Camden High School - Megunticook Yearbook (Camden, ME)

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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

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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

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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.