Camden High School - Megunticook Yearbook (Camden, ME)

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FHA First row: Francina Johnson, Mary Raynes, Elizabeth Sprowl, Mrs. Rita Hunter, Advisor, Luella Crockett, Mary Dean, Reina Mcgrquier. Second row: Elaine Lord, Elaine Hollscs, Nancy Buck, Patricia Waye, Esther Jones, Beatrice Richardson, Ellen Maxcy, Bette Hall. Third row: Leah Thomas, Carol Richmond, Patricia Freeman, Sandra Sleeper, Evelyn Dean, Phyllis Hall. SCIENCE CLUB Front row: Ellen Maxcy, Shirley MacDonald, Carol Hall, Selma Sherman, Richard Nash, Judith Gerrish, Patricia Adams, Harvey King. Second row: Jean Garland, Mary Rayncs, Clarista Payson, Beth James, Robert Williams, Joyce Leland, Richard Tilley, Marciheta Leland, Carl VVhitehouse, Roger Plaisted, Morgan Elmer, William Munroe, Mr. Fortier, Advisor.

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THE MEGUNTICOOK 27 SCIENCE FAIR On March 21 science students dis- played their science projects, both ex- hibits and demonstrations, in the high school at the Third Annual Evening of Science in preparation for the re- gional fair. At the Regional Science Fair at Bangor on March 24, Camden did very well with five winners out of a possible eleven. They were: Biology, Sandra Ruiter, first, Ann Weymouth, alternate, Physics, Morgan Elmer, first, Roger Plaisted and Keryn Laite, alternate, Exhibits, Ellen Maxcy. Others who went to Bangor were Lin- da Fugel, Judy Gerrish, James Good- man, Nellie Gushee, Elaine Hoffses, David Jackson, Harvey King, Herbert Litchfield, James Marriner, Thomas Powers, Paul Quinn, David Rayner, Nancy Redmond, Selma Sherman, Betty Sprowl, Russell Stahl, Kenneth Weymouth, and Donald Worthen. The State Science Fair was held at Colby College on April 7. Morgan El- mer won second place in the physics demonstrations. Others who parti- cipated were: Biology demonstration, Sandra Ruiter, Exhibits, Ellen Max- cy, Roger Plaisted, David Rayner, Selma Sherman, Anne Weymouth, and Douglas Webber. CAREER DAY Career Day was held on April 24. It was sponsored by the Megunticook Hi-Y Club assisted by the Tri-Hi-Y. The program Was organized by John Pitman, vice president of the Hi-Y Club. The speakers were George Trafton, Forestry, C. Owen Smith, Journal- ism, Marjorie Hoffses, Beautician, Lt. John Hoctor, Maine Maritime Aca- demy, Harold Gilbert, Town Manage- ment, Mrs. Bertha Sauer, Nursing, Virgil Jackson, Insurance, David Nichols, Lawyer, Don Hammer, Navy, Robert Rippey, Business, Wil- liam Cross, Photography, Dr. Edward K. -Morse, Medicine, Professor Clar- ence Bennett, Electronics. The guest speaker of the day was James Harmon, Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Maine. Mr. Harmon briefiy summariz- ed the type of students the colleges are looking for and then covered the courses that are offered at colleges, especially at the University of Maine. JUNIOR SPEAKING EXHIBITION As a part of the English course, the junior class will hold the annual speaking exhibition on May 11. The finalists are Ramona Drinkwater, Margaret Huntley, Sandra Ruiter, Cora Young, Cary Cooper, John Pit- man, Thomas Powers, and Jerome Young. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Officers elected for the year were Luella Crockett, president, Betty Sprowl, vice president, Mary Dean, secretary, Mary Raynes, treasurer, Reina Megquier, parliamentarian, Francina Johnson, historian, Elaine Lord, reporter, Mrs. Elizabeth Meg- quier, Mrs. Christena Raynes and Mrs. Gerene Jones, chapter mothers. The mothers were invited to the in- stallation of officers held in Decem- ber. In February we held a party at the Snow Bowl. The decorating commit- tee, Leah Thomas, Luella Crockett, and Elaine Hoffses, did a Wonderful job creating a Valentine atmosphere. Now and Then was the theme of the annual May Fashion Show. Fash- ions worn by our grandmothers as well as outfits of the latest fashion loaned by the local stores or made by the girls themselves in their home economics and 4-H projects were modeled. Chairmen of the various committees were Nancy Buck, decora- tions, Mary Raynes, tickets and pub- licity, Betty Sprowl, clean-up, Mary Dean, dance, and Elaine Hoffses, skit. On June 4, the group plans to visit Bar Harbor for the annual outing and picnic.

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THE MEGUNTICOOK 29 SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club was reorganized last October under the supervision of Mr. Fortier. The following students were elected as officers: President Richard Nash Vice President Selma Sherman Secretary Judy Gerrish Treasurer Carol Hall Reporter Shirley MacDonald The club's main activities were: A food sale held in December in- creased the treasury by approximate- ly twenty dollars. During February members stayed after school and started a clean-up campaign in Mr. Fortier's biology room. All instruments were cleaned and polished, and written material was filed. On March 1, the first of a series of science articles by members of the club was published in the Camden Herald. As a permanent project to be passed on to the following clubs, a scrapbook was started, which will contain an account of all activities. On March 16, the Science Club girls acted as hostesses during Science Night. Richard Tilley and Roger Plaisted also helped by taking charge of electrical hookups. 1 DEBATIN G CLUB The Debating Club reports a very eventful year. Those interested par- ticipated in competitive debating with other schools. The officers are: President, John Pitmang Vice President, Carol Hall, Secretary, Ramona Drinkwaterg Treasurer, Paul Quinn, Librarian, Clarista Payson. In November, Ramona Drinkwater, Morgan Elmer, Paul Quinn, and Jer- ome Young participated in a panel discussion at Bates College. Each re- ceived a participation certificate. David Jackson also attended. A food sale was held to supplement the treasury. Each member contribut- ed either food or money. Two teams competed in the novice division in the tournament at the Uni- versity of Maine. There were four debates, two negative, two affirma- tive. Those participating were: Team A--Roger Plaisted, David Jackson, Team B-Ramona Drinkwater, Mor- gan Elmer. Team A won a negative debate from John Bapstg Team B won a negative debate from Oakiield and an affirmative from Brewer. March 16, the affirmative team de- bated Lincoln Academy's negative team here. Lincoln Academy won a 3-0 decision. Susan Briggs and Na- than Witham were their debaters. David Jackson and Roger Plaisted were the Camden speakers. The negative team, Ramona Drink- water and John Pitman, defeated the Wiscasset affirmative team at Wis- casset on March 21, with a 3-0 deci- sion. Both teams debated for the PTA and the Friends-in-Council. - AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS CLUB The Camden Automotive Mechanics Club was established October 18, in order to teach young people the me- chanics of automobiles. The motto selected was The Public Highway Is Not A Race Track. The school purchased an old car for machine shop classes to be used also by the club. It is now in the process of a complete overhaul. There have been speakers and mov- ies at some of the meetings. More speakers are planned for the future. Dances have been held for the bene- fit of the club, featuring Tennessee Rayner and His Mountain Boys, a talented group. Membership cards are now being planned for the club.