Camden High School - Megunticook Yearbook (Camden, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

THE MEGUNTICOOK DEDICATION Z)n Ci7lemor f o} Richard Carlton Harvey clOe have loM in Aim greatnetA that it seldom found” 2 THE MEGUNTICOOK tribute o ( ia Amate With the tragic death of ur classmate, Richard Harvey, we of the Class of ’5A, feel keenly the loss of a friend and enthusiastic leader. To some of us'DicR was more than that. Possessed of a sunny disposition and dry wit, lovable was the term most suited to him. His fertile mind forever sought and digested knowledge. He had a mature, original viewpoint and assumed many responsibilities of an adult nature. Many of us his own age sought and respected his opinion. Lest one get the impression that Dick was solely a bookworm, let me hasten to add that he was “one of the boys” and the pivot of many a happy “jam session.” We hold many pleasant memories of associations in the Men’s Chorus, choir, band, High School Chorus, Hi-Y, and many other social gatherings. I could continue enumerating facets of his sterling character, but this quotation does a perfect job of expressing my personal feelings: “There are stars that go out in the darkness, But whose silvery light lingers on. There are roses whose perfume still lingers, Tho’ the blossom be faded and gone. There are hearts full of light and of sweetness, When no longer their life current flows, But their goodness lives with the living Like the souls of the star and the rose.” “There is no death, the stars go down To rest upon some other shore. And bright in Heaven’s jewelled crown They shine forevermore.” Willis A. Monroe ’54 The Mxgunttcoofe 27th Annual Edition Published by Students of Camden High Sehool Camden, A c. ie school first; personal honour last’’ May, 1954 Standing: Merritt Blake, Judith Sawyer, Robert Marshall, Bruce Young, Leo Rivard, Lois Inman, Edna Coathup, James Sylvester, Alice Lane; Seated: Arnold Hopkins. Jacqueline Reynolds, Mary Atkins, Richard Harvey, Barbara Crabtree, Margaret Keller. MEGUNTICOOK HOARD Co-editors-in-chief Senior Editors Junior Editor Sports Editors Literary Editor Highlites Editor Art Editor Alumni and Exchange Editor Business Managers Junior Business Manager Mary Atkins Richard Harvey Barbara Crabtree Arnold Hopkins Alice Lane Edna Coathup James Sylvester Merritt Blake Margaret Keller Jacqueline Reynolds Judith Sawyer Lois Inman Bruce Young Robert Marshall Leo Rivard 4 THE MEGUNTICOOK EDITORIALS EDITORS’ NOTE The editors extend their appreciation to the persons who so willingly contributed to the success of this book: our advertisers, the faculty, and the students. We hope you will enjoy the 1954 issue of the Megunticook. TO THE SENIORS The publication of this yearbook is another reminder that the end and the beginning, which is graduation, is fast approaching. The years of preparation and development are drawing to a close. The period of metamorphosis is almost over and it will soon be time to emerge from the chrysalis as adults; or rather, as architects of human design. The foundation and cornerstone of formal education have now been laid. It is time for the rest of the structure, the application of the knowledge gleaned from this education, to be developed. This construction is left to the individual talent and discretion of the architect employed. His building will reflect his own personality. It is his responsibility to make it conform with and complement the rest of the world development project. .How sturdy this edifice will be in the final analysis will depend upon the co- ordination which the constructor employs in joining the superstructure to the base. It will consume a lifetime, this process of perfecting the house— innumerable years of construction and reconstruction, building and re- building. Changes of drafts and plans will have to be considered; perhaps even the basic materials will be replaced with others. By this time 46 optimistic young architects leaving the Camden schools this June should have prepared a good foundation. It is now up to them to complete a structure that will be of value both to themselves and the world. Mary L. Atkins ’54 THE FOURTH DIMENSION To the average layman the words fourth dimension bring to mind a host of mad scientists, time machines, men from outer space, and other crazy things. The fourth dimension is regarded as a figment of the twisted minds of science-fiction writers, yet the whole subject is really very simple. There are three known dimensions, width, height, and length or other variations of these same terms. A railroad train on a track can move in only one direction, forward or back. This is a one-dimensional space continuum. A ship on the sea can move forward or back and also to left or right. This is a two-dimensional space continuum. An airplane in flight can go forward or back, right or left, and up or down, thus making a three-dimensional space continuum. To illustrate the next dimension we must go to another subject, the human language. Every advanced language has adverbs and verbs. The THE MEGUNTICOOK 5 adverbs point out a position in space; for instance, He is there. The word there points out his position in space. To make sense, the right tense of the verb must be used. It is not, he will be there, he was there or he would have been there. The verb must be used to denote the right time, the time that he is there. Thus the fourth dimension is time. Any description of an object in space is not complete without mention of the time when the object existed. Space and time make up a four-dimensional space time continuum. These are all relative quantities; there are no absolute values for them. Space is valued in relation with theoretical meters and feet. Time is relative to our planet’s motion. The mystery enshrouding Einstein’s “Rela- tivity Theory” will be wiped away as soon as people accept the fourth dimension. The “Theory” merely explains the relation between space and time, involving such factors as motion and the speed of light. On of the most interesting aspects of the theory is the one which may be applied to time travel. It is known that motion slows down as speed nears that of light. A person near the speed of light would slow down; his heart would slow down; his whole body would run more slowly. He would age more slowly. This person leaving earth and going around in circles, for a period, near the speed of light, would return to earth after two years to find that perhaps fifteen years had elapsed on earth. Since he had been in a different time continuum, he would have aged more slowly than the earth; therefore he would be ten years in the future. Richard Harvey ’54 18-YEAR-OLD VOTING Among the many topics under discussion the past few years has been that of granting the vote to 18-year-olds. This subject has been brought up in bills before the Congress many times, but on each occasion it has met with defeat. I would like to state some of the reasons why I believe this bill should pass into law; First, the students of today are much more interested in politics and our government than ever before because they have courses pertaining directly to this subject. They are also instructed in the proper way to cast a ballot; for example, last year they held mock elections using regular ballots. Second, in a recent poll on governmental knowledge by Dr. George Gallup, the results showed that 41 per cent more of the young people below voting age were better informed about our government’s policies and composition than were those twenty-one and over. Third, if people in their late teens must be drafted to fight and perhaps even to die for their country, they certainly should be given the right to vote. Opponents claim that teenagers would be easily swayed by the smooth- talking politicians. I’d like to say that I’ve seen a good many adults who are far easier to sway than are teenagers. It would be a great step forward for this country to allow 18-year-olds to vote and really would prove that America is a true democracy and a land of opportunity for young and old alike. Bruce Young ’54 THE MEGUNTICOOK 7 The history of the Class of 1954 is so outstanding and dramatic that it resembles a play which combines both comedy and tragedy into one great, dynamic plot. As dramatic critic for the Megunticook I will, with your consent, review the play, “Class of ’54,” with a broadminded attitude. This play consists of four acts and three short intermissions. The play was written by the cast, who play their parts under the direction of Mr. Goodridge, the principal, and his very capable assistants, the faculty. We would like to take the time here to pay our respects to the producers, the taxpayers, who made possible this production by an all-star cast. The scenes all take place in the high school, the gymnasium, the classrooms, and last but not least, the c'orridors. Act 1. It was a dark and foggy day a's we indescribable creatures made oumvay through these great portals of learning. On we went, making blundering mistakes to the joy of the upperclassmen. Then tragedy struck in full force. The Freshman Reception swooped down upon us and took us by storm. After this crucial blow we miserable creatures began to organize and through these efforts put on a class party that rivaled any party the upperclassmen had ever sponsored. As the curtain comes down at the close of the first act, we have just beaten the exams and come through with flying colors. (During the short intermission that followed the band played the selec- tion, “Pacific Grandeur.”) Act II. Having advanced to the rank of Sophomores, we were a little more at ease in the surroundings in- to which we were so cruelly plunged. Again we organized and put on an- other rousing class party. In this act as before we were plagued by the constant ritual of studying, and the final tragic result, exams. In this act we were duly decorated with our class rings, which was a great step towards our goal. Members of our class also represented us in the band and athletic clubs. As the curtain came down, we found that again the cast had survived another guelling ordeal. (During the intermission the band played the selection, “Scarlet Mask.”) Act III. The curtain rose revealing happy and jubilant Juniors busily making preparations for their Wash- ington Trip. Various projects were executed, and an ally to the cast was organized to help with this great undertaking, the Parents Club. In 8 THE MEGUNTICOOK this act as before members of our il- lustrious group represented us in the band, athletic clubs, school plays, and various other activities. When the curtain came down on this act, we were ushering out the Seniors of 1953, leaving a clear road from here on. (During intermission the band played the selection, “Amphion.”) Act IV. The closing scene portrays us triumphantly returning with the exalted rank of Seniors. We started the whole thing off by convincing the gawky little Freshmen that we were definitely of superior mind and gave them a sample of our superiority at their expense with a grand reception. Again we were well represented in the many school activities. At last our Washington Trip became a real- ity. We returned only to find that it was now our turn to be ushered down the aisle and to even greater glory. The end was climaxed with a fan- fare of music, flowers, and congratu- lations. (Curtain) “Who’s Who in ’54” Barb C. MOST POPULAR Bruce Y. Mary B. CUTEST Jim S. Dotty S. BEST DRESSED Bob M. Barb B. CLASS JOKER Arnold H. Mary Lou A. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Maynard W. Mary B. BEST DANCER Tommy M. Mary B. CLASS FLIRT Basil A. Maxine D. MOST ATHLETIC Howard H. Jackie R. MUSICAL ABILITY Richard H. Mary Lou A. MOST SOPHISTICATED Bob M. Virginia E. SHYEST Bernard Y. Lois I. STUDIOUS John S. Edy C. BEST-LOOKING Merritt B. Edy C. PRETTIEST EYES Merritt B. Earlene B. BEST SMILE Nate P. Jackie R. BEST PERSONALITY Bruce Y. Barb C. MOST FUN TO BE WITH Jim S. Jackie R. MOST DEPENDABLE Bruce Y. Alice W. MOST CO-OPERATIVE Bruce Y. Edy C. BEST FIGURE BEST PHYSIQUE Donald Y. Margaret K. BEST ACTRESS BEST ACTOR Arnold H. THE MEGUNTICOOK 9 SENIOR CLASS AVERAGES (Over 85%) 1. John Stone 93.76 2. Margaret Keller 93.36 3. Filomena Tranquillo 93.04 4. Lois Inman 93.00 5. Maynard Whitehouse 92.86 6. Richard Harvey 91.86 7. Jacqueline Reynolds 91.65 8. Barbara Crabtree 91.15 9. Mary Atkins 89.97 10. Judith Sawyer 89.40 11. Herbert Dean 89.00 12. James Sylvester 88.95 13. George Brown 88.94 14. Arnold Hopkins 88.07 15. Ralph Dority 88.05 16. Edna Coathup 87.05 17. Maxine Drinkwater 86.70 18. Ralph Kelley 86.34 19. Bruce Young 86.26 20. Earlene Beale 85.84 GRADUATION PARTS John Stone won the valedictory this year, with second honors going to Margaret Keller. The address to the undergraduates will be given by our class president, Bruce Young. Other parts were voted by the class as follows: class history, Willis Mon- roe; class prophecy, Earlene Beale and James Sylvester; class will, Bar- bara Crabtree; presentation of gifts, Jacqueline Reynolds and Arnold Hopkins; and oration, Richard Har- vey. CAN YOU IMAGINE THE SENIOR CLASS IF— Barbara Brodersen never spent any money ? Margaret Keller or Bob Marshall ever spent theirs? Earlene and Ralph weren’t lovers? Arnold Hopkins were “faculty pet?” Tommy got to school on time? Bruce never laughed? Basil couldn’t wisecrack? The girls didn’t have Merritt to dis- cuss? Edna couldn’t stand Thomaston? Lois hated to study? Arnold, Bruce, Billy, Bobby, and Merritt didn’t have a jeep? John Stone wasn’t brilliant? Mr. Goodridge gave us credit for be- ing the best class ever? There wasn’t any Parents Club? The Morse twins were very quiet? Dotty were 5 feet 8 ? Mary Bennett wasn’t cute? Tuesday wasn’t “Levi Day” for the girls ? Estelle were shy? Jim Sylvester couldn’t express an opinion ? Jackie couldn’t play the piano? Donald Young was lazy? Billy couldn’t write a story? Bob Marshall always wore dungarees? Ernest Faulkingham was unco-oper?- tive? OUR MISS BROOKS MARGARET KELLER ARNOLD HOPKINS JACQUELINE REYNOLDS JUDITH SAWYER EARLENE BEALE BETTY ANN KOBS LOIS INMAN WILLIS MONROE MARY LOU ATKINS PATRICIA PERRY JAMES SYLVESTER EDNA COATHUP BRUCE YOUNG BARBARA CRABTREE FILOMENA TRANQUILLO ROBERT MARSHALL DOROTHY SULLIVAN 10 THE MEGUNTICOOK CLASS WILL Be It Remembered That the Class of 1954 of Camden, in the County of Knox and the State of Maine, being of lawful age and of sound and dis- posing mind and memory, but mind- ful of the uncertainty of life does make, publish and declare this, its last will and testament, hereby re- voking all former wills by it made. After payment of its just debts, funeral charges and expenses of ad- ministration, it disposes of its es- tates as follows: Merritt leaves to Pete the jeep. Bruce leaves to Ronny L. his laugh. Basil and Tommy leave to Donis, Charlie and Bobby G. Route 1 to Belfast. Arnold gives CHS back to the In- dians. Barbara, Mdxine, Edv and Mary leave their basketball ability to next year’s team—there’s enough for all. Bobby M. leaves his bottle of white shoe polish to anyone who will use it. Dottie leaves her 21” waist to Bette Hall. Barbara B. leaves her unpaid bills to the school treasury. Mary A. leaves her homework to Joyce M. to work on in her spare time. Jackie leaves to Sheila B. her ability to play the piano. The Seniors leave their Coffee Shop bills to Richard B.— (Don’t tell him and he’ll never know.) Estelle leaves her good conduct record to Swede. Jim M. leaves his driving ability to Julia. Gladys leaves her dancing ability to her sister. Donald Y. leaves the “Yellow Hor- net” to anyone who wants it. George leaves his sense of humor to Cary C. Sheila leaves her typing certificate to Emily. Fil leaves her walk to Ann L. Howard leaves all his love to Pat. Betty Ann leaves her blonde hair to Sandra R. Jimmy S. leaves his ability for ex- pressing opinions to Greg K. Virginia leaves Alice Lane the Rockport bus line. Alice and Buddy leave their co- operative spirit to Harriett and Bar- bara T. Maynard leaves his wisecracks to Carl. The Morse twins leave their good humor to the incoming freshmen. Eva leaves her postage stamps to Sandra G. Nate leaves his job at Nash’s to Lawrence. Ralph D. leaves his hunting license to Gordon P. Billy leaves his clarinet to Tom P. Lois leaves her school spirit to the sophomore class. Herbie and Bernard leave their 7- minute ride from Lincolnville to Mil- lard. Bobby H. leaves to Sandra and Betsev-Jo Ruiter the rugged road to Melvin Heights. John S. leaves his A in physics to anyone who wants to work hard enough for it. Judy leaves to the 6th grade girls all pictures of Peter and Merritt turned in for the Megunticook. Eddie H. leaves to Roger P. his jolly nature. Margaret leaves her nickname, “Pussy,” to anyone who can fulfill the requirements. In Testimony Whereof, It hereunto sets its hand and seal at said Camden and declares this to be its last will and testament this fourth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-four. Class of 1954 Signed, sealed, published and de- clared by the above named Class of 1954 as and for its last will and tes- tament, in the presence of us who, at its request and in its presence, and in the presence of one another hereto subscribe our names as witnesses thereto on this fourth day of June, A. D. 1954. Anna Keating Richard Goodridge John Christie WASHINGTON TRIP At 7:30 Saturday, April 24th, the senior class started on the annual Washington Trip. We numbered 53 strong, 44 students, eight chaperones, and Roger Calderwood, who acted as tour guide. Our destination the first day was New York City. After stopping at Howard Johnson’s for lunch, we trek- ked to Boston, where we picked up two Greyhound buses that would be at our disposal for the week. The two drivers, Joe Pizzi and Harry Ash- more, were both wonderful fellows. We continued to Berlin, Connecticut, where we stopped for supper. Then the group proceeded to New York and arrived at the Plymouth Hotel about 10:30 p.m. Some went to the roof of the RCA building to view New York at night. Sunday morning we left for Wash- ington via Philadelphia, Valley Forge, and Baltimore. The class stop- ped in Philadelphia to see Indepen- dence Hall and the Liberty Bell. We then left for Valley Forge, where we toured the famous encampment of General George Washington in 1777. We arrived at the Burlington Hotel in Washington about 5:30 that night. After supper the group left for the Jefferson Memorial. The Memorial was well lighted and made a deep im- pression on the majority of the class. Then we went to the Lincoln Memo- rial, which was also very beautiful. The Archives Building was next. Here we saw the Declaration of Inde- THE MEGUNTICOOK 11 pendence, Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. We then went to the Lib- rary of Congress. Next came the Il- luminated Fountains with the Capitol in the background. This sight was beautiful and many of us got some good pictures. Monday we took a guided tour of the Bureau of Printing and Engrav- ing, where billions of dollars are printed every day. Next we went to the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Institute. This latter stop proved worth while to many of us. At 1:00 we went to the Arlington National Cemetery. Here we witness- ed the changing of the guard and went through the Lee Mansion. At 2:15 we were off for Mt. Vernon to visit Washington’s home, his tomb, and the Floral Gardens. Everything was most impressive. Next came the GeorgeWashington National Masonic Memorial at Alexandria, Virginia. Here we viewed the famed 1,000,000 dollar rug. Most of us were disap- pointed in it, because it has been re- cently moved to another room to avoid unnecessary wear, and the lights do not bring out the colors and designs as was the case in its pre- vious location, where illumination and color combinations brought out un- usual effects. The remainder of the day was free and many went to the movies or saw Cinerama. Tuesday morning we went for a drive around the Tidal Basin. Very few of the Japanese cherry trees were in bloom so it wasn’t quite so beauti- ful as a few weeks before. At 8:45 we arrived at the Pan American Union Building and were given a guided tour of this structure. At 10:00 we visited the White House and saw the Ball Room and the Red, Green, and Blue Rooms. Immediately after leaving the White House, we set out for the Skyline Drive overlooking the beau- tiful Shenandoah Valley. At the end awaited a tour through the beautiful and fascinating Skyline Caverns, which are said to be over 7,000.000 years old. That evening the entire group took a moonlight dance cruise 12 THE MEGUNTICOOK down the Potomac River. The only thing missing on the cruise was the moonlight because we had a terrible thunder storm that whole evening. Wednesday morning we had an ap- pointment with Senator Margaret C. Smith at 9:00. She was a very con- genial hostess, and her answers to our many questions proved interest- ing and informative. After leaving Mrs. Smith’s office, most of the group took a tour of Capitol Hill. A few, however, sat in on the McCarthy- Army hearing. Wednesday afternoon the group left for Annapolis to watch the dress parade and to see Charles Masalin. Thursday morning we left Wash- ington for New York City. Enroute we stopped at Gettysburg and saw the Lighted Map, but didn’t have time to tour the battlefield. We ar- rived in New York via the Lincoln Tunnel at 6:00. That evening was al- so free, and many went to Cinerama, stage shows, night clubs, or just spent the time walking around Times Square. Friday morning we took the 9:00 o’clock ferry to the Statue of Liberty. Most of us climbed the Statue to view New York at a distance. At 11:45 we met in front of the RCA building and at 12:00 saw the Radio City Music Hall Stage Show, including the color- ful Easter Pageant. After the show some of the group tourned NBC radio and telecasting studios. The rest of the afternoon was spent in shopping tours. At 7:15 the group assembled in the lobby of the Plymouth Hotel and left for the evening’s entertain- ment. Thirty-three went to the Bar- num and Bailey Brothers Circus at Madison Square Garden and the rest went to see the stage show Ondine. Saturday morning we left New York for Camden at 7:30 and arrived home about 8:30 that night. The entire group had a wonderful time and will always have many mem- ories of the Washington Trip of 1954. N EDWARD MERRITT BLAKE “Merritt” ‘The greatest of nil human benef is independence” December 23. 1935. Transferred from Cazenovia. New York 3: Basketball 3-4 ; Track 3: Band 3-4, Ensemble 3-4, First Chair 4. Band Committee 4 : Junior Prom Committee 3: Chorus 4 : Hi-Y 4 : Christ- mas Paveant 4 : Senior Play 4 : Megunti- cook Board 4. Plans for next year: Principia College B KTLVKiFAN r fiKopKRSEN “BrrJ,j ‘I can resist anythii but temptation February 8. 1936. F.H.A. 1-2-3; Bowling 1-2-3: JV Cheerleader 1-2: School Play Committee 3: Tri Hi-Y 3-4 ; Senior Play Committee 4 : Chorus 4. Plans for next year: Marriage � rad Tj935. fm. -2-3-4 : Bov ’'rJV 2-3-4. MainA Music Fe : T'hri-Jfmjr- Pnge in. 1 (flh c Plans for next ar: University of M i.Wy Plans for next year: B- ne ec sep P Tuvus 27. .1936 m-t-As 4; W6m6r PJ Mi (R i I 4 jT-1 1r -vT ”Mfe is JI« rt but-there is always [ |tJme for courtesy’ ,935’ Band 2‘8‘4: F H A- 2’3: (lAAciub 1 ; Bowling 1. ns for next year: Nursing School JHAM equality’ i-Y 2-3-4, Conference 2 Play 3 ; Sen iovv Play 4 Plans for Mny Prompter S mittee 60-word Shorlhnn(L '«AtatiraO 4. Choms 1 : lay I’om- er Sch� d Play : S jjor g 1 ay |’om 4 : ♦jLAt fj’Wnj T4 Pla-.s f«r next yenn rjSfcir College I nf (jo KAJ.PHalVEN ive 3-4 : Hi-Y 4 Cdhi mittee 4. year: Undecided Septet fw Festival Festival fseball 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1 : Howling 3 ; Paper Plans for next year: United States Navy ' i Eddy” good in its seasoi June 14. 1034. Senior Play Comfojl , T fang 2-3 : ; Pap?r Drive 4. Plans for next year: Undecided MAXINE EDNA DRINK WATER “Mac” ’’Speech is great, but silence is greater” May 19. 1936. Basketball 1-2-3-4, Co-cap- tain 4 : Bowling 1-2-3 : F.H.A. 1 : Softball 3. Captain 3: Senior Play Committee 4. Plans for next year: Professional Baseball RICHARD CARLTON HARVEY “Dick” “Thought is the seed of action” November 27. 1936. Band 1-2-3-4. First Chair 1-2-3-4, Band Committee 2-3-4, Stu- dent Band Lcuder 4, Ensemble 1-2-3-4: Junior Prom Committee 3: Dirigo Boys State 3; Mcgunticook Board 3; Co-editor- in-chief 4 : Chorus 4 ; Christmas Pageant 4 : Class Part, Oration 4. J ROB mcd 8 October rive 3 more Uoquence Paper ns for Service F'irst Chair Ensemble i-Y 2-3-4, Freeport Dirigo Boy State 3: mmitjec 3; Freshman Re- ception Committee 4 ; Senior Play 4 : Megunticook Board 4 ; Class Part, Gifts 4. Secretary 4 Hi-Y Conve Junior Pro Plan for next year: College LOIS W,AJNE INMAN President 3, Histor Christmas Page' Mb i leqder jWy- fn j« rett prtttee 3 ; Senio Board 4 ; Science Fa be forgotten Chorus |-4 : ling 2 ; Cheer- : Junior Prom (JjJO? nticook Plans for next year: University of Maine MARGARET ANN KELLER “Marge” , ) dLf Cte Plans for next year: Marriage Plans for next year: Un; i� Ach ings in common” Plan for next year: Rockland School of ‘Commen V', ' KWV.KtuC fv. Uftf LL ‘‘• ’Sr but th 1 y J Jwfgs 'V4? io that count” f) • a 1 4 r Septem her a 'LJL M',. Band 1« ft-4. Mtisichia T al 1-2-3-4. New F nWan F hitLAfl 1. Band Committee jL- Ense %■!. F'ij jfJ h:iij 4 ; mLJT 2-3 ’dent_4. J ntoil Stjge'Legis 'rack l fTff exJVBowling 2 ; Play 3: Frwhnmrylfeception Com- mittee 4 ; Senior T£)6r 4 ; Megunti Board 4. l,ar i fl Plai lW next year: Gener; Institute RUSSELL MOODY Jimmy Soon shall thy arm — drive the rapid car February 27, 1936. Paper Drive 3. Plans for next year: Machine Shop NATHAN RALPH PEASE. JR. “Nate A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men May 21. 1936. Baseball 1-2-3-4 : Bowling 1-2-3-4 ; Paper Drive 3-4 : Freshman Re- ception 4. Plans for next year: University of Maine JUDITH DORIS SAWYER JOHN HODCMAN STONE I agree with no man’s opinions: I have some of my own March 12. 1936. Hi-Y 4: Class Part. Valedictory 4. Plnns for next year: Undecided i for next year: Art School DELIA AJ V- JL - A1 A |fr$Mau h i w S', Novcntbe i , 1934. ic' J %HITEHOUSE 4 O2' ' Manasti 4 : Barfing 1 : 1-2-3-4. II IS-4: Jutrioti rl!anWbife4rfn 1 i� m Ommittee 3'TTwsher Sch School Play Prompter .SjpMr £lay 4 : Freshifiaii de- ception CWhmittee 4 : Chorus 4. [' Plans for next year: WAVES his own nil Class hiL±cLMtJI l-t-3; J j nT 2-3-4 J School y omntttuY fSentor Play 4': Hi-Y Bo rd Vgw I jf PUuia for next vc tJ se £ . Septemfter 14. 1936. Basketball 1-2-3; Stu- dent Council 1-2-3: Band 2-3-4, Maine Music Festival 2-3-4, Band Committee 4 ; Tri Hi-Y 2-3-4, Vice-president 3. Chaplain 4 ; Christmas Pageant 1 ; F.H.A. 1 : Chorus 1-4 ; Cheerleader 4 ; School Play 3 : Junior Prom Committee 3: Dirigo Girls State 3 : Senior Play 4. Plans for next year: Marvruount College I ways in haste, in a hurry” _.EST ER HT 1 JlSHm .navei aTttlcgH Septegilali- m nilTi). Paper L lF! -4. fans for next yna; Undecided UNDERHILL ture is a thing to be desired” 1936. F.H.A. 1. 0 Mans for ear: Marriage BRUCE CONRAD Y TConppicuou by April i fAto . President C Boiling DONALD LEROY YOUNG Don” Hard work kills few honest laboring men” May 5. 1936. Basketball 1-2-3; Track 1; Paper Drive 3. Plans for next year: Undecided 6« SENIOR STATISTICS Name Expression Disposition Pastime Ambition Pet Peeve Song A rail, Basil (He ain’t talkin’.) Unexplainable TV Leaf raker Women “Ricochet” Atkins, Mary Ye gods! Abstract Sleeping (in classes)Get out of Camden P. I). “Far Away Places” Beale, Eavlene For goodness’ sake, stop it!! Jolly Ralph U. of M. graduate Noisy study halls “Because of You” Bennett, Mary Crumb! Flirtatious Breezemere Graduate Getting out of bed “Wanted” Blake, Merritt Charge it! You name it Taxi Retired businessman No gas “Star Dust” Brodersen, Barbara If only it were June! Depends on where Jack is Jack Graduate Psychology “Graduation March” Brown. George Wanta hear a joke? Changeable Chumming around Diesel machinist Being broke “For Ever and Ever” Coathup, Edna You hate me!! “Dick”-ering Dick Graduate X miles to Thomaston “Stranger in Paradise” “I'm in the Mood for Love” Crabtree, Barbara Put it on my bill. Varies with surroundings Trying to look intelligent Graduate from college Getting bills Dean, Herbert Does he say anything ?Violent! Hot Rods Farmer Girls “Overture to Student Prince” Donovan, Sheila Oh sugar! Alternating Dancing Secretary Boys “Tenderly” Dority, Ralph Dig that crazy kid! Gee, I don’t know! Indifferent Auto racing Become a millionaire Women “Changing Partners” Drink water, Maxine The best Sports Get rich Conceited people “Some Day” Ellis, Virginia Goll-e-e-e! Changeable Chewing gum Nurse Rockport bus line “Ebb Tide” Faulkingham, Ernest Isn’t that constitution-Good 9 Watching TV Marines Walking “Many Times” Hamalainen, Howard ttl • No comment! Determined Pat Own a Lincoln Homework “Brave Bulls” Hanscom, Edwin Tickets, please! Cheerful Eating Singer Spending money “0 Mein Papa” Harvey, Richard Hmm! Different Judy Get rich Laws Symphony “No. 5 in E Minor” “You, You, You” Heal, Robert Hey, kid! Friendly Rockland Get a car Broken-down car Hopkins, Arnold Qu’-est-ce qu’il y a ? Questionable Green convertible Engineer Narrow-minded teachers “I Want to be Evil” Inman, Lois Gee wizerkers! Pleasant Driving Home Ec teacher Gossipy people “Ebb Tide” Keller, Margaret Holy cow! Stubborn W’asting time Marry a millionaire CHS in general “Till Then” Kelley, Ralph Where’s Earlene? Docile Earlene Store owner English “Because of You” Kobs, Betty Ann Don’t go ape! Even Weekends G raduate Shorthand “Bell Bottom Blues” LaCombe, Estelle Dig that! Full of fun Dancing Rich husband Little sisters and brothers “Please Don’t Talk About Me” Leach, Avis I thought I’d die laughing! Good Babysitting Get married Babysitting “Cheating Heart” Manning, Thomas Huh? Sociable Paula Graduate Room 7 “I Love Them All” Marshall, Robert Gee, oh man! Debatable Brown’s Market Retire at 45 Bosses “Pm in the Mood for Love” Martz, Donald I dunno! Talkative Girls, more or less Pilot Laws “Native Dancer” Monroe, Willis Oh sir! . Indolent Hunting and fishing Writer Chevrolets “When the Saints Come Marching In” Moody, James George! Amiable Workshop Machinist 45 mph speed limits “0 Mein Papa” Morse, Flora Oh darn! Cheerful Eating Housewife Being called Florence “Ebb Tide” Morse, Florence Bing-n-n-g! Cheerful Eating Air Force Being called Flora “Ebb Tide” Pease, Nathan 9 Wild Taxi driving Farmer Detention “Side by Side” Reynolds, Jacqueline Oh golly! 0. K. Writing letters Nurse 750 miles to Virginia “Always” Sawyer, Judith No kidding? Pleasant Talking University of Maine French “Charmaine” St. John, Gladys You like that, don’tcha ?Cheerful Retiring early a.m.Have a good time Staying home “OH” Stone, John Wait a minute now! Level Sleeping Ph. D. People “Glow Worm” Sullivan, Dorothy There’s a cop! Changes with the weather Sleuthing Own a convertible Little boys “Story of Three Loves” Sylvester, James Ayuh! Debatable Setting up pins Be a millionaire Shorthand “California. Here I Come” Tranquillo, Filomena I don’t get it! Temperamental Being late Graduate from college People who are on time “Mystery Street” Underhill, Eva 1 don’t know! Agreeable Riding Housewife Slow people “Stranger in Paradise” Whitehouse, Alice I’m here! Cheerful Playing basketball WAVES Snobs “Don’t Rob Another Man’s Castle” Whitehouse, Maynard Ohhhhh! Knowing Basketball Industrial chemist Leaf rakers “I Never Care” Young, Bernard Come down on her! Shy Flirting with girls Farmer Speed limits “Rachel, Rachel” Young, Bruce Je ne sais pas. Happy-go-lucky Green convertible Lawyer Girls (not enough) “One Alone” Young, Donald Seen anybody 1 know' ? Flirtatious Bowling Start “Yellow Hornet” Women “O Mein Papa” THE MEGUNTICOOK 19 With the Underclasses THE JUNIOR CLASS Camden High is very lucky to house the scrumptious Junior class. The basketball and baseball teams would never win a victory without their athletic ability. Scholastically, many are practically qualified to teach the classes they attend! The band, composed of Juniors and a few others, owes its success to them. The class realizes, of course, that CHS will bemoan their loss for many years after they graduate in 1955. Al- though many future classes will try to equal them, the Juniors know that this is impossible. SOPHOMORE CLASS Officers of the sophomore class are President, Lawrence Nasi; Vice- president, Charles Heald; Secretary, Jean Wilbur; Treasurer, Ann Ludwig. The sophomores held a record hop on March 19, from 7:30 to 11. A profit of almost forty dollars was realized. Chaperones were Mrs. Virginia Wilbur, Mrs. Alwilda Lord and Mr. Goodridge. Also they sponsored a class party, which was held at the Snow Bowl on April 23. FRESHMAN CLASS The freshman class entered Camden High with an enrollment of about 70 members. After being initiated into the student body by the seniors they elected class officers as follows: President, Cary Cooper; Vice-presi- dent, Anthony Nuccio; Secretary, Karen Megquier; Treasurer, Jerome Young. The class sponsored a class party held at the “Y” under the chaper- onage of Mr. and Mrs. Eai-1 Mercer, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hunter, and Miss Ruth Drysdale. Games and dancing were enjoyed and refreshments were served. 24 , -i v t 'Zj. • ■ = JUNIOR CLASS First row: Helen Stearns. Thelma Small. Betty Ripley. Elizabeth Johnson. Teresa Nuccio. Leo Rivard. Raul Davis. John Chreiie, Joyce Milliken. Betty (.alanti, Richardson. Janet Watts. Judith Ball. _ . , , . , row Miss McCobb (Advisort. Sandra Goodwin. Alice Lane. Irene BlackinKf.n. Ruth Youdb. Judith Payaon. Jess., Jesselyn. Phylla Youna. Uetty WasBatl. Watti Constance Robarts, Barbara TomiKe. Mary Huntley. Lorraine Snowdeal. Mr. Loach (Advisor.) row: Robert Rejrnier, William Crockett. Harriett Thomas; Carolyn LaCombe. Patricia Barker. Betney-Jo Ru ler. Emilv- Randlett. Julia .Spear. Frances Calder- Joycc «ossitcr. Jane Hart. Millard Eugley. (Jordon Poland. Lewis You me. . . „ , row:3)avid Hart. Earl Dearborn. Stuart Carle. William Chalmers. Joel Morse. Zane Morton. Richard Brown. Charles Knjht, Doni� Wh toiy Walter Cftppbell. Blakivjgerberi Young, Gale Gw, David Pierce. , l ) dJdOC S) OGU r o tCJL 74. 67 r SOPHOMORE CLASS First row: Linda Marshall. Luo I la Crockett, Joan Antu. Sally Crockett, Ann Ludwig (Treasurer). Jean Wilbur (Secretary), tawrence Nash I President), Chnrles Hen Id (Vice-President), Hette Hall, Dawn Pierce, Patricia Adams, Mary Haynes, Carolyn Abbott, Racl Dougherty. Second row: Harriet Aldus, Patricia Waye, Patricia Holbrook, Zona Morton, Elaine Lord. Beverly Witt. Deborah Shea. Sheila Hillings, Mary Perkins. Gloria Krskine. Dorothea Dyer. Judith Younvr. Joyce Harvey. Cheryl Reynolds, Mr. Mercer (Advisor.) Third row: Carl Libby, Richard l eonard, Edward Thomas, Robert Williams. George 1 .aComl e. Robert Dean. David Hopkins. Thomas Perry. William Duley, Robert Quinn, David Jackson. Ronald Lendbettcr. Daniel Pendleton. Lawrence Richardson Robert Cain. Fourth row: Roger Plaitted, William McGirr, Raymond Knowiton. James Dinsmorc. i.arry Gray. Willis Hither. Ernest Parker, Donald Barter, Hruce Leach, Howard Anderson. James Monroe. Richard Moody. Norman Davis. Carl Whitehouse. 1? Jr V H X M M C d H O O O W a y FRESHMAN CLASS Firnt row Elaine HofTses Carol Atkin?. Roberta Swett. Roxanna Gushee. Judith Wilbur, Karen Megqu'cr (Secretary� . Jerome Young (Treasurer� , Cary Cooper I President� . Anthony Nuccio i Vice-Pre.mient i. Selma Sherman, Evelyn Dean. Ellen Maxcy. Clarista Pay Ron. Bette Brodig. Mary Dean. Geraldine Wiley. Second row: Ethel Mayhew. Ruth Gerrish. Margaret lawyer. Patricia Martin, Cora Young. Charlotte Hunt. Ramona Drlnkwater, Nancy Buck. Kathleen Young. Sandra Ruiter, Ruth Raynes, Mary Ann s. Margaret Huntley. Jane Packard. Anita St. John. Mr. Hunter (Advisor.� Third row: Howard Oxton. Donald Alexander. Donald Webber. Orman Heal, Ronald Frontin. Arthur Clements. Elaine Sccotte. Florence Benner, Rachel Mitchell, Rebecca Bullock, Paul Quinn. Frederick Young. David Rnyner. Dale Fugel. William Telford, Kenneth Pendleton. Fourth row: Raymond Snowdeal, Charles Rolan. Maynard Heal. Robert Carver. Nathan Collemer. Miles Tolman. Kenneth Weymouth. Robert Rankin. John Pitman. Charles Davis. Thomas Powers. David Kneller. Gregory Kelley. Donald Worthen. Paul Hurlburt. H a w w o c: 2 H —i r C o THE MEGUNTICOOK 23 CURTIS MAGAZINE DRIVE In September our annual Curtis Magazine Drive was started by the students. We had our highest total in years with a sum of $1,590.30. The school commission derived from the campaign was $418.13. The school was divided into two teams, the seniors and sophomores against the juniors and freshmen. The latter team won. The juniors were awarded $50 for being the high- est class in total sales. Forty-five prizes were given to the high salesmen. The highest salesman, Maynard Whitehouse ’54 with $103.50, received as his award, an Elgin watch. Bruce Young ’54, the campaign’s general manager, had the assistance of Maynard Whitehouse ’54 and Bar- bara Tounge ’55. Room captains were James Sylvester ’54, Arnold Hopkins ’54, Leo Rivard ’55, Gwendolyn Nor- wood ’55, Ann Ludwig ’56, Joan Arau ’56, Cary Cooper ’57, Gregory Kelley ’57, and Sandra Ruiter ’57. Miss Keating was the faculty advisor. The profit of the past two years has been used to buy championship banners for the gymnasium, to give a donation toward the cheerleaders’ uniforms, and to purchase a motion picture projector. THE FRESHMAN RECEPTION The Freshman Reception, a gala event, took place on October 2, 1953, with the seniors issuing orders to the lowly freshmen. The commands of the mighty seniors concerning wear- ing apparel and acceptable deport- ment were duly heeded by the frosh. In the evening the audience at the Camden Gymnasium was highly en- tertained by the antics of these con- verts to the ways of CHS. The fea- ture attraction of the day was an Hawaiian hula dance, which was pre- sented by some of the more “talent- ed” freshman performers. Following the reception, refresh- ments were served and a dance was held with Dick Harvey’s Orchestra furnishing the music. iPV. NATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK On Tuesday evening, November 10, from 7:00-8:30 the parents and townspeople interested in the func- tions of the high school were invited to visit there to inspect the class- rooms and confer with the teachers on any matters of specific interest to them. Over 100 attended the open house session held in observance of National Education Week. 24 THE MEGUNTICOOK THE HARVEST BALL The Junior Class began talking about holding a big fall dance as early as the beginning of October. At first everyone agreed that it was a wonderful idea, but little was done. Then, after much debate, a date was set and wheels began turning. The advertising committee spread the goochnews all over the county; post- ers were put up. The ball was held in the gym, and the decorating commit- tee collected cornstalks, hay, and pumpkins to adorn it. The ticket committee made the tickets, which were sold by all class members. Ha- vener’s Band had been hired well in advance. The last few days were a mad scramble to get everything all set. As the decorating committee walked out of the gym on the after- noon of Friday, the thirteenth of No- vember, they decided that it looked very fine. There was a real air of har- vest time. Then came the big night; people just seemed to pour in; the band sounded great. It can be safely stated that “a good time was had by all.” What is more, the Junior Class was delighted to discover that it was also a big financial success. The next morning the cleanup committee went to work, and, under the strict eye of Mr. Leach, they swept up the bedrag- gled decorations and conveyed them to the dump with proper solemnity. Thus ended the big social event of the CHS fall term. THEVSfNIOR PLAY This year the senior play, present- ed at the Opera House on December 3, dealt with a subject familiar to all: teachers. In a delightful comedy, Our Miss Brooks, the trials and tribula- tions of an English teacher with an ambition to get married were por- trayed. In attempting to produce a school play, she finds every imagin- able obstacle, from a lack of male players to an unsympathetic basket- ball coach and from a well-meaning principal to an unreasonable mother. After all the usual last-minute trouble the play at last goes on, Miss Brooks gets her man, and they all live nor- mally ever after. Margaret Keller Mary Atkins Willis Monroe Arnold Hopkins Betty Ann Kobs Dorothy Sullivan Judith Sawyer Filomena Tranquillo Barbara Crabtree Edna Coathup Lois Inman Patricia Perry Earlene Beale Bruce Young James Sylvester Robert Marshall Jacqueline Reynolds Mr. Mercer Alice Whitehouse, Mary Bennett The Cast Miss Brooks, English Teacher Miss Finch, Librarian Hugo Longacre, Athletic Coach Mr. Wadsworth, Principal Miss Audubon, Music Teacher Students Elsie Elaine Jane Sylvia Doris Marge Faith Rhonda Ted Stanley Martin Mrs. Allen, School Board President Director Prompters THE MEGUNTICOOK 25 SENIOR PLAY First row (Cast): Earlene Bi-ale, Mary Atkins, Willis Monroe, Margaret Kiiler, Arnold Hopkins, Filomena Tranquillo, Bruce Young, Jacqueline Reynolds, Mr. Mercer (Director): Second row (Cast): Robert Marshall, Edna Coathup, Barbara Crabtree, Lois Inman, Betty Kobs, Ernest Faulkingham, Judith Sawyer, Dorothy Sullivan, James Sylvester; Third row (Committees): Barbara Brodersen, Alice VV'hitehouse, Mary Bennett, Sheila Donovan, Maxine Drinkwater, Ralph Kelley, Merritt Blake, George Brown, Edwin Hanscom, Avis Leach. CAREER DAY On March 9 the students of Cam- den High School observed Career Day. It was sponsored by the Tri Hi-Y and the Hi-Y Clubs of Camden. Career Day proved to be most in- teresting ; it consisted of speakers who pointed out both the advantages and disadvantages of the following professions: Game Warden, Walter Bissett; Banking, Lawrence Hop- kins; Interior Decorating, Charles Lowe; Physical Education, James Connellan; Photography, Jim Moore and Len Harlow; State Police, Her- man Boudreau; Beautician, Vaulien Dame; Education, Supt. Lewis Web- ber; Secretary, Jackie Snow; Law- yer, David Nichols; Salesmanship, Maxwell Kelley; Medicine and Nurs- ing, Dr. Morse and Mrs. Goodman; Civil Service, E. E. Harv; Engineer- ing and Town Management, Allen Torrey; Armed Forces, Representa- tives of the WAFS, Air Force and Navy. Headlines (We only wish they were!) : CAMDEN STUDENTS WIN ALL FIRST PLACES AT STATE SCIENCE FAIR AT IT. OF M. April 3 — Though this is not true this year, Camden may still be proud, for both second and third places in chemistry were won by Camden stu- dents. It all began on February 2, when Mr. Sherman, that rigid task- master, announced that all students not carrying on a science project would have to prepare a thirty-page SCIENCE FAIR First row: Lois Inman, Paul Quinn; Second row: Alice Lane, Harriett Thomas, Margaret Keller, William Tedford. theme. Naturally this set the wheels rolling, and for several weeks the laboratory was in a continual state of chaos. At last, order was restored on March 23, when Camden High held its first Evening of Science. At this fun- tion all demonstrations were tried out before an audience of wary well- wishers, and the affair was considered a big success. Definite problems, how- ever, were posed toward the end (12:15 a.m.), when several of the demonstrators nearly fell asleep in the middle of their talks. The next step on the ladder w-as the Regional Science Fair at Bangor High on March 27. There Camden triumphed in chemistry( little wonder: seven- teen of the tw'enty-three demonstra- tions entered were from Camden), and “The Chemistry of Digestion” by Harriett Thomas and Alice Lane walked off with first prize, followed by “The Preparation of Cosmetics” by Margaret Keller and Lois Inman. Another place, that of alternate in physics, was captured by those fear- less freshmen, Paul Quinn and Wil- liam Tedford, who built a working model of Hero’s steam engine. Their places allowed the winning groups of girls to go on to the State Science Fair at the University of Maine on April 3. Hero’s steam engine went as an exhibit, as well as Ellen Maxcy’s “Jacob’s Ladder.” There at the Uni- versity the superiority of Camden was again recognized, and the delega- tion was overjoyed to learn that “Cos- metics” won second place, with “Di- gestion” trailing in third. The girls say that they are unable to account for the reversal in positions. On the way home, the girls gloated over their loot, a slide rule and a big hand- book of chemistry and physics (to be divided among all four) and were glad that the competition w'as over. April 6—Oh-oh! It hasn’t ended yet! Today the Misses Thomas, Kel- THE MEGUNTICOOK 27 ler, Lane, and Inman were joined by Julia Spear and Pat Barker (Adul- terants in Lemon and Vanilla Ex- tracts), and all went to the Rotary Club luncheon, after which they again put on their demonstrations. With sighs of relief they returned to school at 1:45 (school regularly starts at 12:30) and dismantled all the equip- ment. But Mr. Sherman managed to have the last word—he wanted to know what they were planning to do in 1955! P. S. The publisher is going to save the headlines to use next year, when we hope we will deserve them. COMMERCIAL AWARDS The following shorthand and type- writing awards have been made to students since the last issue of the Megunticook was published: Short- hand: 80-word certificate, Gladys St. John; 60-word certificate, Edna Coa- thup, Gladys St. John, James Sylves- ter, Sheila Donovan, and Betty Kobs. Typewriting: 60-word certificate and gold pin, Emily Randlett and Sheila Donovan; 50-word certificate and gold pin, Faye Raynes Sheila Dono- van, Emily Randlett, Mary Bennett, and Eva Underhill; 40-word certifi- cate, Betty Ann Kobs, Sheila Dono- van, James Sylvester, Emily Rand- lett, Filomena Tranquillo, Frances Calderwood, Jessie Josselyn, Eva Underhill, Mary Bennett, Barbara Crabtree, and Edna Coathup; 30- word certificate, Mary Bennett, Sheila Donovan, Eva Underhill, Avis Leach, Barbara Brodersen, Joyce Milliken, Judith Sawyer, and Betty Galanti. THE BAND The band has a regular playing- membership of thirty-six, with a corps of five majorettes added for the parades. The usual change in per- sonnel of the band, at the opening of school last September, resulted from the graduation of eight members last June, the transfer of two members to other schools, and one drop-out from school. On Tuesday, April 6th, the band members, school and community were greatly saddened and shocked by the sudden accidental death of their out- standing member—Richard C. Har- vey, a senior. All during his four years in high school, Richard had been an excellent musician, and keen- ly interested in the welfare of the band and its members; always ready to be of assistance and service to the director, individual members, instru- mental beginners, and to the entire organization, in every way possible. This year he has served as Student- director and Chairman of the Band Executive Committee. The band rehearsals are held one period a week, during school hours, and instrumental classes are conduct- ed seven periods, daily. When bas- ketball season is completed and the gymnasium is free evenings, the band holds additional rehearsals and marching practice, in addition to noon-time drilling. On December 17th the band and chorus of ninety presented a pageant. The Christmas Story, in the gymna- sium, before a large and appreciative audience. The program was also pre- sented for the Christmas Assembly of both the high school and grade school. Rockport invited our band to play a concert program on Friday evening, April 2nd, as a part of their annual Carnival; on Monday evening, April 5th, we played a concert for the Cam- den Parent-Teachers Association, for their program — “Music In Our Schools.” On Easter, April 18th, the band members were again the guests of Camden Commandery, for the annual Easter Breakfast and Church service. Our organization will again parti- cipate in the Eastern Maine Music Festival for audition and parade. This year it will be on May 15th at Farm- ington. % 8 BAND First row: Julia Spear, Patricia Barker, Fi lumen a Tranquillo, Jacqueline Reynolds, Virginia Ellis, Willis Monroe, Doni� Wheaton. Richard Harvey, Basil Amu, Leo Rivard, Thelma Small, Merritt Blake. Second row: Sandra Goodwin. Judith Sawyer. Joel Morse, Sheila Billings, Thomas Powers, Ralph Kelley. Robert Regnier, Robert Marshall. Robert Cain, John Pitman, Lawrence Nash, Robert Dean. Donald Barter, Mary Huntley, Joan Hart. Third row: Norman Davis, Thomas Manning. Arnold Hopkins, Peter Blake, Harriett Thomas, Cheryl Reynolds, Howard Hamalainen, Millard Kugley. Fourth row: Edna Coathup, Mary Bennett, Earlene Beale, John Christie, Judith Young, Lois Inman. H X M 5 PJ o a 2 H •-H O o o THE MEGUNTICOOK 29 Smaller ensembles have furnished music during the school year for the Senior Play and the FHA Style Show. Individual members have played so- los and duets for several church and fraternal organizations in town. F. H. A. FHA was resumed last fall with the following officers taking the lead in this year’s activities: President, Jean Wilbur; Vice President, Sally Crockett; Secretary, Cheryl Rey- nolds; Treasurer, Jacqueline Rey- nolds; Historian, Lois Inman; Par- liamentarians, Alice Whitehouse and Luella Crockett. The club’s main activities and ac- complishments for the year are as follows: A masquerade ball was held early in the fall with Dick Harvey’s Orches- tra providing the music for dancing. Before Christmas, FHA members contributed and mended outgrown clothing, which was given to needy families. Also, as part of its charity work for the year, the club purchased dish toweling which was made into towels by members and presented to the Pine Tree Camp for Crippled Children. Two of the regular monthly meet- ings featured very interesting speak- ers. In January, Mrs. Howard Rol- lins told us of her family’s exciting trip to California. The chapter mo- thers were also introduced to the club by their daughters. Chapter Mothers are Mrs. Lewis Megquier, Mrs. Eben Randlett and Mrs. Philip Raynes. In April Mrs. Inga MacKellar, a profes- sor in the Home Economics depart- F. H. A. First row: Nancy Buck, Elaine Hoffses, Lois Inman, Alice Whitehouse, Sally Crockett, Miss Drysdale (Advisor), Jean Wilbur, Cheryl Reynolds, Jacqueline Reynolds, Luella Crockett; Second row: Geraldine Wiley, Earlene Beale, Karen Megquier, Dawn Pierce, Ann Ludwig, Charlotte Hunt, Mary Raynes, Sheila Billings, Thelma Small, Evelyn Dean, Ellen Maxcy; Third row: Jane Packard, Margaret Lawyer, Beverly Witt, Mary Perkins, Rachel Mitchell, Emily Randlett, Betsey-Jo Ruiter, Joyce Milliken, Rebecca Bullock. 30 THE MEGUNTICOOK ment at the University of Maine, spoke to the group on “What Home Economics Has to Offer High School Girls.” The Waldoboro freshman home economics class members were our guests to hear this speaker and the refreshments were made and served by freshmen. During the year FHA members in the home economics classes prepared and served refreshments to the teach- ers in School Union 69 and to the PTA. In May the FHA presented its an- nual Style Show with the co-operation of local dress shops. Between show- ings, the band provided incidental music. Lois Inman chairmaned this affair, which was completed with a dance. The Camden club supported Jean Wilbur as a candidate for first vice- president of the State FHA. Sally Crockett and Mary Perkins headed the transportation committee for the girls who attended the State Conven- tion in Gorham. The club completed its year’s acti- vities by traveling to Old Orchard Beach for an outing. CAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS After a lapse of three years, vocal music was reinstated in the high school under the direction of Mrs. Esther Rogers. This course was open to all students who had free study periods on Friday mornings and who wished to sing. The classes were well attended; total enrollment was over ninety. Just before Christmas the chorus sang for the first time in public at the Christmas Pageant, which was presented by the combined effort of the band, chorus, and dramatics de- partment. Two performances of this Pageant were given, one on the after- noon of December 18, for the special enjoyment of the Grade School, and another for the general public on the same evening. On the stage of the Camden Audi- torium, a brilliant pantomime of the Christmas Story was staged by the dramatics instructor, Mr. Earl Mer- cer. Those who took part in it were: Shepherds, James Dean, David Jack- son. Roger Plaisted, and Robert Ran- kin; Kings, Edward Thomas, Stuart Carle, and Paul Davis; Joseph, Bruce Young; Mary, Joyce Milliken; Angels, Barbara Tounge, Sally Crockett, Joyce Harvey, Lvn Abbott; Children, Ruth Raynes, David Rainer. John Christie was the narrator. The scenery was designed and made by David Jackson and Phyllis Young. The chorus sang many beautiful Christmas carols with the band’s ac- companiment. Other musical highlights were the trumpet duet, “The Green Cathe- dral,” played by Merritt Blake and . Thelma Small accompanied by Jac- queline Reynolds at the piano, and a bell solo by Harriett Thomas. Late in the spring a mixed chorus was selected from the general group. SPECIAL HONORS Several students at Camden High School have received recognition for outstanding achievement. Barbara Crabtree was selected as the DAR Citizenship Award winner from Camden High School. Mary Bennett participated in the State Foul-Shooting contest at South Portland. The girls’ basketball team set a new state record by winning 84 straight games. Last spring Margaret Keller, Filo- mena Tranquillo, Arnold Hopkins, Bruce Young, and Richard Harvey attended Girls State and Boys State for a week. The girls went to Colby College and the boys to the Univer- sity of Maine. During the week they studied the complexities of state and local governments. Jean Wilbur was a candidate for 1st Vice-President of the State FHA CHORUS First row: Luella Crockett. Judith Hall. Elizabeth Johnson, Nancy Buck. Ellen Maxey. Alice Whitchouse. Roxanna Gushee, Judith W Helen Stearns, Florence Morse, Flora Morse, Cheryl Reynolds. Rebecca Bullock, Sally Crockett. Selma Sherman. Second row: Mary Dean, Carolyn Abbott. Evelyn Dean. Linda Marshall, Deborah Shea. Janice Watts. Earlene Beale. Mary Amu. Janet Watts. Mary Huntley. Patricia Adams, Mary Haynes. Judith Young:, Bette Hall. Carol Atkins. Beverly Witt. Third row: Constance Roba’U, Zona Morton. Barbara Toungc, Alice Lane. Sheila Billinas, Cora Young. Margaret Law La Com be, Phyllis Young, Elaine Lord. Elaine HotTse?, Sandra Ruiter, Ann Ludwi.?, Fourth row: Jerome Young. Donald Worthen, David Jackson. Merritt Blake, Mary Rachel Mitchell, David Pierce, Cary Cooper. Arthur Clements. William Tcdford, Paul Fifth row: Lawrence Nash. Kenneth Weymouth. Donald Barter, Carl Whitehouse. Richard Brown. Willis Monroe. John Pitman. Krnejt Faulkingham. Charles Davis, Joyce Harvey. Rachel Dougherty. A I';ins. Judith Sawyer. Mary Per Qt.inn, Anthony Nuccio. Charles Heald. Arnold Hopkins, R Thomas Powers. Gale Gray. James 32 THE MEGUNTICOOK and a delegate to the National Con- ference held at New Hampshire in June. Maynard Whitehouse’s poem, “Rain,” was chosen for entry in the “Anthology of High School Poetry.” At the Regional Science Fair at Bangor, Harriett Thomas and Alice Lane took first prize for their exhibit on “The Chemistry of Digestion.” Margaret Keller and Lois Inman won second prize with their exhibit on “Cosmetics.” In the physics section Paul Quinn and William Tedford won honorable mention with their project on “Hero’s Steam Engine.” At the State Science Fair Margaret Keller and Lois Inman won second place with their exhibit on “Cosme- tics.” Alice Lane and Harriett Tho- mas took third prize with their exhi- bit on “Digestion.” Robert Marshall and Dorothy Sulli- van received awards from Haskell and Corthell’s for being the best- dressed seniors. ♦ThiikJ 'amden War Memorial Post, No. 30, of the American Legion pre- sented a plaque to the girls’ basket- ball team in recognition of its 84 consecutive win streak and its out- standing sportsmanship record. Maxine Drinkwater, a senior, who was offered a tryout at Battle Creek, Michigan, is in training with the South Bend, Indiana team of the Am- erican Baseball League. Exchanges THE ACADEMY REVIEW, Foxcroft Academy, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. THE ARGONAUT, Islesboro High School, Islesboro, Maine. THE BRISTOLITE, Bristol High School, Pemaquid, Maine. THE CADUCEUS, Norway High School, Norway, Maine. ECHOES OF A. C. H. S., Ashland Community High School, Ashland, Maine. THE LINCOLNIAN, Lincoln Academy, Newcastle, 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 TATLER, Rockport High School, Rockport, Maine. SNAPSHOTS 1. Barbara Toungc, Rachel Dougherty, Linda Marshall, Sally Crockett: 2. Senior Play: 3. Bruce Leach: 4. Herbert Young, Richard Leonard. Leo Rivard. James Sylvester: 5. Anthony Nuccio: 6. Charles Knight and Bonis Wheaton: 7. Rachel Mitchell; 8. Gordon Poland and Paul Davis; 9. Jerome Young; 10. Robert Carver: 11. Sandra Ruiter; 12. Ellen Maxcy : 13. Mr. Leach; 14. Robert Rankin and Howard Anderson: 15. Helen Mank and Donald Barter; 16. Robert Regnier and William Crockett: 17. Elaine Hoflfses and Bruce Young; 18. Roxanna Gushee : 19. Keryn Luite and Sally Crockett: 20. Mary Ames and Carol Atkins; 21. Betty Galanti. Deborah Shea. Barbara Tounge. Harriett Thomas. Emily Randlett. Judith Ball, Joyce Milliken. Nancy Harmon. Betsey-Jo Ruiter. Patricia Barker, Julia Spear. Sandra Goodwin; 22. Kenneth Weymouth: 23. Cary Cooper; 24. Thelma Small and Lorraine Snowdeal: 25. Selma Sherman. 34 THE MEGUNTICOOK WANTED: ONE PROJECT “Ugh!” declared the mouse of the class, Nancy Andrews. “How interesting,” stated the brain of the class with a superior ges- ture. “Ha, ha,” smirked the junior class wit laughing at the new assignment. The opinion of Jobv Reynolds, however, was muddled. It would be fun to do something really different, but what was the sense of spending all that time in a smelly old chemistry lab? Why had she ever let them talk her into taking chemistry? The teacher had said to think this idea of original projects over for a few days and then to let him know what they were going to do. The more Joby considered the mat- ter, the less the idea appealed to her. She had to do something, but what would it be? Several days passed. The other stu- dents began working on their “brain storms.” Still Joby pondered. One morning Mr. Herman, the chemistry teacher, cornered her in the corridor. “Oh, dear,” thought Joby, “this is exactly what I’ve been trying to avoid.” “Miss Reynolds,” he began, “I’m sure you realize that precious time is being wasted. Have you any ideas at all?” “Oh, yes,” lied the poor, helpless girl, as she swallowed the lump in her throat. “Yes, Mr. Herman, I have!” As he entered the laboratory, she began to realize what she had said. “Now, Miss Reynolds, you really are in a fix,” Joby scolded herself. As Joby trudged up the stairs, her knees began to feel weak. She felt just terrible, as if she was going to faint. “Here goes nothing!” she thought, putting on her apron. Joby collected several bottles of acid and put them near her drawer. If she mixed three or four of them in a pan, it might make an awful smell. Mr. Herman would at least know she was working. The result was a wonderful fuming mass. Now to add some bases. They always spruce things up a bit. After she had used the chemicals at hand, Joby went to the closet to get more. Finally Mr. Herman ap- proached. “How are vour results, Miss Rey- nolds?” “Just perfect, Mr. Herman,” she laughed. A bit disappointed in not being told the nature of her experiment, Mr. Herman removed the cover of the pan that held the mixture. After growing a bit pale, he quickly returned the THE MEGUNTICOOK 35 cover. “If the smell is any test of your success,” he muttered sourly, “I’m sure you’re doing fine. But tell me; just what is it?” The crucial moment had come. “I’m nat sure that I can remember the exact name,” she breathed. “It’s a type of solvent.” “Well, what will is dissolve?” The only thing near at hand was a fairly large piece of rubber, which Joby grabbed and threw into the pan. To both her own and Mr. Herman’s astonishment it quickly disappeared. This whole matter probably would have ended peacefully here; Joby would have gotten an “A” for the project, and Mr. Herman would have tried to analyze the mixture; but it happened that a certain Mr. Baine from one of the largest rubber com- panies in the United States was pre- sent at the demonstration of the pro- jects. Upon seeing Joby’s magic, he looked worried. It was his job to keep the inferiorities of his product un- known to the public. After all the proud parents had left, he nervously approached Joby. “Oh, no,” she thought, “more ques- tions.” “Miss Reynolds?” “Yes?” she almost snapped in dis- gust at being questioned further. “Would you consider five thousand dollars for the mixture in that pan?” he almost pleaded. Recovering later from her fainting spell, all she said was, “If only the dream I had when I fainted could be true, my project would be done, and I’d have passed chemistry with flying colors.” Julia Spear ’55 REPULSED Lieut. Dave Williams slowly sat down in front of his locker and re- moved his crash helmet. He was in a sour mood today, cursing the world in general and especially the Air Force for giving him so many routine flights. After stashing away his gear and dressing in a clean uniform, he reported to his squadron commander, Captain Ted Kueen. “How’d things go today?” ques- tioned Kueen. “By the way, Dave, an order came for you to report to the C.O. immediately.” “Maybe I’ll get a change of flights,” smiled Dave. “I’ve been flying the same schedule for three months.” “You can turn in your flight report after you’ve seen the C.O.,” directed Kueen. “But right now you’d better hurry.” All the way over to headquarters Dave wondered what his new assign- ment would be. When he reached the waiting room outside the Colonel’s office, he found sixteen other men had been summoned there too. After waiting for about five minutes they were ushered into the Colonel’s office. “Probably all of you are wonder- ing why I sent for you,” said Colonel Waters, “so I’ll come right to the point. First of all, you are to be trans- ferred to the new air base in Mary- land. As most of you know, it was started about three years ago, May 10, 1958, to be exact. This new base will be used to guard the Capitol at Washington against enemy bombers. While there you men will learn to fly all the latest supersonic intercepters and to prepare yourselves for action in case of a surprise attack. You will leave in two days, and you may pick up your orders and credentials tomor- row. If there are no questions, you are all dismissed. And, by the way, I’m sorry to see you men go, but I wish you the best of luck.” Three days later Lieut. Williams found himself at the most modern airport in the States. In every direc- tion were long runways, studded with shining planes. At one end were the giant hangars, each one a magnificent engineering achievement. Four thou- sand men were stationed at the base and they were all housed in the latest style barracks. For the next six months he spent most of his time in classrooms or fly- ing the latest planes in preparation to intercept bombers in case of attack. 36 THE MEGUNTICOOK Each man had his individual task to perform if such a time should come. As the weeks dragged by, Dave grew less enthusiastic about his new job and yearned for some excitement. Then one day a change in routine came, but not the change hoped for. It happened one afternoon at 12:47 E.S.T. Enemy airplanes were detected approaching the Capitol from the northeast. The radar screen showed them to be four hundred miles away and closing the gap rapidly. At their present speed they would reach Washington in approximately forty- five minutes. The big moment had come and all the planes were dispatch- ed to intercept the enemy bombers. Dave raced across the airstrip to his plane but was met by these words from his mechanic, “Sorry, Dave, but you can’t go up.” “Can’t go up!” exploded Dave. “But why ?” “There is a leak in your fuel line,” explained Joe. “As soon as your jet engine reached a high temperature, you would go up in flames.” Almost all the planes had taken off now and dejectedly Dave walked back across the field to watch the results in the radar room. The fighter planes intercepted the bombers at 1:03 p.m., and the super- ior number of the U. S. planes soon took its toll of enemy aircraft. It then seemed as if most of the danger was past until the voice of another radar operator rang out. “Look here, Colon- el Waters!” “What is it?” the Colonel snapped. “With a worried frown the radar- man replied, “An unidentified plane is approaching Washington from the southeast, sir. And it’s only two hun- dred and fifty miles away.” “They’ve tricked us!” growled Col- onel Waters, smashing his fist onto the desk. “All our planes have gone to intercept the large flight of bomb- ers from the northeast and one soli- tary plane sneaks in on us from the southeast. That one bomb can para- lyze the Capitol!” There was only one thing Dave could do. If his plane would last long enough, he could try to stop that enemy plane alone. The whole city of Washington depended on it. He was the future security of the U. S. Five minutes of flying time had elapsed when Dave spotted the bomb- er. It was high above him, and just emerging from a cloud. As he drew closer Dave realized that its bomber crew hadn’t spotted him yet and that the only sure way to stop it was to crash into it with his faster fighter plane. “I’d never get back alive with this broken fuel line anyway,” said Dave to himself. “1 might as well do a good job of it.” As he drew closer he broke out into a cold sweat until the inevit- able moment of the crash. The people of Washington will al- ways remember December 13, 1961, as the day of the blinding light and the tremendous explosion. One lone aviator had proved to the world that communism couldn’t defeat a nation where men were free to think. Paul Davis ’55 WOMEN Women, of course, are my favorite topic of conversation. I think they offer the most reliable source of in- formation. If there is anything you want to know, just ask a woman. Ac- tually, the amount of local informa- tion they hold in their pretty little heads is quite amazing. Several times in the past I have asked a member of the feminine sex the whereabouts of som of my friends. I not only found out where they were, but I now know their entire life history. In regard to marriage, I think it would be fine if a man didn’t have to marry a woman; not that I should like to marry a man either. I have consulted many men of varying con- ditions and I find that most married men do advise marriage. I don’t know why, but I guess they don’t dare to say anything else. In many cases I find that the husband is thrown out of the house on the average of one THE MEGUNTICOOK 37 night a week. This is hard to believe, for in most cases the men outweigh their wives by fifty pounds, but nevertheless it is true. Women pre- tend to be the weaker sex, but in reality they are stronger and more intelligent. First of all women are smart enough so that they don’t have to do any hard manual labor. Second- ly, they are pretty good judges of character when it comes to choosing a husband. Finally, they can’t be fooled as men can. I mean by this that you may fool a woman once, but in the end she will fool you more. Although I may sound like a woman hater I am not. I just wish to warn men to be aware of the opposite sex. Ralph Dority ’54 SLEEP Sleeping is one of the most enjoy- able pastimes in which a human can indulge. It ranks second only to eat- ing. People love it in the morning and loathe it at night. This is generally due to the fact that in the morning you’re tired and at night you’re not. If this could be reversed, everything would be perfect. The effects of sleep on a person are many. Some people spend a complete- ly uneventful night with nothing gained but rest. However, others have complete three-act plays, or rip-roar- ing Westerns in technicolor. This makes sleep very enjoyable, and you feel that you have gotten something out of such a night’s sleep. Of course there is always the night- mare. This I find is some dream that a person has put away for certain nights because many people have the same nightmare over and over. Night- mares tend to take the enjoyment out of sleeping, especially one in which you keep trying to do something, but just can’t quite make it. Fortunately nightmares are few and far between. Many people sleep with a ton of blankets on them and then cannot un- desrstand why they are all worn out in the morning. After lifting 20 pounds of blankets up and down all night, who wouldn’t be tired? Different people require different amounts of sleep. There are some that can sleep five or six hours a night and look wonderful the next day and have the disposition of an angel; but these are few. Most people who get less than eight hours of sleep at night look as though they had been hit by a freight train, and their tem- pers are so ferocious that there is no living with them. Therefore, it is my belief that there should be a law passed making it necessary for every- body to get at least eight hours of sleep a night. Think of how much more pleasant the world would be; but then again there are some that not even sleep can help. Although, if they stayed in bed all day it might be a big boost to their associates. Remember, sleep is something you can’t live without, so be sure to get plenty every night and look bright and wide awake each day at school. Barbara Crabtree ’54 THE FIRST PROM Dianne Morrison is a very sweet and likeable girl at Central High School. She is nice-looking and just bubbling over with personality. It has often been remarked of her that “big things come in small packages—but so does dynamite!” She has a few freckles on her hose, which give her individuality. There’s only one diffi- culty—she’s only FIFTEEN!!! Her parents feel that she is definitely too young to date. This is her biggest problem at the moment. Dianne and her two closest friends were sauntering along toward their homes after school one Friday after- noon when Carol remarked, “Di, isn’t that Tim calling your name?” Now, Tim was naturally Tim O’Con- nor, who was nothing but THE great- est, most exciting, most handsome male in the senior class; tall, with brown curly hair, an athletic physi- que, and dressed about the sharpest 38 THE MEGUNTICOOK of any of the fellows at CHS. Oh, yes, this was Tim. Dianne answered, “Golly, he is calling me! What could he possibly want ?” Tim finally caught up to them and said, while panting for breath, “Hi, kids, you certainly would keep me in training. I’ve been hollering to you, Dianne, for five minutes. Can I carry your books?” “Golly, yes, always glad to have a nice book carrier. My delicate little arms shouldn’t be subjected to the cruel treatment of carrying this darn old Latin book home every night!” Tim laughed and replied with a low, sweeping bow, “At your service, Ma- dame; any other feats you’d like to have performed by a young and powerful slave like myself?” They all laughed. Soon Carol and Mary turned up Park Street and Tim and Dianne said “good-bye” to them and continued over Broadway. They went on in their carefree, jovial manner until they were a few houses from Dianne’s own when Tim said, “All kidding aside, Di, you know that the Junior Prom is coming up soon, and there’s nobody I’d rather take than you. Suppose you would consider going with me?” There was silence for a minute, and then Dianne replied rather wor- riedly, “Jeepers, Tim, there’s not a sould that I’d rather go with to the Prom than you, but—and believe me, it’s a big ‘but’—I don’t know how my parents will react. They haven’t let me date as yet.” Tim looked attentively at a rock lying on the tarred road and slowly answered, “Hmmm, this is a prob- lem. Let me think. Ah, I’ve got it! What time does your father get home from work?” Dianne looked bewildered but re- plied, “Dad comes home from the office about five. Why?” “I was just thinking. If I should come over to your place tonight about seven, do you s’ppose that I could plead my case?” “Why, Tim,” Di exclaimed, “what a grand idea! I’ll see you at seven then ?” “Swell,” Tim said, “at seven.” After tripping her way up the steps to the front door, she finally made it into the house and went into the kit- chen where her mother was prepar- ing supper. She was so excited during supper that it seemed impossible to wait until the hour of seven. At two minutes to seven, the Mor- rison’s doorbell rang and Dianne rushed to open the door. “Hi. Tim.” “Hi, Di.” “Come on in and meet my parents,” Di said. “Di, dear, who’s at the door?” her mother called from within the living room. “Oh, just a friend I want you to meet, Mom.” “Bring him in, dear,” her father said. They walked into the living room, shyly and awkwardly, but only for a second because Mr. and Mrs. Morri- son were both very friendly people. Soon Tim was at ease in the spacious living room, where a crackling fire burned in the fireplace. “Mother, Dad, this is Tim O’Con- nor. I believe, Tim, that my mother knows yours quite well. Isn’t that right, Mom?” “Yes, dear. She’s a fine woman, Tim. I’m very proud to work with her at the Ladies’ Aid.” “Thank you, ma’am,” Tim said po- litely. “Glad to meet you, son,” boomed out Mr. Morrison. After Tim and Dianne had sat down and were conversing with the two older people, Tim remarked, “Well, I guess the main reason I’m making this visit is because I realize how you feel about Dianne’s going out on dates. I respect you for your feel- ings; however, I do want Di to go to the Junior Prom with me. I’ve come over to plead my case with you. If you should consent, I would promise, faithfully, to have Di home by 12:00, and I would take good care of her. THE ME G U N TIC O O K 39 The dance will be properly chaperoned by our faculty advisors. Di has said that she would like to go, and if we could have your pel-mission, every- thing would be perfect.” “Whew, young man, that was quite a speech! I couldn’t have done any better myself. What do you say, Dot?” said Mr. Morrison leaning to- wards his wife. “I don’t know, darling. I suppose that it’s all right to let her go out once in a while now that she’s almost sixteen.” “I say it’s okay by me!” Mr. Morri- son beamed at his daughter, thinking that it was high time she had a few more privileges. “Okay?” Di exclaimed, jumping up and down with glee. “It sure is! I’ve got the most wonderful parents in all the world.” The next few weeks were the busi- est ones that Di or her mother had ever spent. But, oh, what fun they had! Mrs. Morrison and Di went shop- ping for an evening gown, and the moment that Dianne made the final choice, she knew that she wouldn’t be satisfied with anything else. It was a yellow ballerina length gown of billowing net which complemented her dark hair and skin. Then she finally persuaded her mother to buy a pair of white satin pumps, which they had dyed yellow to match the gown. Di had only a few moments of doubts and fears, but they were to be expected just before such an im- portant event. She had visions of her- self tripping in her new heels. She was afraid that she would step all over Tim’s shoes while dancing or that she might spill punch all over Tim’s suit. Oh, yes, she had these visions and many more. zThen the fateful hour came. Di was all dressed and her mother was appl.v- some some gold sparkle to her hair when the doorbell rang. Di’s father opened the door, and Tim entered looking as handsome and gallant as anyone possibly could with his white jacket, black pants and a yellow bou- tonniere in his lapel. Di walked down the stairs as fast as was possible in her new shoes, and Tim looked up and exclaimed, “Gee, you do look sharp!” “Why, thank you, kind sir; you don’t look so bad yourself,” Di said. The flowers that Tim had brought were beautiful—white gardenias tied with yellow satin ribbon. The yellow carnation in his own lapel was the final touch. As Tim opened the door of the O’Connor’s family car for Di, she sighed ecstatically, “This is going to be a wonderful evening!” “You bet,” replied Tim. Emily Randlett ’55 WHO’D A THUNK IT? Joe Collins was one of those men who lived all their life in the woods and loved the nature which surround- ed them. He began his trapping when he was only a boy and continued it off and on through his whole life. 1 first came to know him in a logging camp, where he was one of the hardest workers and most faithful friends I have ever known. It was about this time that he bought “Lightning,” a pedigreed fox- hound. This dog’s father and mother were supposed to have been the fast- est hounds anywhere around those parts. Joe got the dog when he was only a fw weeks old. He cared for him like a kid of his own. He wasn’t married and he thought the world of that dog. I remember seeing them go by my cabin on the coldest and the hottest days. No matter where Joe went, Lightning was always at his heels. As Lightning grew, he proved to be faster than either his mother or father. Because of his speed he got in and out of more scrapes than any- one could count. He sure was a great help to Joe, though, in trapping. He could smell a fox or rabbit track a mile away, and then he’d take off like lightning before you knew what was happening. That, of course, was how 40 THE MEGUNTICOOK he got his name. Everyone for miles around knew him or knew about his exploits. When Joe was about sixty-five and it naturally became harder for him to go as far and trap as many animals as he had in his younger days, do you know what that dog did? I guess he sensed his master wasn’t as young as he used to be, so he’d go out and take the animals from their traps and haul ’em home on a big bobsled. Yessir, that was a right smart dog. Well, the years went by, and the dog grew older too. It was one day in the dead heat of the summer that it happened. Lightning, who was quite an old dog now, had scented a fox trail and had taken off at his usual whizzing speed. At the end of the trail Joe found the dog dead. He had run himself to death. Joe naturally was heart-broken. Since he had thought so much of the dog, he had his hide tanned and a pair of moc- casins made out of it. The next time Joe went out hunt- ing, he crossed a fox track in front of my cabin, and those moccasins took off like a streak of lightning and ran and ran until poor Joe dropped dead from exhaustion. Now who’d a thunk that Lightning could still smell those fox tracks? THE BELL Sometimes you hear it when you’re way down the street—clear and in- sistent on the frosty air. It’s calling you and you feel you must respond. Something deep inside warns you of the consequences you must take if you fail to heed the call. So you pick up your weary feet and strain against time to reach the source of the sound before it ceases. You must get there before it ends. Faster, faster, you moan. Your breathing becomes more and more labored. “YVhv didn’t I give up smoking before this?” you think. Spots appear before your eyes and your heart seems about ready to burst when you finally come to the build- ing from which issues the sound. You tear open the door and enter a long dark corridor through which you rush desperately, but you are already too late. The sound of the bell has stop- ped. Soon you are made to climb a long flight of stairs; then you creep down another long corridor, prodded on by a force from below. You come to a small room at the end of the corridor and enter. I turn from the window where I have watched your race with fate. “May I help you?” I ask, leveling a rigid finger toward you and gazing at you with smouldering eyes. You wilt before that gaze, but you stam- mer your request. “What’s your excuse this time?” I demand accusingly. Invariably you have none, and invariably I am firm but just. “0. K. But it’s gonna cost you,” I state, pushing a pad toward you. “Sign here.” You sign and in return I give you a slip of paper with the password. Clutching it firmly, you leave the room and vanish down the dusky cor- ridor. While in the back of your mind rings the far-off peal of a distant bell. A COMPLAINT “Bang—bang—bang” went Unc Hezzie’s hammar as he tried to drive the nail headfirst into the wall. “Dad blasted idjits made this nail with the point on the wrong end,” he muttered to himself. Just about that time Mike, Unc’s nephew popped into the room. “Hey, Unc, what cha’ doin’?” he asked. “Why, I’m tryin’ to drive this nail into the wall to hang this picture on, but the . . . nail is made with the point on the wrong end,” replied Unc. Mike began to laugh and said to Hez, “Hey, Unc, didn’t cha know that nail is made for the opposite wall?” “Wal, I’ll be didly-dad-burned if that ain’t so,” same the words from Unc’s mouth as he scratched his head quizzically. “I’ll just drag this here THE MEGUNTICOOK 41 step-ladder over there.” After he had dragged the ladder to the opposite wall, he climbed up on it and pro- ceedede to drive the huge spike-nail into the wall. “Bang-bang” went his hammer as he buried the huge nail in the wall, nearly the whole length of it. About the time he finished pound- ing, there came a knock on his door; he opened it was was greeted by a littel mealy-mouthed Mexican. “Senor,” he said, “I am the man who ees staying een the next room, and I have a complaint. Senor, Senor, pliz, if you must drive nails, use leetle ones BECAUSE YOU ARE NAILEENG MY BED TO ZE WALL!” George Brown '54 AS WE SEE A DAY IN CHS 5:30 a.m.—Tommy Manning gets home from Belfast. All loyal paper boys start out on their routes. 0:00—Students in Hope, Appleton, Sears- mont and Lincolnville begin to open their eyes. 7:00—Puipls in Camden are called by their mothers. 7:30—Early birds start arriving at CHS. 7:45—Clarence opens the golden gate and lets in frozen students. 8:00—CHS is really humming. 8:15—Attendance bell rings. Mad rush not to be late. 8:20—Line forms outside office door for tardy slips. Classes start. 8:25—Emily and Fil arrive. 8:30—Maxine brings attendance slips around. 8:45—Mr. Leach is showing the effects of first period study. 9:00—All the lovers find each other, talk, and are late for class. 9:50—Tommy Manning yawns in. 10:30—Home Ec. girls dash out for rest while Miss Drysdals recuperates from the effects of the latest culinary effort. 10:35—Mr. Goodridge relaxes after a try- ing world history class. 11:00—Starvation and malnutrition set in. Won’t that bell ever ring? 11:15—Morning classes over at last! Every- one scurries for the lunchroom, and the line begins to form. 11:17—Kerny finishes his lunch and dashes out to find Sally. 11:30—Gym is opened. Boys grab basket- balls. 12:15—Everyone heads back to the house on the hill. Lovers come last, hand in hand. 12:30—Attendance bell rings. 12:31—Line forms to the right for tardy slips. “Sign here, please.” 12:35—Miss McCobb comes into study hall and the place quiets down. 1:00—Mr. Goodridge decides to make a routine check on th egym . 1:15—Students are day-dreaming or study- ing peacefully in study hall—then Bruce laughs! 1:25—World geography starts. 1:30—Mr. Goodridge arrives. 1:31—He is called out of class. 1:40—He comes bp.� k. 1:42—He’s called out again. 2:15—Start of 7th period. Only 45 minutes to go. 2:45—Mr. Goodridge makes announcements and cancels detention, (wishful thinking) 3:00—CHS left noiseless, (except for the faint sighs wafting from detention hall) Sandra Ruiter ’57 THREE DOWN AND ONE TO GO Longfellow wrote “The ( hildren’s Hour.” Shakespeare wrote “Macbeth ” I’m not a William or a Henry, But I’ll try to do my best. I’ll write about Camden High School, Where every lad and lass Seeks diligently to acquire more knowledge As they trudge from class to class. We listen to our instructors As each new day’s lessons unfold. History, English, French, and geometry Are necessary to our future we’re told. Each night we’re piled high with homework. There are references hard to find. Somehow we finally make it; Then we’re ready for tomorrow’s grind. How well we’ve done is a problem Till rank cards tell the story. If we’ve made the Honor Roll, We’re certainly in our glory. Juniors now’, we’re working hard In our finals to make a big show. If we make the grade, you’ll hear us shout— Three down and one to go. Thelma Small ’55 42 THE MEGUNTICOOK THE WOMAN POLITICIAN Now did there come upon the stage A woman of about the age Of fifty; a smiling cheerful one Who, in garments trim and dignified in tone, Had full confidence and power In her ability. The cheers fell like a shower Of warm, life-giving rain; She soaked them up and smiled again. Now did she begin to speak In accents careful and not quick; Her earnestness was evident To give the message her intent. This woman who with greatest ease Spoke of land and life and peace Was the great symbol of a people, Sent from town with church and steeple To that grand and domed place Where great ones gather face to face To rule a nation just and true, Wide under skies of azure hue. Yet for all her pomp and business Ne’er from the people she’d progress So far’s to lose their interest; And always she sought to do the best That ever could be done That that great nation could have won For all within the rights, The liberties and freedoms which might Mark them as a happy race Dwelling calmly in that place. With every word and every gesture With careful care of all her vesture She sought to gain the people’s feeling So that when they’d votes be sealing She’d again be well elected By those people who selected. Chose for leader her the same And Margaret Smith was her name. Alice Lane ’55 THE CRIMSON TIDE The girls’ basketball team of Camden High Hasn’t lost a game in 84 straight; And in almost everyone’s opinion They’re the best in the state. Everyone of the girls are stars And indivdually can shine, But they believe in teamwork And at ’they’re really fine. One of the main reasons the Crimson Tide Continually stays in first place It because of the terrific playing Of Barbara Crabtree, their ace. Of course we can’t forget Mary Bennett, Who’s a real sharpshooter on the team; And I’m sure that everyone will agree In basketball she’s on the beam. The third strating forward for the team Is the Junior class’ Betty “Boo.” She’s a fine playmaker And a mighty good shot, too. As I’ve now mentioned the forwards, I want to give the guards their due. There are no better guards around Or if there are, they’re mighty few. First, I’ll start with Maxine Drinkwater, Who in sports can really excell. She seldom gets a foul called on her, And her sportsmanship is swell. Next, there’s Eddy Coathup; On the floor she’s very slick. She’s one of the big reasons why we’ve Got a team you can’t lick. Last but not least is Linda Marshall, Who in basketball is a whiz, And if she goes away next year. She’s a girl we’ll surely miss. Everyone is saying, “Wait till next year; Then you’ll surely lose.” But we’ve got some fine players Coming up to fill these girls’ shoes. One thing I’d like to say to the Senior girls, Which they already must know: We appreciate the record you’ve made And we hate to see you go. As the years go on, we’ll lose some games But we’ll always take great pride In the team that broke all records— Our own Crimson Tide. Joyce Milliken ’55 RAIN Down comes the rain, Again and again. Down through the rock-studded brook, Splashing the sandy shores, Following crook by crook. Over the falls it roars. Rolling, churning, Twisting, turning. The rain makes its downward path By its own watery way, Revealing its fearful wrath On its course to the bay. Maynard Whitehouse ’54 AUTUMN Now the leaves are falling— Oh, what a pretty sight! The southbound geese are calling And the hoot owl screams at night. The pumpkins have turned bright yellow; The corn is brown and dead; The harvest moon is mellow, Shining brightly overhead. Selma Sherman ’57 THE MEGUNTICOOK 43 MY FIRST ORAL How nervous and frightened was I, So frightened I nearly cried! How foolish of me to get so upset And whine and cuss and swear and fret. “Just one of those things that must be done ’ So off to the library we all would run To find a story worth speaking about— Even of horseracing or fishing for trout. Some told of swimming, of a past event, Or making a bow and how it was bent. I, too, had a story which I had to tell—- Listen a minute, Ah! saved by the bell! The bell has rung and class is over So up we all jump and run for the door. But my turn is coming, tomorrow perhaps. Suppose I go fishing, what about that? Suppose it’ll work, I mean will she guess, Suppose she’ll know I’m takin’ a rest? I guess that won’t do, for teacher’s smart too! Oh dear, oh dear, what can I do? I guess I’ll come and take my turn And a few more pronouns try to learn. For if we’ll always take our turn Till life’s long journey ends. How much happier and truthful we will be, And a friend of all, both you and me! “Shirking our work will never do,” For this, my motto, I’ve tried to prove. I promise you it always works out— Whether making an oral or fishing for trout. David Jackson ’56 THE ATOM BOMB It came. The whole world shook Beneath its impact. Men awoke And thought And wondered What w'as this thing? What was the scorched, blazing terror That it left? Had man’s knowledge brought upon the earth A threat of certain death? What would be done with this, The mightiest of weapons? The present is a grim reality. What can the future hold? Ethel Mayhew ’57 THE PLASTERED PLAYBOY TO HIS LOVE (in the manner of Marlowe’s “Passionate Shepherd”) Hello, gorgeous, what’d you say To come elope with me today? I’ll carry you from small-town life And you can be my thirteenth wife. My twelfth will gladly go to Reno To waste her pittance playing Beano. So if you’ll deign to come with me, I’ll show you life as life should be. We’ll sojourn at our plush estates And be quite socially scand’lous mates. I’ll present you with Cadillacs All knocked off the income tax. And when McCarthy suspects me, We’ll pack our bags and cross the sea. We’ll squander millions at Nice, And live like gods of ancient Greece. Your kowns will be from gay Paris Designed by Madame Schiap’relli. I know you’ll love this kind of life; Come live with me and be my wife. And if my eye should rove abroad, Disrupting our ideal accord. You then may sue me for divorce, Which I’ll grant gracefully, of course. Alice Lane ’55 GOD’S GIFT TO WOMEN Complexion of—Dale Fugel Eyes of—Peter Blake Physique of—Keryn Laite Dancing Ability of—Donis Wheaton Sense of Humor of—Ronnie Leadbetter Hair of—Jimmy Dinsmore Smile of—Tommy Powers Athletic Ability of—Dicky Leonard Intellect of—John Christie SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS Complexion of—Beverly Witt Eyes of—Ann Ludwig Hair of—Linda Marshall Smile of—Joyce Milliken Figure of—Harriett Thomas Dancing Ability of—Sandra Ruiter Sense of Humor of—Betty Galanti Personality of—Sally Crockett Athletic Ability of—Betsey-Jo Ruiter Intellect of—Alice Lane 44 THE MEGUNTICOOK CAMDEN HIGH CINEMASCOPE I the Jury—faculty discussing deportment marks Combat Squad—teachers in detention hall The Glory Brigade—Senior Parents Club So Big—Seniors So This is Love—Ralph D. and Judy P. Sweethearts on Parade—Ralph K. and Earlene B. All I Desire—Seniors thinking of diplomts Singing Taxi Driver—Jackie R. Doomed—ranks come out tomorrow Here Come the Girls—girls' basketball team One Big Affair—graduation The System—getting out of detention Face to Face—I just saw my rank card Jungle Stampede—Corridors at 3 p.m. Private Eyes—teachers at CHS Something Money Can’t Buy—four years in CHS The Maze—new freshmen about CHS cor- ridors You Can’t Take It With You—Barbara Brodersen Clipped Wings—Basil Arau A Lion Is In the Streets—Mr. Goodridge has a free period Gentlemen Prefer Blondes—Sandra Ruiter SAY IT WITH MUSIC Tennessee Wig-Walk—Ann Ludwig They Can’t Make a Lady Out of Me—Bever- ly Witt Wine, Women, and Song—Tommy Manning They Go W’ild, Simply Wild, Over Me—Ron- nie Leadbetter A Man Withuot a Woman—Paul Davis For He's a Jolly Good Fellow—Mr. Mercer Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette—CHS butt fiends Sound Off—CHS Cheerleaders Who’ll Be the Next One?—Emily Randlett Heye Zeke, Your Country’s Calling—Sign- ing up for the draft Mama Won’t Allow It—Arnold H. and Bobby M. Strike up the Band—Mr. Calderwood I Taut I Taw a Putty Tat—Charles K. Donkey Tango—Staunch Democrats (Jim- my S. and Bruce Y.) California, Here I Come—Merritt and Jeter Hiking Down the Highway—To Belfast Bell Bottom Blues—Betty Kobs Buttons and Bows—Dotty Sullivan The Prisoner’s Song—The Detention Hall Theme Song Dragnet—Mr. Goodridge wanting “Just the Facts” Twelve O’Clock Girl(s) in a Nine O’Clock Town—Barbara B., Mary B., Edy C. Long, Long Ago—The Seniors’ Freshman Days Ain’t Misbehavin’—Basil A. It’s Wonderful—to graduate Jealousy—Ralph and Earlene Hour of Parting—Graduation Beverly Witt '56 Linda Marshall '56 Sally Crockett '56 HOW COULD WE CALL IT CHS IF: Patty B. couldn’t cheer Alice L. couldn’t draw Mr. Leach never got angry Charlie K. never had detention The students got an A in chemistry Bruce Y. had a temper Mary Raynes weren’t late for school There were more class meetings There were no Kerny for Sally Linda and Ronnie never had a disagreement Cheryl stopped flirting Joyce had a fight with George Sheila B. couldn’t play the piano Patta A. got F’s instead of A’s Richard Moody stayed awake in school Dicky L. stopped talking in English class Gloria and Dotty stopped gossiping in bio- logy class Jimmy D. couldn’t play basketball Elaine S. couldn’t dance Lovers didn’t meet in the corridors between classes There weren’t enough seats for the Latin class Thelma S. couldn’t play the trumpet CHS had more dances Estelle L. were shy Detention Hall were ever empty Pete B. didn’t blush Sandra G. couldn’t write letters Harriett T. were lazy John C. and Paul D. couldn’t rake leaves Mr. Mercer were nervous Miss McCobb and Miss Sawyer had a hot- rod race Mr. Calderwood weren’t so helpful Sandra R. lost her peroxide Betty Jane W. couldn’t sing Ethel M. couldn’t write poetry John P. lost his skis No one had invented classic comics? Cheryl Reynolds '56 Joyce Harvey ’56 THE MEGUNTICOOK 45 BASEBALL—1953 Statistics Players AB K H 2B 3B HR RBI SO BB SH SB HP BA PO A E FA P. Davis 26 5 8 0 0 0 2 5 3 0 0 1 .307 5 1 0 1.000 J. Giffin 25 6 8 0 1 0 0 4 1 1 5 3 .320 44 7 3 .942 R. Shaw 29 3 6 4 1 0 7 5 0 1 0 0 .206 7 14 9 .700 H. Murch 22 3 2 0 1 0 4 7 6 0 4 1 .099 6 0 3 .666 J. Goodridge 23 4 4 0 0 0 4 9 5 0 4 0 .173 17 16 3 .916 D. Wheaton 18 3 3 1 0 0 2 8 3 0 1 0 .166 0 0 1 .000 L. Rivard 23 5 3 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 .130 15 8 5 .821 F. Davis 17 5 6 0 0 0 4 5 1 1 0 0 .352 1 5 1 .857 J. Crabtree 13 2 7 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 .538 2 8 2 .833 D. Leonard 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 1.000 D. Hart 24 0 5 0 0 0 4 5 0 2 0 0 .208 61 2 0 1.000 Team 224 36 52 6 4 1 31 52 21 5 14 5 .232 156 61 27 .889 Pitching Record W L F. Davis 2 l J. Crabtree 0 3 BASEBALL 1953 Strikeouts BB Hits Off 27 14 22 13 14 19 The 1953 baseball season opened in April with a good turnout of boys. They had a fair season, winning 2 games and losing 4. Pitcher Fred Davis won both of Camden’s games while John Crabtree turned in the best batting record. John Giffin, Paul Davis, and Fred Davis also had batting records in the 300’s. The team’s batting average as a whole was very good and even 46 THE MEGUNTICOOK BASEBALL First row: Richard Shaw, Paul Davis, Halsey Murch, John Giffin, Frederick Davis, John Crabtree, Nathan Pease, Howard Hamalainen, David Hart. Second row: Mr. Dailey (Coach), Richard Leonard, Donis Wheaton, Charles Knight, Jerry Burkett, Jack Goodridge, James Dean, Leo Rivard, John Christie, Herbert Young. though they lost five of the ten best players at graduation, Coach Dailey is expecting a good team this year with such returning members as Paul Davis, Donis Wheaton, David Hart, Leo Rivard, and Richard Leonard. Scores Camden 13 Vinalhaven 5 Camden 4 Rockland 6 Camden 4 Rockland 5 Camden 3 Thomaston 9 Camden 7 Thomaston 3 Camden 5 Vinalhaven 6 TRACK The 1953 track season opened in early May under the coaching of Mr. Leach. The first contest was the Bates College Interscholastic Relays, held on May 16th. The Camden relay team, Halsey Murch, John Crabtree, Douglas Green, and Merritt Blake, entered the 440-yard relay and placed third. Later the team participated in the Knox-Lincoln meet, where they again won third place. Thomas Manning placed third in the 880-yard run; John Crabtree, second in the 440-yard run; Douglas Green, second in the 220-yard dash; and Merritt Blake, second in the 100-yard dash and third in the shot put. All represented Camden High School excellently. BASKETBALL Thirty-nine boys reported to Coach Leach when basketball practice began in the early part of October. After several weeks the squad was cut to twenty members and training for the fast-approaching 1953-54 season became more rigid. In order to be able to give more individual THE MEGUNTICOOK 47 attention to each player, the squad was later reduced to twelve men. All the members who had been dropped from the varsity team reported to JV practice, which started the first of December. Hampered by their lack of previous experience, the Camden team was not quite so successful as expected. The Knox-Lincoln division was a torrid league this season. Camden and Lincoln Academy both placed third. Thomaston and Boothbay Harbor tied for first place in the league, and a playoff game was necessary to decide the championship. It was played at Wiscasset, and Boothbay Harbor came out on top by a large margin. Congratulations, Boothbay Harbor, on your fine team! BASKETBALI____VARSITY Season’s Record 1953-54 8 Wins — 12 Losses Camden 51 Wiscasset 37 Camden 45 Boothbay Harbor 51 Camden 30 Milo 52 Camden 36 at Thomaston 57 •Camden 47 Crosby 48 Camden 46 at Waldoboro 31 •Camden 46 Alumni 41 •Camden 35 at Rockland 57 •Camden 51 at Rockport 50 Camden 53 Lincoln Academv 39 Camden 58 at Wiscasset 28 •Camden 38 Rockland 60 Camden 36 Thomaston 50 •Camden 26 at Milo 43 Camden 47 Waldoboro 36 •Camden 41 at Crosby 59 Camden 49 at Lincoln Academy 61 •Camden 70 Rockport 49 Camden 25 at Boothbay Harbor 63 ••Camden 33 at Boothbay Harbor 46 Total Points 863 Total Points 958 Average Points per game 43.2 Average Points per game 47.9 •Non-League games ••State Tournament played at Wiscasset CAMDEN VARSITY SCHEDULE FOR 1953-54 Wiscasset af Camden The Camden Mustangs opened their 1953-54 season with a smashing victory over the Wiscasset Redskins, 51-37. Camden had the ballgame under their wings at all times and completely outplayed the boys from Wiscasset. Arau was high scorer for Camden with a neat 14 points, while Rankin collected 9 points for the losing Redskins. (November 20, 1953.) rVM A� .) ,,y T %%£ ;0 K A 4 jT ■y «o rsEa kbb: BOJTS' VARSITY BASKETBALL w: John Christie, Howard Hamahunen, Charles Knight, Donis Iris, James Dinsmore; Ri ard, Basil Arau, cond row: Coaa faymu Whrtelmuj Leach, Richard Leonard, Mem I John Pitman (Manager.) eaton, Psful Blase, The Camder Booti bovs tod l)or at. ?$)£JLIaaMI C °f Boothbay Harbor, Kno: I� close game ant Camden t? Ol n tilt, but in the last quarter t5o« anti they cam out on top rrts to hem Boothbay Harbor wini (Camden fa a losing cause. (Decemb? rht drXrjp IM r4, 1953.) the h nds ven entij ivantagei collected 15 ored 16 points k€i i w Milo at Camden Camden played host to a strong Milo team and went down to defedfjsl • ° 'S’f ..................I I.......... I r rilo showed fine shooting from all corners of the floor and played c ilent game. Petrie was high for the Panthers with 14 points, inen gathered 10 points to lead the Mustangs. (December 5, 1953.) Camden at Thomaston amden journeyed to Thomaston to tackle the Prison Town boys. The 11 floor bothered Camden, and they went down to defeat, 57-36. The omaston zone was really working, and Camden couldn’t score much v ytiuring the last quarter. Dennis Sawyer played a brilliant game for ' Thomaston, scoring 25 points. Dinsmore scored 8 points for the losing Camden. (December 11, 1953.) THE MEGUNT IOd0K 49 Crosby at Camden The Crosby Lions invaded the Camden gym to tackle the hard-fighting Mustangs. This was one of the closest games' of the season. It was close all the way. Camden came back from a 10-point deficit to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, but Crosby got two fouls in the last minute to win, 48-47. Terry Horne collected 15 points for the winners. Hamalainen led Camden with 15 points. Wing played a fine defensive game for the Belfast lads. This was an interesting match and fine sportsmanship was shown in such a close game. (December 15, 1953.) Camden at Waldoboro Camden’s next game was with the Waldoboro Blue Jays. Camden came up with a fine victory, 46-31. The game was close the first half, but Camden broke loose the last half and took the game in excellent fashion. Hamalainen and Davis had 12 and 10 points respectively for Camden. Webber and Cook had 7 points apiece for Waldoboro. (December 18, 1953.) Alumni at Camden Camden’s next opponent wrs the Alumni squad. It was composed of group of past Camden starsrbut it wasn’t quite strong enough to over- power the present-day Mustangs. Donis Wheaton was high scorer for the Mustangs with a neat T2 points. Charlie Masalin, Annapolis student, proved to be the star of the Alumni, scoring 14 points. It was a fine game and proved to be an interesting one to see the past stars of Camden perform. (December 29, 1953.) Camden at Rockland Camden opened the new year with a loss to Rockland, 57-35. The Rockland height and rebound strength was just too much for the Camden lads. Big Ralph Hooper was the shining star for Rockland with 17 points, assisted by Danny Flanagan with 15 points. Paul Davis played a brilliant game for Camden, getting 8 points. (January 1, 1954.) Camden at Rockport Camden invaded the Rockport gym and just barely nipped the Beavers, 51-50. This was the first time Camden had played a game in Rockport’s new hall. It proved to be an interesting game and was close down to the last wire. Camden had just too much power for Rockport in the last quarter and came out on top. Djckv Leonard had a fine night for Camden, hitting for 14 points. Ted Sullivan took honors for Rockport with 13 points. Although it was a close shave, Camden still holds the superiority over Rockport. (January 5, 1954.) Lincoln at Camden Camden played a fine game against the boys from Lincoln and came up the victor, 53-39. The game was close for the first three quarters, but Camden opened up and won the ballgame freely. Howard Hamalainen took top honors for the evening with 20 points. He was really hitting from the corners and getting those rebounds. Larry Oliver collected 11 points for the Lincoln team. (January 8, 1954.) 50 THE MEGUNTICOOK Camden at Wiscasset The Mustangs journeyed down to Wiscasset to take on Coach Stover’s Wiscasset Redskins and came out the victor, 58-26, in a runaway game. All substitutes saw action and gained considerable experience against the inexperienced Wiscasset boys. Maynard Whitehouse was high for the first time of the season hitting for 10 points for Camden. He played the last half and really got hot from the corners. Rankin was high scorer for the losers with 7 points. (January 15, 1954.) Rockland at Camden Camden took the rugged Rockland crew next and went down to defeat 60-38. Again Rockland had superior manpower and overcame Camden completely. Flanagan collected 15 points for the Lime City crew. Big Ralph Hooper was held to 5 points. Dinsmore played an excellent game for Camden, getting 8 points. (January 19, 1954) Thomaston at Camden The Mustangs tangled again with the Thomaston team and went down to defeat. The game was very close at the half, but Thomaston improved greatly in the last quarter and went on to win, 50-36. Fouling was frequent in the game with several of the Thomaston players being put out. Moody was high scorer for Thomaston with 13 points. He displayed some fine set-shooting from way out. Christie aided the Camden cause with 10 points. (January 22, 1954) Camden at Milo Camden took the long journey to Milo and met a fine Milo ballclub. The game was very low scoring, and the Panthers ended winning, 43-26. Gross and Brown shared top honors for Milo with 9 points. Christie hopped in 8 points for Camden in a losing cause. (January 23, 1954) Waldoboro at Camden The Waldoboro Blue Jays tried but failed again to defeat the Mustangs. Waldoboro took the lead at half-time but faltered in the last half to lose 47-36. Leo Rivard led the Camden attack with 11 points, assisted by Whitehouse with 7. Wallace and Johnston got 8 points apiece for the Blue Jays. (January 29, 1954) Camden at Crosby The Crosby Lions were just too hot for Camden in this game as they beat the Mustangs, 59-41. The match was close for two quarters, but in the last half, Crosby sank several commendable shots to wrap up the game. Terry Horne played a tremendous role for the winners getting 17 points. Don Wheaton did a good job for Camden pushing in 12 points. (February 2, 1954) Camden at Lincoln The Camden Mustangs were upset by the Lincoln Academy Eagles losing 61-49. This was a nip-and-tuck game all the way, but Lincoln stole the ball a few times too many in the last half and went on to win the game. Burnham sparkled for the winning Eagles, gathering a total of 27 points. THE MEGUNTICOOK 51 This was the highest total by any player who played against Camden this season. Burnham was closely followed in the high-scoring column by Paul Davis for Camden with 25 points. (February 5, 1954) Rockport at Camden The Mustangs tackled the strong Beavers from Rockport and won a decisive victory, 70-49. The score was very close the first half, but Camden put on a scoring splurge that the Beavers couldn’t quite control. Paul Davis did a splendid job, getting 21 points for Camden. Teddy Sullivan led the Rockport lads with 14 points. This game drew a fine attendance as do all the Rockport games. (February 9, 1954) Camden at Boothbay Harbor The Mustangs finished out the Knox-Lineoln season on rather a poor line, losing to the Boothbay Harbor Sea Hawks, 63-25. The small floor bothered Camden throughout the entire game. Boothbay Harbor flashed through Camden’s defense to rack up 63 points. They were led defensively and offensively by none other than Dave Abbott, giant center for the Sea Hawks. Lin Benner also scored a fine game getting 17 points. Leo Rivard paced the Camden crew with a small 5 points. (February 12, 1954) Camden vs. Boothbay Harbor at Wiscasset (Regional State Tournament) The Camden Mustangs drew the Boothbay Harbor Sea Hawks in their regional section playoff. The game was played at the Wiscasset High gym, where the District I championship was held this year. Camden tried hard but couldn’t quite keep up with the fast-moving Sea Hawks and lost, 46-33. Camden stayed in the game until the last quarter when the boys from Boothbay Harbor took a substantial lead. Dave Abbott paced the Sea Hawks, scoring with 11 points. He was assisted by Lin Benner, who flipped in 19 points. Davis and Knight had 11 and 10 respectively for Camden. This is the first season that the new Regional District system was put into effect and it seemed a great improvement over the last year’s Heal Point System. (February 18, 1954.) 1953-54 MUSTANG VARSITY SQUAD 1. Basil Arau, senior, was a valuable reserve this season and a fine shot. His smooth ballhandling and quickness were an asset to the team. 2. Merritt Blake, senior, proved to be a great defensive player and ballhandler. He broke up several games with his quickness and wonderful teamwork. 3. John Christie, junior, broke into the starting lineup for his first year of varsity ball. He played very aggressively and his rebounding off the offensive backboards was a great help to the team. 4. Paul Davis, junior, was the high-scoring offensive man on the Mustang squad this season. His driving layups and fine hook-shots aided his scoring. 5. James Dean, junior, helped the team this year as a valuable reserve. This was his first season of basketball, and it proved to be a successful one for him. He will be very helpful to the squad next season. 52 THE MEGUNTICOOK 6. James Dinsmore, sophomore, helped the team this year with his fine teamwork and excellent shooting. He gained considerable experience, and he should prove valuable. 7. Howard Hamalainen, senior, was a fine player on the team this year both offensively and defensively. Many times’he kept Camden in the ballgame with some neat shots from the corners. He will be missed on the team for the 1954-55 season. 8. Richard Leonard, sophomore, was a peppy little player who was in there trying to break up the opponent’s offensive at all times. His speed and set-shooting will be a great help. 9. Charles Knight, junior, assisted the team this year with excellent teamwork and good rebounding. He proved to be a good backcourt man. 10. Leo Rivard, junior, helped the team this season with his height and aggressive play. He showed considerable improvement in the latter part of the season and should be valuable next year. 11. Donis Wheaton, junior, showed well this year and will be back for another season. He will add more height and should be a valuable man. 12. Maynard Whitehouse, senior, is a player who deserves much credit for the action he saw this season. He helped the team on to several victories. Maynard will be missed on the court when next basketball season rolls around. TOTAL SCORING FOR THE MUSTANG VARSITY Season of 1953-1954 Paul Davis 186 Howard Hamalainen 145 John Christie 102 James Dinsmore 102 Richard Leonard 68 Donis Wheaton 61 Charles Knight 59 Basil Arau 38 James Dean 37 Leo Rivard 32 Maynard Whitehouse 19 Merritt Blake 14 Total Points 863 OUTLOOK FOR NEXT SEASON Next season the Camden High Mustangs should have a very fine team. The squad will be more experienced, and height should benefit the team greatly. Reporting back from this season will be Davis, Christie, Rivard, Wheaton, Leonard, Dean, and several fine players from the Junior Varsity squad. Some of the other teams in the Knox-Lincoln league will lose valuable men and will have weaker teams. Boothba.v Harbor loses its entire first- string; Thomaston also loses several valuable men. The other teams, Wiscasset, Lincoln, Waldoboro, and Camden, will be improved and give the league a fine battle, come next season. With experienced men and more height, Camden will be a team to watch. Here’s hoping for a bright season next year; may the best team win! BOYS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL First row: Dale Fugel, Cary Cooper, Ronald Leadbetter, Anthony Nuecio, Paul Hurl- burt, Robert Cain; Second row: Coach Leach, William Crockett, Gale Gray, Edward Thomas, Donald Worthen, Thomas Powers (Manager;) Third row: David Hart, Charles Davis, Peter Blake, Norman Davis, John Pitman. JUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULE Season's Record 1953-54 3 Wins — 9 Losses Camden 40 Milo 72 Camden 28 Crosby 51 Camden 19 Rockland 45 Camden 39 at Milo 54 Camden 49 Vinalhaven 51 Camden 43 Waldoboro 19 Camden 42 at Crosby 37 Camden 58 at Waldoboro 24 Camden 31 at Rockland 42 Total Points 349 Total Points 467 Ave. per game 38.6 Ave. per game 51.9 jE M Basketball tntM ytd U 54 THE MEGUNTICOOK JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Milo at Camden The Camden JV’s opened their season by bowing to a strong Milo club, 72-40. Artus collected 17 points for the winners while Leach was high for Camden with 13 points. Crosby at Camden The Camden JV’s played host to a grand Crosby squad losing, 51-28. It was a seesaw battle, but the Crosby height hurt in the last quarter. O’Leary had 26 points for Crosby. Leach pushed in 10 points for Camden. Rockland at Camden The Camden JV’s entertained the Rockland Tigers and lost. 45-19. Camden led at the end of the first quarter, but they soon lost control of their lead and Rockland took the game. Flanagan collected a neat 17 points for the winners. Leach again took honors for Camden with 9 points. Camden at Milo The Camden JV’s journeyed with the varsity to Milo. They were out- played. but they showed considerable improvement over their past few games. Artus was high scorer for Milo with 21 points. Blake hit the scoring column for 13 points for Camden. The final score was 54-39. Vinalhaven Varsity at Camden The Camden JV’s had their most exciting game of the season, losing to the Vinalhaven 'Wildcats, 51-49. The game was nip-and-tuck all the way with Vinalhaven winning in the last second of the game. Anderson had 18 points for the winning Islanders. Blake swished the nets for 18 points for Camden. ' ' Waldoboro at Camden The Camden JV’s easily overtook the Waldoboro reserves, 43-19. All substitutes saw action and gained experience. Cain had 8 points for the fast-improving JV squad. Camden at Crosby The Camden JV’s upset the Crosby youngsters, 42-37. Camden led most of the way until Crosby tied the game in the last of the third quarter. Camden had a scoring splurge in the last quarter and came out on top. Blake and Cain ran up 14 and 11 points respectively for Camden. Drink- water notched 8 points for the Crosby team. Camden at Rockland The Camden JV’s played a tight ballgame with the Rockland reserves but finallv lost, 42-31. This was a very close game until the last quarter, when Rockland pulled ahead to win. Atwood was high scorer for Rockland with 14 points. Leach led the Camden attack with 13 points. Camden at Waldoboro The Camden JV’s ended the season with a victory over Waldoboro, 58-28. All substitutes got a chance to play. Camden led all the way and was never in trouble. Cooper hit for 14 points for Camden, while Ogier had 10 points for the losers. THE MEGUNTICOOK 55 INDIVIDUAL SCORING — JUNIOR VARSITY Robert Cain 62 Peter Blake 52 Bruce Leach 45 Anthony Nuccio 26 Dale Fugel 24 Cary Cooper 20 Charles Davis 18 William Crockett 18 Norman Davis 17 Peter Hurlburt 16 John Pitman 14 Ronald Leadbetter 13 Gale Gray 11 Edward Thomas 7 Donald Worthen 6 Total Points 349 BOYS’ BOWLING First row: Robert Cain, Roger Plaisted, James Monroe, Herbert Young, James Syl- vester, Richard Leonard, Richard Brown; Second row: Donis Wheaton, Donald Martz, John Pitman, Leo Rivard, Bruce Young, Charles Knight, David Hart; Third row: Nathan Pease, William Crockett, Ernest Faulkingham, Mr. Hunter (Advisor), Ernest Parker, Ronald Leadbetter, William Tedford. 56 THE MEGUNTICOOK Bowling This year’s bowling league was composed of six teams. They were captained by Leo Rivard, James Sylvester, Bruce Young, Donald Young, Earl Young, and Herbert Young. A regular schedule was planned to last throughout March. Leo Rivard was the high school winner of the Lions Club bowling contest with a total of 282 for three strings. Everyone enjoyed bowling this year, but it is hoped that next season will be more successful. Many thanks go to Mr. Donald Hunter for his assistance in helping the bowling league. Softball 1953 Camden 21 at Vinalhaven 5 Camden 11 Rockland 6 Camden 11 Thomaston 3 Camden 19 at Rockland 11 Camden 27 at Thomaston 6 Camden 36 Vinalhaven 3 Camden 33 vs Boothbay 8 (♦Playoff for Knox-Lincoln League title played at Rockland) Player AB R H BB SO AV PO A E AY C. LaCombe 17 7 12 0 0 .706 4 6 2 1.000 M. Drinkwater 31 20 23 2 0 .742 15 14 2 .931 B. Crabtree 32 19 20 ; 0 .625 12 16 7 .781 F. Calderwood 11 3 7 0 0 .636 13 0 1 .923 J. Arau 18 6 7 i 0 .389 0 1 1 .500 P. Barker 25 15 15 i 0 .600 9 1 2 .778 J. Gray 27 11 13 3 1 .481 3 0 0 1.000 M. Bennett 33 12 10 3 0 .435 39 2 1 .976 J. Young 10 0 4 0 0 .400 7 4 1 .909 T. Nuccio 23 11 11 2 0 .478 3 0 2 .333 B. Ruiter 15 0 5 1 0 .333 9 1 1 .900 S. Goodwin 24 8 8 3 4 .333 6 0 4 .333 D. Shea 1 1 1 0 0 1.000 0 0 0 .000 L. Abbott 7 3 5 0 0 .714 0 0 0 .000 J. Bennett 3 1 2 1 0 .667 3 1 1 .750 L. Crockett 7 4 3 0 0 .429 0 0 0 .000 E. Coathup 2 0 1 0 1 .500 0 0 0 .000 Pitcher Innings Hit s Off BB SO w L LaCombe 27 27 7 5 4 0 Young 14 18 2 9 2 0 J. Bennett 7 7 1 2 1 0 Harvey 1 2 5 0 0 0 THE MEGUNTICOOK 57 SOFTBALL—1953 The year 1953 brought to Camden its first softball team since 1947. The girls had a schedule of six games and were coached by Mr. Stover. They emerged victorious in all of them and won first place in the Knox- Lincoln playoff against Boothbay. They lost only two players, Joan Bennett and Janice Gray, through graduation this year. Camden at Vinalhaven May 4, 1953 Camden traveled the waves to Vinalhaven for the first game of the season. Judy Young pitched and won her first game with a score of 21-5. The girls showed they really knew how to hit by ending with a total of 21 runs on 23 hits. Camden—23 hits, 21 runs, 5 errors Vinalhaven—6 hits, 5 runs, 4 errors Rockland at Camden May 7, 1953 Camden played host to the Rockland nine; this proved to be one of the season’s better games. Joyce Harvey started on the mound but was replaced by Carolyn LaCombe in the second inning. LaCombe held Rock- land down to 7 hits while Camden swung away, collecting 16. Coming from behind in the sixth inning by bringing in six runs, Camden won 11-6. Camden—16 hits, 11 runs, 2 errors Rockland—7 hits, 6 runs, 1 error Thomaston at Camden May 11, 1953 Camden was ready and waiting for its Thomaston guests. This was the third game and Camden’s third win. Joan Bennett stepped to the mound, collecting her first win with a total of 3 runs, 7 hits. Maxine Drinkwater was top hitter, slamming 5-5. Camden—17 hits, 11 runs, 5 errors Thomaston—7 hits, 3 runs, 3 errors Camden at Rockland May 19, 1953 Camden journeyed to Rockland to rack up another win. Although this was one of the closer games, Camden won by a score of 19-11, with seven home runs. Judy Young stepped to the mound for the second time to come in with her second win. Camden—23 hits, 19 runs, 7 errors Rockland—12 hits, 11 runs, 2 errors 58 THE MEGUNTICOOK Camden at Thomaston May 21,1 953 Upon journeying to Thomaston, Camden picked up another game in their favor. The girls steamed ahead at the start and kept right on driving until the game was called in the sixth inning with a score of 27-6. Pitcher Carolyn LaCombe held Thomaston to 10 hits for 6 runs. Camden—30 hits, 27 runs, 1 error Thomaston—10 hits, 6 runs, 6 errors Vinalhaven at Camden May 26, 1953 The Camden nine ended the season by defeating the visiting Islanders by a wide margin. Carolyn LaCombe rolled up her third win, allowing only 5 hits for 3 runs. Maxine Drinkwater, top hitter for the game, slammed in 6-6. Camden won 36-3. Camden—38 hits, 36 runs, 3 errors Vinalhaven—5 hits, 3 runs, 6 errors Camden vs Boothbay June 1, 1953 Both teams traveled to Rockland for the Knox-Lincoln playoff. Camden really turned in the runs, scoring 4 in the first, 8 in the second, 10 in the third, 6 in the fourth, and 5 in the fifth. LaCombe held the Boothbay team to 8 hits for 8 runs. Camden—29 hits, 33 runs, 4 errors Boothbay—8 hits, 8 runs, 2 errors % ‘ n: CHEERLEADERS Sally Crockett, Earlene Beale, Filomena Tranquillo, Patricia Barker, Emily Randlett, Lois Inman, Cheryl Reynolds. (Iheer leading r cheerleaders had a great time spurring the teams on Their morale was given a big boost by the purchase w««norms; these plus the addition of many new cheers made Cam- squad one of the best in the league. eterans on the squad were Emily Randlett, head cheerleader; Patri- cia Barker, her able assistant; Earlene Beale, Lois Inman, Sally Crockett, nd Cheryl Reynolds. Newcomers to the group were Nancy Harmon and ilomena Tranquillo. Camden High School is deeply grateful to its cheerleaders for the part they played in encouraging our teams this season. Keep up the good work, girls! (49-50) First row: Lucille Talbot, Blanche Leonard, Grace Galanti, Joyce Sylvester, Betty Thurston, Joan Salisbury, Carole Thomas, Peggy Connelly; Second row: Lois Cookson, Pat Kelley. Eleanor Lunt, Miss Mc- Cobb (Coach), Margaret Crabtree, Evelyn Lunt, Martha Wood: Third row: Elaine Dumas, Janice Gray, Karlene Eaton, Hazel Lunt, Joan Bennett, Ida Ripley, Charline Talbot. ► (51-52) First row: Karlene Eaton, Maxine Drinkwater, Hazel Lunt, Margaret Crabtree, Barbara Crabtree, Mary Bennett; Second row: Betty Galanti, Janice Gray, Lucile Drinkwater, Betty Kobs, Judith Sawyer, Joan Bennett, Filomena Tranquillo, Teresa Nuccio; Third row: Diana Payson, Judith Payson, Edna Coathup, Betsey-Jo Ruitei , Miss McCobb (Coach), Carolyn La- Combe, Estelle LaCombe, Alice Whitehouse. ---------► BASKETBALL TEAMS (48-49) Front row: Joyce Sylvester, Carole Thomas, Betty Thurston, Frances Light, Joanne Clayter, Grace Galanti, Peggy Connelly; Second row: Martha Wood, Eleanor and Evelyn Lunt, Miss McCobb (Coach), Joan Salisbury, Margaret Crabtree, Blanche Leonard; Back row: Lois Cookson, Pat Kelley, Dorothy Bryant, Lucille Talbot. (50-51) First row: Martha Wood, Barbara Crabtree, Margaret Crabtree, Maxine Drinkwater, Grace Galanti, Blanche Leonard, Evelyn Lunt, Eleanor Lunt, Mary Bennett, Joan Bennett; Second row: Alice Whitehouse, Filomena Tranquillo, Charline Talbot, Ida Ripley, Estelle LaCombe, Marie Curry, Sheila Donovan, Miss McCobb (Coach). Betty Kobs, Hazel Lunt, Beverlie Barnes, Karlene Eaton, Janice Gray. ----« (52-53) First row: Edna Coathup, Mary Bennett, Bar- bara Crabtree, Joan Bennett, Hazel Lunt, Maxine Drinkwater, Karlene Eaton, Betty Galanti; Second row: Miss French (Coach), Alice Whitehouse, Filomena Tranquillo, Joyce Harvey, Deborah Shea, Janice Gray, Joan Arau; Third row: Betsey-Jo Ruiter, Judith Saw- yer, Frances Calderwood, Carolyn LaCombe, Linda Marshall. ---■ THE MEGUNTICOOK 61 STATE RECORD 84 STRAIGHT WINS 1948-49 CHS OPP. 1. Rockport 50 14 2. Boothbay Harbor 40 21 3. Lincoln Academy 26 26 4. Rockland 49 29 5. Thomaston 47 14 1949-50 6. Rockland 83 42 7. Lincoln Academy 44 25 8. Boothbay Harbor 45 28 9. Rockland 49 27 10. Alumnae 47 18 11. Rockport 48 24 12. Thomaston 58 12 13. Waldoboro 50 36 14. Lincoln Academy 44 27 15. Boothbay Harbor 45 21 16. Rockport 67 33 17. Thomaston 82 42 18. Waldoboro 48 42 1950-51 19. Appleton 45 28 20. Boothbay Harbor 54 21 21. Waldoboro 62 21 22. Crosby 57 41 23. Lincoln Academy 35 22 24. Boottbay Harbor 68 32 25. Crosby 51 22 26. Rockport 51 47 27. Rockland 59 34 28. Thomaston 47 15 29. Waldoboro 49 38 30. Rockland 49 33 31. Thomaston 49 49 32. Lincoln Academy 59 34 1951-52 33. Rockport 54 54 84. Thomaston 55 35 35. Rockland 61 51 36. Waldoboro 42 41 37. Alumnae 42 35 38. Lincoln Academy 54 39 39. Wiscasset 78 48 40. Boothbay Harbor 48 21 CHS OPP. 41. Crosby 78 12 42. Wiscasset 78 53 43. Crosby 80 32 44. Thomaston 48 45 45. Rockland 56 50 46. Stevens 62 29 47. Waldoboro 47 38 48. Stevens 45 30 49. Lincoln Academy 68 65 50. Boothbay Harbor 41 38 1952-53 51. Boothbay Harbor 56 26 52. Rockland 56 39 53. Thomaston 55 49 54. C rosby 39 17 55. Waldoboro 66 40 56. Stevens 52 22 57. Lincoln Academy 73 43 58. Rockland 59 38 59. Crosby 47 27 60. Wiscasset 58 17 61. Stevens 74 36 62. Thomaston 57 24 63. Rockport 73 36 64. Waldoboro 54 26 65. Lincoln Academy 58 41 66. Alumnae 36 29 67. Boothbay Harbor 54 37 68. Rockport 54 26 69. Wiscasset 48 24 1953-54 70. Wiscasset 57 25 71. Boothbay Harbor 78 46 72. Thomaston 89 52 73. Waldoboro 48 21 74. Rockland 59 43 75. Rockport 75 40 76. Alumnae 56 41 77. Lincoln Academy 54 36 78. Wiscasset 55 22 79. Rockland 56 39 80. Thomaston 57 33 81. Waldoboro 58 19 82. Lincoln Academy 65 46 83. Rockport 53 36 84. Boothbay Harbor 47 39 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM First row: Edna Coathup, Mary Bennett, Barbara Crabtree and Maxine Drinkwater (Co-captains), Betty Galanti. I.inda Marshall, Betsey-Jo Ruitcr; Second row: Miss McCobb (Ex-Coach), Joan Arau, Joyce Harvey, Frances Calderwood, Carolyn LaCombe, Alice Whitehouse (Manager), Miss French (Coach); Third row: Judith Young, Mary Ames, Deborah Shea, Rachel Mitchell, Sandra Ruiter, Elaine Hoffses, Ethel Mayhew; Fourth row: Evelyn Dean, Nancy Buck, Ruth Rayncs, Luella Crockett. ONYVARI) TO VICTORY J The Crimson Tide had good reason to be proud this year as it ended the 1953-54 season by winning its fifth consecutive Knox-Lincoln League Championship. Although the team had lost three first-string players, Joan Bennett, Hazel Lunt, and Karlene Eaton, it did not lack for ability or experienced players. Fifteen games made up the season’s schedule and the Tide, under the direction of Coach French, came through them all with flying colors. Those making the squad were: Seniors: forwards Barbara Crabtree and Mary Bennett; guards Maxine Drinkwater, Edna Coathup and Alice Whitehouse. Juniors: forwards Betty Galanti and Betsey-Jo Ruiter; guards Carolyn LaCombe and Frances Calderwood. Sophomores: forwards Luella Crockett, Joan Arau and Joyce Harvey; guards Linda Marshall, Judith Young and Deborah Shea. Freshmen: forwards Sandra Ruiter, Elaine Hoffses, Nancy Buck and Evelyn Dean; guards Ruth Raynes, Mary Ames and Rachel Mitchell. The first-string forward section was made up of Barbara Crabtree, Mary Bennett, and Betty Galanti. Those in the guard section were Maxine Drinkwater, Edna Coathup and Linda Marshall. THE MEGUNTICOOK 63 In addition to the five straight championship wins, Camden is also extra proud of its lightning-quick, sharp-shooting star, Barb Crabtree. In the game at Thomaston, Barb sank a total of 61 points while playing only three quarters. This broke a former record of a Rockland player who tallied 49 points in one game. Even more big ideas were in the making. The squad wanted another record and they got it. The Tide kept on pulling in the victories, hoping to set a new state record for straight wins. The year 1949 gave the girls their start in the spectacular streak when they won the five remaining games of that season. One of these games was a tie with Lincoln Academy ending with a score of 26-26. Joyce Sylvester, Carole Thomas, Betty Thurston, Frances Light, Joanne Clayter and Grace Galanti made up the first string under the direction of Coach Helen McCobb. Thirteen more games were added to this streak during the 1949-50 season, giving the Crimson Tide a total of 17 games. The first six on the team that brought in these victories were Joyce Sylvester, Carole Thomas, Betty Thurston, Grace Galanti, Joan Salisbury and Bebe Leonard. Another expert sextette came forward for the 1950-51 season racking up 14 more victories, giving them 31 wins in all. An exciting, though nerve- racking game at the end of the season found Camden almost upset by Thomaston as the game ended with a 49-49 score. On the starting line were Grace Galanti, Bebe Leonard, Evelyn Lunt, Margaret Crabtree, Barbara Crabtree, and Maxine Drinkwater. In 1951-52 the Crimson Tide went up 18 more steps toward its goal, making a total of 49 straight wins. The girls stumbled a little on the first step this year as Rockport came close to taking home the honors. However, Camden wasn’t in the mood for losing that night so the game ended in a tie, 54-54. The starting six were Margaret Crabtree, Hazel Lunt, Karlene Eaton, Mary Bennett, Maxine Drinkwater and Barbara Crabtree. Another year rolled around, finding Joan Bennett, Hazel Lunt, Karlene Eaton, Barbara Crabtree, Maxine Drinkwater, and Mary Bennett leading the team as first six for the 1952-53 season. This year the girls found themselves with a new coach, Miss Ruth French, as Miss McCobb had retired from coaching. Following in the footsteps of the past teams, these girls continued as tops in ball-handling and sharp-shooting. The team earned 19 more wins, pushing its streak up to 68. This year’s all-stars turned in 15 more victories, thus achieving the long-awaited goal. Ending the season with 84 straight games without a loss, the Crimson Tide set a new state record by breaking New Gloucester’s win streak of 76. 64 THE MEGUNTICOOK 57 Camden vs Wiscasset 25 November 20, 1053 The Crimson Tide played the opener for the season at Camden, against Wiscasset. They got off to a good start, winning with a score of 57-25. All substitutes played and did a good job. Barb Crabtree was high scorer with 22 points; Sandra Ruiter, a first-rate freshman sub, followed with 10 points for Camden. Millet led Wiscasset with 13 points. 78 Camden vs Boothbay Hi December 4, 1953 Camden whipped the visiting team. Boothbay, 78-46. All forwards hit double figures in scoring, with Barb Crabtree as high scorer with 33 points. Mary Bennett, Betsey-Jo Ruiter. and Betty Galanti sank 21. 14, and 10 points respectively. Chellis tallied 24 points for the losers. Outstanding ball was played in the guard section. 89 Camden vs Thomaston 51 December 11, 1953 Expecting this to be the season’s tough one, both forwards and guards went on the floor ready for anything. However, the Crimson Tide rolled ahead at the start and stayed there, beating their hosts 89-51. Barb Crab- tree, the Tide’s sharp-shooter, sank a sensational 61 points in the three quarters she played. This superseded a former record of 49 points made by a Rockland player several years ago. Excellent ball was played by both first and second teams. 48 Camden vs Waldoboro 24 December 18, 1953 The Camden lassies overcame their Waldoboro guests 48-24. All subs played and turned in an impressive game. Mary Bennett led the scorers with 15 points; Studley tallied 9 points for Waldoboro. 56 Camden vs Alumnae 41 December 29, 1953 The former Camden stars came back to show the Crimson Tide that they still knew how to play basketball. Although the Tide beat them 56-41, it was a good game and a lot of fun. Barb Crabtree scored 28 points for Camden while Marge Plaisted took the Alumnae honors with 16 points. 59 Camden vs Rockland 43 January 2, 1954 Rockland played host to the Camden six, only to be beaten by a 59-43 score. The first quarter found the Camden girls having a hard time getting started, the quarter ending 18-12 for Camden. In the second quarter, how- ever, the lassies left Rockland behind in a cloud of dust. Score at the half: 31-18. Crabtree and Bennett were high scorers with 29 and 22 respectively. Grispi led Rockland with 20 points. Linda Marshall, new in the guard sec- tion this year, played one of her best games, doing an excellent job in rebounding and intercepting. THE MEGUNTICOOK 65 75 Camden vs Rockport 40 January 5, 1954 The Crimson Tide trimmed their rival neighbors at Rockport’s new gym by a score of 75-40. Barbara Crabtree was high scorer with 38 points and Mary Bennett followed with 29 more. Betty Galanti, the star play- maker, turned in an excellent game. Simonton led the losers with 24 points. 54 Camden vs Lincoln 36 January 8, 1954 Lincoln traveled to Camden to be put down by the Camden sextette 54-36. Mary Bennett was high scorer with 22 points while Binsmore led Lincoln with 26. All subs played and turned in an excellent game. Especially impressive subs in the forward section were Elaine Hoffses, Sandra Ruiter, and Joan Arau. 55 Camden vs Wiscasset 22 January 15, 1954 The Crimson Tide collected another win at Wiscasset, with a score of 55-22. Barb Crabtree was high scorer with 21 points, followed by Mary Bennett with 16. Tops for the losers was Whitney with 12 points. 56 Camden vs Rockland 39 January 19, 1954 Camden outplayed its Rockland guests by beating them with a score of 56-39. The forwards were really hot on their shots with Barb Crabtree sinking 24; Mary Bennett, 17; and Betty Galanti, 15. Mary Bennett looked especially impressive with her side shots. Mary Grispi and Celia Crie were high for Rockland with 16 and 14 points. 61 Camden vs Thomaston 35 January 22, 1954 Thomaston journeyed to Camden to be the guests of the Crimson Tide and also the losers of the game with a score of 61-35. Scoring honors for Camden went to Barb Crabtree with 23 and Mary Bennett with 20. Joanne Edwards tallied 15 for the Prison Towners. Both forwards and guards turned in an excellent game. Ruth Raynes, a fast-moving freshman guard, did an excellent job intercepting. 58 Camden vs Waldoboro 19 January 29, 1954 Camden played host to the Waldoboro six, winning easily with a score of 58-19. All substitutes saw some action and turned out a good game. Barb Crabtree scored high for Camden with 16 points, while Wallace sank 6 for the losers. 65 Camden vs Lincoln 46 February 5, 1954 The Crimson Tide traveled to Newcastle to play a hard-fought and fast- moving game. Barb Crabtree with 37 points, and Mary Bennett with 28 66 THE MEGUNTICOOK points, took home the Camden scoring honors; Polly Dinsmore tallied 25 for Lincoln. Maxine Drinkwater, Camden’s all-round star guard, played one of her best games of the season, doing an excellent job in rebounding. 53 Camden vs Rockport 36 February 9, 1951 The Rockport sextette came to Camden with ideas of trimming a win from the Tide’s record. However, Camden had some ideas of its own that made it the Tide’s game all the way. The score at the half was 35-21. The second team joined in in the last half pushing the final score to 53-36. The ball-handling and team work of the entire squad were the two factors that assured Camden this victory as in many others. 47 Camden vs Boothbay 39 February 12, 1954 The Camden lassies ended the season with a hard-earned victory which captured the Knox-Lincoln League Championship for the fifth consecutive year. It was touch and go all the way, with Boothbay leading at the first quarter 15-13. Camden pulled ahead at the half with a score of 29-22, but the locals weren’t through yet. They came up behind Camden with a 39-39 score at the end of the third quarter. Boothbay was allowed only one basket in the last quarter, however, which assured the Crimson Tide of its 84th straight win. Barb Crabtree and Mary Bennett tallied 23 points each for Camden while Chellis led Boothbay also with 23 points. INDIVIDUAL SCORING Barbara Crabtree 398 Joan Arau 23 Mary Bennett 277 Joyce Harvey 15 Betty Galanti 72 Luella Crockett 3 Betsey-Jo Ruiter 53 Nancy Buck 2 Sandra Ruiter 35 Rachel Mitchell 2 Elaine Hoffses 27 Evelyn Dean 1 Girls’ Bowline c Soon after the mid-winter vacation, girls’ bowling again got underway at the YMCA. Girls on the regular bowling teams, which met each week on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, were the following: Carol Atkins, Nancy Buck, Evelyn Dean,' Elaine Hoffses, Charlotte Hunt, Patricia Martin, Mary Rayiies, Ruth Raynes, Cheryl Reynolds, Jacqueline Reynolds, Betsev-Jo Ruiter, and Judith Wilbur. Seventeen girls competed in the tournament, which was open to all high school girls. Betty Galanti won the title with a total pinfall of 248; Nancy Buck was a close runner-up with a score of 245. Other high scorers were Joan Arau, Mary Raynes, Elaine Hoffses, Carol Atkins, and Ruth Raynes, listed according to their placing in the tournament. THE MEGUNTICOOK 67 CtLS, Alumni CLASS OF 1949 Louis Arau—U. S. Navy, Melrose, Mass. Richard Ayers — employed by Ach- orn’s Dept. Store, Camden, Maine Genevieve Bickford — Mrs. Clifford Stinson, Camden, Maine Henry Bickford, Jr. — employed by Penobscot Cabin Cq., Camden, Maine Dexter Briggs—U. S. Army, Camp Breckenridge, Kentucky Bebe Brown — Mrs. Norman Drink- water, Spruce Head, Maine Marilyn Brown—Mrs. Aldene Rob- bins, Bar Harbor, Maine Carl Buck—at home, Camden, Maine Adelbert Carver — employed by Schrafft’s Restaurant, Boston, Mass. Joanne Clayter—Mrs. Daniel Crow- ley, Boston, Mass. Ruth Conley—Mrs. Richard Sanders, Cee Kay, Montana Claire Crabtree—employed by Knox Lumber Products, Inc., Camden, Maine Harold Drinkwater — employed by Knox Mill, Camden, Maine Kathleen Duffy—Mrs. George Van Buskirk, Roselle Park, N. J. Robert Duncan—U. S. Army, Aber- deen Proving Grounds, Maryland Lucille Dyer—Mrs. E. P. Linscott, 3rd, Portland, Maine Dwight French—U. S. Army, Fort Devens, Mass. Francis Frye—employed by Bath Iron Works, Westbrook, Maine Richard Gould—U. S. Navy, Panama Canal Zone Dorothy Grover — Mrs. David Ben- ner, Nobleboro, Maine Lois Hale — Perkins Institute for Blind, Watertown, Mass. Mary Anne Hale—Mrs. Jackson Al- lenwood, Belfast, Maine Warren Hanson — U. S. Air Force, California Everett Harding—employed by John Fitzsimmons, Camden, Maine Frances Hastings — Mrs. Gilbert Knight, Lincolnville, Maine Carl Heal—U. S. Air Force, Okinawa Jack Henderson—U. S. Army, Quon- set Point, Providence, R. I. Cynthia Howes—Mrs. Louis Arau, Melrose, Mass. Andrea Jones—Mrs. Orvil Young, Young, Lincolnville, Maine Cedric Joyce—University of Maine, Orono, Maine Mary Kennedy—Mrs. Stanley Pay- son, Camden, Maine Priscilla Knowlton—Mrs. Enos Verge, Rockland, Maine Carolie Larner—employed by Cam- den Community Hospital, Camden, Maine Frances Light—Mrs. Clifton Mitchell, Camden, Maine Stanley Payson — University of Maine, Orono, Maine Myrtle Pooley—Mrs. Johnson Talbot, Lincolnville, Maine Paul Putnam—U. S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia Donald Richardson — employed by Leon Fish, Hope, Maine Pauline Robbins—Mrs. Waldo Moody, Lincolnville, Maine Betty Rolfe—Mrs. Hillard Dunbar, Belfast, Maine Olive Sawyer—Mrs. Robert Dufresne, employed at Wellesley College, Mass. Lawrence Sparta—U. S. Navy, aboard cruiser Northampton Helen Stevenson—Mrs. Paul Putnam, Norfolk, Virginia 68 THE MEGUNTICOOK William Stone—University of Maine, Orono, Maine Ralph Wellman—employed by Tele- phone Co., Lincolnville, Maine Bernard Wheaton—U. S. Air Force, Japan Jacqueline Wilson — Mrs. Daniel Cochran, Takoma Park, Maryland Class of 1953 Lillian Amborn—Air Age Aviation School, Boston, Mass. Sylvia Bagley—employed by State Dept, of Health and Welfare, Rock- land, Maine Joan Bennett—employed by Granite Trust Co., Quincy, Mass. Edward Blackington—employed by Sunoco Station, Camden, Maine Richard Brodis—employed by Leo Varney, Lincolnville, Maine Jerry Burkett—University of Maine, Orono, Maine Alfred Darrow — Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine Frederick Davis — Husson College, Bangor, Maine Karlene Eaton—employed by Pratt Whitney, Hartford, Conn. Annie Erskine — employed by Mrs. Blanchard, Camden, Maine Richard Freeman—at home, Camden, Maine Martha Frye—employed by Edward Walsh, Belfast, Maine John Giffin — employed by D. A. Heald, Camden, Maine Elizabeth Glover — Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham, Maine Roger Grant — Maine Vocational School, Portland, Maine Janice Gray—Husson College, Ban- gor, Maine Douglas Green—Maine Maritime Aca- demy, Castine, Maine Donald Heald—at home, Lincolnville, Maine Hazel Lunt—Mrs. Frank Ames, Hart- ford, Conn. Eleanor MacDonald—Rockland School of Commerce, Rockland, Maine Ronald McIntyre—employed at Calso Station, Camden, Maine Arlene Magee—Eastern Maine Gen- eral Hospital, Bangor, Maine Ralph Miller — Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine Kenneth Milliken—employed at Shell Elms Station, Camden, Maine George Murch—University of Maine, Orono, Maine Nancy Perkins — Westbrook Junior College, Portland, Maine Faye Raynes—employed by Camden Drug Co., Camden, Maine Margaret Richardson — at home, Hope, Maine Ida Ripley—Mrs. Gene Hilliker, Cam- den, Maine Bette Rippey—Bryant College, Pro- vidence, R. I. Richard Rossiter—employed by Knox Lumber Products, Inc., Camden, Maine Doralice Sawyer—employed by John Hancock Insurance Co., Boston, Mass. Irving Sawyer—employed at Mobil- gas Station, Camden, Maine Richard Shaw—Gorham State Teach- ers College, Gorham, Maine Caroline Talbot—employed by Cam- den National Bank, Camden, Maine Joan Tibbetts—University of Maine, Orono, Maine Paul Webber—University of Maine, Orono, Maine Vu± lJL I'K r: e l q oo a 'V k r ' L J] i y V s A« Acr ? A' ir ci — A f '3 • —T%yt Wh THE MEGUNTICOOK 69 Camden and Lincolnville Contributions lArers’ Market Knight’s Garage l ay View Restaurant Lily Pond Nursery Beach Inn Lucky Strike and Coffee Shop Bishop’s Store Maine Arborists, Inc. Boynton-McKay Morrow’s Jewelry Bracy’s Nash Grocery Store Bunny’s Cafe Nuccio’s Shoe Repair i Camden Home Bakery Percy Hopkins Camden Sheet Metal Shop Pine Tree Gift Shop Crockett’s 5 and 10 Prince’s, Inc, Dr. F. S. Powers Quigley’s Taxi Dr. Harry Tounge Roland Crockett Dr. Ray Worthen The Scott Knight Store Dr. Walter Strang Steel’s Truck Stop Dwina! and Dwinal Stevenson’s Candy Elmer Young Taylor Inn Feiton’s Store Tibbetts Industries First National Stores Vaulien’s Beauty Shop Florence Beauty Shoppe Virgil Jackson Harbor Grocery Wentworth Shop Harmon and Nichols Weymouth’s Market Helen’s Beauty Shop Yorkie’s Diner Hodgman and Co. A Friend Ken Green U J, A' s £}y' 'k’ Rockland and Rockport Contributions Alan Grossman Bitler Car and Home Supply Bicknell Maunfacturing Company Burpee’s Furniture Carroll Cut Rate Crie’s Hardware Dr. C. Harold Jameson Economy Clothes Fireproof Garage General Ice Cream Corp. Gifford’s Music Shop Holmes Packing Corp. Huston-Tuttle Book Store Leighton’s Jewelry Lucien Green Luther Bickmore Ma Hubbard’s Lunch Maine Coast Seafoods McLain Shoe Store Newbert’s Restaurant Newberry’s 5 and 10 Paramount Restaurant Penobscot Boat Works Quality Shoe Store Savitt’s Sallinen’s Body Shop St. Clair and Allen Candy Stonington Furniture Stuart Burgess Sulka Jewelers Thorndike Hotel Vesper Leach Store Waldoboro Garage Wotton’s Clothing WRKD 70 THE MEGUNTICOOK Camden and Rockport ALLEN INSURANCE AGENCY David H. Montgomery, Pres. Insurance and Real Estate Service Dial 2296 Camden, Maine A. L. ANDERSON Johnson Outboard Motors Old Town and Penn Yan Boats Bay View Street Camden Compliments of BALDWIN’S CLEANERS Compliments of CUSHMAN BAKING CO. Compliments of BUTTERFIELD’S MARKET Compliments of ELMER JOYCE Compliments of ELMHURST DAIRY CAMDEN FARMERS’ UNION Grains—Feeds—Groceries Tel. 466 F. L. SPEAR Plumbing and Heating Camden Maine Compliments of DOUGHERTY’S STORE THOMAS’ STORE Meats and Groceries Camden Maine CAMDEN SHIPBUILDING COMPANY, INC. Sea Street Camden W. I). HEALD “Next to the Village Green” Camden Maine Compliments of PENOBSCOT HAND LOOM CO. Camden Maine VILLAGE SHOP 25 Main Street Camden MILDRED HEALD Clothing Repairs and Alterations 36 Elm Street Camden, Maine THE MEGUNTICOOK 71 Rockland, and Rockport BOB SELIGER Heating Oil Burners Sales and Service Rockland Maine Compliments of COFFIN’S CLOTHING Rockland Maine Compliments of COURIER-GAZETTE FACTORY STORE Thomaston Maine GENERAL FOODS Birds Eye Division Rockland Maine Compliments of GREGORY’S CLOTHING Compliments of LLOYD’S PHARMACY Rockland Maine Compliments of MARITIME OIL CO. Service Station Camden Maine MILLER’S GARAGE DeSoto—Plymouth Dealer Rockland Maine ROCKLAND-ROCKPORT LIME CO. Rockland Maine SILSBY’S FLOWERS Rockland Maine Compliments of STAPLES GARAGE Rockport THE CORNER SHOP Fountain Service Papers— Groceries Rockport Maine Compliments of ENOS E. INGRAHAM CO. Rockport Maine W. II. Glover Co. SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINT LUMBER HARDWARE Telephone 14 Rockland, Maine (2, 72 THE MEGUNTICOOK JACKSON-WHITE STUDIO PORTLAND. MAINE Class Photographer 1954 THE MEGUNTICOOK 73 Gilbert C. Laite Funeral Home, Inc. ROBERT E. LAITE—Pres. Telephone 8225 CAMDEN MAINE AMBULANCE SERVICE 74 THE MEGUNTICOOK 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 RALPH JOHNSON, JR. Builder — Contractor Camden Maine ROBERT RIPPEY Camden Maine Compliments of The Camden Herald Publishing Co. BOOK. SOCIAL and COMMERCIAL PRINTERS Printers of This Year Book BAY VIEW STREET Tel. 493 CAMDEN, MAINE THE MEGUNTICOOK 75 Carleton, French and Company GROCERIES—CROCKERY—KITCHEN UTENSILS SWIFT’S HEAVY STEER BEEF Telephone 461-462 Camden Maine Dean and Engleys Garage AUTO REPAIRING and BODY and FENDER WORK GOODYEAR TIRES and GLIDDEN PAINTS Lincolnville Center Telephone 13 Compliments of Green Gables Inn Belmont Avenue Tel. 2230 Camden, Maine Knox Woolen Company Camden, Maine Manufacturers of EXCELSIOR FELTS JACKETING and WOOLEN SPECIALTIES FINE RED BLANKETS 76 THE MEGUNTICOOK Compliments of ICE CREAM The Talhot-Stevenson Agency, Inc. INSURANCE Telephone 514 Main Street Camden, Maine George H. Thomas Fuel Company HUDSON COAL and SHELL FUEL OILS We suggest you investigate the new method for burning anthracite. Telephone 2024 Camden, Maine Ths SmitiMCj GIFTS Main Street Camden THE MEGUNTICOOK 77 Shell Elms Servicenter - Hay View Garage SHELL PRODUCTS Lubrication—Washing—Storage GOODYEAR TIRES DELCO and EXIDE BATTERIES Camden, Maine—Tel. 772—470 Dragon Cement Company, Inc. Thomaston, Maine Manufacturers of DRAGON PORTLAND CEMENT DRAGON SUPERIOR CEMENT DRAGON MORTAR CEMENT Marion Village MOTEL and RESTAURANT . Telephone 441 Route 1 Rockport, Maine Superior Gas and Oil Co., Inc. Tel. 1251 See Your Nearest ESSO Dealer 689 Main Street Rockland, Maine 78 THE MEGUNTICOOK Lincoln E. McRae INVESTMENTS Tel. 500 449 Main Street Rockland, Maine Acliorn’s Department Stores Camden—Belfast BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ’54 MERCURY OUTBOARD MOTORS Lead better’s Machine Shop Camden Maine Camden National Rank Camden Maine SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES TRUST DEPARTMENT Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation THE MEGUNTICOOK 79 Dial 456 I . G. Willey and Company Anthracite — COAL — Bituminous Range — OIL — Furnace FUELS, MASONS’ SUPPLIES 24 Bay View Street HARDWARE J. C. Curtis, Inc. Telephone 2119 SPORTING GOODS The Village Garage Telephone 2070 14 Mechanic Street Camden, Maine Brown’s Market A COMPLETE SELECTION OF HEAVY WESTERN STEER BEEF “Top Quality at Lower Price” Camden Maine 80 THE MEGUNTICOOK Compliments of Bill Monroe PLUMBING and HEATING Camden Maine Compliments of Van Baalen Heilbrun Company, Inc. 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. SENTER-CRANE’S Rockland Maine THE MEGUNTICOOK 81 Rockland School of Commerce Your local business college that gives you a complete business training. Speedt pJliffg SHORTHAND Day and Evening Courses 245 Main Street Tel. 148 Rockland, Maine Penobscot Marine Sales, Inc. COMMERCIAL and PLEASURE BOATS RAYTHEON MARINE ELECTRONIC GEAR Sea Street Clifford Smith, Jr. Camden, Maine Telephone 3152 RADIOS — RECORDS — APPLIANCES Crosley—Norge—Admiral Refrigerators RCA Victor—Philco—Zenith—Admiral Television RADIO and RADIO-PHONOGRAPH COMBINATIONS Largest Record Stock—All 3 Speeds I). A. Heald “Next to Village Green” Telephone 2470 Knox Lumber Products, Inc. Box 130 Camden, Maine Telephone 8259 82 THE MEGUNTICOOK Libby’s Pharmacy M. C. Perkins, Prop. THE PRESCRIPTION STORE 20 Main Street Dial 731 Camden, Maine BEST WISHES from The New Tweed Shop Camden, Maine Dial 3070 Packard, Inc. LUMBER and BUILDING SUPPLIES Bay View Street Telephone 478 Camden, Maine Marriner’s Amoco Service Station “AMOCO PRODUCTS” Headquarters for MARTIN OUTBOARDS Telephone 2562 Camden, Maine THE MEGUNTICOOK 83 Smith's Garage, Inc. CHRYSLER and PLYMOUTH G.M.C. TRUCKS 10 Union Street Tel. 2320 Rockport Collins and Foss, Inc. DRY CLEANSERS (Authorized Agency for Watkins) Telephone Camden 448 Rockland 1410 FERTILIZERS and GRASS SEEDS of ALL KINDS For Sale MASURY PAINT Ilankin Grain Company Dial 475 30 Union Street Camden Park Street Motors, Inc. 68 Park Street Rockland WILLYS and INTERNATIONAL SALES and SERVICE TOWING and WRECKING SERVICE MEGUNTICOOK FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES MEATS and GROCERIES i Goodwin’s Market Compliments of Haskell and Corthell and The Woman’s Shop Suggest for Summer Comfort SPORTSWEAR by Jantzen BATHING SUITS—TRUNKS—SHORTS—'TEE SHIRTS For Mother, Father, Son and Daughter Camden, Maine Dial 484 Knox County Trust Company EVERY BANKING SERVICE Rockland—Union—Camden—Vnialhaven Be neighborly and get acquainted” Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation A Complete Cleaning Institution Phone 170 RUG CLEANERS, LAUNDERERS, STORAGE, DRY CLEANERS Compliments of 4 17 Limerock Street Rockland, Maine ■•••• ■'.-■■ -. . - ■ y '■ V V - V. - t -'- . • . _ ' • ' «t «2- - N. 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