Camden High School - Megunticook Yearbook (Camden, ME)

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THE MEGUNTICOOK 5 THE WASHINGTON TRIP April 15-23, 1960 Our trip to New York was a long one, at that; Twelve hours journey, plus the back tire went flat! At four in the A. M. breakfast we ate, Got to the hotel at five—this was our fate: No rooms did we get, nor sleep, nor rest, But our tours that day were the very best! The Easter Pageant and the tour of the town Were really great to see, And later on that evening We went to NBC. Sunday we went to Valley Forge and Independence Hall; In Pa. we saw the Amish people, wagons, beards, and all! At York Hotel we serenaded with our old “Stein Song.” On Monday morning at 7 A. M. we started to drive along. That day we had a little rain, But at Gettysburg we lived again The Civil War and all its fights And also saw some other sights. At the Don Dee we stayed that night; We saw Endless Caverns, a beautiful sight! Tuesday we were up at five; We drove to Washington via Skyline Drive. Our first tour was the FBI Then Arlington, where our soldiers lie. That night down the Potomac we went, At Marshall Park lots of money we spent. That night was lots and lots of fun; We finally got to sleep at one! Wednesday—hubba, hubba! Our pictures were took! Then into the Capitol for a closer look! At Senator Smith’s we were met with a smile, She gave a nice speech that lasted a while. At Annapolis dress parade 3,000 boys appear, All the girls wish they could take one home For a souvenir! Monuments, libraries, and theaters—what fun! But when we returned we were minus one! Thursday was a busy day; We saw the Mint and the zoo. That P. M. we went our separate ways After visiting the Smithsonian, too! Fridav we left with much regret The places and friends that we had met. We hit New York and were off with a dash; With eight hours spare time we made quite a splash! We left New York for Camden, Maine, Onlv to have tire trouble again. At 10 A. M. we arrived home to hit the sack, Though we wished tomorrow we could go right back!

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4 THE MEGUNTICOOK SENIORS CLASS HISTORY The members of the Class of 1960 were not as confident and self-assured four years ago as we like to think we are now. Certainly, that first day of high school was worse than any we have had since then. But after the dust had settled, we took our lowly places, proceeded to study, and never forgot to pay due respect to all seniors. The freshman year was a quiet one, with occasional dances and the “CHS News” capturing most of our attention, outside of studying. Our class officers for this year were President: Thelma Wooster, Vice-President: Peter Hart. Secretary: Betsy Crockett, and Treasur- er: Raymond Dr ink water. When school began the next fall, we were very much at home and felt a silent sympathy for the “poor freshmen”. Class officers were President: Edward Ball, Vice-President: John Moeling, Secre- tary: Betsy Crockett, and Treasurer: Rodney Megquier. A “Spring Hop” was held at the Snow Bowl on April 11, 1958. At the end of our sophomore year we be- gan planning a project to be carried through to our junior year at CHS. The project was a doll to be outfitted and raf- fled off, with each class member selling tickets. Our third year at Camden High was a very eventful one. Class officers elected for the year were President: Sharon Thornall, Vice-President: Thelma Woost- er, Secretary: Bernice Gamage, and Treasurer: Brenda Hart. The Harvest Ball was held in October and, for the first time, a new idea was used: to have records and informal dress. Six girls and four boys took part in the Junior Speaking Exhibition at the Congregational Parish House on March 30, 1959. Mary Jane Hammill and Harvey Kelley were chosen to participate in the Knox-Lincoln League Speaking Contest. Other projects included food sales, and a car wash. The Junior Prom was held on May 1, with a Japanese theme. The Maine Bears pro- vided the music and everyone had a won- derful time. The last duty of the class was to decorate the stage for graduation. There were also the marching practices under the direction of Mr. Goodridge. Our class colors are light blue and royal blue. At last the day arrived when we en- tered the doors of CHS as mighty seniors. But seniors must study too, so things soon settled down to the regular routine. Nevertheless, studying did not interfere in our fun and class work. The first big project we worked on was the Senior Show, which was held October 23, at the Opera House. This show brought out a lot of the hidden talent in the class and was a tremendous success. Basketball concessions followed the Senior Show and most of the class helped with this under- taking. Forty-five seniors and four chap- erones left Bangor on April 15, for Wash- ington, D. C. A week later we all returned, a more informed and tired group than when we left the week before. When senior averages were announced, Mary Jane Hammill was named valedic- torian, and Nancy Rankin was named sa- lutatoriam The “Megunticook” Board was named and those chosen have been scurrying around, gathering material for the yearbook. After we receive our diplomas and leave Camden High School to take our places in the world, we will look back on these four years as the best years of our lives.

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6 THE MEGUNTICOOK WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF: Teddy didn't shave his goatee? Anita were six feet tall? Melvin didn’t go to New Year’s parties? Roy Paul didn’t pick fights? Wanda let her hair grow? Margaret’s initials became “M M”? Florence were like her cousin? Jackie kept up with the Jones boy? Richard Chase couldn’t chase, could he “Cur-it”? Floretta didn’t ask questions in P. D.? Betsy didn’t like the underclassmen? Eleanor would behave? Peggy had black hair? Lester were four feet tall? Raymond didn’t flirt? Walter weren’t good at sports? Bunny didn’t like to drive “junky” Fords? Allison were teaching shop classes? Karen didn’t read “good” books? Carl wore his collar down? Ralph Grant didn’t go bowling? Jimmy Hall lost his sideburns? Mary Jane “flunked” a subject? Brenda didn’t have a “clunker” (Ford)? Peter stopped exploring? Roger loved school? Juanita didn’t like “Hunt-ing”? Ken couldn’t get out of tight places? Joan couldn’t sing? Harvey walked in his sleep? John Knight weren’t polite? Sandy didn’t like to go “Bunny-hunting”? Jean had to race “Race”? Gary slipped a kiss to the salutatorian? Rodney had more than one “Hart”? Nancy Michaud didn’t have a fresh supply of gum? Jimmy Nash didn’t have a free “taxi-cab”? Alberta had to walk to school? Emily didn’t like black convertibles? Donna raised cain in school? Warren had a crew-cut? Nancy Rankin didn’t study? Deane didn’t like the “Freshman pony-tails”? Glenna stopped raising the devil? Alice didn’t like freckled redheads? Tommy had a million? John Shaw took a test on time? Robert liked math? Ralph Stone didn’t debate every issue? Sharon couldn’t smile? Ruth weren’t witty? Carol didn’t yawn in the morning? Joe chewed tobacco in English class? Kay Whittier didn’t like dances? Thelma went out with that boy sitting two seats behind her? Whee! Kay York were on time? Judy never flirted? Richard Young cured his Freshman “puppy- love”?