Camden High School - Megunticook Yearbook (Camden, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1951 volume:

Ue Megunticook PUBLISHED BY STUDENTS OF CAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL “The School first; personal honors last” lutentq, Annual Zdltlan CAMDEN, MAINE MAY, 19si MEGUNTICOOK BOARD Editor-in-chief............ Senior Assistant Editor . . . Senior Assistant Editor Senior Assistant Editor ... Junior Assistant Editor . .. Sports Editor (Girls)..... Sports Editor (Boys)....... Art Editor................. Alumni Editor.............. Exchange Editor............ Business Manager........... Assistant Business Manager ... Milton A. Christie, . .. .Betsy L. Wooster, .. .James F. McGrath, .Donald A. Laliberte, . .. .Ellen L. Donovan, .......Grace Galanti, . . . Albert B. Bennett, Christine 0. Plaisted, ....Parker S. Laite, .. . Doris M. Hopkins, ..Charles E. Masalin, .....Ronald F. Banks, ’51 ’51 ’51 ’51 ’52 ’51 ’51 ’51 ’51 ’51 ’51 ’52 EDITOR’S NOTE The staff of the Megunticook wish to thank the members of the faculty and the students of Camden High School who have contributed towards the completion of this yearbook. We also want to thank the mer- chants of Camden and neighboring towns for their loyal backing. We hope that you will enjoy the work of many C.H.S. students in this twenty-fourth edition of the Megun- ticook. DEMOCRACY What is democracy? Armies claim to “bring” it to nations. Politicians promise it. Communists denounce it as the “old, formalistic, common-per- sons” democracy of the West and pro- claim the “new people’s democracy” of the East. Everyone has a definition for a word that altogether too many of us take for granted. I believe that democracy is a word that all persons use and very few un- derstand. In the month of an election, to a candidate, it means his own par- ticular party or personal views, if he has any. In the United States it means government of the people, by the peo- ple, and for the people. It is the ideal of the plain, humble man who goes off to fight for his country when it is in trouble, goes to the polls at the appropriate time and places his cross on the ballot paper. Democracy is respect for the indi- vidual soul. It is the right of the ma- jority to rule and the mino u” criticize. It is the freedom men and women to learn f( selves and to act in cooperat others for the benefit of all. Many centuries ago, in the time of Plato, people saw democracy dying, totalitarianism gaining. But in the long run, history has proved dictator- ship is self-destructive. 2 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE MEGUNTICOOK BOARD Seated: Christine Plaisted, James McGrath, Betsy Wooster, Milton Christie, Ellen Donovan, Donald Laliberte. Standing: Grace Galanti, Ronald Banks, Charles Masalin, Parker Laite, Albert Bennett, Doris Mae Hopkins. One must have great respect for democracy and not use the word too indifferently. Our future jobs, our progress in the world—all these are endangered by the threat of Communism. Lest we descend to the level of Communists, do not let us rate democracy as if it were merely grabbing power and shooting those who do not agree with us. This is the antithesis of DEMO- CRACY! —Milton Christie, ’51 OUR GREATEST INHERITANCE Every day we take for granted one of the greatest inheritances fortune can bestow on us. That inheritance of which I speak is citizenship. I say we take for granted; I can easily say too, that we take advantage of this inheritance. We don’t realize how im- portant it is to our daily lives, but just let anyone take it away from us and we’d soon know it. Many of us would appreciate our citizenship more fully if we knew what is meant by this word. How many of us completely understand the wide scope this word covers and the great benefits we are entitled to because of it? In other words, what is citizenship? Webster defines it as “the status of a citizen with his rights and duties.” Now we must find the definition of a citizen—“a member, native or naturalized, of a state or na- tion.” Thus we learn that a person, native or naturalized, of a state or nation is a citizen and because of this he is entitled to certain benefits; he, in return, is expected to perform cer- tain duties. These benefits and duties are his citizenship. We have very few duties to perform for our country compared to the great privileges we have because of this citizenship. We automatically become citizens of the state in which we reside once we be- come a citizen of the United States; we shall have to find out how to be- come a citizen of this great nation. Most of us are lucky enough to in- herit this gift of citizenship and be- cause of this we don’t appreciate the THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE 3 tremendous values. If it wasn’t for this citizenship we wouldn’t have any- thing to say about who our president, representatives, and senators would be or about any other political mat- ters. We wouldn’t be entitled to un- employment insurance, old-age pen- sions and countless other great bene- fits. When we stop and think of it, most of us are certainly lucky, aren’t we? Do we often think of the thousands of children all over the world who do not really belong to any country? Maybe it would be a good thing if the next time we went to the church of our own choosing, we said a little prayer to God, thanking Him for making us citizens of this great coun- try, protected by its laws and armed forces, and asking Him to help the people of lands less fortunate than ours. —Ellen Donovan, ’52 COMMUNISM That nine-lettered word—commun- ism—looks harmless enough, or wait, does it? Does it look harmless? Look closely—look into the scenes behind it—Korea, China, even the United States of America. Communism is as poisonous as arsenic. It is as widespread as the common cold. First of all, what is a very simple definition of communism? One that we can explain and keep in our mind always. Communism is, in a large sense, greed. It is a certain group of people who are not satisfied with run- ning themselves, and perhaps their home, but want to rule everybody, ev- erybody’s home, everybody’s country. They would like to be higher than anyone, even God Almighty. These are the kind of people we want to rid the world of. Take Russia, for exam- ple. The people of that country are puppets. The government controls everything. The people are told what church to attend, what they can study in school, how to vote. There is no freedom of the press, no freedom of speech. Do we want this United States, under God, to keep its free- dom and government of the people, by the people, and for the people? If we do, we must stop communism. Communism means war; war means bloodshed and death. For the sake of simplicity let’s call communism a dis- ease—like mumps or chicken pox, only worse. This disease attacks dif- ferent people; they become interested in it. All kinds of promises are made to the victims. What is it? Ignorance? Yes, ignorance and selfishness are two important factors. As we graduate from high school, we go knowing that in this time of un- certainty, we may never see our friends and teachers again. We may be drafted, or we may enlist. We may die fighting for our country against this disease, in the slime, muck and dirt of foreign soil. All this is because of the greed of men to rule the uni- verse. It’s our job to do our share to stop this dreaded disease. We’ll do it! We’ll fight for our freedom and liber- ty as our forefathers fought for theirs! I agree with what Patrick Henry said, and I quote, “Give me liberty or give me death.” I know that hun- dreds, even thousands of Americans will do what they can to give their children, some day, freedom and peace. —Donald Laliberte, ’51 4 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE Four very short years ago, in the fall of ’47 to be exact, a large noisy group of unruly-looking boys and girls were hustled into the classrooms of CHS. It is very much in doubt as to whether such a sight will ever be seen again or not. At that time it looked like a long hard climb to what we thought was the top of the ladder —to be seniors. In order to be officially taken into the brotherhood of CHS students, of course we had to endure Freshman Reception. The week had been cut down to three days but the seniors managed to cram the three days full of various tasks and antics for us to perform. It must be admitted now that we all had a grand time and all of us escaped without injury—even Parker who was nearly hanged! Bas- ketball season then got underway and we contributed several players to the cause. The Washington Trip seemed a long way in the future this year, so we did not accomplish much aiong the line of money-raising but it was a good year for all. Summer came and went and then we could sit in the main room as sophomores and gloat over the fresh- men. We really had some sports tal- ent in our class! Another summer passed quickly and we climbed another rung on the ladder—we were at last juniors in the back of the main room. This was the year of the Junior Prom. Everyone who went had a grand time; the dec- orations were beautiful and we even had printed programs! The choosing of the class rings seemed to make us a little more of a class. In June it was at last our privilege to precede the seniors down the aisle at the Opera House and take our seats in the front rows. We all saw many good friends leave us that year; all we had left of them were countless wonderful re- collections but at last we were sen- iors! Summer sped by and we were on the last rung of the ladder only to find that it was really just the begin- ning. The first thing to get off our shoulders was the initiation of the freshmen. We bore them no special grudge so we treated them very rea- sonably by our views. Our class rings and pictures arrived and everyone began to realize that you really paid to be a senior. The Senior Play was a grand success and everyone who was in it had a swell time. No one group of people ever had to sell so many tickets to various things as we did. Miss McCobb’s daily remark to nearly every person came to be, “You haven’t sold any tickets and you want to go to Washington!” Through the efforts of the Senior Mothers’ Club, a grand organization, we realized that the Washington Trip was really possible. With the year nearly gone we real- ize that it will not be long before we will be receiving our diplomas. The Washington Trip for which we had THE MEGVNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 5 worked for four years is over, but the experience will stay with us for ever. We still have the Quebec Trip to look forward to. We shall leave dear old CHS with sad hearts but hearts that are full of the most pleasant memor- ies of our teachers and classmates. SENIOR AVERAGES 85% (Plus) 1. Charles Masalin 97.79 2. Christine Plaisted 95.15 3! David Brown 94.84 4. Betsy Wooster 93.47 5. Milton Christie 92.95 6. David Crockett 92.27 7. James Bickford 91.17 8. Robert Rowe 91.00 9. Jane Robbins 90.85 10. James McGrath 90.80 11. Winifred Coathup 90.65 12. Helena Poland 90.33 13. Doris Hopkins 89.79 14. Olive Jameson 89.74 15. Albert Bennett 88.80 16. Wilbur Baird 88.40 17. Donald La liberte 88.17 18. Kenneth Hardy 87.75 19. Natalie Payson 86.80 20. Kilton Crabtree 86.66 21. Evelyn Lunt 86.61 22. Eleanor Lunt 86.31 23.’ Blanche Leonard 85.94 24. Grace Galanti 85.60 25. Frank Stearns 85.36 26. Arlene Edgecomb 85.05 CLASS PARTS In March the senior averages were announced. Highest honors went to a popular, hard-working member of our class, Charles Masalin, while Christine Plaisted received second honors. Milton Christie, the class president, will deliver the “Address to the Undergraduates” as is the cus- tom. At a class meeting the last of March, the other class parts were se- lected. Those seniors chosen to de- liver them are as follows: History. Robert Rowe; Prophecy, Kenneth Hardy and Blanche Leon- ard ; Oration, Harland Robinson; Essay, Natalie Payson; Will, Jane Robbins; Gifts, Parker Laite and Irene Fitzsimmons. THE SENIORS’ FAREWELL It’s nineteen hundred and fifty-one, The year when our CHS days are done. It doesn’t seem it’s our turn yet To march and our diplomas get. So, undergraduates have no fear, Your graduation day is near; It makes no difference, whatever your class; You’re one step nearer, each year you pass. So, now our CHS days are through; We leave its memories to you, And hope that you can have as much fun In the things you do—as the things we’ve done. —Eleanor Lunt, ’51 THE CLASS POEM While we were strolling on the beach One gay and carefree day, We saw a great big wooden box A-bobbing in the bay. We pulled it in and lifted the lid And much to our surprise, We discovered a diary Right before our eyes. It started out with the president Of our class of ’51; When at last we reached the end. It included everyone. We found Mickey, whom we all adore, Is now a doctor for the poor. Kilton is a sailor, a-sailing on the sea; He’s busy writing, to his bride-to-be. Harland, the preacher, is one of the best. We hear he’s putting sinners’ minds at rest. Doris Mae, the first grade teacher, so we find, Is trying hard to keep Francis off her mind. Evelvn Lunt and her faithful husband, Willy, Have gone to Hollywood where it’s never chilly. Jim, with his ever-loving little wife, Jane, Invented a mouse-tran which brought them both fame. Grace is a coach at New Gloucester High; She’ll marry one of her men by and by. Olive Jameson, a brain surgeon is. And according to reports—a whizz. Bob and his radio keep Arlene in despair, For him and his radio she really must share. Martha and Helena, as you guessed we would find, Are still having the problem to make up their mind. Helen and Chris have handy a wrench, They married Everett Harding and Dwight French. For Elston Hobbs, the genius, it was fate- ful, To invent a girdle for which we are grateful. 6 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE Albert and Chubby, we believe the fact is, Are walking ’round the world to keep in ractice. ile Parker, we read, is away fighting the war, Irene is trying to keep wolves from her door. Comical Maurice, always good for a joke, Has made a fortune selling aspirin and coke. Photography is Orman Goodwin’s great passion; He takes pictures of women in his own fashion. To serve his country as a Marine Was the destined fate of Sammy Green. Neil Libby has surprised us all; He sells fish, both large and small. Margaret Hansell owns a drugstore, Collecting male patients by the score. Jeanette Milliken really has a job, Trying to decide between Lawrence and Bob. Faith has not had time to marry; She’s too busy being a secretary. A singer is the fate of Everett Fizer; He’s taking A1 Jolson’s place singing “Liza.” Bobby Collemer now is getting his fill; He married Joyce Robbins of Lincolnville. Kenneth Hardy has written a tale Of skiing on the Megunticook trail. Jimmy and David have joined the Red Sox; Instead of pitching balls, they’re pitching rocks. Denny is married, just take a look; It isn’t funny because he’s the cook. Margaret and Winifred are right in their prime; They’re nurses and having a grand old time. Thelma, we see, is doing fine as a model; She has learned how to walk and not toddle. We flipped just to make sure, a two-headed dime, It was Allen for Ann; we knew all the time. Chorus girl Winnie is in the right direction; She can wiggle her body to perfection. Annie is a famous dressmaker; Her husband is the city’s baker. Mary and Sylvia both said “I do,” And got themselves good husbands too. Donald has learned to toot the flute, But all he can play is, E-ut. Bebe Leonard is still a Lincolnville fan. Donny Rossiter’s the best dancer in the land. Arlene Witt, the newest senior lass, Is now working in her home state, Mass. Louise Richardson now has life cozy; Her children’s names are Bob and Rosy. Frankie Rankin, our glamorous sensation, Is now a mechanic at the Seaview Station. Betty Perry is now in perfect health; She married a man of great wealth. Jimmy Crockett races cars in his leisure; He calls his latest model “The Stripteaser.” Slave markets are over; girls, don’t rush Dave. He can only have one for a slave. Red-headed drummer boy, Stearns, the ladies’ man, Is training in Florida while getting a tan. John has invented a new dance; He calls it his “Grace”ful Prance.” All of Charlie Masalin’s wishes came true; He finished Annapolis and wed Betsy too. Miss McCobb and Mr. Goddard were swell as advisors and coaches And we think of them again as each Junt- approaches. The diary is done, the pages are through; Now we will bring our lives to you. We traveled the world over, met people of appeal, But they didn’t equal our classmates who were ideal. Your Classmates, —“Nat’ and “Elle,” ’51 WE CAN DO IT! “With a lift of his chin and a bit of a grin. Without any doubting or quiddit, He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn’t be done and he did it.” These four simple lines from a well-known poem by Edgar A. Guest contain in them a profound meaning for all of us. In this day and age, we, the seniors who are graduating from high schools, must learn to hold our chins higher than ever before. We must be able to prove to the generations ahead of us that we are going to be capable of carrying on the tasks of tomorrow- in the United States. We must set a goal for ourselves and work steadily toward it, never giving up, until the height is reached. It is going to be our job to get the world out of the turmoil into which we are going deeper each day. “There are thousands who’ll tell you it can- not be done, There are thousands who’ll prophesy failure.” but, if we, the future citizens of the United States, leaving behind us all thoughts of revenge and concerning ourselves only with helping to straighten out the w-rinkled pattern of the w-orld, lift up our chins and go at the venture with the zest of a true American—the job is as good as done! THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 7 A TYPICAL SENIOR SCHOOL DAY 4:00—Frank Stearns goes to bed af- ter a long, hard night at the filling station. David Brown gets up to go hunting. 4:30—Jim Bickford gets up and starts for school. He likes to get there early to study. (????) (You don’t suppose it’s a girl friend, do you?) 5:00—“Clarence” opens the doors and gets a fire roaring in the fur- nace. If it wasn’t for him we’d have no school. (No heat . .. no school.) But what would we do without him? 5:30—Mr. Walker gets up and tries to start his Chevrolet, so he can get to school on time. 6:00—Bob Collemer gets up now in case he might have a flat tire on his trusty Ford. (He hates to be late for science class.) 6:30—Dennis Calderwood climbs in- to his powerful Dodge and plows through the deep Lincolnville snow drifts. 7:00—Miss McCobb starts off in her “speedy” Hudson and makes seven miles in seven minutes. Route 137 doesn’t resemble the Maine Turn- pike, does it? 7:30—Some of the lazier boys (in- cluding myself) get up and eat and start off for the day’s work. 8:00—“Lovers” talk in the corridors. Miss Oliver arrives for the day to try to teach the kiddies about verbs and Hamlet. 8:15—School begins. Miss Oliver takes attendance and then gets out her slip of paper and writes down invitations to stay with her at 3 p.m. on Thursday. 8:30—Frank Stearns arrives at school. Mr. Wood knows the excuse ... “I overslept.” 9:00—Time to go hear Miss McCobb say, “According to statistics.” 9:45—Period Three—You wish it were three o’clock. 10:30—What if Frank Rankin, Ever- ett Fizer and I are the only seniors in 4th Period Machine Shop? “Jack” couldn’t stand any more. 11:15—Time to eat! The noon hour goes by like a flash, but what do you want for your money? 12:30—Miss Oliver adds a few names and checks to her “Thursday night list.” Why can’t we keep quiet? 1:00—Mr. Payson decides that he “can’t tolerate” about three of us any longer, and it is “zero for the day,” and out we go. 1:30—The lab bursts into flame and Mr. Wood wonders, “Why does this have to happen to me?” 2:15—Time to see if we can remem- ber who wrote Hamlet, or how to diagram complex sentences. 3:00—Free at last! (Except those who have to pay for their sins com- mitted in school.) 4:00—Frank Stearns reports for work at the filling station where he, once in a while, “fills his shoes” as well. 4:30—In the baseball season Ted Wil- liams wallops a home run to beat the Yankees and Jim Bickford turns the radio off and says, “Just luck.” 5:00—Parker decides to leave Irene’s house and starts to sing, “Good- night, Irene.” 5:30-6:00—Most of us are eating. Can’t raise cain on an empty sto- mach. 6:45—Some of the characters amble toward the movie theatre hoping to see Betty Grable or Richard Wid- mark. 7:00—“Some of the boys” gather at the “gas station” for an evening of gossip and jokes. 8:00—Someone comes into the filling station and says, “Take me to Rockland.” The answer frequently is, “Take a taxi.” 9:30—Frankie Stearns closes up and starts for home, but seldom gets there earlier than one o’clock. 10:00—Some of us go to bed. Not very many though. 11:00—Helena has to ask “Ronnie” to leave so she can get some sleep. 12:00—“Wish tomorrow were Satur- day so I could sleep,” say a lot who stay up this late. 1:00—Warren Conant tells Ken 8 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE Hardy to take it easy going through town and to get his muffler fixed. 2:00—Ken runs out of gas and drops “Sonny” off and heads for home. (Lincolnville.) 3:00—Bob Rowe puts away his motor tune-up kit and decides to “hit the sack.” 4 :00—Hey! This is where we came in. Hope everybody has had an excit- ing day. —Don Laliberte, ’51 NOTICE—WANT AD Attention, graduating males be- tween the ages of 16 and 60. Uncle Sam can now supply you with jobs. Good pay, board, room and opportun- ities for advancement. Skilled per- sonnel desired but others will greed- ily be accepted. Steady employment for next 4 to 6 years, or, if desired, lifetime. Generous retirement plan. Burial expenses paid including a handsome grey velvet and chrome casket. Must buy your own headstone. Must wear uniform while employed. Uncle Sam will furnish them. Your choice of color if you act quickly. Khaki, blue, or green. Excellent pay. automatically banked, taxed, with- held, drawn on, and cut down by your employer, Uncle Sam. If interested in choice of uniform color, call us at once. If not, we’ll see you later in khaki. —Jim McGrath, ’51 SENIOR PLAY CAST MILTON CHRISTIE DORIS HOPKINS PARKER LAITE HELEN PAYSON JAMES McGRATH JANE ROBBINS IRENE FITZSIMMONS KENNETH HARDY CHARLTON RYDER ROBERT ROWE NATALIE PAYSON BLANCHE LEONARD DAVID CROCKET ELEANOR LUNT ELSTON HOBBS —Helena Poland, ’51 STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: Minnie Tranquillo, Ronald Banks (Vice-President), Mr. Wood (Advisor), David Crockett (President), Alfred Darrow (Secretary), Filomena Tranquillo. Standing: Christine Plaisted, John Giffin, Halsey Murch, Parker Laite, Barbara Haynes, Alton Parker, Wilbur Baird, Milton Christie, Basil Arau. THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE 9 THE WASHINGTON TRIP We left Camden amidst the yells and cheers of our friends and parents at about seven-thirty on the morning of Saturday, April 14. At once the boys’ bus took the lead and we were off. Our first sight of a big city was Portland. We stopped there at the train station for a rest stop, the first of so many. On the other side of Port- land we left the narrower roads of Maine and entered the turnpike, and from Portland to Washington we had four and six-lane highways most of the way. Our second big city was, of course, Boston. We hadn’t planned to go through Boston but the Greyhound Bus Line had made other plans. We had to change buses there because the ones we were on weren’t register- ed for states south of Massachusetts. The boys’ bus again took the lead which it had held thus far. In the Connecticut Valley we saw tobacco fields and sheds. There wasn’t any tobacco growing this early though. We by-passed Hartford and went through New Haven where, by going up a one-way street, we were able to lose the girls’ bus which had done pretty well in keeping up with us that far. When they were finally lo- cated, they were half way to Bridge- port, pulled up beside the road watch- ing a movie in a nearby drive-in thea- tre; just waiting for us. Being unaccustomed to long hours of confinement such as we had on the buses, when we reached Bridgeport we were dead. However, we did our best to paint the town red that night. Some of our comrades tried a test on our chaperones to see how long they could stay out after hours. By the way, Class of ’52, when you are told to get in at 11:30, it is best that you do so. Six o’clock came too soon and the desk clerk rang us on the telephone and wished us a bright good-morning. We stumbled down to a small lunch stand across the street and had break- fast. Then after getting our baggage aboard the buses we were off on our second day—Sunday. Gambling was heavy in the boys’ bus; we were try- ing to guess the time that we would cross the George Washington Bridge. The kitty was a front seat for the winner with the opportunity to take pictures of the bridge through the windshield. Orman Goodwin was the winner with Jim McGrath clicking right behind him. After crossing over into Jersey we went up onto the Pulaski Skyway, a highway in the air. From this Sky- way we could look out over Jersey City, a flat, smoky, highly industrial city. It was then that we were im- pressed by the flatness of the land: not a hill in sight on our side of the river. We stopped at the Newark Air- port for a rest stop. As our buses tra- veled down the state, we noticed that as well as an everlasting flatness to the land there weren’t any rocks in the fields and no stone walls around the fields. Underpinnings for houses and walls were made of either cement or cinder blocks, no rocks at all. It was through that same section that the buses passed through a dust storm as thick as fog. It came in heavy gusts and we couldn’t see out except in between gusts. The natives of New Jersey said that it was the first storm of that kind for a hundred years. At Pennsville, N. J., we ferried across to Newcastle, Md. It was quite windy but there was beautiful scen- ery so we didn’t mind. Baltimore was all that people have said it was with its miles and miles of apartment houses with white mar- ble steps at every front door. We got into Washington, D. C., just as the sun was setting. We drove up by the Capitol and the Congressional Library and then down the street less than three blocks to our hotel. We were rallied in the lobby and the hotel manager. Mr. Blackistone, told us to be quiet in our rooms, no visiting be- tween rooms, and then gave us our kevs. The Union Station was just across the square from us so several ate sup- per there. After supper, Mr. Pavson led us back up the street on foot to the Congressional Library where we saw the Constitution, the Magna Car- 10 THE MEGVNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE ta, and other important papers. I don’t believe that any other building surpasses this one for beauty. The entire interior is murals in fabulous color. After visiting this, we were let loose on the city until 11:30. It was in the wee hours before we got to sleep. It was also in the wee hours when we arose for breakfast. At nine o’clock we visited Mrs. Margaret Chase Smith, our senator, in her office in the Senate Office Build- ing. At a little after 10:00 we left there and walked to the National Art Gallery. We went from one room to another gazing at paintings by such famous artists as Van Dyke and Ra- phael. We met at the fountain in the center of the building and then went to dinner at a government cafeteria nearby. The food was good there and the prices were low. Unknown to us at this time Chris Plaisted had been left behind in the Art Gallery. We went on into the Army Medical Center and then to the FBI building where the methods of criminal investigation were explained to us. After visiting the National Museum and Natural History Building we went back to the Smithsonian Institute. It was there that we found Chris at about four in the afternoon. She had missed her lunch and had gone there after visiting the Art Gallery. That evening we summoned enough energy to go out to dinner at the Lo- tus Club. It was Chinese-American and the dinner was delicious. They had a good three-act floor show. Again it was far into the night before the seniors of Camden High hit the sack, and yet again it was early when we rolled out. After breakfast we made the ride out to Virginia and Mount Vernon. We went all through the home of George Washington and looked into most of the smaller buildings around the olace. We saw Georere Washing- ton’s tomb and Martha Washington’s beautiful flower gardens, which were in full bloom. After Mount Vernon we rode through the Arlington National Cemetery to the Tomb of the Un- known Soldier. Here we witnessed the change of guards and then went on up to the Custis Lee mansion. From the front porch of this house we could look out over the entire city of Washington. Almost in a direct line in front of us were the Lincoln Me- morial, the Washington Monument, and the Capitol Building. We ascend- ed Washington Monument next; some by the stairs, but most by the eleva- tor. There are three pieces of granite from the State of Maine in this spire. However, we were only able to locate two of them. We walked from the Washington Monument down the street to the Bureau of Engraving where they make 10 billion dollars’ worth of paper money a day for the replacement of that now in use. The tour of the Capitol Building was very complete. It included the galleries of both houses, and just about all of the corridors there. We stood in the exact center of the building which was once the exact center of the District of Columbia. It was here that we saw the longest unobstructed hallway in the world. All of the murals were ex- plained to us with emphasis placed on the unfinished band that runs around the rotunda. Tuesday evening after supper we went to the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and then to the National Airport. That night after we had all gone to bed, Mr. Payson came into our room and started yell- ing for us to be quiet. When the house dick knocked on our door, Mr. Payson ducked through the bathroom and out the door to the other room. We let the dick in and told him that Mr. Payson was making all of the noise and that he was hiding in the bathroom. Of course he couldn’t find him so he call- ed us liars in so many words. In the morning we walked to the Supreme Court, a beautiful white marble structure with a 22-carat gold decoration on the ceiling. Today we checked out after seeing the Supreme Court. We took one last look at Washington as we departed for Gettysburg, Penna. This last look included an hour or two at the zoo and a tour through the National Cathedral. Upon arrival at Gettysburg we THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 11 contracted for a guide to show us the battlefield. The battlefield is covered with monuments. We saw the Eternal Peace Light and the spot where Lin- coln gave his famous “Gettysburg Address.” We had supper in our hotel. After supper we visited the Cyclorama, which is an immense painting of the battle. From there we went to the electric map where the major steps of the battle were shown to us step by step, each advance and retreat. Also in this same building was a mu- seum of the battle. The class as a whole went to bed early—just rest- ing up for New York the next day. It was late afternoon when we ar- rived in New York. Mr. Payson took us on a tour of the RCA Building. It was from the top of this building, which is 300 feet higher than the Washington Monument, that we saw the city at night lit up like an enor- mous Christmas tree. That evening we were on our own and I guess we made the most of it. Early the next morning we went by boat out to the Statue of Liberty, a gift to the U. S. from France. It is ten stories from the ground level up to the foot of the statue. One can go this far in an elevator, but to reach the top it is a 12-story walk from there. We got back to Battery Park in downtown Manhattan in time to hold a class meeting to decide where to go next. We journeyed up White- hall Street onto Broadway to watch General MacArthur’s reception. Along with l - million other people we stood on Broadway with confetti coming down from the sky in what seemed like an endless stream. Right in the middle of it all we heard the bands playing and the boat whistles blowing and we got a wonderful, first- hand, never-to-be-forgotten glimpse of General MacArthur. Never was anything so exciting! After all had gotten back from the parade we went to the Radio City Music Hall where we saw the world- famous Rockettes and other skilled performers in a stage show. In the evening of our second night in New York we went to the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus. It was a circus that would put all others to shame. After the circus we crossed over to Broadway and made it a point to be in Times Square at mid- night. By the size of the crowd there I guess everybody else did too. 5:15 came as somewhat of a shock that morning. We left for home at 6:30. Coming up through Connecticut and Massachusetts the cops were thicker than flies again. One stopped us and passed the time of day with our drivers. A Good Humor ice cream man stopped and passed the time of day with the rest of us. The girls had to change buses in Boston again on the way home but the boys didn’t. The boys called a rest stop in Portland but the girls being a hardy lot held out until Brunswick. The reception we got when we rolled into Camden at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21. didn’t compare with MacArthur’s for size but it certainly matched it for spirit and sincerity. Fifteen minutes behind the boys’ bus came the girls’. We had a grand time seeing the sights and everyone learned a great deal, but the trip did have its lighter side. For instance, there was the time that Elston got locked out of his sec- ond-story room in the hotel, went down to the first floor and climbed the outside of the hotel to his win- dow. A1 Bennett got locked out of his room too, in a rather embarrassing situation, but we won’t go into that. If there is one person who didn’t get lost in the New York subways, I challenge you to find him. The prize remark of the trip oc- curred on Broadway when three Cam- den boys heard a lady behind them remark to her companion: “It’s a good thing we got in back of three boys who live in New York and know where they’re going.” Ha! There is a rumor that Bebe Leon- ard did a fine job of hotel room ser- vice one night. You’ll have to ask her about that: most of us don’t know the details. Thus ended a memorable trip; one that will never be forgotten by the Class of 1951. 12 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 1. Left to right: Bob Rowe, Arlene Edgecomb, Peggy, Glenn Payson, Nat Pa.vson, Ever- ett Fizer; 2. David Jackson, Robert Regnier, Doug Green, Bruce Young, Norman Gaute- sen, Billy Monroe and John Plaisted; 3. Jane Robbins; 4. Sheila Donovan, Ginette Perrin; 5. Halsey Murch and Jessie Barton; 6. Mary Jane Thomas; 7. Orman Goodwin and Mickey Christie; 8. Doris Mae Hopkins; 9. Jimmy Bickford, Frank Stearns and Donald Laliberte; 10. Lillian Amborn; 11. Jimmy Crockett; 12, Bebe Leonard; 13, Faith Lud- wig; 14. Jeanette Milliken, Eleanor Lunt and Natalie Payson. SENIOR STA Name Favorite Expression Disposition Favorite Pastime Wilbur Baird Annie Benner Albert Bennett Janies Bickford Ann Boardman David Brown Dennis Calderwood Milton Christie Winifred Coathup Robert Collemer Kilton Crabtree David Crockett James Crockett John Dority Winifred Earl Arlene Edgecomb Margaret Erskine Irene Fitzsimmons Everett Fizer Grace Galanti Orman Goodwin Samuel Green Margaret Hansell Kenneth Hardy Elston Hobbs Doris Hopkins Olive Jameson Thelma Knight Parker Laite Donald Laliberte Blanche Leonard Maurice Leonard Neil Libby Mary Littlefield Faith Ludwig “ETeanor Lunt Evelyn Lunt Charles Masalin James McGrath Jeanette Milliken Helen Payson Natalie Payson Elizabeth Perry Christine Plaisted Helena Poland Sylvia Porter Frank Rankin Louise Richardson Jane Robbins Joyce Robbins Harland Robinson Donald Rossiter Robert Rowe Charlton Ryder Frank Stearns Arlene Witt Martha Wood Betsy Wooster Grenny Grinny! Oh-boy! Hi, bovs! Eut! Where’s the Chewy? I don’t know. Why sure! Snow tomorrow! Ha, Ha. Bull! I’m tired. What’s that? How about that stuff? Am I wrong? Who ? Me ? Where’s Bob? Gee Whiz! Daddy, can I have the car? I’ll do it tomorrow. I can’t. Hi-boys! Yea! Oh! for heaven’s sake! Fabulous Bashful Arrogant Ambitious Hamburg Moody Calm Powerful Smiling Hard to tell Lax Unexplainable Stink(er)ing Changeable Terrible Quiet Cooperative Moderate Innocent Sleepy Chummy Sunny Quiet Moody Infallible Strip my gears and call me shiftless. Joking What a character! Critical N. C. (No Comment) Changeable “Butt Call” , i Changeable I won’t be herb after Monday this week, Charlie. Lazy Oh-me. Temperamental You’d think so! Flirtatious I’m busy. I’ve got to study. Flexible More fun! Even That’s tough! Quiet Hi! Moderate Lose something? “Hardy” I’ll scream. Ba(ir)d Why worry? Studious! Well, it’s this way— Studious ? Oh, I’ve got to go home. Fair By George! Bossy Horrors!! Independent Not really? Pleasant Ya know what? Pleasing It was wicked funny! Fitful You don’t know beans when the bag’s open. Playful Quiet! Agreeable Is that right? Rosy Cat’s foot! Gullible Unprintable Rugged Curious little fellow, aren’t 1? Conceited Let’s see how fast she will go. Fair Hello! Mild What a time I had last night! Lovable Ya, I guess so. You can’t tell N. C. (No Comment) Live and let live Have you seen “Boodie?” Changeable Don’t. Unchangeable Eaton Terrace Writing letters Rockland Hamburg Being with Allen Writing stories at Amoco Station Working on farm Skiing At the office Miller’s Corner YMCA Music Dancing and women A certain junior The movies Learning about radios Doing fancy work Park(er)ing Tinkering with electric motors Being happy Photography Manual Training Coffee Shop Avoiding State Cops Reading Science-Fiction Magazines 5th Period French Working in restaurant Selling pop-corn French | Driving Fords Listening to stories Shooting pool Roller Skate Listening to radio Hitting the high spots Living Willie Park Street Arguing Flirting Collecting money from Seniors Painting Knitting Buying Air Mail stamps Dancing Rockland Heals Beal’s Gas House Roller skating Housekeeping- Bob, most of the time Flexing his vocal chords The pool room Short-wave Radio ’48 Chewy on Beauchamp Point Sleeping (??) Writing letters to Massachusetts Writing to USMC and USAF Knitting TISTICS Ambition To make Washington Trip worth while To be a teacher To sing Hamburg To graduate To be a millionaire To take life easy To be a doctor To be a secretary Little or none To make money To be a dentist Another millionaire To go South To be a nurse To be a teacher To be a nurse To own a yellow convertible with red accessories To be a Merchant Marine Boston Women To be an officer in U. S. Army To be a beautician To fly a mean jet To pass U. S. history College To be a nurse To be a beautician To understand wom n To be a journalist To be a good wife Pro baseball To get a job in Knox Mill To live in New York To find the right one To keep living To drive a car To be an Annapolis graduate To be a politician To travel To be Mrs. Everett Harding To travel To graduate To marry Dwight French To be a teacher To live in Wyoming To be a mechanic Office work To be Mrs. J. F. McGrath To join the Marines To compete with Crosby To sail around the world To become a ham To stay in two nights in a row To live To graduate To enjoy myself To be Mrs. C. E. Masalin Favorite Song “Mona Lisa” “I Cried Two Tears Thinking of You’! “There Will Never Be Another You” “One Meat Ball” “The Roving Kind” “The Thing” “Pagan Love Song” “Swiss Ski Song” “Stardust” “Hot Rod Race” “Jackie” “Blue Moon” “Sleepy Lagoon” “Good-night, Irene” “Tennessee Waltz” “You’re So Understanding” “Harbor Lights” “Why Does It Get So Laite So Early? “Hop-Scotch Polka” “It Had To Be You” “Goofus” “Some Enchanted Evening” “I’ll Get By” “Winter Wonderland” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm “Sentimental Journey” “My Foolish, Heart” “Please, Say! Goodnight, Irene” “Tennessee Waltz” “Slipping Around” “Tennessee Waltz” “My Heart Cries For You” “Thinking of You” “Strangers” “Oh, How I Miss You Tonight” “I’ll Always Love You” “The Roving Kind” “Where is the Life That Late I Led?” “My Foolish Heart” “Forever and Ever” “Billy Boy” “Rose Marie” “My Love is Far Away” “How Many Hearts Have You Broken1 “My Heart Cries For You” “Dreamers’ Holiday” “Nevertheless” “Our Waltz” “Always True to You (in my fashion)’ “I Can Dream, Can’t I ?” “Cigarettes, Whiskey, and Wild, Wild W “Little Rock Getaway” “Who’ll Be the Next One?” “Wine, Women and Song” “Thinking of You” “My Heart Cries For You” “Faithfully Yours” SettioJi GlaU WILBUR EDGAR BAIRD English College Preparatory Course 'A happy smile makes life worth while. January 20, 1933: Track 1 : Fall Baseball 3 • Football 1-2: Glee Club 1 ; Student Council 1-2-3-4 : Property Committee. Sen- ior Play 4 ; Usher at Graduation 3. ANNIE ROSE BENNER General Course 'Silence is a friend that will never betray.” April 8, 1933: FHA 1-4 : Senior Follies 4. ALBERT BRADLEY BENNETT, III ‘•Al” Scientific Course “Sportsmen are known. December 11, 1932 : Basketball 1-2-3-4 ; Baseball 1-2-3-4 : Interclusa Football 1-2-4 : Interclass Baseball 2: Interclass Basket- ball 1-2 : Band 1-2-3-4 : Glee Club 1-2-3-4 : President Hi-Y 4 : Senior Follies 4. JAMES HATCH BICKFORD Bick” English College Preparatory Course ‘No Cupid’s dart e’er pierced his heart. September 8, 1933: Publicity Committee, Christmas Ball 4 : Senior Follies 4. MERCER ANN BOARDMAN Ann General Course “Blushing is virtue’s color. November 23. 1932 : Glee Club 1 ; Bowling 1: Softball 3; FHA 1-2-3-4 : Refreshment Committee, Junior Prom 3; Basketball 1 ; Senior Follies 4. DAVID LEE BROWN Scientific Course He that says little may know a great deal. June 26, 1933; Interclass Football 1-2 ; Glee Club 1-3-4 ; Hi-Y 3-4 ; Usher at Gradu- ation 3 : Older Boys’ Conference 3-4 ; Sen- ior Follies 4. DENNIS BRADWAY CALDERWOOD “Den- General Course “A friend in need is a friend indeed. September 5, 1932; Senior Follies 4 ; Christmas Pageant 4. MILTON ARTHUR CHRISTIE. JR. Mick” English College Preparatory Course “Anyone can be a follower, but it takes a real rnan to be a leader. November 20. 1933 ; Class President 1-2-3-4 ; Student Council 1-2-3-4, Vice-President 3; Cahesis Club, 3-4 Secretary-Treasurer 3: Band 2-3-4 : New England Music Festival 1- 2-3-4 : State Music Festival 1-2-3-4 ; Hi-Y 2- 3-4, Vice-President 3. Chaplain 4 ; Glee Club 1-3-4: Skiing 1-2-3: School Play 1-2-3- 4 : Senior Play 1 ; Older Boys Conference 2-3; Assistant Editor of Megunticook 3. Editor-in-chief I ; Student Legislature 2-3 ; Track 2 : Team Captain, Magazine Drive 1, General Manager 4 ; Senior Follies 4 : Jun- ior Rotarian 4 : Class Part. Address to Undergraduates 4. WINIFRED JOYCE COATHUP Winnie Commercial Course She comes with trusts of laughter. June 21. 1933: FHA 1-2-3-4 : Glee Club 1-2-4 : 30-word Typing Certificate 3: 40- word Typing Certificate 4 ; 60-word Short- hand Certificate 4 ; 80-word Shorthand Certificate 4 : Senior Follies 4. ROBERT AVERY COLLEMER Bob” General Course For he’s a jolly good fellow.” January 29. 1933; Football 1-2-4 ; Inter- class Baseball 3 : Senior Follies 4. K1LTON CARL CRABTREE Cieneral Course Hail-fellow-well-met. April 17, 1933; Baseball 3; Interclass Football 2; Usher at Graduation 3; Glee Club 1 ; Christmas Pageant 4 : Senior Fol- lies 4. DAVID EDWIN CROCKETT, III Dave” English College Preparatory Course In short he was a perfect cavalier.” April 9. 1933; Basketball 1-2; Baseball 1-2-3-4 ; Intramural Sports 1-2-3 : Band 1-2-3-4 ; Executive Committee 3-4. Chair- man 4 ; Showboat 3 ; Student Council 3-4, President 4 ; Junior Rotarian 4 ; Student legislature 2-3 : Secretary-Treasurer Ca- hesia Club 4 : Freshman Reception Com- mittee 4 : Property Committee, School Play 3; Senior Play 4 ; State Music Festival 1 -2-3-4 • New England Music Festival 1-2-3- 4 : Hi-Y 3-4 : Older Boys’ Conference 3-4 ; New England Band Concert 4 : Senior Follies 4. JAMES JETHRO CROCKETT Jim General Course A little nonsense now and then Is release� ! by the best of men. February 26. 1933: Glee Club 1-2-3-4 : In- terclass Basketball 1-2 : Interclass Foot- ball 3-4 ; Property Committee. School Play 3, Senior Play 4 : Christmas Pageant Com- mittee 4 ; Senior Follies 4. JOHN ALAN DORITY General Course He that mischief hatcheth mischief catcheth. October 5. 1933; Glee Club 1-3; Inter- class Football 3 ; Career Day Committe 3-4 ; Band 2-3-4 ; Hi-Y 3-4 ; Older Boy Conference 3 : State Music Festival 2-3-4 New England Music Festival 2-3-4 ; Intra- mural Skiing 2 ; Senior Follies 4. WINIFRED .MARCEL EARL General Course “The quiet mind is richer than a crown. April 2. 1933 : Basketball 1 ; Bowling 1-2 . Glee Club 1-2: FHA 1-2-3: Usher at Senior Play 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Follies 4. ARLENE SHIRLEY EDGECOMB Fidge” General Course Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit. May 19. 1933; Interclass Basketball 1-2. FHA 1-2-3, Secretary 2-3; Glee Club 1-2- 3-4 ; Band 3-4 : Cahesis Club 3 : Prompter. Senior Play 4 . Usher at Showboat 3, Sen- ior Play 3, School Play 3 : Freshman Re- ception Committee 4 : Tri Hi-Y 4 : Senior Follies 4. MARGARET ERSKINE General Course Silence is golden.” March 17. 1933 : FHA 1-2-3 ; Bowling 2 Softball 2 : Usher at Senior Play 3: Sen- ior Follies 4. EVERETT LAWRENCE FIZER General Course Early to bed and early to rise.” December 10. 1934 : Transferred from Cony High School 4 : Property Committee Sen- ior Play I : Baseball 2-4 : Football 4 : Sen- ior Follies 4. KENNETH RODERICK HARDY IRENE ADDIE FITZSIMMONS Rfnif General Course “She was a phantom of delight.” January 7. 15)33; Senior Play 4 ; Cheer- leader 3-4, Assistant Head-cheerleader 4 ; Bowling 2: FHA 1 ; (Ilee Club 1-2-3-4 ; Tri Hi-Y 4 ; Decorating Committee, Junior Prom 3, Christmas Hall 4 : Freshman Re- ception Committee 4 ; Softball 1-2 ; Inter- class Basketball 1-2; Camera Club 1 : Senior Follies 4 : Class Part. Gifts 4. GRACE CALANTI General Course “Let us then be up and doing.” December 15. 1932: Basketball 1-2-3-4 : FHA 1-2-3-4, State President 4 : Softball 1-2-8-4 : Field Hockey 1-2-3: Property Committee. Senior Play 4 : Bowling 1-2-3; Interclass Basketball 1-2 : Intramural Council 2-3; Freshman Reception Com- mittee 4 : Usher at Graduation 3. Showboat 3, Senior Play 3 ; Junior Prom Committee 3: Megunticook Board 4; Basketball co- captain 4 ; Senior Follies 4. ORMAN MANLY GOODWIN. JR. “Sonny” English College Preparatory Course “To do is to succeed.” February 23, 1934: Skiing 1-2-3: Glee Club 1-2-3-4 ; State Music Festival 3-4 : New England Music Festival 3-4 : Freshman Re- ception Committee 4 : Senior Follies 4. SAMUEL JOSEPH GREEN “Sam” General Course “A strong and mighty man is he.” February 1, 1932 ; Property Committee, Senior Play I : Property Committee. Christ- mas Pageant 4 ; Football 1 ; Baseball 1 ; Glee Club 1 : Senior Follies 4. MARGARET FRANCES HANSELL “Maggie” General Course “It’s nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice.” November 10. 1932: Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Bowling 1-2: Field Hockey 1-2: FHA 1-2- 3-4 : Parliamentarian 1-2 ; Senior Follies 4. “Ken English College Preparatory Course As fit as a fiddle.” September 25, 1932 : Cahesis Club, Presi- dent 4: Winter Sports Club. President 3; Interclass Football 1-2-3-4 : Baseball 2-3-4 ; Skiing 1-2-3; Senior Play 4; Decoration Committee, Junior Prom 3 : Freshman Re- ception Committee 4 : Decoration Commit- tee, Graduation 3 : Senior Follies 4 : Class Part. Prophecy 4. DORIS MAE HOPKINS English College Preparatory Course “Fair was she to behold. That maiden of seventeen summers.” January 21, 1933: Bowling 1; FHA 1-2; School Play 1-2-3-4 : Senior Play 4 ; Fresh- man Reception Committee 4 ; Tri Hi-Y 2-3-4 ; Megunticook Board, Exchange Edi- tor 4 : Glee Club 1 ; Cahesis Club 3; Ma- jorette 4 ; Senior Follies 4. HARVILLE ELSTON HOBBS “Elston” Scientific Course I wish he would explain his explanation.” September 9, 1933: Transferred from Morse High School 3 : Junior Prom Com- mittee 3: Glee Club 1-2-3-4 : School Play 4 : Senior Play 4 ; Senior Follies 4. OLIVE LOUISE JAMESON English College Preparatory Course “Efficiency and success go hand in hand.” November 24, 1932 : Glee Club 1-2; Usher at School Play 1-2-3, Senior Play 3-4, Showboat 3, Graduation 3; FHA 1 : Ca- hesis Club 4 : Publicity Committee, School Play 3. Senior Play 4 : Property Committee. Christmas Pageant 4 ; Freshman Recep- tion Committee 4 ; Refreshment Committee. Junior Prom 3; Rotary Club Improvement Award 1 : Senior Follies 4. THELMA AGNES KNIGHT General Course “A beautiful face is a silent commendation.” June 15, 1932 ; Transferred from Leavitt Institute 2 : Basketball 1-2 : Softball 1-2: Orchestra 1-2 : Home Economics Club, Vice President 2 : National Forensic league and Debate Club 1-2; FHA 2-3: Glee Club 1-2-3-4 : Majorette 4 . Senior Follies 4. PARKER STONE LAITE Scientific Course “A mighty spirit fills the tall frame.” November 14. 1933; Hi-Y 3. Secretary 4; Program Committee. Cahesis Club 4 : Bas- ketball 1-2-3-4 : Interclass Basketball 1-2- 4 ; Interclass Football 1-2-4 ; Senior Follies 4 : Band 2-3-4. Drum Major 4 : Senior Play 4 ; School Play 1-8 ; Decoration Com- mittee. Junior Prom 3; State Music Fes- tival 2-4 ; New England Music Festival 2-4 ; Older Boys’ Conference 2-4 ; Student Council 4 ; Glee Club 1-2-3-4 ; Winter Sports 1-2 : Megunticook Board. Alumni Editor 4 ; Class Part, Gifts 4. DONALD ARTHUR LA LIBERTE ’’Don” English College Preparatory Course “A Republican forever, a Democrat never.” May 7, 1933: Glee Club 3-4 : Usher at Graduation 3 : Publicity Committee, Christ- mas Ball 4 ; Baseball 3-4 : Mcgunticook Board, Assistant Editor 4 ; Senior Follies 4. BLANCHE EVA LEONARD “Bebe General Course “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” December 6, 1938 : FHA 1-2-3. Treasurer 3 ; Basketball 1-2-3-4 ; Field Hockey 1-2-3; Softball 1-2-3-4 ; Interclass Basketball 1-2 ; Usher at Showboat 3, Senior Play 4 ; Freshman Reception Committee 4 ; Glee Club 1-2-3-4 ; Bowling 1-2-3: Basketball Co-captain 4 ; Senior Follies 4 ; Class Part, Prophecy 4. MAURICE JOSEPH LEONARD ”Moe” English College Preparatory Course “Better late than never.” July 22, 1932: Glee Club 1 : Baseball 1-2- 3-4 ; Publicity Committee. Senior Play 4 ; Usher at Graduation 3 : Freshman Recep- tion Committee 4 ; Fall Baseball 3 ; Inter- class Football 2-4 . Senior Follies 4. NEIL WALLACE LIBBY General Course “Great oaks from tiny acorns grow.” February 4, 1933: Decoration Committee, Christmas Ball 4 ; Glee Club 1 ; Senior Follies 4. MARY LOUISE LITTLEFIELD General Course “Her stature tall I hate a dumpy woman.' January 13, 1988, Softball 2; Bowling 8 Usher at School Play 3 ; FHA 1-2-3 ; Sen- ior Follies 4. FAITH ELIZABETH LUDWIG Falthie” General Course “Her ways are ways of gentleness. July 12. 1933: Basketball 1 ; Softball 1 Glee Club 1-2-4; FHA 1-2-3-4 ; 30-word Typing Certificate 3; 40-word Typing Certificate 4 : Usher at Senior Play 4. Showboat 3, Graduation 3; Hi-Y 4 ; Sen- ior Follies 4. ELEANOR MARGARET LUNT “Elle” English College Preparatory Course “As nappy as the day is long.” October 28, 1933 ; Basketball 1-2-3-4, Co- manager 4 ; Field Hockey 1-2-3; Bowling 1-2-3 ; Softball 1-2-3-4 ; Glee Club 1-2-4 Hi-Y 4 : Usher at School Play 3, Gradua- tion 3. Showboat 3 : Senior Play 4 : FHA 1-2-3-4 ; 30-word Typing Certificate 4 40-word Typing Certificate 4 ; Cahesis Club 4 ; Senior Follies 4. EVELYN RUTH LUNT English College Preparatory Course “As aunny as a day in June.” October 28. 1983. Basketball 1-2-3-4, Co- manager 4; Field Hockey 1-2-3; Softball 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-4 ; Tri Hi-Y 4 FHA 1-2-3-4 ; Usher at Showboat 3, Grad- uation 3, Senior Play 3-4 : Publicity Com- mittee, Senior Play 4 ; Senior Follies 4. CHARLES ERO MASALIN “Charlie” Scientific Course He who strives succeeds.” July 17, 1933; Basketball 1-2-3-4 ; Inter- class Basket ball 1-2-3; Baseball 1-2-3-4 Interclass Baseball 2 ; Interclass Foot- ball 1 ; Glee Club 1 : Student Legislature 2-3; Hi-Y 2-3-4, Secretary 2-3; Historian 4; Decoration Committee, Junior Prom 3. Freshman Reception Committee 4 ; Mc- gunticook Board, Assistant Business Mana- ger 3, Business Manager 4 ; Christmas Pageant 4 ; Hi-Y legislature 2 : Usher at School Play 3; Track 2: Junior Rotarian 4 ; Class Part. Valedictory 4. JAMES FRANCIS McGRATH “Jim Scientific Course “All the world loves a lover. ’ March 14, 1933; Glee Club 1 : Camera Club 1; Decoration Committee, Junior Prom 3: School Play 3: Senior Play 4 ; Megunticook Board. Assistant Editor 4 : Freshman Reception Committee 4 : Cahe- gjg Club 4; Decoration Committee Bacca- laureate 3: Senior Follies 4. JEANETTE AKLINE MILLIKEN General Course A soft answer turneth away wrath.” July 22, 1933; Field Hockey 1-2-3; Bowl- ing 1-2-3; Softball 3: Usher at School Play 3 : Senior Play 4 ; Glee Club 1 ; Pub- licity Committee. Senior Play 4 : 30-word Typing Certificate 4 ; FHA 1-2-4 ; Senior Follies 4. HELEN EVELYN PAYSON General Course “True happiness is found in making others happy.” September 24, 1931 ; Class Treasurer 1-2- 3-4; Band 3-4 ; State Music Festival 3-4 ; New England Music Festival 3-4 : Cheer- leader 4 ; Senior Play 4 ; Tri Hi-Y 2-3-4, Treasurer 3, Secretary 4 ; Tri Hi-Y legis- lature 2-3; Secretary and Treasurer Intra- mural Council 2 ; Softball 1-2 ; Field Hockey 1 ; Bowling 1-2-3-4 ; FHA 1-2-3, Songleader 1-2-3; Decorating Committee. Junior Prom 3, Christmas Ball 4 ; Prop- erty Committee. School Play 3: Freshman Reception Committee 4 ; Senior Follies 4 ; Glee Club 1-2-S-4. NATALIE .MARY PAYSON “Nat” General Course “Manner -not gold--is woman’s best adornment. ' May 3. 1933; Field Hockey 3; Glee Club 1-2-4: FHA 1-3; Cahesis Club 4; Soft- ball 3-4 : Senior Play 4 ; Property Com- mittee, School Play 3 ; Freshman Recep- tion Committee 4 : 30-word Typing Cer- tificate 1 ; 60-word Shorthand Certificate 4; Usher at Graduation 3 : Tri Hi-Y 4 ; Senior Follies 4. ELIZABETH ARLENE PERRY “Betty General Course “Friendship is Quality.” January 11, 1933; Glee Club 1-2; New England Music Festival 1 ; State Music Festival 1 ; Cahesis Club 3: 30-word Typ- ing Certificate 3; Usher at School Play 3. Senior Play 3, FHA 1-2-3; Winner of State Recipe Contest 3. CHRISTINE ORLIE PLAISTED “Chris” English College Preparatory Course “A place for everything and everything in its place.” October 12. 1983 ; Glee Club 1-2-3-4 ; FHA 1 ; Basketball 1 ; Publicity Committee. School Play 2 : Student Council 2-3-4 : Sec- retary High School Outing Club 2 : Band 3-4 ; State Music Fcstivnl 3-4 ; New Eng- land Music Festival 3-4 : Art Club 3-4 : Publicity Committee, Junior Prom 3 : Var- sity Cheerleader 4 : Property Committee. Senior Play 4 : Megunticook Board. Art Editor 4 : Tri Hi-Y 4 : DAR Candidate 4 Senior Follies 4; Class Part, Salutatory 4 HELENA THELMA POLAND Commercial Course “Variety is the spice of life.” December 31. 1934 ; Glee Club 1-2-3-4 ; Band 3-4 ; State Music Festival 3-4 : New England Mu. ic Festival 3-4 ; Bowling 1 Cheerleader 3-4 ; Tri Hi-Y 2-3-4, Secre- tary 3. Treasurer 4 ; Dance Committee. Junior Prom 3; Music Committee. Christ- mas Ball I : 30-woro Typing Certificate 3 60-word Shorthand Certificate 3; 40-word Typing Certificate 4 ; 80-word Shorthand Certificate 4 : FHA 1 : Senior Follies 4. SYLVIA MAE PORTER General Course “Why put off until tomorrow what cai just as well be done next week?” December 7, 1933 : Basketball 1 ; Bowling 1-2; Glee Club 1-2; FHA 1-2-3-4 : Senioi Follies 4. FRANK WILFRED RANKIN “Thumper General Course “Tall, dark, and handsome.” February 25, 1933 : Basketball 1, Senioi Follies 4. LOUISE ANN RICHARDSON “Lou” Genera] Course “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” December 25. 1922 ; Glee Club 1-2-3-4 : Softball 3-4; Field Hockey 2-3; Usher at Senior Play 4 : FHA 1-4 ; Senior Follies 4. JANE ARLENE ROBBINS Scientific Coume ‘There’ nothing half o sweet in life A love' young dream.” December 9, 1932 . Band 3-4 ; School Play 3-4; Senior Play 4; Cahe� i Club 4 ; Christmas Ball Committee 4 : Team Cap- tain Magazine Drive 4 ; Glee Club 1 : State Munis Festival 3; New England Music Festival 3-4 ; Basketball 1-2 : Bowl- ing 2; FHA 1 ; Senior Follies 4 : Class Part. Will 4. JOYCE A RUNE ROBBINS “Jo” General Course What the use of worrying?” June 18. 1933; Field Hockey 2-3 : FHA 1-2; Glee Club 1-2-4 : Usher at Gradua- tion 3: 30-word Typing Certificate 3; Senior Follies 4. HARLAND LOUIS ROBINSON “Harley” General Course “Music hath charms.” December 12. 1931 : Transferred from Morse High Schcsil 2 ; Mohiba 2 : Sopho- more Musical 2 : Band 2-3-4 : Orchestra 2 : Glee Club 1-2-3-4 : Select Chorus Solo- ist 2 ; New England Music Festival 3-4 : State M-isic Festival 1-3-4 ; All New Eng- land Music Festival Chorus 1-4 : Interclass Football 1 : Music Committee, Junior Prom 3, Christmas Ball 4 ; Senior Follies 4 : Class Part. Oration 4. DONALD ALBERT ROSSITER General Course “Boys will be boys.” December 16, � 932 : Basketball 1-2 ; Inter- class Basketball 1-2: Showboat 4 ; Glee Club 1. ROBERT EUGENE ROWE “Bob” .Scientific Course Personality is a sure step to success.” January 30, 1933; Class Vice-President 1-2-3-4 ; Senior Play 4 : Glee Club 1-2-3 : Freshman Reception Committee 4 : Older Boys’ Conference 3-4 : State Music Festi- val 3 ; New England Music Festival 3: Hi-Y 3-4, Treasurer 4 ; Decoration Com- mittee. Junior Prom 3; Junior Rotarian 4 ; Christmas Pageant 4 ; School Play 2- 3: Career Day Committee 8; Senior Fol- lies 4 : Class Part. History 4. CHARLTON HALE RYDER “Chub” General Course “Gentlemen prefer blondes.” August 14. 1933 : Basketball 1-2-3-4 : Inter- class Basketball 1-2-3-4 ; Interclass Foot- ball 1-2-4 ; State Foul-Shooting Contest 2: Band 1-2-3-4, Executive Board 2-3; New England Music Festival 1-2-4 ; State Music Festival 2-4 ; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Intramural Council 1-2 : Instrumental En- semble 1-2-3-4 : Christmas Ball Committee 4 ; Showboat 3 : Freshman Reception Committee 4 ; Senior Follies 4 ; Baseball 1-2-3-4. FRANK ERWIN STEARNS Scientific Course Sincerity is dear to all hearts.” August 24. 1933: Baseball 1; Band 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4 ; Instrumental Ensem- ble 1-2-3-4 ; State Music Festival 2-3-4 ; New England Music Festival 2-3-4 : Exe- cutive Committee. Band 3-4 : First Chair Musician 3-4 : Showboat 3; Christmas Pageant 4 ; Music Committee. Junior Prom 3 : New England Band Concert 4 : Senior Follies 4. ARLENE OLIVE WITT (General Course Quietness has its own charm.” July 27. 1333: Transferred from Hingham High School. Mass. 4: Glee Club 1-2-8; Pep Club 1 : Basketball 2. MARTHA HELEN WOOD “Marty” General Course Restless at home and ever prone to roam.” October 26. 1932; Glee Club 1-2-3-4 : Bas- ketball 1-2-3-4 : Interclass Basketball 1-2- 3; Softball 1-2-3-4 : Field Hockey 1-2: Bowling 1-2 ; Freshman Reception Com- mittee 4 ; Usher at Senior Play 4 ; Junior Prom Committee 3 ; Senior Follies 4 ; FHA 1-2-3. BETSY LEE WOOSTER English College Preparatory Course Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” April 21, 1934: Class Secretary 1 -2-3-4: Glee Club 1-2-3-4 : Decoration Committee, Junior Prom 3, Christmas Ball 4 ; Camera Club 1 ; Bowling 2-3 : 30-word Typing Certificate 4 ; Tri Hi-Y 3-4, Vice Presi- dent. Sergeant at Arms 4 : Christmas Pag- eant 4; FHA 1; 40-word Typing Certi- ficate 4 ; Senior Follies 4. THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE 19 FRESHMAN RECEPTION The unfortunate freshmen hadn’t even sat down in their seats when the seniors pounced on them and told them that Freshman Reception would be September 22 at the Opera House. There was no hazing this year at all, but what the freshmen missed in hazing was made up for at the Recep- tion by the seniors. With a senior judge and a senior jury they didn’t have a chance! Basil Arau received the maximum penalty, that of being “hanged by the neck until dead.” All the freshmen were wonderful sports and also the new upperclassmen who were initiated. A record dance and refreshments followed the initiation. The freshmen were now in the brotherhood of CHS students. CURTIS MAGAZINE DRIVE The 1951 Curtis Publication Maga- zine Drive ended this year with a to- tal of $884.35 being turned in. This was higher than last year, but it still did not reach the school goal of $1,000. The totals were as follows: Seniors $124.35 Juniors $393.20 Sophomores $ 79.85 Freshmen $286.95 Total $884.35 School commission $282.84 As usual, the school was divided in- to two teams, Seniors and Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors. Thanks to the hard work of one diligent junior the latter team won. A new plan was adopted this year in giving out prizes. Instead of the credit system of previous years, priz- es were given out in order of high sales from first to twenty-fifth. The high salesman was Paul Chris- tie, ’52 with $264. The General Manager of this year’s drive was Milton Christie, ’51 who was ably assisted by Jane Robbins, ’51 and Maurice Payson, ’52. Indivi- dual class captains were: seniors, Winifred Coathup: juniors, Paul Christie; sophomores, Frederick Da- vis; freshmen, Margaret Keller. The faculty advisor was Miss Keating. The school commission of $282.84 will be put in the fund to carry out the athletic activities of the school. CAREER DAY This year, through the efforts of the Megunticook Boys’ Hi-Y and the cooperation of the school administra- tors, November 9 was set aside and devoted entirely to a program of vo- cational guidance in the school with talks presented by fourteen profes- sional men and women, who explain- ed the opportunities offered, the pre- paratory educational requirements, and the necessary qualifications for each of the occupations discussed. At 20 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE a general assembly of the student body, Mr. Sanford Fisher, Education- al Counselor of the Fisher School, Boston, Massachusetts, spoke on “Vo- cational Education.” The various vocations discussed by the speakers following Mr. Fisher were “Salesmanship,” A. Burton Ste- venson ; “Coaching,” Lawrence Dai- ley; “Nursing,” Anne Young; “Medi- cine,” Dr. John Miller; “Art,” Reba Willey; “Music,” Roger Calderwood; “Armed Services,” Navy recruiting officer; “Veterinarian,” Dr. MacDon- ald ; “Management,” Douglass Kelley; “Radio,” Roland Crockett; “Textiles,” Charles Merritt; “Beautician,” Mar- jorie Hoffses; “Farming,” Lester Shibles; “Lawyer,” Alexander Gill- mor; “Pharmacist,” Millett Perkins; “Specialized Secretarial Work,” San- ford Fisher. The committee members in charge of all arrangements were Albert Ben- nett, Richard Shaw, Alfred Darrow, Parker Laite, and John Giffin. THE SENIOR PLAY The annual Camden High School Senior Class Play was held at the Opera House on November 10 at 8:15 p.m. by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Chicago. The play, “The Perfect Idiot,” was a three-act farce written by Eunice and Grant Athenson. It dealt with a high school gang that just hated the boy wonder, Dan. They had heard about his high I. Q. ad nauseam and they despised his Smart-Me! Dumb You! attitude. Dan had his own problems. He did not have many friends because of his attitude. But he felt that if he went to college everything would be all right. After many difficulties on both sides, Dan succeeded in making many friends and going to college. The cast was as follows: Margaret Tennyson, mother of the household, Natalie Pavson ; Jackie Tennyson, her younger son, David Crockett; Rho- dora, the maid, Bebe Leonard; Roger Tennyson, father of Dan and Jackie, Robert Rowe; Walter P. Latherby, soap manufacturer, Kenneth Hardy; Daniel Tennyson, the young genius, Milton Christie; Arthur Barnard, principal of Center High, James Mc- Grath ; Miss Baker, a teacher, Eleanor Lunt; Linda Barnard, the principal’s daughter, Doris Mae Hopkins; Jean- nie Wilson, Jackie’s girl, Irene Fitz- simmons; Aloysius (Puff) Witomski, star athlete, Parker Laite; Carla Carlson, Puff’s girl, Jane Robbins; Miss Booth, a newspaper reporter, Helen Payson; a policeman, Charlton Ryder; Dr. Hockhorst VonBarf, a psychiatrist, Elston Hobbs. Prompter for the play was Arlene Edgecomb. The Publicity Committee included Olive Jameson, Evelyn Lunt, Jeanette Milliken, Martha Wood, Ev- erett Fizer and Maurice Leonard. The Property Committee consisted of Christine Plaisted, Grace Galanti and James Crockett. THE CHRISTMAS BALL According to custom, the seniors put on a Christmas Ball. The date fin- ally agreed upon was December 23 at 8:30 p.m., as the college students would be home for their Christmas vacation. Despite the cold weather quite a few showed up and all had a good time. With the “Melody Kings” furnish- ing the music and the Opera House beautifully decorated in green and white crepe paper it was really a very nice dance. Committees were as follows: Dec- oration committee, Jane Robbins, Chairman, Jim McGrath, Helen Pay- son, Charlton Ryder, Betsy Wooster, Irene Fitzsimmons and Milton Chris- tie; Music committee, Harland Robin- son, Chairman, Frank Stearns and Helena Poland; Publicity committee, Donald Laliberte, Chairman, James Bickford and Winifred Coathup. THE SENIOR FOLLIES There was really a BIG show put on in the Opera House on the evening of March 9, 1951. This show, “The Senior Follies,” done by the seniors, under the leadership of Miss Oliver and Mr. Calderwood, was, according to all reports, a tremendous success. The Follies opened with Dave THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 21 Crockett, the maestro, seated at the keyboard playing “Boomble Boogie” and getting a great many laughs. Doris Hopkins and Bebe Leonard were next as the “Black Clouds;” followed by the “Toy Shop” featuring the Wooden Soldiers, Albert Bennett, Mick Christie, Harland Robinson, Orman Goodwin, Everett Fizer and Don Laliberte; the Rag Dolls, Chris- tine Plaisted, Helena Poland, Natalie Payson, Grace Galanti, Irene Fitz- simmons and Martha Wood. The Toy Trumpeter was Jane Robbins; the Boxers, James Crockett and Kilton Crabtree; the Boatman, James Mc- Grath; the Horse, David Brown and “Moe” Leonard; the Acrobats, Har- land Robinson, John Dority, Kenneth Hardy, Frank Stearns and Elston Hobbs; the Toy Band, Robert Colle- mer, Dave Crockett, Arlene Edge- comb, Helen Payson, Charlton Ryder; and the Dolls, Thelma Knight and Margaret Hansell. “The Sewing Club Meets” was a typical meeting of the local “gossips,” portrayed this time by an all-male cast. Those in the cast were Ken Hardy, Mick Christie, Frank Stearns, David Crockett, and Elston Hobbs. The best talent in the senior class was featured in the “Cabaret” scene. Charlton Ryder and Helena Poland were together in “Ain’t She Sweet?” The waiters and quartet were Frank Rankin, Parker Laite, A1 Bennett and Harland Robinson. A1 and Parker sang and acted “Me and My Shadow.” The next act took the cake! Frank Rankin was the “beautiful doll,” and he really was, with Frank and Har- land Robinson singing “Oh, You Beautiful Doll.” The chorus girls were Grace Galanti, Jane Robbins, Irene Fitzsimmons, Eleanor and Eve- lyn Lunt and Arlene Edgecomb. Bob Collemer and Harland Robinson were a riot in “You Name It”; Bob played the violin and Harland the accordion. Ken Hardy as Sambo and Jim Mc- Grath as Tom in “Poor Mehitable” caused the audience to go wild when Ken’s “stomach” slipped. The final event was “The Thing.” The vocalists in this scene were Par- ker Laite, Mick Christie, Ken Hardy, Helen Payson and Frank Rankin. “The Thing” was . . . who do you think? . . . None other than “SIR”!!! The Alley Cats were great in this scene—a fine bunch of young musi- cians. They were as follows: Frank Stearns, A1 Bennett, Chris Plaisted, Chub Ryder, Dave Crockett and John Dority. The show ended with the entire senior class on stage singing three fa- miliar songs. The stage was dark and the musical instruments which were outlined with luminous paint stood out beautifully — making a truly GRAND finale. Over $250 was realized on this per- formance and the senior class wishes to extend its thanks to Miss Oliver and Mr. Calderwood for the hours and work which they put into the “Show of all Shows.” SCHOOL PLAY The “Four of Hearts Mystery,” a three-act Ellery Queen murder mys- tery, was presented as the annual school play at the Camden Opera House, April 12, 1951. Under the able direction of Miss Ethel Oliver and due to the enthusiasm of the cast of fifteen, the play was a great success. The story centers about the employ- ees in a movie studio in Hollywood. Ellery Queen is hired to work on a movie of the lives of four well-known persons of Hollywood. When the mur- ders of two of the main actors takes place he goes to work immediately to find the motive, murderer and solve the crime. Suspense, love, and laughs are blended perfectly to provide never a dull moment. The cast follows: Madge, a secre- tary, Martha Frye ’53; Susan, secre- tary, Sally Burridge ’52; Alice Clark, Ellery’s agent, Marie Curry ’54; El- lery Queen, detective, Milton Christie ’51; Paula Paris, a movie columnist, Doris Mae Hopkins ,51; Jake But- cher, producer, Montford Pease ’52; Lew Bascom, writer, Elston Hobbs ’51; Sam Vix, publicity man, Paul Christie ’52; Bonnie Stuart, actress, Barbara Haynes ’52; Ty Royle, actor, Albert Bennett ’51; Blythe Stuart, Bonnie’s mother, Jane Robbins ’51; 22 THE MECUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE BAND First Row: Minnie Tranquillo, Kenneth Hardy, Helena Poland, Norman Gautesen, Parker Laite, Frank Stearns, Arlene Magee, Martha Frye. SECOND ROW: Basil Arau, Jane Robbins, Richard Shaw, Halsey Murch, Albert Ben- nett, Lucille Drinkwater, Paul Christie, Arlene Edgecomb, Glenn Payson. Third Row: Robert Marshall, Mary Jane Thomas, Patricia Barker, Helen Payson. Maurice Payson, Orman Goodwin, Milton Christie, David Crockett, Beverly Arau. Fourth Row: Jerry Burkett, Charlton Ryder, John Dority, John Giffin, Richard Harvey, Fred Hale, Douglas Green, Harland Robinson, Donnis Wheaton, Christine Plaisted. John Royle, Tv’s father, Douglas Green ’53; Ramdu Singh, Hindu Swami, James McGrath ’51; Captain Glucke, Policeman, Alfred Darrow ’53; Dr. Judith Crandall, Tolland Stuart’s nurse and housekeeper, El- len Donovan ’52; Tolland Stuart, Blythe’s father, James McGrath ’51. Much credit is due the stage crew, and many thanks go to Mr. Calder- wood, who directed the CHS ensem- ble. THE BAND The CHS Band left with only twenty-six members after graduation last year, is well underway this year. Although the band contains many new and less-experienced players se- lected from the instrumental classes, it hopes to do as well as in previous years. At Christmas the band was very successful in presenting a pageant, “The Christmas Story,” in the Opera House. This concert received many favorable comments from the public. As is the custom the band again participated in the Easter and Me- morial Day parades this year. They also appeared in the annual Rockport Carnival as usual. A small ensemble group chosen from the band played for such events THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE 23 as the Senior Play, the School Play and Graduation. A similar group took part in furnishing pit music for the senior production, “The Senior Follies of ’51.” Similar groups are ready upon request to play for events outside of the school program. This year the band is very proud to have had three of its members select- ed to take part in the New England Festival Concert at Auburn-Lewiston in March. They were Harland Robin- son, who participated in the chorus. Frank Stearns and David Crockett, who participated in the band. These three members will play in the New England Music Festival Pageant in Boston Garden on May 25th. Try-outs for majorettes for the band were held earlier this year. Those selected were Mary Bennett, head majorette, Doris Hopkins, Thel- ma Knight, Jessie Barton and Irene Fitzsimmons. The band is now eagerly looking forward to the spring music festivals, and a series of concerts have been held at the Opera House to help de- fray expenses. This year the Eastern Maine Music Festival will be held at Brewer, May 12, and the New Eng- land Festival will be at Boston, Mav 24. 25 and 26. It is hoped that the band will be able to maintain its “A plus” division rating which was received last year. THE SCHOOL CHOIR The School Choir this year is divid- ed into three groups. They are the Mixed Choir, the Girls’ Choir, and the Boys’ Choir. The Girls’ Choir appeared with the band in the Christmas Pageant, “The Christmas Story,” at the Opera House. Because of the various activities going on within the school, the sing- ing this year has again been held to a minimum, but it is hoped to pro- gress much more rapidly next year. CAHESIS CLUB The Cahesis Club of 1950-51 with twelve members elected the following officers last fall: President, Kenneth Hardy; Vice-President, Jane Rob- bins; Secretary - Treasurer, David Crockett. This club meets every Friday in the English room, third period, and any- one taking the course in public speak- ing is eligible for membership. The program committee, consist- ing of Parker Laite, Chairman, James Crockett, Ellen Donovan and Nata- lie Payson, has invited several guest speakers to attend the meetings to speak on various topics. They include The Reverend Melvin Dorr, “World Peace”; Colonel John Wilson, “Writ- ing as a Career”; Mr. Leon Crockett, “The Middle Way”; The Reverend Ferdinand Loungway, “Goals for 1951”; Mr. Lindon Christie, “Schools Keep Us Free”; Mrs. Helen Went- worth, “Dramatic Reading”. Although no outside plans have been completed this year bv the club, several have been planned for the fu- ture. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Under the supervision of Miss Ethel Fowler, Home Economics teach- er, the FHA was once more organized with a total of sixty-seven members. 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 officers chosen for this year were as follows: President, Margaret Crabtree; Vice-President, Barbara Crabtree; Secretary, Jessie Barton; Treasurer, Ginette Perrin; Historian, Mary Jane Thomas; Reporter, Bever- ly Arau; Parliamentarian, Ida Rip- ley; Song Leaders, Charline Talbot, Mary Bennett, Frances Young, Es- telle LaCombe, Joan Bennett. The calendar of activities for the year consisted of: October, Halloween Party; November, Food Sale; Decem- ber, Scrap Book for Hyde Memorial; 24 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE F.H.A. CLUB First Row: Frances Young, Mary Lou Atkins, Ida Ripley, Ginette Perrin, Jessie Barton, Barbara Crabtree, Margaret Crabtree, Miss Fowler (Advisor), Dorothy Sullivan, Mary Bennett, Margaret Keller, Eva Underhill, Sylvia Bagley. Second Row: Jeanette Milliken, Sheila Donovan, Lois Mitchell, Lucille Libby, Nancy Perkins, Janice Gray, Louise Richardson, Faith Ludwig, Joan Tibbetts, Charline Talbot, Filomena Tranquillo, Virginia Ellis, Maxine Drinkwater, Roxie Whitehouse. Third Row: Joyce Reynolds, Earlene Beale, Margaret Ilansell, Grace Pushaw, Marie Campbell, Alma Beverage, Avis Leach, Karlene Eaton, Alice Whitehouse, Helen Morse, Faye Raynes, Edna Coathup, Beverly Arau, Arlene Magee. Fourth Row: Betty Ann Kobs, Grace Galanti, Marilyn Collemer, Lois Inman, Jacqueline Reynolds, Marie Curry, Judy Sawyer, Winifred Coathup, Thelma Knight, Annie Benner, Ruby Benner, Sylvia Porter, Mary Jane Thomas. Fifth Row: Beverlie Barnes, Eleanor Lunt, Joan Bennett, Dolly Sawyer, Hazel Lunt, Barbara Amborn, Estelle LaCombe, Evelyn Lunt, Barbara Brodersen, Lillian Amborn. Joan Hart, Dorothy Potter, Gail Wiley, Beatrice Josselyn. January, Square Dance; February, Mother and Daughter Banquet, FHA Sunday; March, Square Dance, Food Sale; April, Convention, talks by a fashion designer, Virginia Whitney, and movies by Mr. Bailey; May, Dance, Supper; June, Camping Trip. An extra activity was a “Sale of Ev- ery-Day Cards.” The members of the FHA are very proud to have Grace Galanti as State President. COMMERCIAL AWARDS The following shorthand and type- writing awards have been made to the commercial students since the last issue of the Megunticook. Short- hand : 60-word certificate, Helena Poland, Winifred Coathup and Nata- lie Payson ; 80-word certificate, Wini- fred Coathup and Helena Poland: 100-word certificate and pin, Helena Poland. Typewriting: 30-word certi- ficate, Betty Perry, Eleanor Lunt, Jeanette Milliken, Natalie Payson, Betsy Wooster, Joyce Robbins, Gail Wiley, Lucille Libby and Ellen Dono- van ; 40-word certificate and pin, Winifred Coathup, Helena Poland, Faith Ludwig, Eleanor Lunt and Bet- sy Wooster. THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE 25 SPECIAL HONORS Several students at Camden High received recognition for outstanding achievement this year. Highest honors go to Charles Masa- lin ’51, who was appointed to Anna- polis Naval Academy by Senator Brewster. Alfred Darrow, ’53 received first prize in the regional contest of the State Science Fair with an illustrated talk, “The Evolution of Man.” At Waterville he received honorable mention at the State of Maine Con- test. Grace Galanti, ’51 was elected State FHA President for the term 1950-51. Albert Bennett, ’51 took second place in the State of Maine Foul- Shooting Contest in Portland. Harland Robinson, ’51, Frank Stearns, ’51, and David Crockett, ’51 took part in the New England Music Festival Concert in Auburn-Lewiston and also in Boston. Christine Plaisted, ’51 was chosen as the first DAR candidate from Cam- den High School. Milton Christie, ’51 received a $500 scholarship from Middlebury College, Vermont, where he will at- tend school next year. JUNIOR CLASS First Row: Marie Campbell, Doris Underhill, Miss Clason (Advisor), Minnie Tranquillo, Ronald Banks (President), Jessie Barton (Vice-President), Beverly Arau (Secretary), Emily Richardson (Treasurer), Sally Burridge, Florence Taylor. Second Row: Lucille Drinkwater, Glenn Payson, Ruth Sims, Margaret Crabtree, Bar- bara Haynes, Ellen Donovan, Lois Mitchell, Roxie Whitehouse, Gail Wiley, Lucille Libby, Margaret Heal. Third Row: Dorothy Potter, Beatrice Josselyn, Eleanor Claes, Helen Morse, Joyce Rey- nolds, Sylvia Dean, Judith Harvey, Priscilla Morse, Mary Jane Thomas, Marilyn Colle- mer, Carolyn Robbins, Irene Heal. Fourth Row: Paul Christie, Charles Hendricks, Stephen Felton, Montford Pease, Doug- las Warren, Charles Tibbetts, Norman Gautesen, Maurice Payson, Theodore Wilson. Fifth Row: Mr. Payson (Advisor), Norman Collemer, John Heald, Alton Parker, Victor Richards, Glendon Erskine. 26 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE Mary Lou Atkins ’54 received sec- ond prize for the State of Maine in an essay contest sponsored for the F.H.A. by the Central Maine Power Company and the Bangor Hydro Company. Mary Atkins, Eleanor Lunt '51, and Ginette Perrin ’54 received first, second, and third prizes res- pectively, for Knox County. They all won prizes for their efforts in prepar- ing these essays. Milton Christie ’51 was a special guest at a meeting of the Southern Maine Association of Life Underwrit- ers in Portland. He received a Certifi- cate of Achievement given in con- nection with the life insurance course in economics. SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Faye Raynes, Karlene Eaton, Sylvia Bagley, Arlene Magee (Secretary), Alfred Darrow, Halsey Murch (President), Frederick Davis (Vice-President), Charline Talbot (Treasurer), John Giffin, Nancy Perkins. Second Row: John Patten, Kenneth Milliken, Virginia Pendleton, Martha Frye, Hazel Lunt, Joan Tibbetts, Bette Ann Rippey, Beverlie Barnes, Ruby Benner, Dolly Sawyer, Thomas Manning. Third Row: Irving Sawyer, Frances Young, Ida Ripley, Joan Bennett, Janice Gray, Grace Pushaw, Eleanor MacDonald, Lillian Amborn, Richard Freeman, Paul Webber, Edward Blackington. Fourth Row: Mr. Wood (Advisor), Richard Rossiter, Carl Payson, Jerry Burkett, Louis Treworgy, Ronald McIntyre, Richard Brodis, Douglas Green, Donald Heald, Miss Oliver (Advisor.) Fifth Row: Charles Farmer, Frederick Wheeler, John Crabtree, Ralph Miller, Richard Shaw, Lewis Snowdeal. THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE 27 FRESHMAN CLASS First Row: Newell Bancroft, Mary Lou Atkins, Flora Morse, Florence Morse, Eva Underhill, Dorothy Sullivan, Basil Arau (President), Gwendolyn Joy (Secretary), James Sylvester (Treasurer), George Brown (Vice-President), Alma Beverage, Avis Leach. Second Row: Miss Keating (Advisor), Edna Coathup, Filomena Tranquillo, Mary Ben- nett, Barbara Brodersen, Alice Whitehouse, Barbara Amborn, Jacqueline Reynolds, Virginia Ellis, Earlene Beale, Alfreda Harriman, Sheila Donovan, Miss Sawyer (Advisor.) Third Row: Margaret Keller, Sandra Patten, Barbara Crabtree, Joan Hart, Estelle LaCombe, Judy Sawyer, Betty Ann Kobs, Lois Inman, Maxine Drinkwater, Marie Curry, Gladys St. John, Ginette Perrin. Fourth Row: Burrill Landers, Melville Grover, Robert Heal, Frank Collemer, Linwood Tilley, Bernard Young, Edwin Hanscom, Ernest Faulkingham, Richard Harvey, Charles Knight, Howard Hamalainen, John Stone, Lawrence Hobbs, Edwin Berry, Arnold Hop- kins. Fifth Row: John Plaisted, Herbert Tilley, Maynard Whitehouse, James Moody, Dale Leland, Earle Dearborn, Asa Hall, Ralph Dority, Nathan Pease, Ralph Kelley, Donald Young, Robert Marshall, Bruce Young, Herbert Dean, Willis Monroe. 28 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 1. Margaret, Barbara, and Kilton Crabtree; 2. Dotty Sullivan and Ginette Perrin; 3. Norman Gautesen, Frank Stearns, Halsey Murch, and John Giffin; 4. Parker Laite and Kenneth Hardy; 5. Mr. Calderwood; 6. Herbert Tilley; 7. Arlene Magee; 8. Sandra Patten; 9. Donald Rossiter and Victor Richards; 10. Barbara Crabtree; 11. Bobby Hanson; 12 Marie Curry; 13. Top row, left to right: Albert Bennett, Stephen Felton, Charlie Masalin; middle row, Donald Young, Mary and Joan Bennett; bottom row, Blair Cousins, Howard Hamalainen; 14. Donald Laiiberte; 15. Back, left to right, Martha Frye, Lillian Amborn, Winnie Coathup, Chris Plaisted; front, Barbara Amborn, Edna Coatbup. THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 29 “Goodnight, Irene ......................................Parker Laite “Smiles”...................................................David Brown “Oh, Johnny!”..............................................John Dority “Roic(e), Row(e), Roir(e), Your Boat”...............Arlene Edgecomb “Maryland, My Maryland”.........................................Chubby Ryder “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”........................... A1 Bennett “Hail to the Chief! (Our Chief) ......................Milton Christie “My Merry Oldsmohile ............................................Frank Stearns “Carry Me Back to Old Virginity ..........................Mr. Walker “Far Away Places” (Waterville)..................................Kilton Crabtree “Sonny Boy .....................................................Orman Goodwin “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow”....................................Neil Libby “How’re You Going to Keep ’Em Down on the Farm After They’ve Seen Paree?”.....................................Sir “Shortenin’ Bread” ......................................Miss Fowler “I’m Just Wild About Harry”...............................Moe Leonard “Like it Here”...............................................C.H.S. “Cry of the Wild Goose”...................................Jim Bickford “I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Notv”........................Bebe Leonard “When Day is Done”...........................................3 p.m. “Twenty-four Hours of Sunshine ..................................Helen Payson “Wicked Path of Sin”..........................................Knowlton Street “Wreck on the Highway”..................................J. B.’s Nash “Fools Rush In”........................................Seniors at 8:15 “Sometimes I’m Happy”....................Doris (Thinking of Francis) “Lost Highway”........................................... Route 137 “I Only Have Eyes for You”.................................Jim to Jane “Sylvia” ..............................................Sylvia Porter “Surrey With the Fringe on Top”.......................Dennis’ Dodge “California, Here I Come”..........................Bob (In his Ford) “When You’re a Long Way From Home ......................Everett Fizer “Goldilocks” ..........................................Thelma Knight 30 THE M EG U NT I COOK CAMDEN, MAINE “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes ...... “Thinking of You” ............. “Suspicion” ................... “Who Do You Love, I Hope? “So In Love”................... “Once in Love With “Emmie” “Frankie and Johnny”........... “My Heart Cries for You”....... “You Wonderful You”............ “I’m Looking for a Sweetheart” . . “Don’t Know Enough About Yon” “It’s Been a Long, Long Time “You’ll Always Be the One I Love” “People Will Say We’re In Love . . “Prisoner of Love”............. “Beg Your Pardon” ............. “Stars Will Remember”.......... “I Can Dream, Can’t I? ........ “Hot-Rod Race” ................ “Always” ...................... “Whispering” .................. “Oh, You Beautiful Doll”....... “Bewitched”.................... “Man Without A Woman”.......... “You Can’t Be True, Dear”...... “So Tired ..................... “Life Gets Tedious”............ “So Long” ..................... ..............Eleanor Claes ..........Chris to Dwight ........Irene Fitzsimmons ........Barbara to Chubby ..........Glenn and Keat ......................Ellen ..........Paul and Sheila ........A’s on report card .....Norman to Mary Jane ..............Jim Bickford ..............U. S. History ...........Betsy to Charlie .........Evelyn to Wilbur .........Ronnie and Helena ..............Arlene Witt ..........Bebe to Charline .............Obed to Faith .............Joyce Robbins ................Ken Hardy ..........Frank and Nancy ............During Exams .............Frank Rankin ..............A1 and Betty ..............Elston Hobbs ..........Winnie to Oscar Miss Oliver at play rehearsal ...............Helen Morse ..............Senior Class MOVIES AT C.H.S. “Hot Rod”..................... “Women of Tomorrow” .......... “Borrowed Trouble” ........... “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon”'I ‘ “Jack Pot Jitters” ........... “In the Navy”................. “Bright Leaf” ................ “Stage Flight ........... “No Sad Songs for Me”......... “The Reformer and the Redhead” “The Great Manhunt”........... “Mr. Music .................. “Little Women” ............... “Great Expectations” ......... “Too Late for Tears”.......... “You’re My Everything”........ “In the Good Old Summertime” .. “Perfect Strangers”........... “Riding High”................. “The Happy Years”............. “Smoky”....................... “Harvey”...................... ..............Victor Richards ..................Senior Girls ..................Cheat Notes ..........Staying After School ..................Mary Atkins .................Report Cards .............Ellen and Emmie ....................Ruth Sims .................Oral Themes .....................Glee Club ..............Irene and Bertie .....................Mr. Wood ..............Mr. Calderwood Lucile, Carol, Emily and Glenn ....................Graduation ..................Being Tardy ..............Jessie to Halsey ......................Vacation ......................Freshmen .............Basketball Teams .........Four Years at C.H.S. ...................Butt Fiends ...............Richard Harvey THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE 31 LEARNING HOW TO DRIVE Simple, isn’t it? . . . Those four harmless words . . . “learning how to drive.” . . . For the benefit of those who would like to know how it is done I shall attempt to tell you. Maybe you won’t think it’s as much fun as you thought it was. The first thing to know is to have a general idea of the car. You would be in a fine mess if you should happen to be out driving late one afternoon and find darkness falling and not know where the light switch or the windshield wiper control were should a California cloudburst head your way. Next thing, make sure the gear- shift is in neutral position; turn the ignition switch to the “on” position. As you press the starter button, de- press the accelerator slightly. When I say slightly, I mean do not jam it to the floor so your mother-in-law can hear you and think you’ve spent your last cent in the local barroom and are arriving slightly polluted. De- press the clutch pedal and move gear- shift into “low” position; then let out the clutch slowly and depress the ac- celerator pedal slightly. At a speed of approximately 10 m.p.h., depress the clutch pedal and release the ac- celerator, and shift into second. Then repeat the actions, being careful not to exceed 20-25 m.p.h. in second, and shift into high. As you turn the steering wheel from left to right and vice versa, you may expect to see the following at any time: telegraph poles, trees, drunken drivers, women drivers, dogs, cats, children, policemen, the guy who de- cides to test his brakes while you’re breathing down his neck (which you shouldn’t be doing), the lady who signals to make a right hand turn and turns left, and other hazards of the highway. After you’ve had your joy ride, slowly brake your car to a stop, dis- engaging the clutch at approximately 10-12 m.p.h., turn off the ignition, and climb out (if you are able to.) If you think it’s so easy, try driv- ing through Boston and vicinity about five o’clock some afternoon. The per- spiration will stand out on your fore- head and upper lip, I guarantee. It did on mine. So, when you’re driving, remember the saying, “Drive with care, the life you save may be your own.” —Don Laliberte, ’51 THE RAGING AND GENTLE STORMS OF WAR AND PEACE Peace, what a magic word, but can we find it in our harsh world of to- day? Do you think that peace means not fighting a war? If you do—you’re right, but it’s something more than just that. It’s a peace of mind. When I look out at the falling snow of a cold winter, I see it as it falls, some- times with great fury, covering ev- erything within a day. Then I see it slow, like an eagle hovering above the earth, coming down and picking up his human food day by day, drag- ging out the time; he does this the same as the still cold snow—without feeling, without pity of the destruc- tion laid down by its path. When the warmth of the sun hits the snow, it turns into twinkling lit- tle diamonds, which fill dark hearts with the hope of better weather and the love of the warm sunshine. Isn’t that like war, sometimes slow, drag- ging out the time and patience of man, sometimes fast with lightning speed covering everything in its path, always cold without the feeling that makes love what it is? We find the sun that changed dark to light is the light of a new hope, that changed war to peace, making the saddest of hearts glad. With the end of destruction there are new prob- lems to face, as when the snow lies still, we must dig paths, clear streets and catch up on the time lost during the raging storm. Don’t we go through the same trouble after a war to clean up the mess we’ve made? The sadness of the snow, as the sadness of war, is melted away by gentle tears that are brought out by the warmth of the sunshine. We can’t stop a storm from com- ing, as yet, but can we stop a war? 32 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE Does war still follow the course of a snowstorm, one right after another, broken only by the too short season of summer? We cannot digest war any more than we can digest snow, for snow when melted is only water and water is the only thing not digested by man in the process of eating in order to live. But this same destructive war could be peace, and our cold, raging snowstorms could be gentle little snow flakes, both the peace and the snow covering all, with the feeling of safety as a baby in its mother’s arms thinks not of the troubles that might happen, but only of the warmth of his mother’s arm closing around him. As the snowstorm leaves the earth decked out for winter Follies, with a feeling of general cleanliness and gaiety, we find this same feeling in peace, as in the peace of the mind of a canary that sings his best song be- cause he feels the music of his free- dom, instead of the tightness of the iron bars of his cage—the cage that is enclosing so much of the world, to- day. After the few months of the calm whiteness of the snow, we find our- selves getting used to it, and it no longer stays all white, but turns dirty in places, where all was pure white, as an agitator gets tired of equality after the first few years of peace and decides to control the world. This is a vicious cycle of raging or gentle storms of war and peace, but for all bad there’s good, and at the end of each snowy season we find spring, changing snow to gentle wa- ter, giving birth to a new world of sunshine and flowers. —Eleanor Lunt, ’51 THEN AND NOW Did you ever hear your grand- father swear at these blasted, new- fangled gadgets? Why, sure you have; after all, who hasn’t? Well, I’ll go ahead and tell you some of the chief reasons why. Back in the olden days, (that’s when Gramp was a young rascal), things were different. Then, it was pretty easy to take a member of the opposite sex out; all you had to do was harness up old Dynamite and go for a sleigh-ride. NOW!! it’s a week- long affair! First, you’ve got to de- cide which one to take out, (ahem, vanity), then you talk your mother into letting you have a leave of ab- sence; next, you make sure the old man has the car filled with petrol, and, last but very remote from least, you must decide how much this wild venture will dent your resources. Un- less you have a couple of small uran- ium mines stacked away somewhere, you will find that the average female is one of the best means of spending money available. As a general rule, it is not the date in itself which runs into large sums; it’s the nine-course meal that follows, which puts the skids under the old wallet. Ah, me, enough of this prattle! In the olden days once again, why, my grandfather once told me, (of course this might be slightly exag- gerated) ; he said, and I quote, “Son. when we have a shindig, we have a shindig.” Actually, what they had was a fellow who could make a racket on the violin and had a voice like sandpaper. What’smoreoveras, the invention of the Model T Ford was the ruination of the younger generation, according to my grandfather. “Yes, sir, when I was a boy your age I’d walk 50 miles to see my girl!” Well, with the out- fits they wore in those days, you had to walk fifty miles to find a girl worth looking at. Why, do you know, I’ve seen old timers who would sit through a con- tinuous show from three in the after- noon until midnight, just so they could see Donald Duck. But these new gadgets really do cause them plenty of grief. Just for an examole let’s take the case of old Zeke Muldoon: now, Zeke found himself a gold mine, out in Colorado. After income tax and a few minor deductions he still had $2000, his original clothes, and his trusty pickaxe. Some wise sales- man got Zeke’s money away from him by selling him a second-hand car. This all took place over two years THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 33 ago. Since that time he has been sued quite frequently, has a weak heart, St. Vitus’s dance, and suffers terribly from insomnia. Last on my list of Why’s and Wherefore’s comes the cost of living. This is a very tender subject to the old boys. As most of you know, with- out my telling you, the prices of things in and before the “Twenties” were quite reasonable. They (being the old timers) could get themselves a good meal for twenty-five cents. Nowadays twenty-five cents won’t buy enough food to tempt a young humming bird. Should you wish to buy sufficient food to fill your batter- ed carcass, it will cost you some- where in the neighborhood of two dollars. Of course, these examples may have deviated slightly from the ori- ginal course, but I think you’ll under- stand why Gramp prefers “The Good Old Days” to the fast times of today. And after all, he’s lived to be seventy- five. Will you? (Bitter satire on — world condi- tions — politics — women — grand- fathers — new-fangled gadgets — old fashions — and also shindigs.) Signed—A. Pessimist (Literary Critic) THE VERDICT “Guilty! Condemned to the tortures of Hell. Next case, James Kimberly Reese, resident of the United States and earth. The record says you com- mitted mass murder, Mr. Reese. Do you plead guilty or not guilty to that charge?” “Not guilty, my Lord. Er—that is, I killed them, yes, but not malicious- ly, but in order that they might gain the peacefulness of death.” “Hmm. Your case sounds entirely different from any of the others that I’ve heard, Reese. Suppose you tell it to me from the beginning.” “We’ll have to go back several years, to 1951 to be exact. I was a senior in college at the time. The world was staring into the face of a third world war, with minor battles already being fought. Russia was the aggressor and the United States was the defender. The only thing that pre- vented the occurrence of an all-out battle was the fact that the United States controlled the horrible secret of the hydrogen bomb. Russia was sure to fight if she also had the bomb, but fortunately she didn’t. The threat of war died out eventually with the U. S. winning the minor battles. In the months that followed a world- wide organization, called the United Nations, prepared a formula for an everlasting peace. It was based on the age-old theory of equal fighting power to all nations. All heartily and foolishly agreed. This was just what Russia had been waiting for because it meant that the U. S. would have to give out with her H-bomb secrets. Ap- parently I was the only one to fore- see this fact because nobody else took any action on the situation at all. By this time I had graduated from college and through the death of my great-uncle John Kimberly had gained proprietorship of the fabu- lous Kimberly Diamond Mines in South Africa. I had immense wealth at my fingertips. My first step was to purchase the grandest hotel in New York, the Waldorf-Astoria. I had special com- partments built into the best rooms which would permit entrance or exit to anyone who knew how to run them. Ordinary carpenters did the rough work, but I invented and installed the working mechanism myself. Ab- solute secrecy was a must. This ac- tion was taken based largely on hope- ful wishing and not on any unwaver- ing knowledge. My hopeful wishing, however, paid off. While a small dele- gation from each country to obtain the H-bomb secrets were to be in U. S., they would be billeted at the Waldorf in New York. Most of them would draw rooms with secret com- partments. Another point in my favor was that one of the members of a delega- tion from an English-speaking coun- try resembled me almost perfectly. With a little practice I could undoubt- edly mimic his talk and walk and thus be accepted as him. He also wore an earphone to overcome a defect in his 34 THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE hearing. I almost shouted for joy up- on receiving this fact. It would en- able me to wear a minute radio trans- mitter disguised as a hearing aid which would broadcast all of the con- ferences back to a recording set in my hotel. This would eliminate any costly error in my notetaking. As you might know by now, I plan- ned to steal or obtain the H-bomb se- crets before the other countries had them. My biggest problem, though, was to obtain the diagrams of the bomb, for without these all of my other ef- forts would be fruitless. Finally I hit upon the greatest idea of my plan. A camera concealed in an artificial eye complete with a built-in invisible infrared flash unit. Of course to use such a unit I would have to have an eye removed, but my plans had gone so well so far that I couldn’t make an eye seem important at all. After building the eye-camera, the neces- sary surgery was performed to in- stall it into my head in place of my good left eye. The tripping lever was run down through the interior of my face to the hinge in my jaw where the pressure necessary to click the shutter could be unnoticeably provid- ed. By the time the delegates arrived at my hotel, I was the perfect image of the man whom 1 was to replace. Instead of having poor hearing as he had, I had, of course, three good ears, one of them capable of transmitting all sounds to the recorder. Where he had two good eyes only capable of seeing, I had two good eyes capable of seeing and one of them being able to record with a “photographic mem- ory” complete details of what it saw. I became he the first night that he spent in his room in my hotel. During the next two or three months the H-bomb experts of the U. S. conveyed to us the step-by-step construction of the bomb. They show- ed us the diagrams as we went along but forbade copies or photographs to to be made. Several delegates were evicted because of concealed cameras. Notepaper was furnished us, but at the end of each session it was all col- lected. We were subjected to several searches a day, but I was always found “clean.” It was announced that at the end of this instruction period all data and diagrams would be sup- plied by the government. In spite of all of these restrictions I had a daily record of the construction which I forwarded to my isolated diamond mines in South Africa. An efficient crew of scientists who sympathized with my cause were madly construct- ing H-bombs. According to our pre- vious speed in assemblage we would have approximately two hundred and thirteen bombs completed two days after the sessions closed. After the completion of our bombs my next move was to transport them to what I had calculated as vital cen- ters on the earth. One such center was in the Antarctic, ranging from the South Pole along the sixtieth meri- dian in the Western Hemisphere to the coast. This area is covered with an immense icecap hundreds of feet deep. Another center was the icecap on Greenland located on the fortieth meridian. Still another was in the frozen ice wastes of the Arctic from the edge of the ice to the North Pole, also along the sixtieth meridian. The bombs were buried deep into the ice at all three centers. Two weeks after the sessions closed in New York my plans for the destruction of the earth were fulfilled except for throwing the switch on the radio fuse which would simultaneously fire all two hundred and thirteen bombs. Several of my scientists made their peace with You before firing time, but for the most part they were ma- terialists and not being able to see You they didn’t believe in You. I, myself, decided to wait and meet with You personally rather than in prayer. At eight a.m. United States Eastern Standard Time, 1955, the switch was closed. I was in South Africa at the time, but instantly a terrific roar could be heard and the earth began to tremble violently. The radio carried reports of tidal waves all over the earth; cities were falling into ruins; entire continents were beginning to sink or was the water rising? The THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 35 moon still being visible in the western sky that morning seemed to be float- ing away from us. The sun had slow- ed down so that it took until about midnight to set. All of this backed up the success of my calculations. The earth had been knocked off its axis by the melting of the cap ice on one side of it. The shifting of the weight of this mass as it instantly melted caused the earth to start wobbling. This in turn caused a reduction in speed, which resulted in a decrease in gravity attraction—thus the sun set- ting late, the loss of a moon and the earthquakes. I was terribly pleased. I was able to remain alive until about the third day when the good old earth under the strain of her rocking and trembling developed a crack from pole to pole. The oceans drained down into the hot depths; steam was creat- ed as the torrents of water cascaded over the white hot rocks. Pressure was built up and then Boom!; the whole thing blew out into space in millions of pieces. I had accomplished what I had intended with the utmost success. There would never be any more wars and brutal killing on the earth. I had established an everlast- ing world peace. —Jim McGrath, ’51 DISTANCE CHANGES EVERYTHING Samuel looked at Eric Nelson with admiration in his eyes. Eric was out of school and he was working in the newspaper office owned by Sammy’s father. Sammy envied Eric because of his freedom—nobody to tell him to wear his rubbers when it rained— nobody to tell him when to go to bed or when to get up—no kid brothers and sisters to pester him. Gee! Sam- my thought. Won’t I be glad when I’m out of school and on my own! Oh, well, it’s just two years off and then —Oh, boy! The two years passed quickly and before he knew it he was out of school and over two thousand miles away from home attending college. Sammy liked college; it was fun and there were a lot of swell fellows there, but something was wrong. At first he didn’t realize what it was until it dawned on him that he was homesick —homesick for what he thought he hated most. Someone to scold him, someone who cared enough about him to be interested in what he did, and most of all he missed the kid brothers and sisters whom he had called and thought pests at home, but now he knew that he missed that pestering more than anything else. Eric was no longer someone to be envied. For Eric was completely alone in life and he had missed all of the wonderful things that Sammy had and Sammy fully realized that now. He wouldn’t swap all of that for any part of Eric’s life. It wasn’t worth it! —Betsy Wooster, ’51 YOUNGER BROTHERS I don’t know how many students in this entrancing world are fortunate (?) enough to have in their domain an object called ... a younger bro- ther. I realize that even the mention of these three simple words strikes terror to the hearts of hundreds of students. There is no direct (or indirect) de- finition for this person. At times he is an uncontrollable monster, a mad scientist, and at other times a nice, sweet little boy. (Now, please under- stand that I am speaking strictly from experience.) Early morning, just before he wakes up, is the only time of day he actually behaves. The rest of the day his moods vary; from extreme quiet- ness and serenity to loud, terrifying groans and general bedlam. What chance does a normal person have in the same household ? The only time of day you can turn on the radio and hear anything except the static caused by the electric jig-saw or drill is late at night after the demon has retired to his bedroom. We should pause for a short des- cription of THE bedroom. The Avails of this lair are ornamented with pic- tures of football and baseball stars, banners from places he has never been, YMCA camp photos taken last summer, and all kinds of pins and emblems. On the floor there is usu- 36 THE MEGVNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE ally a baseball glove or two, a large chest full of just plain junk and final- ly, when apparently there was a cor- ner that wasn’t quite filled, he squeez- ed in a bed. Sunday evening in many house- holds is the time of day when the family sits down beside the radio to enjoy the jokes of Jack Benny and Edgar Bergen. Not so in my house . . . Sunday evening in my house is the time when the “8th Grade Hot- Lips Polka-Moonshinei's Dixieland Jazz Band” arrives to conduct its weekly music rehearsal. Besides my main points there are a few petty ones; for instance, the telephone calls I answer at very in- appropriate hours are usually for HIM; all ready for a good night’s sleep I find my bed short-sheeted. There are many others, but in all fairness I shouldn’t mention all of them. It is generally conceded by most people that younger brothers are very hard to get along with, but in all good truth aren’t you glad there is such a person? —Milton Christie, ’51 SHADES OF H. G. WELLS This is it, folks! The Big Day! To think it could have happened in our town! But it did! And what’s more it’s no accident. Yessir—said the mental caliber of folks up here seem- ed better than down in the more crowded regions. Yessir—said they’d been hunting for intelligent folks like us to contact. Yessir—said ice were what they’d been hunting for—folks as likes the simple life with fear, and quiet, and no nonsense. Yessir—they said they wouldn’t ’a waited so long, only they weren’t sure how we’d re- ceive ’em. Said they didn’t like the looks of things in the big cities like New York, Chicago, Paris, or—Mos- cow. Said they hadn’t believed they’d ever find folks like us. Yep! It’s a fact. Why, one o’ them little fellers even told me that he thought we were the best he’d seen —that they’d almost given up trying to find folks like us. Said they were almost ready to give up—go away without meeting us. Yessir! It’s a Great Day! Just think—the flying saucers have land- ed in Camden!!! —Elston Hobbs, ’51 CONTINUED COOL AND CLEAR I was sitting on the edge of my chair by the radio waiting impatient- ly for the news to end and the wea- ther report to come on. At last it came. “The weather for today will be fair and warmer with excellent visibility. Maximum temperature today will be in the low 80’s and the minimum to- night in the low 70’s; clear and cool tomorrow,” reported the weather man. That sounded good; however, I had known it all along. What other wea- ther could there be at the beginning of a vacation? Starting out early the next morn- ing before the sun had risen, I anti- cipated a very pleasant day’s drive to my cottage by a crystal-clear lake in the mountains. But as soon as the sun rose above the horizon, I saw my mis- take. My cool, clear day turned out to be hot and very hazy. By 10 a.m. the traffic became so heavy that it was impossible to drive with much speed. It seemed that everybody had the same idea. People from the coast were driving to the mountains, while people from the mountains were look- ing for relief from the heat by the seashore. On my arrival at my cottage I was so tired that I left everything in the car except a hammock which I set up in the shade of two large trees and there I went to sleep. I dreamed of all the coming week’s activities— hiking, boating, fishing, and the best of them, just taking life easy. It was dark when the drops of wa- ter splashing on my head awakened me. You guessed it! Rain! It rained constantly all the first day, but that didn’t bother me. I knew it just wouldn’t be raining the next day; at least that’s what I thought. The rain turned to a steady drizzle and lasted the rest of my va- THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 37 cation. I had more fun playing cards by myself! I was so tired of just doing noth- ing that on the day of my departure I threw everything every which way into the car and began my journey home. The rain and the heavy traffic of vacationers returning from a sun- ny weekend at the shore slowed me down to a snail’s pace. Finally I made it home, just in time to retire for the night. Next morning the sun was out and shining brightly again, and I had a beautiful day to return to the office. I solemnly swore never again to leave home during my vacation; but that just isn’t the way it works out as I am now planning my next vacation. I hope the weather man will cooperate this time. —David Brown, ’51 MY FISHING TRIP It was a dreary afternoon in the middle of March. It had been raining since ten o’clock in the morn- ing, and it was only two now. I lay on the couch studying U. S. history, but the history was dry and the couch felt good. A little while later I found myself on a fishing trip putt-ing down a river in Canada with my boat and out- board motor. Suddenly the engine coughed and stopped. Carefully I in- spected the motor but could find noth- ing wrong. Finally I looked in the gas tank. It was as dry as a U. S. history book. Then I remembered the gas can was at camp. Just then a thundering noise penetrated my thoughts, and I remembered the falls toward which the current was carrying me. Fran- tically I looked about the boat for my oars but I found that I had left them at camp also. The current was now too strong to use my outboard motor to steer me to shore. All I had was my fish pole and nlugbox. There was only one thing to do. Hurriedly taking out my plug with the most hooks on it, I quickly tied it onto my fishing line and made a mighty cast towards shore. As I had hoped, the plug caught in some bushes on shore. Then I thought that I could reel in the line and thus get to shore, provided that the plug stayed caught in the bushes and my line held. Then I remembered that the line was only ten-pound test and had been used all summer. Al- most at the same time that I thought of that my line snapped. Frantically I wondered why I hadn’t put on the new line I had bought only two days before. Then I felt myself going over the falls, and I was falling, falling, bump! I found myself on the floor. After the realization came to me that I had only fallen off the couch and had not gone over a large water- fall, I hurried out to put a new fish- line on my reel. Maybe it was only a dream, but it might happen. —Douglas Warren, ’52 THAT FATEFUL NIGHT As I sit here in this small room, the events of “that fateful night” seem so clear in my mind. It seemed as if the heavens would burst that night as the rain poured down. It beat with terrific force against the windshield and even the steady and continuous sweep of the wiper didn’t leave my view too clear; but the pounding of it seemed to keep time with the maddening throb in my head. For some reason my nerves were extremely on edge; I guess maybe it was a mixture of the wind and the rain plus the steady beat, beat, beat, in my head. It felt as if it would burst any minute. Suddenly the fog cleared just ahead of me and I could see a man standing beside the road. I don’t know what made me stop and give him a ride. I wasn’t in the habit of giving rides to strange hitch-hikers. As soon as he was seated beside me, I was sorry I had stopped. He seem- ed pleasant enough; quiet, yes, but still pleasant; yet I couldn’t help dis- liking him. I could feel the sinister change in the atmosphere as soon as the car started again. He seemed to be watching me every minute. I could plainly see he wasn’t going to be very good company, so I reached over and turned the radio on, hoping to get a little music to soothe the pain in my head. I can remember so vivid- 38 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE ly the words the announcer spoke when he came on, “All motorists be on the look-out. Inmate of Ginn City Mental Hospital has escaped. Road blocks have been set up but as yet the patient has not been located. Be care- ful ! The escapee is dangerous and be- lieved to be armed.” I listened to him not exactly understanding what he said; then the full meaning of his words dawned upon me. I had passed the Ginn City Mental Hospital a few miles back and this man sitting be- side me must be the one they are looking for. As I turned to look at him, I could see he held a gun in his hand. For some reason this didn’t startle me too much; I rather expect- ed it. What to do!? What to do!? What to do!? These words kept running through my head. This question was soon solved for me though when he ordered me to pull up to the side of the road. I remembered the gun I had in the glove compartment, but I had no way to reach it; so I put all such thoughts out of my mind. No sooner had I shut the ignition switch off than another car pulled up beside us. (I can’t remember the following events too clearly; the pain in my head seemed to drown out all other sounds.) Three men got out of the car and came up to us. I tried to run to them but Bob, as I later learned his name was, wouldn’t let me go. As soon as they got close enough, I tried to tell them what was wrong, but Bob wouldn’t let me. He started to speak and slowly the words he was saying began to penetrate my mind. He claimed he was Bob Awkins, a guard at Ginn City Mental Hospital, and that I was the escapee. I tried to tell them how ridiculous this was, but they wouldn’t listen to me. After that I don’t remember anything; all I wanted was to get somewhere where there was peace and quiet. I was too tired to argue any more and my head was splitting. If Bob’s happy free, I don’t mind being kept in this small room. It’s so peaceful and quiet. Once in awhile they give me something to soothe the ache in my head. Oh that pain, that awful pain! It’s starting —Ellen Donovan, ’52 LAST CHANCE 1 approached the crowded bus and climbed aboard. Standing there fum- bling for the proper change, I noticed all eyes turned towards me and my hand trembled as I placed the money in the slot. I walked the length of the bus to an insignificant corner ever conscious of the degrading glances that followed me. The few people who had occupied the area I chose had moved as far as space permitted. I had dressed carefully. The navy blue tailored suit I wore fitted smooth- ly over my slim, well-proportioned figui'e; my collar, cuffs, and gloves were spotless. My close-cropped curly black hair stylishly framed a sad but pleasing face. My speech bore no trace of an accent. Yes, everything was right, except. . . The bus stopped with a jolt; there was scrambling and shuffling as the crowd dispersed. I started along the street, quickening my pace, trying to get away from the rhythmic clicking of heels on cold hard cement. I clutch- ed at the brief case which held the thing I cherished most in life, my mu- sic. Suddenly I felt a lump in my throat, and I shut my eyes to keep the stinging tears back. The next moment I felt a pungent pain in my shoulder, and I turned to face a corpulent mid- dle-aged woman. Her dyed red hair clashed violently with her poorly chosen and thickly applied makeup. Her gaudy clothes and jewelry added to the disarrangement of color, mak- ing her appearance very repulsive. She glanced at me; then at her over- stuffed handbag lying open beside a few scattered contents on the curb. With anything but a graceful motion she scooped them up. With an angry wince she screeched, “Little thief!” Then glancing across the street she caught sight of a blue uniform, and with more vigor and emotion repeat- ed the charge for the benefit of the officer. Knowing I wouldn’t stand a chance in such an argument, I broke into a breathless run and didn’t stop till I reached the next block. I reached my destination. The building was airy and pleasant; I was somewhat relieved. I walked into the THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 39 office and said to the secretary in a voice as polite and steady as I could manage, “I’m Louella March. I have an appointment to see Mr. Blake.” She looked at me with a startled expression and said, “There must be some mistake. Mr. Blake doesn’t au- dition ...” I interrupted quickly and franti- cally, “I must see him. I must!” She didn’t answer, so I pushed past her into the next room. Mr. Blake was standing near a large inornate win- dow looking out at the gray ominous clouds which predicted the rising storm. He didn’t turn around. He simply said, “Miss March, play what you wish.” I quickly walked to the piano and started to play Rachmani- noff’s “Prelude in C Sharp Minor.” At first the muscle tension in my fin- gers was terrific, but by the time I reached the fast, difficult second movement, I had gained complete control. I finished and paused wait- ing for a sign of recognition. Receiv- ing none, I launched into the slow, stirring melody of “Liebestraum.” I played with my heart and soul. As the last dying notes faded out, I heard footsteps crossing the room and an eager voice say, “Very well done!” Then I lifted my eyes and saw the remnants of a smile fade from the face of a middle-aged musical genius. If he was surprised or disappointed he had the tact to conceal it. “Is there any chance for me?” I uttered breathlessly. Then he stated slowly and emphat- ically, “You have great talent and ability. Miss March, but conditions are such here that we could never sponsor you and have a successful show. People are blinded by preju- dices which would never allow them to accept you at face value. Go back to your people. Play for them. If not for them, for yourself.” I opened my mouth to speak, but I couldn’t utter a sound. My only chance to get out of a hopeless rut was gone. Gone! Twenty-two years I had worked towards one goal. I stum- bled over to the door and clutched the knob in a vise-like grip. Every muscle in my body tightened and every bit of strength drained away—leaving me a cold spectral image. Sweat form- ed on my brow and my knees crumb- led just as my dream had crumbled. My body was senseless except for the little voice inside me that said, “You’re black. You’re black.” —Minnie Tranquillo, ’52 THE CIRCUS LADY The monotonous red brick houses stretched into the distance. Only the white marble steps broke the line of grey sidewalk which met the dusty stones. The steps created an illusion of a cubist’s dream as they rose into view, one after another. People from all walks of life trampled back and forth over the concrete littered with candy wrappers, bits of newspaper, and leaves that whirled crazily in the wisps of wind. Here and there a deli- catessen or barber shop peered out over the edge of the sidewalk. At one particular place a large billboard covered the wall. Under the poster, columns of newspapers surrounded a little urchin in a blue plaid mackinaw. Now and then a man stopped, picked up a paper, dropped a nickel, and hur- ried away. For two years this had been the only life for Lonnie, the ugly, dirty cripple whose only friend was Sam. Every morning Sam drove up in a truck and arranged the piles of pa- pers ; then he drove away. The rest of the day Lonnie would sit with his twisted legs drawn up under him pre- siding over the towers of print. He watched the well-dressed men walk by. He saw pretty ladies leading their pampered pets back and forth. There were other things he noticed too. The little children hanging onto their mother’s hand; they were different from the big people scurrying past. The children always slowed their pace and stared at him until a painful pull from Mother’s hand would remind them to turn their eyes. Lonnie heard the whispers too. “Don’t stare at the boy, darling. It’s not nice; come along now!” Lonnie didn’t understand. Why couldn’t they look at him? He wanted to play with them. But after all, he had never had friends except 40 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE Sam. What difference did it make? Oh, he did have one friend though, that pretty lady in the paper on the wall. He turned to look at her. A bare- back rider perched daintily on a dap- pled mare smiled down on Lonnie from the circus bill. So many hours he had gazed with wonder on her golden curls and her lovely red dress. In the evenings when the night clouds flitted across the sky, Lonnie would gather up the remaining papers and stumble through the alley towards home. Home was a storeroom in back of a confectionery store. The cold dawn found Lonnie patiently waiting for Sam to arrive. After Sam came and piled the papers in their customary manner, he reached into his black coat and placed a chocolate in Lon- nie’s grubby fist. Lonnie’s face con- torted into a weird smile and he ut- tered a gurgle. Sam knew the odd dis- play to be one of gratitude. He real- ized the warped tongue of this child could only produce grunts and squeaks. As the day wore on, a chill spread over the street. The circus lady flap- ped noisily. Lonnie looked up sudden- ly as a musical voice drifted toward him. A small girl skipped upon the steps; then she jumped laughingly down on the sidewalk. Lonnie watch- ed her fascinated. His circus lady was coming to him! Her yellow hair bounced on her shoulders. The bright red coat danced around her spindly legs. “Hi!” she yelled, “What are these?” She tugged on a newspaper. “Gee. you’re funny looking! Have you got a name?” Her radiant smile filled his being. His body tingled. Lonnie pulled him- self upright. He opened his cracked lips to tell her. The wretched sound rent the cold air. Her pink face was distorted with astonishment. Fright widened her blue eyes. The red coat swirled as she turned and darted down the street. Lonnie’s body sway- ed on bent legs after her. “Please come back. Don’t run!” his mind called, but shrieks and guttural arose from his throat. He was close now. His fingers longed to touch her silky hair. But she turned quickly into a doorway just as he reached her. He stumbled, clutching the hem of her coat. There was the scratchy sound of tearing cloth; then a door slammed. A gnome-like figure tottered away into the darkening shadows of dusk. That night the wind howled around the corners. It brought the cold, white snow, and together they work- ed to hide the bare, grey concrete. Morning cast a pink glow on the white drifts. A truck clattered along the lonely street. It came to a stop and Sam stepped out, his arms filled with newspapers fresh from the press. He kicked aside the snow and placed the papers in orderly columns. He took a paper and attempted to sweep away a drift that the wind had pushed against the cold brick wall. The snow brushed aside revealing a patch of blue plaid mackinaw. Sam’s eyes winced; he feverishly knocked away the snow. There, with his head turned up towards the circus bill was Lonnie. A smile Sam recognized was frozen on the livid face. In one hand pressed against his chest was clutched a vivid red scrap of wool. A mighty gust of wind ripped past, yanking at the billboard. The circus poster was thrown high, then came swaying earthward to fall across the broken limbs of Lonnie. The lovely girl in her red dress perching on the dappled mare, smiled ironically at Sam. —Barbara Haynes, ’52 IN C.H.S. THERE IS: Frye but no Boil Hardy but no Softy Laite but no Early Oliver but no Twist Achorn but no Nut Wood but no Steel Witt but no Joke Banks but no Post Offices Sawyer but no Finn Christie but no Ski Green but no Red Brown but no Black. THE MEGVXT1COOK CAMDEN. MAINE 41 TRAPPED It would be easy. Every detail was carefully and flawlessly planned. Nothin could possibly go wrong. For days he had plotted and schemed and at last the fatal day had come. Cautiously he emerged from his hiding place into the dark household. Everything was just as he had plan- ned it. All of the members of the fam- ily were upstairs sleeping—all except for an old. shaggv-haired cat that lay in one corner of the sofa peering with green eyes at the small figure of the thief. The intruder climbed up on a wooden platform and with greed in his eyes he gazed at the object which would soon be his. Suddenly the si- lence was shattered by a loud bang followed by a tiny squeak. The plan had failed. The sun shown brightly the next morning and the same household was again full of activity. A plump little five-year-old boy was heard saying. “Mother, there’s a mouse in the trap and he almost got away with the cheese.” —Filomena Tranquillo, ’51 WHEN HOPE IS GONE Within a few minutes I shall know my fate. I have been gazing at that door for what seems like an eternity trying to summon enough courage to go in and face the man who will sit in judgment upon me. Why didn’t I hurry? He warned me. A few minutes earlier and I would have been spared this utter despair. Bitterly I ponder the excuse I have invented. From someone higher up it might be accepted. But me—I am a member of the lowliest group on earth —a freshman. Time is passing rapidly. I must go in and face my doom. I have opened the door and to my encouragement the head of this in- stitution looks much kinder and more understanding than I had hoped. This gives me the courage to speak up: “Mr. Wood, mav I have a tardy slip?” —Mary Atkins, '54 WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IK— Jim Bickford couldn't say ouu? Parker Laite were bashful? “Moo were a Republican? Dennis Caldor wood didn't talk about cars ? Mr. Wood weren't so generous with his car? Bob Rowe didn't know anything about radio ? Wilbur couldn't tell Evelyn from Eleanor? Dave weren’t called “Smilin’ Dave? Frank Stearns didn't know how to play the drums? Barbara Haynes wasn’t always lati' for school? Ronnie didn’t like Helena? The seniors had to stay in C.H.S. next year? “Sir got lost in Washington? Miss Clason forgot who the first Pre- sident of the U. S. was? There were no “butt fiends in CHS? The whole senior class came to school on time one day? A SHORT SUMMARY OK THE ABUSE A HOUSEFLY RECEIVES AT THE HANDS OF HOMO SAI'IEKS Spotted— Swatted! —Elston Hobbs, ’51 Blueberry 11 ill ’ “Connecticut “My Darling” “Linda, “Since You Have Gone” I feel so blue. Why is it I spend the days “Thinking of You?” “When Day is Done,” “I’m Drifting Back to Dream- land,” remembering when “By the River Sainte Marie the times we would “Linger A While” underneath the “Harvest Moon.” Why is it you were “Always” “So Understanding?” It seemed like Paradise” being “Near You.” Why did I Carelessly” let “You go? I’m so Lost” without you. Please “Surrender” and come back to me. I’ll be at your “Command,” “My Darl- ing.” “All Mv Love,” “Johnny”• —Sheila Donovan, '54 42 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE CATCH US IF YOU CAN! An honest class we sophomores have; And though we're Christians Rood, We have one fault—the love of talk; For talk we often would. The teacher seemed to be disturbed; No one's work was done, But with just a group of three or four, Yak, yak, did we have fun! Eyeing us maliciously, he rose, To catch us in a flock. His aim in life was very plain, To interrupt our talk. And up the long, broad aisle He softly tiptoed on, And by the time he reached our seats, The silence had begun. Suspiciously he watched our faces, As we studied then; But we just smiled as if to say, “Catch us if you can! —Hazel Lunt, '53 GOING STEADY Half of one not two together They pair from day to day, Always true through wind and weather; Faithful come what may. “Frankie and Johnnie were oh, so sweet; The rules of love they did abide. But the candle a breezy gust did meet; The flame flickered; then it died. There are many other fish in the sea, But now they swim right by, For one is caught in her net to be Bound by the inseverable tie. Steady boy! Don’t shirk the rein. Nor glance to either side; One single way is mapped and plain. Too late to change the tide. —Minnie Tranquillo, ’52 ONE’S VIEWPOINT If you think I'm wrong, and I know I’m right, You know you are wrong—you just want to fight. But if you know you’re right, and I know you’re wrong, You might have guessed—it’s a different song. But if my viewpoint you could see, I know that you’d agree with me; The right one you could easy be If I were you, and you were me. —Eleanor Lunt, '51 POOR LITTLE ME 1 am a little basketball That’s thrown across the hall; You treat me cruelly, that you do; You would complain if it were you. The game begins when I get tossed, Worn-out and battered; when it’s almost lost And taken out on poor little me, There’s nothing gained as I can see. Humans are funny, and I think it’s a sin; Think how nice checkers could have been; But instead they fight over poor little me. If the tables were turned, how would that be? I’d bounce up and hit them in the eye And go through the basket at first try. I guess I’d show you what I’d do. If you were I and I were you. —Eleanor Lunt, '51 HASN’T IT HAPPENED TO YOU? Isn’t it awful queer? And hasn’t it happened to you? That you thought you could write a story, Sometime when you'd nothing to do. A story full of excitement, And truly worthy of fame; Not like the boring stories. We read about in school, But something catching and exciting, And a little bit witty too; Then a little strategy To keep it from harm and shame. Print neatly on the last line: Written by--------------, then your name. But you try to write it; It’s nothing to read or see. Hasn’t this happened to you?—No? That’s funny, it’s happened to me. —Chris Plaisted, '51 TO YOU, SOLDIER When my long day is over And my troubles through, I drift into dreamland With my dreams of you. If you could only be here, I know I’d find a way To tell you bit by bit The things I’d like to say. But somehow I can realize This way won’t always be; The war can’t be forever; Then you’ll be back with me. —Eleanor Lunt, '51 THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE 43 Camilhn Camden Camden Camden Camden Camden y BASEBALL _5 Season’s Record 6 at Boothbav 2 Camden 14 Rockland 15 9 at Thomaston 8 Camden 11 Thomaston 3 19 Waldoboro 7 Camden 20 Vinalhaven 19 10 Lincoln Academy 4 Camden 8 at Waldoboro 11 1 atRockland 3 Camden 7 at Lincoln Academy 23 3 Boothbay 16 Below are the batting averages. Player At Bat Hits Averages Leonard 43 8 .209 Masalin 47 19 .404 Hardy 32 9 .281 Ryder 4 2 .500 Banks 45 18 .400 Thomas 35 11 .314 Crockett 28 7 .250 Giffin 35 7 .200 Hale 4 0 .000 Bennett 18 4 .222 Christie 28 7 .250 Heald 27 5 .185 Murch 20 8 .400 F. Davis 4 1 .250 Richards 17 6 .352 Shaw 5 1 .200 Parker 5 2 .400 Team 397 115 4.817 CAMDEN AT BOOTHBAY April 27 found Camden journeying to Boothbay on a trip which proved to be successful. Going into the 6th inning Andrews and Bennett were engaged in a pitcher’s duel. In that frame, hits by Masalin, Ryder, Giffin, Bennett and a base on balls to Ronnie Banks proved to be valuable to the extent of three runs. Camden added 3 more in the 7th to tie the contest. Boothbay scored 1 run in the 6th inn- ing and added their final tally in the 9th. According to statistics: Camden—6 runs, 12 hits, 3 errors Boothbay—2 runs, 10 hits, 3 errors CAMDEN AT THOMASTON On May 4, Camden met a lot of re- sistance at Thomaston. But a very de- termined nine pulled out of the fire. Camden trailed 4-0 going into the first of the 5th when they tied it up. Thomaston went ahead 6-4 on two runs in the last of the 6th inning. Camden came back to score one run in the 8th only to be discouraged by Thomaston, who scored 2 in the last of that frame. Camden, just destined to get hot at the expense of Thomas- ton, pulled away with a 4th run in the ninth. The final score: Camden—9 runs, 8 hits, 7 errors Thomaston—8 runs, 9 hits, 0 errors WALDOBORO AT CAMDEN May 8 Camden rolled over Waldo- boro 18-7. This determined Camden nine was doing all right for a team which, according to the papers, wasn’t supposed to do anything. How- ever, the absence of Ryder was soon to be felt. Davis and Richards com- bined their efforts to win this, the third in as many games. And conse- quently : Camden—19 runs, 17 hits, 2 errors Waldoboro—7 runs, 6 hits, 5 errors 44 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE LINCOLN ACADEMY AT CAMDEN May 11 was another good day for Camden fans. Camden was going strong as they entertained Lincoln here and handed the invaders a 10-4 setback. Larson and Russell worked for Lincoln while rookie pitcher Ben- nett went the distance for Camden. Every Mustang came through with one or more hits. Heald and Dickens did their usual good job of umpiring. The totals stack like this: Camden—10 runs, 10 hits, 6 errors Lincoln—4 runs, 7 hits, 4 errors CAMDEN AT ROCKLAND On May 12, Rockland stopped Cam- den’s winning streak. Richards pitch- ed a good game but just wasn’t given any support by Camden at the plates. Rockland scored first in the last half of the second inning. Camden scored 1 run in the 5th, but Rockland added another in that frame, which proved to be the winning tally. They also scored one run in the last of the 7th. So we have: Camden—1 run, 4 hits, 3 errors Rockland—3 runs, 3 hits, 6 errors BOOTHBAY AT CAMDEN It seems Camden had just been running on a prayer and a hope for on May 15 Boothbay walked over them and knocked them out of con- tention for first place. Boothbay col- lected 10 runs in the 2nd inning and from then on it was easy going. An- drews pitched a good game for the in- vading nine, striking out 13 Mus- tangs. The score column adds up as follows: Camden—3 runs, 8 hits, 1 error Boothbay—16 runs, 20 hits, 1 error ROCKLAND AT CAMDEN May 18 found Camden battling Rockland in a game which had all the features of an old-time slugfest. Cam- den got 5 runs in the 1st but Rock- land came back with 8. Camden de- cided this was no place to stop and consequently pounded over three more runs. Rockland wasn’t waiting for Christmas either and tallied with one run in the last of the 2nd to take the lead. The Camden boys, who weren’t exactly cold from lack of excitement, came back with 4 in the 3rd and 2 more in the 4th. These were just off- balanced by Rockland’s last 6 tallies which were spread over the last three innings. The final score: Camden—14 runs, 13 hits, 13 errors Rockland—15 runs, 19 hits, 3 errors THOMASTON AT CAMDEN On May 22 Camden came out of its nose dive to beat Thomaston 11-3. Camden scored 4 runs in the 2nd inn- ing which proved to be the winning runs. Murch and Leonard collected extra base hits to help the cause and Thomas clouted a home run. Seven more runs in the 6th inning were add- ed for the purpose of practice. Tho- maston collected 1 run in the 5th and 2 in the 7th. Box score: Camden—11 runs, 16 hits, 6 errors Thomaston—3 runs, 2 hits, 8 errors VINALHAVEN AT CAMDEN Camden’s Harold Richards and Ted Davis combined efforts to win one of the closest games seen in these parts for many a moon. If ever a team came from behind, this team did. Camden scored 17 runs in the last 3 innings to take Vinalhaven 20-19. Af- ter that day of baseball the glad re- ports were as follows: Camden—20 runs, 15 hits, 8 errors Vinalhaven—19 runs, 18 hits, 5 er- rors CAMDEN AT WALDOBORO On May 25 Camden ventured to Waldoboro to take a defeat to the tune of 11-8. The only time Camden was in the game was during the first half of the 5th inning when they scor- ed 5 runs to pull within 1 run of Wal- doboro. Waldoboro then scored 4 runs to ice the contest and Camden was again subject to defeat. Totals: Camden—8 runs, 7 hits, 6 errors Waldoboro—11 runs, 12 hits, 8 er- rors CAMDEN AT LINCOLN ACADEMY May 29 was a fateful day for Cam- den. To end a heartbreaking season. THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 45 Lincoln walked over Camden 23-7 at Lincoln. Camden was never in the ball game as Lincoln scored 7 runs in the 1st and added 4 more in the 2nd. Thus Camden ended a season which had seen many hopes. The reason they lost wasn’t because they didn’t try. The final score: Camden—7 runs, 8 hits, 3 errors Lincoln—23 runs, 15 hits, 2 errors GIRLS’ SOFTBALL About forty-five girls took part in the interclass softball league this year coached capably by Miss Ethel Oliver. The seniors won the champion- ship without losing any game except to the All-Stars. The following girls participated: Freshmen: Lunt, Magee, Ripley, Gray, Talbot, Bennett, Eaton, Raynes, Bagley, Barnes, Pushaw, Tibbetts, and Sawyer. Sophomores: Robbins, Crabtree, Drinkwater, Richardson, Whitehouse, Arau, Heal, Burridge, Tranquillo, Morse, Dumas, Donovan and Harvey. Juniors: Galanti, Richardson, Wood, Ev. Lunt, El. Lunt, Oxton, Pavson, Milliken, Boardman, Leon- ard. Senioi's: Talbot, Thurston, Sylves- ter, Thomas, Salisbury, Barton, Quinn, Spruce, Connelly, Brewster and Bickford. Lois Cookson was official scorer. From each class a captain and mana- ger were selected. They were Ripley and Gray, freshmen; Crabtree and Drinkwater, sophomores; Boardman and Galanti, juniors; Brewster and Connelly, seniors. The schedule was as follows: May 16 Freshmen 17 vs Sophomores 23 Seniors 10 vs Juniors 8 May 17 Seniors 16 vs Freshmen 9 Sophomores 15 vs Juniors 16 May 23 Freshmen 9 vs Juniors 18 Seniors 22 vs Sophomores 8 May 24 Seniors 13 vs Juniors 4 Freshmen 2 forfeit Sophomores 0 May 25 Seniors 22 vs All-Stars 38 TRACK The track team at Camden in the 1949-1950 season was not very large; nevertheless Charles Dudley and Lin- don Christie both entered in two track meets. The results at the combined meet between Thomaston and Camden, which took place at Rockland were: Lindon Christie placed 3rd in the high jump; 2nd in the 220-yard dash; 4th in the broad jump. Charles Dudley, suffering from a sore arm, did not place in the weight- throwing events. In the Knox-Lincoln Meet at Bow- doin College, Brunswick, with Lin- coln Academy, Rockland, and Tho- maston, the results were: Christie placed 5th in the high jump; 5th in the broad jump; 3rd in the 220-vard dash; 3rd in the 440- yard dash (time: 56.3) Dudley did not place. The graduation of Christie and Dudley leaves us with no veteran track men, but it is hoped that there will be more interest this year. BASKETBALL DOUBLE CHAMPIONSHIP Camden sports fans and teams have not witnessed a year of basket- ball such as this since 1928. This year both the boys and the girls fought hard all the way and they came through with flying colors. This year, as in ’28, both teams received the Knox-Lincoln Championship. Several times in the past few years one or the other of the Camden teams received the championship, but this year it was nothing less than a double victory. 1928 KNOX-LINCOLN LEAGUE % CHAMPIONSHIP Taken from 1928 basketball records: “The season just closed has been one of the best ever had at the local school. Twelve victories and three de- feats is certainly a record of which we may justly feel mighty proud. The championship of the Knox-Lincoln League came back to us after a long absence and we hope to keep it here BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Seated: Parker Laite, Douglas Green, Albert Bennett, Charles Masalin, Charlton Ryder, Ronald Banks. Standing: Basil Arau (Asst. Manager), Richard Shaw, Halsey Murch, Thomas Manning, Mr. Goddard (Coach), John Heald, John Giffin, Paul Christie, Fred Hale (Manager.) in the shadow of Mt. Battie for some time.” Albert (Foggy) Bennett did the scoring for the boys with a total of 203 points followed by Capt. Hart Talbot with 145 points. The Knox- Lincoln League Championship was won by the girls also—making a dou- ble championship. The boys’ team was made up of Kenneth Weaver, Zenas Melvin, Gilbert Treneer, David Croc- kett, Joseph Talbot, Hartford Talbot- and Albert Bennett with Mr. F. F. Richards as coach. The following girls made up the championship girls’ team: Cora Plaisted, Olive Leonard, Helen Whitehouse, Helen Waterman, Doris Milliken, and Caroline Thomas. Now in 1951 after another long ab- sence of its double championship it is Camden’s honor again. BASKETBALL—VARSITY Season’s Record 1950-1951 Camden 37 at Boothbay 30 Camden 34 at Morse 39 Camden 56 at Thomaston 25 Camden 56 vs. Alumni 47 Camden 48 Waldoboro 20 Camden 49 at Crosby 48 Camden 37 Lincoln 31 Camden 48 Boothbay 31 Camden 45 at Rockland 52 Camden 55 Thomaston 34 Camden 45 Crosby 29 Camden 44 at Waldoboro 22 Camden 49 at Lincoln 34 Camden 37 at Wilton vs. Old Or- chard Beach 49 BASKETBALL—J V’s Season’s Record 1950-1951 Camden 19 Rockport 80 Camden 21 at Crosby 29 Camden 46 at- Rockport 47 Camden 19 Crosby 65 CAMDEN AT BOOTHBAY December 1 found Camden jour- neying to Boothbay to play their first game of the season under their new coach, Charles Goddard. Camden’s Mustangs got off to a good start, leading at the end of the first period 17-9. In the second half, however, Camden found out that winning over Boothbay’s five was not going to be THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 47 easy money. The score board at half time read Camden 19, Boothbay 13. In the second half the scoring was fairly consistent by both teams, Cam- den finally winning 37-30. High for Camden were Green, Masalin and Bennett with 12, 10, and 9 respec- tively. Reed and Pinkham carried the burden for Boothbay with 8 points each. Referees: Parks brothers. ROCKPORT AT CAMDEN December 5 saw Camden J V’s in one of their off days as Rockport walked over them 80-19. Rockport’s Cavanaugh just couldn’t be stopped as he dropped in 23 points. Hitting the hoops rather inconsistently that night for Camden, were Knight and Rossiter with 6 points each. CAMDEN AT MORSE The following Friday, December 8, Camden’s five took a trip to Morse, which will long be remembered. The score was tied at the half, 12 all, in a low-scoring game. Both teams, how- ever, broke loose in the third period with Camden fighting a glorious bat- tle all the way. In the final episode Morse began to hit and pulled away 39-34. Masalin played great ball for Camden scoring 17 points. Hartleb was high for Morse with 11. The J V’s played the first of the two games and came out on the short end, 64-24. Again, referees: the Parks brothers. CAMDEN AT THOMASTON December 15 witnessed Charlie Goddard’s fast-coming Camden squad trouncing Thomaston 56-25. Charlie Masalin came out scoring 18; Ben- nett and Banks followed with 14 and 10 each. Demmons carried the feud for Thomaston with 11 points. Flan- agan did a good job of refereeing. CAMDEN vs. ALUMNI December 29 produced plenty of excitement and squabbles as the Cam- den Mustangs tripped the Alumni 56-47. Bennett, who before now had been in the forward slot, was moved into the bucket and consequently racked up 25 points. Ryder, Green, and Banks followed with 11, 10 and 9 respectively. Raymond Allen dropped in 11 for the losing Alumni. Colby Wood refereed. Below are individual averages: Player F.G. F.T.A. Made Ave. T.P. Fouls Bennett 96 75 45 .600 237 32 Green 54 30 15 .500 120 32 Ryder 34 41 27 .659 95 30 Banks 31 55 26 .473 88 47 Masalin 19 33 15 .455 53 8 Murch 13 27 9 .333 35 12 Shaw 15 10 4 .400 34 14 Arau 10 19 13 .684 33 21 Knight 16 10 1 .100 33 10 RefthT 12 13 5 .384 29 13 Giffin 9 5 4 .800 22 6 I.aite 8 15 5 .333 21 17 Manning 6 8 3 .375 15 11 Rossiter 4 10 2 .200 10 10 Christie 3 9 3 .333 9 12 Richards 2 0 0 .000 4 3 Sylvester 2 5 0 .000 4 3 Whitehouse 1 0 0 .000 2 0 Marshall 0 3 2 .666 2 3 Robinson 0 1 1 .100 1 2 Young 0 7 0 .000 0 4 Hamalainen 0 0 0 .000 0 0 T reworgv 0 0 0 .000 0 0 TEAM 335 376 180 7.395 847 290 Team average score per game—60.5 Team average fouls per game—20.71 Season’s record—Won 11; Lost 3. 48 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE WALDOBORO AT CAMDEN January 1 was a bad night for Waldoboro as the Camden quintet walloped them. Camden virtually broke the ballgame up in the second period when they went ahead 23-11. Bennett and Green held scoring hon- ors with 16 and 12 apiece. Waldo- boro’s Dick Brown hit the nets for 9 points in the losing cause. The final score was 48-20 Camden. Bartlett and Wilcox, referees, shared honors in a well-handled game. CAMDEN AT CROSBY January 9 greeted us with the boys playing a twin bill at Crosby. The J V’s finally collected their talents and put on a good performance—losing 29-21. Arau and Shaw captured the show. The second of the two games caught Camden with a hot night. The ball handling wasn’t anything excep- tional but the shooting was fabulous. After dropping behind 25-20 at the half way mark, Camden fought des- perately through the second half and finally emerged victorious, 49-48. The referees were Charbonneau and Ro- berts. LINCOLN AT CAMDEN On the glorious night of January 12, the Camden Mustangs edged Lin- coln Academy 37-31. The game was tied 19 at the half time. The third period score was 30-30 but in the final period Lincoln could score only 1 point. High for Camden was Ben- nett with 16 while Banks followed with 7. Bridges, who was playing his last game against us, scored 10 points for the losers. Bartlett and Wilcox refereed. BOOTHBAY AT CAMDEN The Camden quintet met Booth- bay’s five on January 19 and wasted no time in proving who had the better team. The Mustangs beat the latter 48-31. Bennett and Green tickled the nets for 14 and 13 each, while Reed was good for 11 points. Camden led all the way and the issue wTas never in doubt. Referees: Wood and Bartlett. CAMDEN AT ROCKPORT January 23 again found Rockport victorious over the Camden J V’s. Rockport held a 10-point lead in the second and third periods but in the fourth period Camden came on fast to be suppressed by only one point— 47-46. Camden’s Manning came through with 12 points, followed by Knight who scored 10. Cavanaugh had a bad night, only scoring 16 points. Flanagan refereed. CAMDEN AT ROCKLAND The fast-rolling Camden team was finally stopped at Rockland on Janu- ary 13. Loyal Camden fans couldn’t have seen Camden play any poorer ball than they did the first half of the game. Camden, coming back to out- score Rockland in the second half, lost out 52-45. Bennett dumped in 19 points which w-ere backed up by Green’s 11. Cross topped the Rock- land hoopsters with 18 points. Wilcox and Parks refereed. THOMASTON AT CAMDEN Thomaston bowed to Camden on February 2 as the Camden Mustangs out-classed them 55-34. Camden held a commanding lead all the way with Bennett pacing the hosts with 23 markers. The speedy Parker Laite proved his worth by flipping 9 points. Walker and Demmons hit for the los- ers. Referees: Bartlett and Wilcox. BELFAST AT CAMDEN February 6 saw Belfast at Camden in a duel which gave Camden the de- cision 45-29. Ryder and Bennett got together to score 30 points with the latter scoring 4 more than the former. This game virtually clinched Camden for the class M tourney. In the pre- liminary game the Camden J V’s were bettered 65-19. Bartlett and Gay refereed a good game. CAMDEN AT WALDOBORO Camden journeyed to Waldoboro on February 9 to crush the latter 44- 22 and clinch the Knox-Lincoln title as Thomaston was whipping Lincoln. Bennett, Laite, and Banks racked up 26 points with the latter two scoring THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 49 the same and five less than Bennett. Murch and Ryder also played good ball for the winning quintet. Referee- ing was done by Quinn. CAMDEN AT LINCOLN On February 16, Camden wound up the league season by trouncing Lincoln 49-34. The Mustangs led by a single point in the first period but the second provided a ten-point mar- gin, 27-17. Bennett and Ryder led the invading quintet. Belknap sparked Lincoln. Flanagan and Mudge refer- eed. CAMDEN AT WILTON CAMDEN vs. OLD ORCHARD BEACH February 23 witnessed Camden’s Mustangs hiking to Wilton Academy with high hopes for taking the West- ern Maine Class M Tourney. Old Or- chard hit period pauses ahead by 10- 9, 17-15, and 32-30. In the final mo- ments of the contest Camden slipped behind and lost out 49-37. Leading Old Orchard was Larsen with 13 points while Bennett tallied with 17 points in a losing cause for Camden. Banks and Ryder together with Ben- nett played good ball but not good enough as they hit for 8 and 6 points respectively. Thus ended another sea- son of basketball. Camden’s boys are especially grateful to one swell fellow, a man who held the respect of every boy for every moment of the season, Coach Charlie Goddard. FOUL-SHOOTING CONTEST Albert BennettT forward for the Camden five, went to Orono, Febru- ary 10, with Coach Goddard, to rep- resent Camden at the Foul-Shooting Contest. Albert dropped in 46 out of 50 foul shots, which gained him the right to represent Eastern Maine in the State of Maine Foul-Shooting Contest in Portland. On February 17, A1 went to Portland to compete against Joe Sirois of Lewiston and Jimmie Jamieson of Hartland Aca- demy. Sirois took high honors by sinking a spectacular 49 out of 50; Bennett got 46 and Jamieson got 43. Each of the boys received many fine gifts from merchants in and near Portland. Sirois received an all-expense-paid trip to the New England School Boy Tournament in Boston. Through the generosity of many Camden sports fans, A1 was able to attend the tour- nament also. Camden people and high school students are very proud of A1 Ben- nett for his accomplishments in bas- ketball this year. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 1950-51 As the 1950-51 basketball season opened for practice, the Camden High girls’ team appeared badly wounded by the loss of six Champs of the preceding year. However, the two great veterans, “Bebe” Leonard and Grace Galanti, decided to do some- thing about it. Scrimmages became long and tough. Soon, another all Victory Champ Team was in the making. Co-Captains, “Bebe” and “Grade,” carried the major share in the build- up of an equally strong defense and offense. Strengthened by a couple of Crabtrees, another of Lunts, and a smooth-going Drinkwater girl, it quickly became apparent that good old CHS might again become justly proud of a team which could hold its own with any team in the Knox-Lin- coln League. 45 CAMDEN vs. APPLETON 28 November 20, ’50 The Camden girls, out to defend their championship record of ’49-’50, played Appleton on our home floor and won by a margin of 45-28. While the girls were playing this game it gave them a feeling that this season was going to be as good as the last and they also made up their minds that their score would be on top in every game they played. 54 CAMDEN vs. BOOTHBAY HARBOR 21 December 1, ’50 The team journeyed to Boothbay for its first league game of the sea- son. It took the game by a large score of 54-21. “Margie” Crabtree dusted 50 THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM First Row: Martha Wood, Barbara Crabtree, Margaret Crabtree, Maxine Drinkwater, Grace Galanti and Blanche Leonard (Co-captains), Evelyn Lunt, Eleanor Lunt, Mary Bennett, Joan Bennett. Second Row: Alice Whitehouse, Filomena Tranquillo, Charline Talbot, Ida Ripley, Estelle LaCombe, Marie Curry, Sneila Donovan, Miss McCobb (Coach), Betty Ann Kob’s, Hazel Lunt, Beverlie Barnes, Karlene Eaton, Janice Gray. out the basket with 17 points and Barbs” Crabtree with 13. Joan and Mary Bennett did a swell job in sub- stituting. The Camden guards were going strong all through the game, working the ball perfectly to the for- ward section. Pinkham of Boothbay, made some beautiful long shots, scor- ing 17 points. 33 CAMDEN vs. ROCKPORT 44 December 5, ’50 The Camden J V girls played a hard game that night, but the odds were against them and there was a sorrow- ful ending of 44-33. Joan Bennett was the leading lady with 12 points and Mary Bennett and Charline Talbot with 11-10 respectively. The guards, Eleanor and Hazel Lunt and Karlene Eaton, were playing ball right to the finish. Judy Gray hit the lights for Rockport with 21 points. 34 CAMDEN vs. ALUMNI 37 December 29, ’50 Camden High girls took their only loss December 29 when the Alumni played a rugged ball game. They were really proud of themselves, even though they were allowed to have il- legal substitution to take us over. Colby Wood did a swell job of trying to control both teams of roughnecks and all in all both teams had pecks of fun. 62 CAMDEN vs. WALDOBORO 21 January 1, ’51 This was one more game toward the championship, and the Camden girls were determined to show Waldo- boro who was who—and did—with the final scores 62-21. Barbara Crab- tree shined the basket with 23 points and Joan Bennett and Galanti next in line with 14 points apiece. Waldoboro was stumped; the guards couldn’t have done better if they had been 10 feet tall. 57 CAMDEN vs. CROSBY 41 January 10, ’51 The Camden girls made an after- school trip to Belfast in hopes that they would win another non-league THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 51 game, and succeeded with a smashing score of 57-41. All the girls played a good game, especially the substitutes who were Filomena Tranquillo, Ida Ripley, Jan- ice Gray and Estelle LaCombe. 35 CAMDEN vs. LINCOLN 22 January 12, ’51 The Camden spectators witnessed a game on this night that they could never say the team didn’t fight for. They fought to the finish keeping Lin- coln’s struggling team down to 22 points. Margaret Crabtree took the spot light with 12 points and Swett for Lincoln with 8. 68 CAMDEN vs. BOOTHBAY 32 January 19, ’51 The Camden sextette played an easy game against Boothbay with the finishing touch 68-32. The sharpshoot- er for the evening was “Barbie” Crabtree with 16. The Boothbay girls were a swell bunch to play with and they took the losing like true sports. The hot shot for Boothbay was Pink- ham scoring 13 points. 51 CAMDEN vs. CROSBY 22 January 22, ’51 The Camden girls played against Belfast again and put on a better show than the last time they played them. Belfast gave up the first thing and let Camden sweep over them with a large margin of 51-22. Crosby played a hard game but not quite hard enough. 51 CAMDEN vs. ROCKPORT 47 January 23, ’51 Camden played a rugged game at Rockport but ended out on top with the score of 51-47. Camden’s heroine for the night was Joan Bennett ring- ing 15 points. All substitutes were put in and they did a nice job. Gray play- ed good ball for Rockport with 16 points. 50 CAMDEN vs. ROCKLAND 34 January 30, ’51 Camden, being in doubt about play- ing good ball on Rockland’s spacious floor, showed the Rockland sextette who was boss. The guards played an exceptionally swell game with Cam- den’s “Bebe” Leonard keeping hot- shot Hooper down to the small sum of 8 points. Galanti made the swishers for the night with 20 points and the two Crabtrees scoring 15 apiece. The Camden spectators witnessed the best exhibition of teamwork and ball handling in this game from the Cam- den girls of any game of the sea- son. The guards especially showed their great skill. 47 CAMDEN vs. THOMASTON 15 February 1, ’51 Camden, remembering what hap- pened when they last played Thomas- ton, got hot the very first thing and showed them how to play good ball. The guards were wise to Thomaston’s tricks and kept them down. Galanti was high scorer with 16 points and Ifemey for Thomaston with 12. 49 CAMDEN vs. WALDOBORO 38 February 9, ’51 Remembering their game at Wal- doboro in ’50, the Camden sextette had the shakes. They had a hard time getting started but eventually got down to business and ended the game 49-38. At the last part of the game “Bebe” and Eleanor guarded their forwards so tightly that VValdoboro’s forwards made foolish passes which kept Maxine busy intercepting them, which was a good thing for our team. The big wheels for Camden were Barbara and Margaret Crabtree with 27-17. Maxwell with 15 points was high scorer for Waldoboro. 49 CAMDEN vs. ROCKLAND 33 February 12, ’51 The Camden team was lagging be- hind thi'ough the first and second quarters just to give Rockland a thrill. The third quarter, CHS got on the ball and made it look a little bet- ter with the score of 33-31. Rockland got the jitters and let Camden step over them—leaving it 49-33 at the bugle call. The high-step- per for our team was Galanti with 20 points. The guards, not giving up for one minute, played a terrific game. 52 THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE CHEERLEADERS First Row: Helena Poland, Lea Thomas, Frances Young. Second Row: Minnie Tranquillo, Irene Fitzsimmons, Jessie Barton, Christine Plaisted. Third Row: Mary Jane Thomas, Helen Payson. Against strong opposition, once again the CHS squad had come to realize its dream of 1950-’51 Champ- ionship. The squad had developed a team, not merely of good ball hand- lers but a team which knew the value of team play, determination and confi- dence and of good coaching which they received from Coach McCobb. While the team regrets to lose five seniors, including “Bebe” Leonard, the star guard of the league for the past two seasons, it has consolation in having Margaret and Barbara Crabtree as well as Maxine Drink- water, to set a pace for next year. To complete the guard division, keen competition is expected from Eaton, Gray, H. Lunt, LaCombe, Kobs, and Curry. The forward section will find Joan and Mary Bennett, Ripley, Talbot, Barnes, Whitehouse, and Tranquillo fighting for first place. MORE HAPPY DAYS AHEAD!! The word Championship doesn’t mean they just won every game; it means the sportsmanship and hard work and clean playing behind it. We know that there isn’t one member of either the girls’ or boys’ basketball team that couldn’t go up to an out-of- towner and say, “Pm from Camden High” and feel that they have a right to say that and be proud of it. The following girls participated in a postseason of basketball: Lucille Drinkwater, Carolyn Robbins, Judith Harvey, Priscilla Morse, Sally Bur- THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE 53 ridge, Barbara Brodersen, Margaret Keller, Lois Inman, Virginia Ellis, Edna Coathup, Judy Sawyer and Al- ice Whitehouse. Much fun was had—skills learned. Several demonstrated that they could do surprising things with a basket- ball. First-rate material was discover- ed for the 1951-52 season by Maxine Drinkwater, who assisted in coaching the squad. In honor of the double champion- ship both teams have been feted by several organizations in Camden. On February 27, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thomas gave a Congratula- tions Party at Yorkie’s to the first and second teams of the Girls’ Bas- ketball Championship Squad. On March 26, Mr. Emerson Raw- ley, representing the Lions Club, pre- sented trophies to the individual members of the girls’ and boys’ bas- ketball squads and their coaches. The American Legion gave a ban- quet for both the boys’ and girls’ teams on April 11 at the Snow Bowl. A banquet was given at the Snow Bowl for both teams by the Rotary Club on March 20. Many thanks are due these people and organizations. On October 23, ground was broken for the new gymnasium-auditorium to be completed by next fall. The gym is located adjacent to the high school and will be used for physical educa- tion, plays, and basketball in the com- ing years. CHEERLEADING The cheerleaders were really some- thing to be proud of this year. Jessie Barton, head cheerleader, trained several new ones with great success. They were Minnie Tranquillo, Chris- tine Plaisted, Mary Jane Thomas and Helen Payson. The cheerleaders al- ready on the squad were Jessie Bar- ton, Frances Young, Irene Fitzsim- mons and Helena Poland. Their rhy- thm and coordination, as well as sev- eral new cheers, proved that they put in a lot of time and practice. They did a fine job of cheering both teams through a successful season. BOYS’ BOWLING LEAGUE The Boys’ Bowling League was formed a few weeks ago under the di- rection of Mr. Lawrence Dailey. The first half went off with the usual ar- gument of the bowlers, Richard Shaw, Moe Leonard, to say nothing of Ron- ald Banks. Other than this, every- thing went according to plan. There are four teams in the League, namely: “The Lucky Strike A,” “The ‘Y’ Rangers,” “The Smooth Rollers” and last but not least, “The Alley Hawks.” These four battled for first place in the League, but as a final ges- ture “The ‘Y’ Rangers” captured the crown by four points. Captain Ronald Banks held up his team through the struggle. Second, was the team led by Richard Shaw, “The Alley Hawks;” third, the team of Everett Fizer, “The Smooth Rollers,” and last, the team of Jim Sylvester and Moe Leonard, “The Lucky Strike A.” These teams will attempt to battle to the finish for the last half crown. Moe Leonard and Jim say that no other team has a chance as they are competing this half, but we wonder. 1st HALF SCHEDULE March 13 Lucky Strike A vs. Alley Hawks 1072 — 1100 March 15 Y Rangers vs. Smooth Rollers 1149 _ 1057 March 20 Y Rangers vs. Lucky Strike A 1103 — 1071 March 22 Smooth Rollers vs. Alley Hawks 1114 — 1200 March 27 Smooth Rollers vs. Luckv Strike A 1108 — 1028 March 29 Alley Hawks vs. Y Rangers 1091 — 1130 GIRLS’ BOWLING About 45 girls have participated in bowling this year. Six teams were formed with a captain for each team. This was conducted under the super- vision of Miss Ethel Fowler. Each Monday and Wednesday after school 54 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE three teams met at the Y. The follow- ing day, scores of the ten highest av- erages were posted. There were two high-scoring teams this year, a tie between the “Strikers” and the “B-Bombs,” with a seasonal score of sixtv-eight. The highest scoring girl for the season was Roxie Whitehouse, who was followed closely by Maxine Drinkwater. Bowling has given many girls a great deal of competition and enjoy- ment this year. As We See Others. .. THE ACADEMY REVIEW, Foxcroft Academy, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. An all-around piece of fine literary work. THE ARGONAUT, Islesboro High School, Islesboro, Maine. In the Liter- ary section “Right Versus Victory” was good. Why not comment on ex- changes ? THE BRISTOLITE, Bristol High School, Pemaquid, Maine. Liked the account of your class trip. That is a practice you should keep up. THE CADUCEUS, Norway High School, Norway, Maine. Your French section is interesting and original. THE CRESCENT. Buxton High School, Buxton Center, Maine. The pic- tures are abundant and particularly well arranged. ECHOES OF A.C.H.S., Ashland Community High School, Ashland, Maine. The section devoted to the “History of Education in Ashland” was an interesting addition to your yearbook. THE ISLANDER, South Bristol High School, South Bristol, Maine. Three hearty cheers for the Art department! It was well done. THE KEYSTONE, Crosby High School, Belfast, Maine. Your photography was excellent. The Literary section was good too, but there wasn’t enough of it. THE LINCOLNIAN, Lincoln Academy, Newcastle, Maine. The joke section was especially good. Your whole book was particularly well arranged. THE LOG, Boothbay Harbor High School, Boothbav Harbor, Maine. The Literary section in your yearbook was definitely your outstanding feature. THE MEDOMAK BREEZE, Waldoboro High School, Waldoboro, Maine. Your photographs were well placed. THE NAUTILUS, West Paris High School, West Paris, Maine. Congratu- lations on a really outstanding yearbook! Your Literary and Editorial sections were above criticism. THE NORTHLAND, Washburn High School, Washburn, Maine. Congratu- lations are due you for your most original picture arrangements. THE PEP, Mexico High School, Mexico, Maine. Your Sports section was well written. THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 55 THE PILOT, Mechanic Falls High School, Mechanic Falls, Maine. Your “Our Day” was original and well done; the author of “Tea for Two” made the Literary section more interesting. THE PILOT, North Haven High School, North Haven, Maine. In the Liter- ary section credit is due the author of “Not a Turkish Bath”—very clever. Your Alumni section is also original. THE PINNACLE, Erskine Academy, South China, Maine. Exceptional work was done on the representation of each class. THE RAMBLER, Kennebunk High School, Kennebunk, Maine. Your extracurricular activities were well represented. THE REFLECTOR, Union High School, Union, Maine. We took special notice of your “pair tree”—unique idea. THE RIPPLE, Hartland Academy, Hartland, Maine. We suggest a larger Literary section. E. C. A. ROCKET, East Corinth Academy, East Corinth, Maine. The under- classmen personals were interesting and added greatly to your book. THE SCROLL, Higgins Classical Institute, Charleston, Maine. We enjoyed the editorials very much. THE SEA BREEZE, Thomaston High School, Thomaston, Maine. Both the Senior and Literary section were commendable. THE SOKOKIS WARRIOR, Limington High School, Limington, Maine. Our praise to L. D., the author of the wonderful verses in the Literary department. THE TATLER, Rockport High School, Rockport, Maine. We liked your yearbook very much and feel you have made it very complete. As Others See . THE NAUTILUS, West Paris High School, West Paris, Maine. The over- all content of your book was very good. Why not increase your exchange comments? Your Senior Statistics were excellent. THE NORTHLAND, Washburn High School, Washburn, Maine. We es- pecially liked your literary section. We suggest rhymes under individual senior pictures. THE ISLANDER, South Bristol High School, South Bristol, Maine. En- joyed your pictures; outstanding Literary Section. THE PILOT, Mechanic Falls High School, Mechanic Falls, Maine. Your Highlights and Literary section are very good. Why not have a page of jokes? THE CADUCEUS, Norway High School, Norway, Maine. Compliments on your all-inclusive Senior section! Don’t you think a Foreign Language section would improve your book? THE SOKOKIS WARRIOR, Limington Academy, Limington, Maine. In your book we can’t find a thing that is wrong, To get it done so well, it must have taken you very long. 56 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE THE ACADEMY REVIEW — Fox- croft Academy, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. THE ARGONAUT — Islesboro High School, Islesboro, Maine. THE BRISTOL1TE — Bristol High School, Pemaquid, Maine. THE CADUCEUS — Norway High School, Norway, Maine. THE CRESCENT — Buxton High School, Buxton Center, Maine. ECHOES OF A.C.H.S. — Ashland Community High School, Ashland, Maine. THE ISLANDER — South Bristol High School, South Bristol, Maine. THE KEYSTONE — Crosby High School, Belfast, Maine. THE LINCOLNIAN — Lincoln Aca- demy, Newcastle, Maine. THE LOG — Boothbay Harbor High School, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. THE MEDOMAK BREEZE — Wal- doboro High School, Waldoboro, Maine. THE NAUTILUS — West Paris High School, West Paris, Maine. THE NORTHLAND — Washburn High School, Washburn, Maine. THE PEP — Mexico High School, Mexico, Maine. THE PILOT — Mechanic Falls High School, Mechanic Falls, Maine. THE PILOT — North Haven High School, North Haven, Maine. THE PINNACLE — Erskine Aca- demy, South China, Maine. THE RAMBLER — Kennebunk High School, Kennebunk, Maine. THE REFLECTOR — Union High School, Union, Maine. THE RIPPLE — Hartland Academy. Hartland, Maine. THE E.C.A. ROCKET — East Cor- inth Academy, East Corinth, Maine. THE SCROLL — Higgins Classical Institute, Charleston, Maine. THE SEA BREEZE — Thomaston High School, Thomaston, Maine. THE SOKOKIS WARRIOR — Lim- ington High School, Limington, Maine. THE TATLER — Rockport High School, Rockport, Maine. THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 57 G. eJf. S. AUufuU Class of 19 U6 Marjorie Ames—Employed at Tib- betts Industries, Inc., Camden, Maine Clyde Bartlett—Teaching at West School, Portland, Maine Robert Bishop—Employed at Tib- betts Industries, Inc., Camden, Maine Clifford Burkett—Springfield College, Springfield, Mass. Shirley Cookson—Mrs. Gilbert Hall, Camden, Maine Shirley Dean—Mrs. Richard Web- ster, employed at Knox Woolen Company, Camden, Maine Helen Dority—Mrs. Arthur Marshall, Camden, Maine Maxine Duffell—Mrs. Hollis Knowl- ton, Camden, Maine Priscilla Eddy—Mrs. Wilson Spencer, Bristol, Conn. Francis Eaton—U. S. Army, Japan Mary Galanti—Mrs. Arthur Smyth, Somerville, Mass. Christine Goodman—Mrs. C. E. Mac- Mullen, Camden, Maine Joan Greenlaw—Mrs. Raymond Per- ry, East Orange, N. J. Raymond Gross—Reporter for the Lewiston Sun, Lewiston, Maine Muriel Handley—Mrs. Robert Hall, employed at Tibbetts Industries, Inc., Camden, Maine David Hardy—University of Maine, Orono, Maine Madeline Hatch—Mrs. John Webb, Whitman, Mass. Elizabeth Kelley—Mrs. Dennis Pires, Camden, Maine Katherine Libby—Secretary to Dr. Weisman, Rockland, Maine Ernestine Pease—Mrs. Conrad Mills, Camden, Maine Edna Rankin—Mrs. Douglas Libby, Winslow, Maine Geraldine Ryder—Secretary at Pen- tagon Building, Washington, D. C. Theodate Shute—Mrs. John Wilcox. Camden, Maine Alton Small—U. S. Army, Japan Jean Smith—Mrs. Willis Hodson, Camden, Maine Margaret Smyth — Mrs. Donald Spaulding, Belmont, Maine Frances Stanley—Employed at State Street Trust Bank, Boston, Mass. Geraldine Start—Mrs. John Moody, Camden, Maine Ruth Stone—R. N., Camden Commun- ity Hospital, Camden, Maine John Thomas—Employed at Whitney Coal and Grain Co., Concord, Mass. Maurice Thomas—U. S. Army, Alas- ka Agnes Troup—Mrs. Robert Pease, employed at Tibbetts Industries. Inc., Camden, Maine Alice Wellman—Mrs. Harold Greg- ory, Opa-Locka, Florida Arlene Young—Mrs. Bernard Taylor. Gardiner, Maine Orville Young—Employed at Camden Shipbuilding Co., Camden, Maine Class of 1950 Patricia Barton—Employed at Knox County Trust Co., Camden, Maine Gordon Bass—U. S. Army, Austria Georgette Bickford — Mrs. Rudolf Rice, Key West, Fla. Nancy Brewster—Bradford Junior College, Bradford, Mass. Dirk Brown—University of Maine. Orono, Maine Dorothy Bryant—At home, Camden. Maine Stanwood Bryant—U. S. Air Force. Texas Wentworth Burnham—University of Maine, Orono, Maine Betty Burridge—WAC, Fort Lee, Vir- ginia Arlene Butler—Employed at Van Baalen Heilbrun Co., Inc., Rock- land, Maine Lindon Christie—Colby College, Wa- terville, Maine Nancy Coathup—Employed at Kob’s Confectionery Store, Camden. Maine 58 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE Margaret Connelly—At home, Cam- den, Maine Mary Connelly—At home, Camden, Maine Lois Cookson—University of Maine, Orono, Maine Robert Davis—University of Maine, Orono, Maine Kathleen Dority—Husson College, Bangor, Maine Lawrence Drinkwater—Employed at Penobscot Mill, Camden, Maine Charles Dudley—U. S. Air Force, Sampson, N. Y. Alfred Eaton—U. S. Air Force, New Jersey Gail Frye—Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham, Maine Shirley Fuller—Training at Central Maine Hospital, Lewiston, Maine Jane Giffin—Lasell Junior College, Auburndale, Mass. Jack Grinnell—U. S. Air Force, Ger- many Frederick Hale — Post Graduate Course, Camden, Maine Barbara Harding — Mrs. Harold Clough, Kennebunkport, Maine Virginia Harvey — University of Maine, Orono, Maine Muriel Heal—Mrs. David Richardson, Lincolnville, Maine Karen Hein—Lasell Junior College, Auburndale, Mass. Mary Holloway—Mrs. Herbert Libby, Lincolnville, Maine Sherma Hubbard—Employed by Mrs. Kenneth Alley, Camden, Maine Robert Josselyn—Knox Woolen Com- pany, Camden, Maine Jenness Keller, Jr.—U. S. Air Force, Alaska Patricia Kelley—Becker Junior Col- lege, Worcester, Mass. Gilbert Laite—Employed at Hytron Electrical Co., Newburyport, Mass. Jeannette Leach—Employed by Ro- bert Cain, Camden, Maine Ruth Littlefield—Training at Child- ren’s Hospital, Boston, Mass. Arlene Quinn—Mrs. Douglas Heline, Spruce Head, Maine Joan Salisbury — Husson College, Bangor, Maine Elaine Spruce—Mrs. William Stone, Camden, Maine Joyce Sylvester—Wilfred Academy, Boston, Mass. Lucille Talbot—Mrs. Robert Young, Lynn, Mass. Winona Talbot—Employed at Home Insurance Company, Newark, N. J. Carole Thomas — Proofreader for Foster’s Daily Democrat, Dover, N. H. Robert Thomas — Camden Textile Corporation, Camden, Maine Betty Thurston—Training at Child- ren’s Hospital, Boston, Mass. John Wilson—U. S. Navy, Norfolk, Va. THE MECUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 59 Aido lCvtxJll 60 THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE Auto lG4liti THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE 61 Contributions from Camden, Rockland, Rockport and Lincolnuille -. FOUR DOLLAR CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CAMDEN Allen’s Insurance Agency A. L. Anderson, Dial 464 Baldwin’s Cleaners, Dial 2350 Boynton-McKay Co., Inc., Main St. Butterfield’s Market, Tel. 653 Camden Farmers’ Union, Dial 446 Camden Shipyard, Sea Street Camden Textile Corp., Washington St. E. R. Cookson, Tel. 2573 J. C. Curtis Hardware Dwinal and Dwinal, Attorneys-at-law W. D. Heald Parsons’ Plumbing Shop F. L. Spear, 2 Bay View St., Dial 530 F. H. Thomas—Frozen Foods Shell Elms, Elm Street Tibbetts Industries, Inc., Colcord Ave. The Wentworth Shop, 18 Main St. Weymouth’s Market, 38 Main St. Elmer Young, Tel. 8432 Yorkie’s Diner, 44 Chestnut St. Mae Murray’s Nursing Home Dougherty’s Confectionery TWO DOLLAR CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CAMDEN Lily Pond Nursery Libby’s Pharmacy R. Scott Knight, Lincolnville Bay View Restaurant C. L. Bishop Mrs. Bracv Joseph A. Brewster Brown’s Market Bud’s Home Supply Bunny’s Cafe Burd’s Shoe Store Collemer’s Barber Shop Crockett’s Radio Shop Cucinotta’s Barber Shop Felton’s Grocery First National Stores Lobster Pound, Lincolnville Beach Florence’s Beauty Shop Four Maples Lucky Strike Bowling Alleys Alexander R. Gillmor Kenneth M. Green Harbor Grocery Hastings News Stand Howard Henderson Virgil Jackson Jamieson’s Garage Percy Hopkins Alfred J. Laliberte Jennie’s Beauty Shop Dr. Paul Millington L. L. Morong Frank E. Morrow Vincent Nuccio Pine Tree Gift Shop Dr. F. S. Powers Prince’s Leon Poland Quigley’s Taxi Rankin’s Garage, Lincolnville Beach Sea View Filling Station Steel’s Truck Shop Stevenson’s Candy Store In Memoriam of Peter Sparta Taylor’s Inn Allen’s Restaurant Dr. Ellis Kob’s Confectionery Camden Home Bakery Coffee Shop Crockett’s 5 10 Camden Sheet Metal Works Dr. Ray O. Worthen The Village Store, Lincolnville Beach Beach Inn, Lincolnville Beach Dr. W. P. Strang Knight’s Garage 62 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE TWO DOLLAR CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ROCKLAND AND ROCKPORT The Bell Shop Luther Bickmore Bicknell’s Hardware Bitler Car and Home Supply Boston Shoe Store Burdell’s Dress Shop Burgess Optometrists Carroll Cut Rate Colonial Photo Conant’s Clothing Crie’s Hardware E. B. Crockett’s 5 10 Daniels Jewelers Economy Clothes Shop European Bakery Gilbert’s Beauty Salon Lucien Green Alan A. Grossman Home Methods Bakery Huston-Tuttle Book Store Vesper Leach Maine Coast Seafood Maine Music Company Lincoln McRae McLain Shoe Store Millinery Mfg. Company Naum and Adams Newberry’s 5 10 Newbert’s Restaurant Paramount Restaurant Paul’s Smoke Shop Perry’s Laundry Quality Shoe Store L. M. Richardson, D.M.D. Savitt’s Clothing Sayward’s Garage Stanley’s Garage Sulka Jewelers Hubbard’s Lunch H. E. Wilbur, Attorney FOUR DOLLAR CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ROCKLAND AND ROCKPORT Coffin’s Clothing, Tel. 1413 The Courier Gazette Tues., Thurs., Saturday General Foods—Birdseye Division Gregory’s Clothing Knox Business College, Sec. and Acc. Tel. 616 Enos Ingraham Co., Tel. 2050 Silsby’s Flower Shop, Tel. 318-W ONE DOLLAR Arlene’s Beauty Shop Ayers Market Camden Drug Co. Dr. Dickens L. 0. Gross Staples’ Shell Station, Goodyear Tires St. Clair and Allen, Confectionery Wholesale Stonington Furniture Co., Tel. 980 V. F. Studley, Inc., Home Furnishings United Home Supply Co., 579 Main Street Miller’s Garage, 27 Rankin St. Waldoboro Garage, 32 Park St. Havener’s Bottling Works CONTRIBUTIONS Milford A. Payson A. P. Lord George Perry Claes Photography Bob Smith We ask that you patronize our advertisers whose generosity has helped to make this Yearbook possible. THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 63 L. G. Balfour Company Attleboro Massachusetts “Known Wherever There Are Schools and Colleges CLASS RINGS and PINS COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS — DIPLOMAS PERSONAL CARDS CLUB INSIGNIA MEDALS and TROPHIES Represented by Donald B. Tupper 2 Ivie Road Cape Cottage, Maine The Camden Herald Publishing Co. BOOK - SOCIAL and COMMERCIAL PRINTERS Printers of This Year Book Bay View Street Telephone 493 Camden, Maine 64 THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE Carleton, French and Company GROCERIES—CROCKERY—KITCHEN UTENSILS SWIFT’S HEAVY STEER BEEF Telephone 461-462 Camden Maine Dean and Engley’s Garage AUTO REPAIRING and BODY and FENDER WORK GOODYEAR TIRES and GLIDDEN PAINTS Lincolnville Center Telephone 13 Compliments of Green Gables Inn Belmont Avenue Camden, Maine Knox W oolen Company Camden, Maine Manufacturers of EXCELSIOR FELTS JACKETING and WOOLEN SPECIALISTS FINE RED BLANKETS THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN. MAINE 65 Compliments of Goodwin’s Market FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES MEATS and GROCERIES Haskell and Corthell and The Woman’s Shop CLOTHING—FURNISHINGS—FOOTWEAR M en—Women—T eenagers—C hildren Complete lines of summer sportswear for the vacation season Camden, Maine Dial 484 RANGES—REFRIGERATORS—WATER HEATERS Elmer E. Joyce FREEZERS Camden, Maine WASHERS Knox County Trust Company EVERY BANKING SERVICE Rockland—Union—Camden—Vinalhawn “Be neighborly and get acquainted Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 66 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE TAXI 2491 TELEPHONE 2491 TAXI Main Street Taxi Service 29 Main Street Camden, Maine Edw. L. Leach, Prop. SERVICE ANYWHERE—ANYTIME EXPERIENCED, COURTEOUS DRIVERS SENTER-CRANE’S Smith's Garage CHRYSLER and PLYMOUTH G. M. C. TRUCKS Camden 2560 Rockport 2320 Compliments of an Baalen Heilbrun Company, Inc. Rockland Maine THE MECUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE 67 Dial 456 P. G. Willey and Company Anthracite — COAL — Bituminous Range — OIL — Furnace FUELS, MASONS’ SUPPLIES 24 Bay View Street W. II. Glover Companv SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINT LUMBER HARDWARE Telephone 14 Rockland, Maine Karl M. Leighton JEWELER 357 Main Street Rockland, Maine Maine Willys Sales Company Rockland Garage 28 Park Street Rockland, Maine WILLYS JEEPS, TRUCKS, STATION WAGONS Member AAA TOWING and WRECKING SERVICE 68 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE Watkins MAINE’S LEADING CLEANSERS SINCE 1889 Telephone Camden 448 Rockland 1410 FERTILIZERS and GRASS SEEDS of ALL KINDS For Sale MASURY PAINT Frank J. Wiley Dial 475 4 Union Street Camden, Maine A Complete Cleaning Institution Phone 170 RUG CLEANERS, LAUNDERERS, STORAGE, DRY CLEANERS 17 Limerock Street Rockland, Maine Passmore Lumber Company, Inc. Telephone Camden 2330 LUMBER PAINT BUILDING MATERIALS —BUILDERS’ HARDWARE By the arch where there’s plenty of parking space.” THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 69 Nash’s Grocery Store Sealtest Frozen Foods and Ice Cream GROCERIES and MEATS Refrigerated Fruits and Vegetables DAIRY PRODUCTS CANDY and SMOKES Telephone 2191 and 8636—Radio Cabs 40 Passenger Bus for Hire 37 Main Street Achorn's Department Stores Camden—Islesboro—Belfast BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ’51 MERCURY OUTBOARDS Leadbetter Machine Shop Camden Maine Marriners Amoco Service Station “AMOCO PRODUCTS” Headquarters for MARTIN OUTBOARDS Telephone 2562 Camden, Maine 70 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE Camden National Bank Camden Maine 1% Interest Paid on Savings Deposits SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES TRUST COMPANY Member of the Federal Insurance Corporation Compliments of ICE CREAM The Talbot-Stevenson Agency, Inc. j INSURANCE Telephone 514 Main Street Camden, Maine George H. Thomas Fuel Company D H ANTHRACITE and SHELL FUEL OILS We suggest you investigate the new method for burning anthracite. Telephone 2024 Camden, Maine THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN, MAINE 71 Compliments of JACKSON-WHITE STUDIO PORTLAND, MAINE Class Photographer 1951 72 THE MEGUNT1COOK CAMDEN, MAINE DOROTHY Camden Gilbert C. Laite Funeral Home (Successor to P. J. Good) S. LAITE ROBERT E. LAITE Telephone 8225 Maine Packard’s, Inc. LUMBER and BUILDING SUPPLIES Telephone 524 Bay View Street