1st ROW: F. Norman, S. Greer, M. Thompson, K. Little, R. Morey. 2nd ROW: P. Morrison, Mr. Kimball, J. Blake, L. Winkley, B. Clawson, J. Roberts, M. Hazelton, N. Viitala. Junior Prize Speaking Kathleen Little The Professor Awakes Langio Marion Thompson Ma at the Basketball Game Black Sandra Greer Joan of Arc” Anderson Lee-Beth Winkley White Cliffs of Dover Miller Judy Blake Sorry, Wrong Number Ullman-Fletcher Merlene Hazelton Junior Miss Chodorov Nancy Viitala Why Lilbert Priscilla Morrison Mary Stuart Potterfield Paul Hodsdon Perfect Tribute Andrews Bruce Clawson To Be or Not To Be Koehler Rex Morey Black Cat Poe Joe Roberts Off Blood and Sand Montgomery Fred Norman Swan Song Chekhov 36 Norm Muriel Commercial English Problems of Democracy ATHLETICS • • • • • • • • V.V.V.V 1st ROW: R. Goodson, G. Locke, P. Beny, N. Thurlow, D. Stein, J. Welch, R. Macdonald, R. Johns, N. Douglas, W. Rowe, R. Morey. 2nd ROW: Mr. Stevens, D. Diller, F. Nevells, K. Millett, R. Forrest, A. Kil- bom, A. Whitney. Baseball Baseball practice started early in the spring under Coach Stevens with about 25 boys. The team had a very successful season and there are hopes for a good season in '57. Players earning varsity awards were: Philip Berry, Richard Johns, Gary Locke, Jim Welch, Nelson Doug- las, Arthur Kilbom, Wayne Rowe, David Stein, Norman Thurlow. Roger Goodson and Rex Morey received manager awards. The scores for the games were as follows: Bridgton 18 Paris 4 Bridgton 10 Disfield 4 Bridgton 7 Mexico 5 Bridgton 1 Dixfield 3 Bridgton 13 Gould 0 Bridgton 7 Norway 11 Bridgton 22 Paris 2 Bridgton 17 Gould 6 Bridgton 11 Norway 7 40 1st ROW: D. Carmeli, P. Hodsdon, E. Kilgore, N. Douglas, A. Kilbom, R. Goodson, B. Clark, K. Millett, D. Stein, J. Rollins, W. Durfee. 2nd ROW: D. Ward, R. Ward, T. Austin, K. Kilbom, H.Berry, N. Chadboume, G. Murphy, D. Cushman, R. Flint, W. Whitney, T. Arris, P. Gallinari. 3rd ROW: Mr. Perkins, R. Harmon, T. Smith, W. Osgood, P. Hudson, Mr. Austin, C. Lothrop, D. Pulkkinen, P. Kenison, G. Cannell, B. Smith. Make it a touchdown, Dave! Football The football squad started practice the latter part of August under the coaching of Mr. Austin and Mr. Perkins, with about 35 members. Phil Autio helped with the back field. Bruce Smith and Robert Har- mon were managers. We started off the season with a victory over So. Paris. After being downed by Jay and Lisbon, we came back again defeating Wilton and Norway. We lost to Farmington, but completed the season with a 5-3 record when we defeated Livermore Falls and finally Kennett in a terrific battle. The team reach- ed peak performance both offensively and defen- sively in this final game. Of the nineteen receiving letters, six were seniors: Captain Dave Stein, N. Douglas, R. Goodson, K. Millett, A. Kilbom, SCORES: and B. Clark. Bridgton 44 So. Paris 0 Bridgton 6 Jay 33 Bridgton 6 Lisbon 26 Bridgton 21 Wilton 6 Bridgton 27 Norway 20 Bridgton 19 Farmington 38 Bridgton 41 Livermore Falls 6 Bridgton J.V. SCORES: 19 Kennett 13 Bridgton 27 Gould 0 Bridgton 21 Kennett 0 Bridgton 14 Gould 0 Talk it up, boys ! 41 Senior Football Boys Brock Clark Nelson Douglas Ken Millett Dave Stein Roger Goodson 42 Earle Kilgore Art Kilbom 1st ROW: J. Rollins, B. Clawson. 2nd ROW: T. Austin, W. Rowe, K. Kilbom, N. Thurlow, N. Douglas, R. Goodson, Mr. Stevens, A. Kilbom, J. Mason, P. Hodson, R. Macdonald, D. Cushman. Boys’ Basketball The Varsity team completed a very successful season this year, under the direction of Coach Stevens. We won 12 games and lost 5 during the regular season, with only one loss in league play to Mechanic Falls. This tied us for first place in the Western Division of the Sim Journal League. Mechanic Falls won the play off game. The four top scorers for the season were: Norman Thurlow, 214; Captain Roger Goodson, 211; Arthur Kilbom, 201; Nelson Douglas, 174. Jack Rollins served as manager for the team. SCORES: Bridgton 37 - Lisbon 49 Bridgton 67 - Mexico 55 Bridgton 80 - Norway 47 Bridgton 42 - Gould 35 Bridgton 70 - Fryeburg 41 Bridgton 35 - Mechanic Falls 62 Bridgton 60 - Gorham 83 Bridgton 73 - S. Paris 38 Bridgton 70 - Windham 83 Bridgton 50 - Kennett 52 Bridgton 68 - Norway 35 Bridgton 81 - Gould 36 Bridgton 68 - Paris 38 Bridgton 47 - Mechanic Falls 46 Bridgton 60 - Fryeburg 40 Bridgton 57 - Lisbon 50 Bridgton 62 - Mexico 57 Bridgton 49 - Mechanic Falls 70 We won our first game of the S. P. A. Tournament at Rumford, defeating Mexico 44-42; but were our second attempt by Livermore Falls when they defeated us 67-45. The Junior Varsity team under the direction of Coach Austin had a busy schedule this season playing 16 games, with a 6-10 record. This is an unusually large number of games and should give the boys good background for Varsity play next sea- son. 1st ROW: W. Osgood, A. Whitney, P. Gallinari, G. Cannell, W. Whitney, D. Bump, D. Diller, T. Smith, E. Baker. 2nd ROW: G. Osgood, J. Bosworth, B. Forrest, Mr. Austin, D. Pulkkinen, P. Kenison. 1st ROW: B. Dodge, M. Hazelton, A. Austin, D. Hill, P. Conant, M. Thompson. 2nd ROW: V. Field, C.Thur- low, E. Robbins, C. Larrabee, J. Blake, E. Whitney, J. Phillips. 3rd ROW: J. Millett, N. Haggett, C. Lothrop, N. March, D. Cobb, D. Hudson, M. Monk, D. Dodge, Mr. Perkins. 4th ROW: J. Packard, J. Johns, N. Towne J. Littlefield, S. Palmer, M. Graham, E. Phillips. Girls’ Basketball The girls started practice early in November with about thirty girls. Mr. Perkins served as coach for the girls with Ann Austin as captain and Judy Millett as manager. In their final game of the season, the girls defeated Mexico High School 58-48 to end the season with a 6-6 win and loss standing. Seven senior girls will graduate from the team this year. They are: Doris Hill, Ann Austin, Barbara Dodge, Pat- ricia Conant, Carlene Thurlow, Virginia Field, and Carol Larrabee. The season's record is as follows: Potter 41 Bridgton 18 West Paris 45 Bridgton 53 Fryeburg 44 Bridgton 53 Mechanic Falls 51 Bridgton 35 South Paris 28 Bridgton 40 West Paris 49 Bridgton 39 Kennett 50 Bridgton 40 Mexico 20 Bridgton 34 South Paris 38 Bridgton 36 Fryeburg 40 Bridgton 67 Potter 42 Bridgton 30 Mexico 48 Bridgton 58 The Junior Varsity team played one game with Fryeburg Academy and won 27 - 18. Cheerleaders 1st ROW: F. Fitzgerald. 2nd ROW: J. Phillips, S. J. Phillips, S. Greer, D. Cobb, F. Fitzgerald, N. March, Greer, D. Cobb, N. March, M. Thompson. M. Thompson. 1st ROW: J. Thomas, M. Hazelton, J. Littlefield, D. Cobb, N. March, F. Fitzgerald. 2nd ROW: G. Tripp, S. Stein, V. Field, N. Towne, C. Stevens, M. Thompson, Mrs. Tinkham. INSERT: C. Larrabee. Softball Softball practice started early in the spring with about 15 girls participating. We played 3 games, and were undefeated for the season. Mrs. Tinkham served as coach for the team and Norma Cooper as manager. Carol Larrabee is the only girl who made first team for four years. Carol played second base and short stop. SCORES: Bridgton 9 - Fryeburg 8 Bridgton 20 - Windham 10 Bridgton 39 - Fryeburg 14 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders BOTTOM ROW: K. Kilbom, J. Allen, J. Haggett. 2nd ROW: D. Wakefield, M. Monk. TOP: E. Phillips. 45 Tackle him, boys Girls in action Go! Norm Literary A TASTE OF LIFE When you have watched a sun sink behind mountains and reflect on water, Have felt a cool breeze caress your body and sting your eyes, And have seen a waning moon ascend in the sky and turn from red to gold; When you have held a dewy rosebud and known its life was short, And haven't missed the joy of the sun greeting the day timidly at first; When you have felt sadness in your heart so deep it has pained you. When you have felt happiness in your heart so great it beautifies you. When you have loved and not been loved When you have loved and shared it, When you have tasted All of these; Then you have tasted Life. SNOW Softly and quietly it descends-- and is lost forever in the beauty it creates. Carolyn Wallace (’57) NIGHT STORM I walk in the rain. It hits my face like sharp needles; Hot lightning spits at me. And I laugh. It can't hurt me. I want just to stand there. To stand, reaching upward Slapped by this cold slippery rain, Whirled by a fast wind 'Till I sway with the wet black trees And laugh at this crazy storm. Dorcas Hebb (’58) LONELINESS I wander alone in a drear, dark valley The trees are all bare And cold wind blows against my cheeks I shiver, and run, seeking the way out Seeking the hidden path to warmth and sun and love. But I know in my soul I can not find it. I am so cold and afraid and alone. Alone, alone and I cannot escape. Dorcas Hebb (’58) 47 Carolyn Wallace (’57) THE POOL We walked along in silence. It was a beautiful day. The sun shone down through the branches from a clear blue sky. Daisies nodded In the gentle breeze which ruffled our.hair. The brook we were following gurgled happily to awaken us to the tranquil woodland scene surrounding us. John and I had gone around together quite a bit since I moved to East Russet last fall. He seemed satisfied and didn't have much to do with any other girl, although he flirted, boylike, with all of them. Lately, though, his name had been linked too much, 1 thought, with a new girl's. Sharon Brent? I wanted desperately to make him say that he loved me, if he did, and not take me so for granted. Why did you say anybody who fell in the pool at the bottom of the falls was a goner? I asked suddenly. Because it's a whirlpool, cold, and deep. Two people drowned in it last summer. Some kid fell in, and his father went after him. I guess the father couldn't swim: I don't remember. Can you swim? No. Now why did I have to say that? Of course I can swim. Let's change the subject. Hungry? he asked. Sure am, I replied, making an effort to sound hearty. Do hamburgers and coffee sound okay, Sue? he asked. Without waiting for an answer, he began to clear a spot near the brook for our fire. I bent over to gather pine spills and cones to start the fire. John had it over the other boys in that he was an ex- cellent cook. He and I had arranged many a party, he acting as chef and I making the pastries. Our lunch eaten, we started on again towards the pool. There was still an uncomfortable tension in the air. Per- haps it was me. Oh, now we're getting there, said John. Be careful on this crossing; it's rather narrow. I'll go first to test it. Finally! he said with a sigh of relief as he reached level ground beside the pool. I guess it's reasonably safe, if you're careful, he called, turning around. But I wasn't in sight. Are you trying to make me come back over that log? What you won't do today to make me angry. Wait til I get my hands on you! Suddenly he stopped aghast. He turned red, then white at the sight he saw. There in the middle of the pool floated my straw hat! Instantly he was in the pool, struggling to see in the black water. Up for air, then down, down . . . At last, when he couldn't move from exhaustion, he allowed himself to drift ashore and to lie there coughing and gasping for air. When he had his lungs filled slightly, he raised his head, and glimpsed my yellow shorts behind a big birch. Speak of cold fury! He advanced on me, his eyes shooting sparks of blue flame. I began to wish I hadn't tried this experiment. I shrank from beneath his gaze. You—you tired to kill me! he spat vehemently. No!! I merely . . . but before I could continue, I was in the middle of a thorough shaking! I didn't cry then, but on the way home I began to cry for pure shame of my jealousy. He would always hate me. John— Don't speak to me! But I must! Why did you ever do it? Because, I sobbed, I—I thought you didn't care about me at all. You never said so. I wanted to see if you car- ed enough even to try to save me. Emotion seemed to overwhelm him; he put his arms around me. We stood thus for some time. When my sobs had lessened to sniffles he said, Here, use my handkerchief. Then, to himself, Dear Susan. Do you mind saying that again? Saying what, dear? Thanks. Harriet Andrews (’60) THE VISITORS They came in the night, about two o’clock. Something, I knew not what, woke me and seemed to draw me to the open window. The world was silent; never had I heard it so still. The moon had almost crossed the sky, but still hung there, casting a soft glow onto the earth below. Stars twinkled throughout the sky, but on earth nothing moved or made a sound. Suddenly, I heard a soft noise, a tinkling as if a hundred tiny bells were ringing. Then I saw them, tiny silvery creatures, small filmy figures dancing on the blades of fresh green grass. The bells on the soft tumed-up slippers and on the tiny caps tinkled with the sweetest, eeriest music I had ever heard. As I sat their watching, listening, my heart hardly beating, my breath held, they were suddenly gone. I don't know whether they disappearing while my eyes were blinking or what happened to them but they are gone. I've looked and looked, but never have they returned to fill the earth with their sweet music again. Now everyone knows, as I myself know, that there isn’t such a thing as a fairy. And yet. . . Sandra Roberts (’60) 48 Jason’s Girlfriend It was the fall of our last year when we first noticed that Jason seemed to have an outside interest . Before this, Jason had been the favorite of all of us: we had elected him class president for the second year; he led our team to victory in all sports, and he always made the honor rolL Jason was a pretty regular guy . . . just one of the gang. Now that I think of it, maybe we liked Jason too much; our crowd really stuck together, and I think we often planned Jason's extra time for him. Some of the guys even planned his dates for him . . . but never with a girl outside our select group. Jason never appeared to object, probably because, coming from one of the poorer families, he never had a car, and seldom much spending money. Perhaps that's the reason we thought we had a right to plan Jason's life for him. Jason's appearance was another reason for liking to have him around; his tall well-proportioned frame, slightly slanted, bright black eyes, shiny black hair, and a tanned complexion showed signs of an Indian background. To us Jason seemed always happy and brimming over with personality. We all loved him, we were all proud of him, and we all monopolized him. I remember the first time I ever saw him with her. A few of our crowd were looking for Jason to tell him what we were planning for that night. We were surprised to find him finally with Sally, one of the society of our city. They were both laughing and talking when we walked up to them, and we were quite shocked since seldom did anyone of our crowd have anything to do with an underclassman, especially one we hardly knew. Forgetting the incident which had surprised us for a split second, we surrounded Jason as always and commenced to tell him our plans for the night. I noticed, however, that although he was with us in his conversation, his eyes were looking over me. When I turned to follow his glance, I noticed Sally walking down the corridor into her homeroom. That was the beginning. After that, we found Jason and Sally together often; he even walked her home on the nights when there was no practice. At first Jason still went with us once in a while; but one night, when asked along, he replied, Sorry, kids, I'd love to but I have something . . . Sure , one of the guys interrupted, sure, we know, you and Miss Sally Snobhill have big plans for tonight. It looked as though Jason were going to flare up for a minute, but instead he said in a calm, easy voice, as if he hadn't even heard Mike speak to him, You know, Sally and I didn't really have anything special planned for tonight. Why don't I bring her along and we can be with you? A rare thing happened then; our group ceased to converse and an embarrassing silence fell upon us. I noticed the downcast look that came over Jason's usually smiling eyes, so I said, Well, Jas, bring her along, we're meet- ing at my house tonight, but ... But what? Jason asked almost pleadingly. Again Mike, who was inclined to be a little smart at times, perhaps because of his hidden jealousy of Jason, broke in, Wise up, Jas, what do you think Sally will do when you two ring the doorbell and aren't received by a maid or something? Has that kid even ever been on the other side of town? Yes, Jason answered, looking Mike in the eye, I've had hei in my house to meet my parents. I guess we were all a little taken back then and a little ashamed for what we were thinking; because we knew that although Jason's parents were wonderful, especially with us kids, his house was located in one of the shabbiest sections of town. That night all the gang and Sally, came over to my house. We all sat around and talked far awhile, laughing a lot and as usual giving Jason the limelight in conversation. Sally didn't talk much, mainly because we didn't give her a chance to and all but ignored what she did say. We even went out of our way to talk of things that had happened in our classes that day or of something we as a group had done a month or two before . . . anything in which Sally would not be included. Jason noticed this and trying to change the conversation said to me, Why don't you put on a few records, and we can all dance far awhile? OK, Jas, I answered. While I was getting up to do this, Janie, who had been sitting near to me cried out, That's a wonderful idea, Jas, let's show them the new step we made up. Put on a fast one, Mary. And saying this, she grabbed Jason by the hand and pulled him up. Jason looked at Sally, who smiled at him, and then, since he couldn't do much else, began to dance with Janie. We all watched them and clapped time to the music. I noticed that Sally was keeping time, too, and smiling as if she enjoyed the dance as much as the rest of us. Down deep I had hoped she would sulk and appear quite jealous and put out so that I could have a reason to dislike her, because I, like the rest, had no real reason except resentment. Janie Jason danced well together, and Janie knew it. She also knew that die and Jas had danced a lot more together before Sally had come into the picture and that they had even been paired off at a lot of get-to- gethers only about a month before. All that evening Janie wore a shade of jealousy a little too obvious. Later Mike jumped at a chance to get a little attention and a few laughs. You dance, kid? he asked Sally. Sally, quite sweetly and very naively, answered, Well, I did take ballroom lessons. Mike then, in a subtle manner, farced his nose into the air and made as if he were brushing his eyebrow with his ring finger, saying, Shall we try the minuet? Sally smiled, almost forgivingly, while die rest of us roared witii laughter. Jason lowered his eyes. 49 This not being enough for Mike, he said to Sally, Why don't you teach ballroom dancing to all of us? There isn't enough room in here for everyone to dance at once; so you could demonstrate. I guess we knew die would more or less let die remark pass; although we hoped die would dance for us if only out of spite. But instead she answered, Then why don't you all come over to my house some night? We have a large game room, and it would be just perfect far dancing. How simply divine, Janie offered, followed by a few giggles from the girls. And one of the others added, And will we be expected, and will our presence be announced? Sony, kid, guess we're not cut out for 'snob hill', was another remark that seemed to cut more deeply into Jason than Sally. Snob hill? Sally asked. Yeah, what's it like away up there? Jason put Ms arm over Sally's shoulders atvi said quietly, M What's it like on 'snob hill1? You kids should know... you are said to have rVu� snobbiest gang in school. Look at your own actions ... then you will know that money doesn't make the 'snob' as you say. You think you're so far above everyone else in school, that when you come down to reality, it's going to be a long, hard fall. We all stopped short and considered these words of truth. We had always admired anything Jason said and had always liked his ideas ... but before they had never been words against us. But this time, too, we knew Jason was right. Sony, said Mike, Guess you're right, Jas. The music was still playing so Bill, who was about the best dancer in our crowd said, I guess we're all sorry, Jas. Can you bop, Sal? Love to, Sadly replied, and they began to dance as did a few others. Bill yelled over his shoulder to Jason, Say, she's pretty good! She sure is, Jason grinned. May I cut in? —Carolyn Wallace A Christmas Cherub Davy stood in front of the bakery window, looking inside. The bright Christmas lights strung above the street winked cheerily, and the Santa Claus down on the comer rang his bell, crying Merry Christmas! while pushing nervously at his cotton beard. Davy stood there for a long while gazing at the beautiful cakes, the golden juicy goose, and fruitcake stuffed with rip e red cherries. He was a handsome little boy, golden hair and blue eyes. He resembled the rosy cherubs often seen flying around Mary and the infant Jesus in old paintings. Many people passed by, tired, and weighted down with packages. They cursed all the foolishness of die holidays and hurried to get home to bed. Mrs. Wellingham, president of the Society of Literate and Intellectual persons of Stonybrook, marched by. The kind lady was thinking, Oh, my feet! Why must Henry insist on the car just to attend a stupid board meeting? What will I get Janice? She has everything, and why does Bertha always send us gifts? Then she spied Davy, still looking in die window, and her heart melted. She continued walking with a sweet smile on her mouth, and when she reached the corner, she dropped the nervous Santa a dollar. Young Mrs. Potter trudged by. The wind blew through her shabby coat, and her face was pinched and tired. She carried only a few packages. Not half enough for my poor children. It isn't fair far old Mrs. Wellingham to have everything. Why couldn't I have a coat like hers? When this weary p erson saw Davy, her shoulders straightened, and she reflected on what she did have. Three fine children, a wonderful husband, and at least enough to eat. Poor child, I bet he hasn't tasted roast goose in his life . . . nor fruitcake, either. And she patted the package, holding chicken wings. Many other pjeopjle passed by and felt the warm holiday spirit flow into their hearts at the sight of Davy. Still he stood there. The store lights blinked off, and there were only a few people left on the streets. Finally, he heaved a great sigh, and walked into the warm bakery. With a shy hello to the clerk, he marched to the display window. Deliberately he reached into his dungaree p� cket and pulled out a toy gun filled with a dark blue liquid. Splat! A beautiful white iced cake was drowned in ink. Next came the juicy turkey and shiny glazed fruitcakes. Davy was off down the street, running as fast as his chubby legs could take him, and laughing happily at his wonderful joke. —Dorcas Hebb ('58) Exchange Mexico High School South Paris High School Norway High School Farmington High School Gould Academy Wilton Academy Potter Academy Livermore Fails High School West Paris High School Jay High School 50 A Layman’s Criticism Great men have, in the heat of passion, written many words, and strong, of months and favorite days: Of bright October, clear warm June, the death like chill of cold December, of months of love, and months of parting; days, of death and weeks of fear. Now I'm not one to criticize the works of the immortal, nor can I say they're wrong or lack in truth; yet as I read these lofty words of wisdom: I feel as if there's something here that's out of place: For in the mind of one . . . June's days are bitter, filled with lonliness and misery for a love that's lost; Yet to another, just as wise and quoted, it personifies a joyous time of love and courtship, moonlit nights and happiness sublime. To Nature . . . one day is as another, it draws no line, nor favors ere a one; it's not the day . . . but what the person makes it that signifies a battle lost or won. Joe Roberts ('58) Leaving Youth Are you, as I, a bewildered child To whom the time has come, To stand alone and face your life And know you cannot run! From it, because, a child no mare, Your heart is laden now And not carefree or hill of joy; For everything is odd somehow? Because you know your childhood's gone And overlooked your sins are not. You know what's right; have learned what's wrong; So childish reasons are not sought. I'm on my own; I know my way, Your voice alone cries out . . . But in your heart and mind and soul You do not know what life's about. The time has come for you and me To leave behind our youth; Our answer comes from God alone, He speaks in perfect truth: I spoke and thought as a child My reasons childish, too, I did these only when a child (Apply the same to me and you.) And heed well the words He gave us, So we could face our future days: When I became a man I gave up my childish ways. Carolyn Wallace I Corinthians 13:11 Spring Flood The mountain was covered with snow, A soft south wind began to blow, The white snowflakes turned to rain, And the ice on the river became water again. It joined with other rivers and streams Joyously bent on destruction it seems: Snatching chickens, houses, and bams; The towns in its path sent out alarms. The temperature, zero, rapidly rose, And melted the ice and snows; The river, a raging torrent, became A wild thing that only Bunyan could tame. Turnpikes and railroads were definitely altered Until this turbulent river was haltered. The mountain no longer was covered with snow After filling tire rivers for this great flow. —Rex Morey ('58) Key 1. Vivian Adams 2. Ann Austin 3. Eleanor Benway 4. Leslie Bosworth 5. Beth Chalmers 6. Clyde Chute 7. Brock Clark 8. Patty Conant 9. Geraldine Dillingham 10. Bruce DiPietianlonio 11. Barbara Dodge 12. Nelson Douglas 13. Muriel Drisko 14. Donald Dyer 15. Florence Emond 16. Nancy Fessenden 17. Virginia Field 18. Ronald Forrest 19. Roger Goodson 20. Dianne Hannaford 21. Doris Hill 22. Lee Johnson 23. Arthur Kilborn 24. Earle Kilgore 25. Beverly Lang 26. Carol Larrabee 27. David Lee 28. Dick Libbey 29. Leslie Little 30. Kenneth Millett 31. Lewis Pierce 32. William Potter 33. William Ridlon 34. Edeena Robbins 35. Wayne Rowe 36. David Stein 37. Susan Stein 38. Carlene Thurlow 39. Norman Thurlow 40. Gloria Tripp 41. Carolyn Wallace 42. Nancy Ward 43. Richard Wiggin 44. Janice Wyman 51 Alumni 1954 Jacquline (Boutilier) Huntress - residing in Bridgton Murton Boutilier - Deceased Stanley Bump - U.S. Navy, Annapolis, Md. Charles Chase - residing in Sweden, Me. George Danforth - Air Force Gail Day - Office Work, Washington D.C. Edward Durgin - residing in Hartford, Conn. Marilyn (Edson) Lawther - residing in Venus, Calif. Gordon Elliott - residing in Hartford, Conn. James Graffam - residing in Bridgton, Me. Nancy (Graffam) Blake - residing in Sebago, Me. Linda Gyure - Office Work, Boston, Mass. Barbara Hill - G.S.T.C., Gorham, Me. Clarice Knight - residing in Naples Russell Knight - residing in Bridgton, Me. Ernest McAllister - Air Force, England Mary (McAllister) Greene - residing in Portland, Me. Lee Merrill - Air Force, Germany Vernon Moulton - University of Maine, Orono, Me. Ronald Oberg - University of Maine, Orono, Me. Pauline Palmer - Office Work, Portland, Me. Joanne (Ridlon) Lane - residing in Bridgton, Me. Eleanor Ring - C.M.G. Hospital, Lewiston, Me. Eleanor Rollins - residing in Naples Wayne Sanborn - University of Maine, Orono, Me. Joyce Smith - Maine Medical Center, Portland, Me. Christine Swanson - Bouve, Medford, Mass. Robert Thomas - Air Force Steven Thomas - U.S. Navy Velzora (Thompson) Fallon - Cambridge, Mass. Arthur Ward - residing in Bridgton Gordon Ward - U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Va. 1955 Philip Autio - residing in Harrison Merl Barker - residing in Hartford, Conn. Anthony Bigelow - residing in Bingham, Me. William Boyd - Air Force Richard Brown - University of Maine, Orono, Me. Bruce Chalmers - Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Me. Barbara (Conant) Autio - residing in Harrison Joan Cunha - residing in Naples Beverly Cushman - residing in Hartford, Conn. Harvey Daraich - Air Force, So. Carolina Nancy Dillingham - Office Work, Portland, Me. Alan Douglas - University of Maine, Orono, Me. Linwood Douglas - Air Force, Michigan Mary (Dow) Evans - residing in Orono, Me. George Drisko - residing in Bridgton Carolyn (Farrar) Keene - residing in Bridgton, Me. Philip Fessenden - Air Force, Limestone, Me. Nancy Field - F.S.T.C., Farmington, Me. Sandra Gardner - Office Work, Portland, Me. Arllne (Graham) Wyman - residing in Milwaukee, Wise. Ruby (Hill) Lee - residing in Bridgton, Me. Nancy Hogan - St. Joseph’s, Sebago, Me. Beverly (Leavitt) Warren - residing in Gorham Dorothy Libbey - Burden, Boston, Mass. Robert Libby - residing in Bridgton Elaine (Little) Smith - residing in Pittsburgh, Penn. Audrey (Littlefield) Moore - residing in Portland, Me. Patricia Lovell - University of New Hampshire James MacDonald - residing in Bridgton, Me. Kenneth MacDonald - Air Force John Maxfield - residing in Harrison Judith McAllister - W.A.F.S. Julia Moran - Burden, Boston, Mass. Sylvia Moynihan - residing in Bridgton Barbara (Payne) Chick - residing in Mechanic Falls Patricia Reynolds - Office Work, Portland, Me. Stanley Richardson - residing in Bridgton William Richardson - residing in Hartford, Conn. Sydney Roberts - residing in Norway Antoinette Unnold - Office Work, Bridgton David Waisanen - University of Maine, Orono, Me. William Warren - G.S.T.C., Gorham, Me. Clyde Wills - residing in Bridgton, Me. 52 1956 Donna (Baker) Harris - residing in Maryland Richard Johns - Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Me. Philip Berry - Nasson College, Springvale, Me. Lois Kilgore - Office Work, Hartford, Conn. Stephen Berry - residing in Bridgton George Kimball - residing in Bridgton Priscilla Bump - working in Boston, Mass. Marguerite Littlehale - Office Work, Hartford, Conn. Kenneth Butterfield - residing in Harrison Gary Locke - G.S.T.C., Gorham, Me. David Card - residing in Harrison Myrtle (McLaughlin) Justis - residing in Harrison Marcia Carsley - University of Maine, Orono, Me. Chester Phillips - residing in Florida Robert Clawson - residing in Gorham Jean Preble - School of Physiotherapy, Boston, Mass. Robert Cloutier - Air Force Martha (Qualey) Willey - residing in Harrison Nancy Conant - Office Work, Hartford, Conn. Joy Smith - Office Work, Hartford, Conn. Norma Cooper - Chamberlain, Boston Robert Smith - U. S. Navy, Oklahoma Dora Delano - Office Work, Hartford, Conn. Sue Smith - Office Work, Bridgton, Me. Shirley Douglas - Office Work, Hartford, Conn. Pauline Thomas - residing in Harrison David Dyer - residing in Bridgton Charles Thompson - working in Georgia Craig Fleck - residing in Bridgton Carroll Tobey - residing in Bridgton Ellen Greene - G.S.T.C., Gorham, Me. Janet Tracy - Portland Art School, Portland, Me. Carol Jean Hannaford - Burdett, Boston, Mass. Nancy Waisanen - University of Maine, Orono, Me. Patsy Hebb - G.S.T.C., Gorham, Me. Arthur Ward - residing in Harrison Elizabeth Hewson - residing in Bridgton James Welch - residing in Bridgton Roll Call Our class has many talents. Gloria and Bunty like the boys. Our class has many joys; Nellie wears a funny hat; We are the mighty Seniors, Wayne is another Presley, And charming girls and boys. Arthur's great with a baseball bat. Carol likes to act and sing, Wig and Dick are loud with laughter, Pete Forrest sure can talk, Lee’s a whiz at math; Eleanor plays piano; Kenny drives a flash of red; Ann has quite a walk. Cows have tread on Charlie's path. Sue and David are real cute. Brock is hard to figure out. Are toother and sister too; Jerry loves her rocks; Patty C. has long, dark curls, Farming gives us Donny Dyer, And Dee-dee’s eyes are blue. Vivian has curly locks. Beva-lee misspells her name. Our boy, Rog likes basketball. Nancy's hair curls naturally; While Earl is quite a hot rod; Ginny makes the honor roll, Lewis has freckles on his face. It never happens to B.D.P. Bill Potter plows the green. Janice is an office girl, Bill often loses patience, Muriel, a shorthand whiz. Edeena loves the team; Clyde's a little bashful, Nancy Ward's from Harrison, Beth is good at any quiz. And Gus is in a dream, A sleepy girl is Barbara Dodge, Florence wears a diamond ring, Leslie seldom says a word; Carlene's hair is red; Normy Thurlow says a lot. And this ends my silly poem, And Doris's voice is always heard. I think I’ll go to bed! --Susan Stein 53 ADVERTISING Best Wishes from THE WENDELL WHITE STUDIO (Your Class Photographer) 128 Free Street Portland Maine Dairy So. Paris Motel GOODWIN’S So. Paris Dairy Bars Auburn Compliments SANDY CREEK of Auto Body Shop FICKETT’S LUMBER Brock W. Clark £ Sons YARD Best Wishes to Bridgton High and Class of “57” DAVIS’S MARKET Complete Line of Quality Foods S H Green Stamps On-The-Hill SAM GALLINARI Electric Home Appliances Telephone 7-3302 56 Main Street Bridgton Television TONY GALLINARI’S Fine Foods Post Office Square Best Wishes to the Class of “57” S. B. 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