Camden High School - Megunticook Yearbook (Camden, ME)

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THE MEGUNTICOOK 29 F. H. A. CLUB First row: Georgette Bickford, Glenn Payson, Bebe Leonard, Margaret Crab- tree, Janice Gray, Grace Galanti, Miss Dudley, Nona Talbo., Beverly Arau. Arlene Edgeconib, Priscilla Morse, Judith Harvey. Second row: Shirley Erskine, Rita Baird. Dolly Sawyer, Grace Pushaw, Mary Jane Thomas, 'Caroline Talbot, Helen Payson, Karlene Eaton, Ann Boardman, Lois Mitchell, Lucille Libby, Arlene Magee, Carolyn Robbins, Nancy Perkins. Third row: Elaine Dumas, Frances Young, Joyce Sylvester, Ida Ripley, Emily Richardson, Dorothy Potter, Joan Bennett, Minnie Tranquillo, Doris Underhill, Bev- erlie Barnes, Margaret Richardson, Irene Heal, Margaret Heal. Fourth row: Lillian Aniborn, Joyce Reynolds, Sylvia Dean. Lucile Drinkwater, Sylvia Porter, Mary Littlefield, Margaret Erskine, Martha Frye, Thelma Knight, Betty Perry, Faith Ludwig, Faye Raynes. Fifth r.w: Martha Wood, Beatrice Josselyn, Winifred Earl, Joan Tibbetts, Carole Thomas, Hazel Lunt, Evelyn Lunt, Eleanor Lunt, Gail Wiley, Natalie Payson, Helen Morse, Roxie Whitehouse. Reporter, Beverly Araug Song Lead- ers, Charline Talbot, Grace Pushaw, Frances Young, Helen Payson, Mary Jane Thomasg Parliamentarian, Jan- ice Gray. This organization has accomplished quite a few things during this year. The calendar for the year consisted of the following: September, a Get- ting Acouaintedn party for the fresh- meng October, gifts to Holland through the World Christmas Festi- val, November, a gift for Harland Robinsong December, a Christmas party with carol singing, January, F.H.A. Sundayg February, Mother- Daughter Get-Togetherg March, Dem- onstration fRuth McBrideJ, two candy sales, April, State Convention at Winslow. To raise money for this trip the club has had food, sandwich and candy sales. Grace Galanti was elected presi- :lent of the State In June she hopes to attend the National Conven- tion in Kansas City, Missouri.

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28 THE MEGUNTICOOK Although it didn't seem too much like Christmas, for there wasn't any snow, everyone had a terrific time. THE CAHESIS CLUB Camden High School has this year, for the first time, an organized speech group named by its members the Ca- hesis Club. This newly formed club holds regular meetings in the English room every Friday, third period. The officers are: President, Ruth Little- field '50, Vice - President, Lin-don Christie, Jr. '50g Secretary-Treasun er, Milton Christie '51, Anyone taking the course in public speaking at the high school is eligible to join. Many interesting topics have been presented by various speakers includ- ing the following: The Reverend Mel- vin Dorr, How to Make Democracy Live g the Reverend Ferdinand Loungway, Procrastination, Or Liv- ing from Hand to Mouth , Mrs. Mu- riel LaBarge, UHealth g Mr. Lindon Christie, Area Schools g and Mrs. Helen Wentworth, dramatic readings. The Cahesis Club has had a tea to which all the members of the club, their parents, the faculty, and the guest speakers were invited. This was done to enable the members to learn how to conduct themselves at teas and other formal gatherings of the same sort. In the future the club plans to hear some speakers out-of-town, have more speakers here, and some movies. A STUDENT LEGISLATURE Camden,High :School was repre- sented at the Student Legislature at the State House in Augusta, April 8, by the following students: Repre- sentatives, Lucille Talbot, Charles Masalin, David Crockett, and Milton Christie, Senator, Lindon Christie, Jr. The two lobbyists were Ronald Banks and Paul Christie. Having been sworn in, the student governor, Richard Jones of Rockland, gave an opening speech to the Sena- tors and Representatives followed by an address to the whole body by Fred- erick G. Payne, Governor of the State of Maine. Following that, committee hearings were held in various rooms in the Capitol until noon. After a meal in the State House cafeteria, the Senators and Represen- tatives assembled again in their re- spective chambers to discuss the vari- ous bills. ln the course of the after- noon one bill was passed and signed by the student governor. This bill concerned the establishment of a compulsory course in social hygiene in all high schools. Many other bills called forth lengthy discussion but were finally voted down. The Fourth Annual Student Legis- lature showed much improvement over the previous ones and will con- tinue to be of great interest and bene- fit to all the students who attend. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Under the supervision of Miss Carolyn Dudley, Home Economics teacher, a chapter was organized in the school year of 1947. The F.H.A. studying home-making in junior and is a national organization for girls senior high schools. There are sixty high school members in th'e F.H.A. this year. The purposes are to promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking, to em- phasize the importance of worthy home membership, to encourage de- mocracy in the home and family life, to promote international good will, to provide wholesome individual and group recreation, and to further in- terest in home economics. The following ofiicers were chosen to serve for the school year: Presi- dent, Grace Galanti, Vice-President, Margaret Crabtree, Secretary, Ar- lene Edgecombg Treasurer, Bebe Leonard: Historian, Nona Talbot,

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30 THEMEGUNTICOOK CAREER DAY Camden High Schoo1's first Career Day planned and sponsored by the Megunticook Hi-Y boys, was held on April 28, 1950. Fourteen speakers in various trades and professions in this locality gave brief talks on their par- ticular types of business. Paul Chris- tie and Robert Rowe were in charge of this project, assisted by Milton Christie and John Dority. The program was arranged so as to have two speakers for each period -one in the Main Room, the other in the Music Room. The opening ses- sion was conducted by Alexander Gillmor, then the students went to hear the first speakers of the day. First on the program were Super- intendent Weldon Russell of Rock- land, speaking on teaching, and Jim Moore of the Portland Press Herald and Len Harlow of the Bangor Daily N eros, who spoke on photography and newspaper work. During the second period Mike Di- Renzo of Rockland spoke on coaching, while Charles Dwinal spoke on law. Third period speakers were Fran- cis Hamabe speaking on art, and Dr. David Mann speaking on medicine. Army service was given a boost by Captain Silliter and Corporal Khunes CWacJ of Portland, while Millett Per- kins of Libby's Pharmacy spoke on pharmacy, in the fourth period. During the afternoon session state police work was spoken on by Ray Orcutt of Bath, Safety Man of Bat- tery D, and in the Main Room Ruth McBride of Rockland, talked on Home Economics. Sixth period speakers included Wil- liam Kelley of Achorn's Store, speak- ing on store management, while Jason Thurston of Rockland spoke on radio. The concluding talks of Career Day were given by Henry Gross of Bidde- ford, speaking of the duties of the game wardens, and Mrs. Katherine Gerrish, superintendent of the Cam- den Community Hospital, who spoke on nursing. Almost everyone seemed to agree that Career Day was of great interest to them and would be of value in helping to plan their careers for the future. COMMERCIAL AWARDS Gregg Shorthand Transcription: Complete Theory Certificates-Elaine Spruce, Kathleen Dority, Patricia Barton, 60-word certificates-Muriel Heal, Elaine Spruce, Kathleen Dority, Patricia Barton, Joan Salisbury, Jeannette Leach, Arlene Butler, 80- word certificates - Elaine Spruce, Kathleen Dority, Patricia Barton, 100-word certificate - Kathleen Do- rity. Typewriting certificates: 30-word -Joan Salisbury, Virginia Harvey, Nancy Brewster, Margaret Connelly, Helena Poland, Faith Ludwig, Winfi- fred Coathup. 40-word-Muriel Heal, Arlene Butler, Nona Talbot, 50-world -Kathleen Dority, Nona Talbot. SHOWBOAT On January 26, 1950, the efforts of the senior class came forward in a show to end all shows. Written by several members of the class, Show- boat went over big to a near-capacity audience at the Opera House. The show was directed by Henry Bick- ford, Jr. He was assisted by Ruth Littlefield, who also coached the danc- ing. Gordon Bass was in charge of the lighting and Bob Davis did a good job as stage manager. There were several highlights of the evening including the Hi-Jink- sters and the Melodrama. Before the evening performance a free matinee was presented to the school children of Camden, during which lollipops were handed out by the vendors. The Bisbee Fund paid the class S65 for this performance. On March lst a repeat performance was put on in Lincolnville for the benefit of the Polio Drive. In return a supper was held in Lincolnville for the seniors. The senior class wishes to extend its appreciation to Mr. Calderwood, Miss Keating, and Miss Oliver for their assistance. As a result of the three perfor- mances the senior class realized about 55391 toward their Washington trip.