Camden High School - Megunticook Yearbook (Camden, ME)

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10 THE MEGUNTICOOK Ccwltovz P. Wood, our principal I think our first actual meeting with Mr. Wood was in the eighth grade and high school was still the far-off dream in the future. We hardly realized that when this kindly man with the twinkle in his eye explained to us the different courses of instruction that we were plan- ning our whole lifetime. But we were to see more of him-yes, hardly a day would go by from the time we were timid Freshmen to the mighty Senior that we wouldn't see Mr. Wood. Per- haps it was in an assembly reminding us gently that our ranks were not quite what they should be, or was it when you wanted that excuse and he gave it to you, believing your sincerity ? Maybe it was only the time he smiled at you as we passed out to lunch that will remain in your memory. We have tried his kind and everlasting patience, but that twinkle never left his eye. We, the class of '47, wish you the best of every- thing always. Frederick Rvlchcwds, our class advisor From the time We entered high school we heard endless talk about Mr. Richards, but our first encounter didn't come until the middle of our Junior year. Since then we have come to know and to like this Navy man as a teach- er, a class advisor, and as a friend. Al- though he keeps strict order in his classes and study halls, we have all found that he has a fine sense of humor. It was rather a startling thing to be ad- visor to such a class as ours, but he proved immediately to be more than capable for the task, giving us help and opinions on all matters. To you, Mr. Richards, we extend our appreciation for all the time and patience you have spent with us. Ethel Oliver, one home room teacher We didn't have classes with Miss Oliver until our Junior year, but ever since we can remember we have run to her with all our problems no matter what they were. This friendly teacher SENIOR CLASS Front row Qleft to rightjz D. Richards, H. Ingraham, D. Bryant, C. Grinnell, E. Heal, J. Holloway, D. Richardson, R. Hopkins. 2nd Row Cleft to rightj: A. Boardman, J. Par- ker, M. Alley, P. Duffy, A. Conley, J. Foster, J. Sawyer, D. Ryder, D. Witham, A. Young, E. Brown, K. Hobbs, P. VVeaver, M. Curry, B. Bachelor, J. Bartlett. 3rd Row fleft to rightjz Mr. Richards, A. Sparta, F. Leonard, B. Bryant, M. Wentworth, E. Dilla- wav, B. Stetson, D Dyment, E. Barton C. Knight, V. Pendleton, E. Reed, J. Upham, F. Eddy, E. Beveridge, Mr. Wood. Back Row fleft to rightjz G. Hall, E. Hansell, K. Dickey, C. Dougherty, C. Stinson, E. Littlefield, W. Kelleher, R. Pushaw, R. Kennedy, A. Rob- bins, G. Knight, B. Brown. Absent: S. McGrath, F. Amborn.

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THE MEGUNTICOOK 9 Oct. 22-Smile pretty please. Yes, THERE IS IN THE SENIOR CLASS AN Oct. Nov. Dec Jan. Mar Vantine took our pictures today. How can anyone smile when told to? 30-The proofs came, they weren't too bad. 5-Chased to Rockland this after- noon for ads for the Senior Play. CHad a fiat tire in Mr. Wood's car.J 3-The night we've all been wait- ing for, fsome with anticipation, some with nervousnessj the Senior Play. We're very proud of our tal- ented classmates. 8-We decided on caps and gownsg since we can't get the colors we want Qgreen and whitej we'll have to take grey and maroon. . 3-Another class meetingg we still are as noisy as ever. Class parts were chosen. GRADUATION NIGHT-June 12- The word Graduation holds too many cherished memories that can- not be expressed. Each day in the four years has a special meaning for each of us, but perhaps, in the future, these particular incidents will remind you of the things we, the class of '47, did as a whole. -CHS- As we came to Camden High School, Just four years ago- We all thought then, that time, Would pass by very slow. We dreamed of being Seniors, And we could hardly wait, But The We still our big problem was- time that it would take. settled down to study, We even stay after school. And just like many others, We took some time out to fool. But the time passed very quickly, And the years just seemed to go by, Until at last we are here tonight To graduate from Camden High. And we've had a lot of fun, But Our for the most of us here tonight task has just begun. But, By diligence we'll prosper Throughout the many yearsg And weill try our hardest to carry on Y Through happiness and tears. Alley but no street Amborn but no was born Bachelor but no spinster Bartlett but no pear Barton but no fyou think of onej Beverage but no bottle Boardman but no woodman Brown but no green Bryant but no Stratton ConHley but no pro ley Curry but no powder Dickey but no blouse Dillaway but no cutaway Dough erty but no pie ty Duffy but no Tavern Dy,'ment but no live liment Eddy but no pool Foster but no parent 6'Grin nell but no sad dle Hall but no room Hansell but no Gretel Heal but no sole Hobbs but no fireplace Hollo',way but no closed way Hop kins but no jump kins f'Kelle her but no green er Kennedy but no store Knight but no day Leonard but no da Vinci Littlefield but no big Held McGrath but no Ctoo much for mel Parker but no House Pen dleton but no pencil ton Push aw but no pull er Reed but no clarinet Richards but no poor yards Richardson but no poor yard's son Robbins but no blue birds Ryder but no walker Sawyer but no cutter Sparta but no Greece Stetson but no hat Stinson but no plane Upham but no down ham Weaver but no spinner Wentworth but no shop Witham but no with beef Young but no old Anna Sparta '47 f- CHS - Father: Bobby, let's go to the circus. Bobby: All right, if you think it will amuse ou. The only thing that passes over my head is Virginia Pendleton '47 a straw hat, and that ain't felt.

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THE MEGUiNTlCOOK 11 will occupy a good part of our memory whether it be writing down names for talking, coaching the plays and softball, or giving us a stiff English test. We will never forget you, Miss Oliver, and we hope you will always have the best of everything. Milford Payson, the other room teacher At the beginning of our Freshman year we were frightened by the teacher who sent so many out of his classes- namely, Mr. Payson. But we soon found after we had become acquainted with him, that under his stern countenance he really has a wonderful disposition. If it was anything to be managed we just took it to him and he could put it overi' marvelously. The class of ,47 wishes you success always To the rest of the teachers we ex- press our appreciation and thanks for all the help, advice and teaching you have given us. Without any one of you our high school career would not have been complete. - CHS - SENIOR POEM We graduate from Camden High in 1947 We hope we'll live, but if we die we hope we'll go to Heaven. I see Frances Leonard singing in the Metropolitan Opera House, And Arden Young is in the movies play- ing Super Mouse. Gilbert Knight is the keeper in the New York City Zoo, And Maxine is a model, in New York City too. John Holloway is farming in Lincoln- ville, I see, And Barbara Bachelor's married with children one, two, three. Edith and Dick got married and are liv- ing in a dream, And Janet Foster is now coach of the basket-ball team. Connie and Don got married way back in July, And Anna Sparta's teaching at Chicago High. Gilbert Hall is working, selling cakes and bread, And Maralyn's a mathematician, using her head. Emerson Hansell's in the movies, play- ing gangster roles, And David Witham is a minister now, saving souls. David Bryant's happy leading a steady life, And Elvira Reed is happy as Freddy Brownell's wife. Joanne Upham is a secretary, writing letters grand, And Joyce is still a majorette, leading the band. Bob and Elaine are married, I'm happy to say, And Kenneth and Prudy are also on their way. Bette is a nurse as pretty as pictures, And Myrna is an artist at giving lec- tures. Kay is in college getting a Master's de- gree, But Anna Conley's busy raising a fam- ily. Carltonis in the movies and Jeannie's his leading lady, Their last movie was called My Little Sadie. Alice and Sonny got married-Aren t they cute? And Dot Dyment's busy designing a new blue suit. Virginia Pendlet0n's typing right down town, And the latest best-seller was written by Eleanor Brown. Don Richards is kept busy spreading propaganda around, And Warren Kelleher runs the Drug Store, everything is safe and sound. Erma Barton is kept busy winning beauty contests grand. And Allan Robbins is a judge up near the witness stand.