Clinton High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Clinton, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1950 volume:

Syllabus Published by the Students of Clinton High School 1950 DEDICATION Tehc Senior of I I i c Gtaoa of 1950 T)cbiccil'c tfVio ijecu oofi to Dltr. Daui6 fierce tecielier tufioj e sincere iiliezest in tl’ic ptipilo oj-’ Clinton 5Kic|l’i Scfioo-f fiao nictbc it a nnicl’t Getter ocfioof FACULTY Left to Right—Mrs. Dunton, B. A., Univ. of N. H., English, French; Mr. Pierce, B. A., Univ. of Me., Prin., Math., Latin; Miss Johnson, Husson College, Bookkeeping, Typing; Mr. Johnston, B. A., Bates, History, Science SENIORS MAULON RALPH BICKFORD “Bickford” General Course Ambition U. S. Army Senior Play 4; Stage Manager 3; Trip to Legislature 3; Trip to Freedom Train 2; Freshman Reception Committee 2. DONALD GRANT CAIN “Digger” General Course Ambition Scientist Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Jun- ior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Student Council 4; Freshman Reception Committee 2; Trip to Legislature 3. THE SYLLABUS 5 DOLORES IRENE CROMMETT “Dodie” Commercial Course Ambition Dancer Glee Club 2, 3; Basketball 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 3, 4.; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Freshman Recep- tion Committee 2; Trip to Legislature 3; Finger Painting Club 1; School Paper 4. RICHARD LEROY FLEWELLING “Rit” General Course Ambition Teacher Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Jun- ior Play 3; Trip to Legislature 3; Stud nt Council 1; Class President 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Visit to Freedom Train 2; Honor Roll 1. JACQUELINE GLENIS GOODALE “Jackie” General Course Ambition Nurse Vice President 1; Student Council 2; Presi- dent of Student Council 4; Secretary 3; Soft- ball 2; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Cheerleading 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; School Paper 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Usher 3; Glee Club 2; Freshman Reception Committee 2; D. A. R. Candidate 4. RUBY HUNT “Rusty” Commercial Course Ambition Travel Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Finger Painting 1; Trip to Legislature 3; Basketball Manager 3; Softball 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Usher 2 6 THE SYLLABUS GORDON ELWOOD KEENE “Gordie” College Course Ambition Attend College Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Capt. 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Stu- dent Council 1; Class President 2; Glee Club 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Vice Presi- dent 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Trip to Legislature 3. ROBERT EVERETT McKENNEY “Rip” General Course Ambition Get Married Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Play 3; Trip to Legislature 3; Finger Painting 1; Trip to Freedom Train 2. ROBERT VINAL MORANG “Bob” General Gourse' Ambition Radio Engineer Yearbook Staff 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Trip to Legislature 3; Finger Painting 1; Freshman Reception Committee 2; Trip to Freedom Train 2; Ticket Taker 3, 4. GERALDINE GERTRUDE NELSON “Jerry” College Course Ambition Home Economics Teacher Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3; Cheer- leading 3, 4; Freshman Reception Committee 2; Glee Club 2; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Trip to Legislature 3; Underclassmen and Glee Club Marshal 3; Vice President of Student Coun- cil 3; Usher 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; School Paper 4; Yearbook Staff 4. THE SYLLABUS 7 BARBARA KATHRYN PERRY “Barb” General Course Ambition Teacher Lawrence High 1; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; Basketball Captain 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Softball 2, 3; Class Treasurer 4; Trip to Legislature 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4; School Paper 4. GERTRUDE ARLENE STEARNS “Gertie” Commercial Course Ambition Secretary Basketball 3, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Junior Play 3; Vice President 3; Year- book Staff 4; Trip to Legislature 3; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Finger Painting. PATRICIA CAROLENE THRASHER “Teet” General Course Ambition Nurse Basketball 4; Softball 2; Trip to Legislature 3; Glee Club 2; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Editor In Chief of Yearbook 4; Class Secretary 1, 4; Cheerleading 2, 4; Head Cheerleader 3; School Paper 4; Freshman Reception Com- mittee 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Usher 3. CHARLES ROBERT WISHART “Charlie” General Course Ambition Mechanic Freshman Reception Committee 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Trip to Legislature 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Trip to Freedom Train 2. 8 THE SYLLABUS SENIOR CLASS NEWS Our last year at Clinton High has been a busy and happy one, as well as a profitable one for us. Our class has eagerly participated in every- thing possible. The Senior boys who contributed to the successful basket- ball team were: Robert McKenney, Gordon Keene, Donald Cain, Richard Elewelling. The girls who played basketball were: Patricia Thrasher, Dolores Crommett, Barbara Perry, Geraldine Nelson, Gertrude Stearns, Jacquelyn Goodale. We must not overlook the cheer leaders who includ- ed: Dolores Crommett, Patricia Thrasher, Jacquelyn Goodale and Geral- dine Nelson, from our class. Our play, “Aunt Cathie’s Cat,” was a success as well as a great deal of fun to do. _ : Our class officers elected this year are: President, David Galusha; Vice President, Gordon Keene; Secretary, Patricia Thrasher; Treasurer, Barbara Perry. The members of the Student Council are: Jacquelyn Goodale and Donald Cain. Our Class colors are blue and white and out- class Flower the red rose. Our graduation on June 8th, followed by the class trip to Boston, will mark the end of our four happy years at Clinton High School. Dolores Crommett, ’50 YEAR BOOK STAFF Editor-in-Chief............................................... Patricia Thrasher Assistant Editor-in-Chief ....................................Jacquelyn Goodale Literary Editor ..................................... Geraldine Nelson Assistant Literary Editor...................................... Dolores Crommett Advertising Manager ................................... Charles Wishart Assistant Advertising Managers ...................... Robert McKenney David Galusha Boys Athletic Editor....................................... Donald Cain Girls Athletic Editor.....................................Barbara Perry News Editors ....................................... Richard Flewelling Ruby Hunt Business Manager ....................................... Gordon Keene Assistant Business Manager ............................. Robert Morang Exchange Editors .................................... Mahlon Bickford Gertrude Stearns Faculty Advisor....................................................Mrs. Dunton CLASS OF 1951 Seated, Left to Right—H. Roundy, L. Gibson, V. Coulomb, K. Perry, B. Cullen, E. Stinson Standing, Left to Right—A. Patterson, R. Goodwin, L. Monk, G. Scott, P. Brown, A. Steeves, E. Stevens, A. Goodwin, M. Killam, J. Mello We, the class of 1951, entered Clinton High School in the fall of 1949 with a class enrollment of seventeen pupils. Later we lost Charlene Steeves, Wayne Tuttle and Rufus Crosby. We had our first class meeting and elected the following officers: President, Kenneth Perry; Vice President, Barbara Cullen; Treasurer, Viola Coulomb; Secretary, Eleanor Stinson. From our class Grover Scott and Lois Gibson were elected as members of the Student Council. Grover Scott, Phillip Brown, Kenneth Perry and Lauris Monk played on the basketball team. The girls who played were Lois Gibson and Elean- or Stinson, and the two girls from our class who were cheer leaders were Heather Roundy and Eleanor Stinson. “Cracked Nuts” was chosen as our Junior play, successfully given in the Spring. CLASS OF 1952 Seated, Left to Right—J. Clukey, M. Dangler, C. Wishart, R. Cogswell, R. Poulin, S. Steeves, B. Barnes, P. Nelson Second Row, Left to Right—C. Dixon, L. Patterson, B. McGowan, C. Gerald, V. Beale, M. Noel, C. Magaw Third Row, Left to Right—E. Moore, D. Kelly and R. Steeves The Sophomore Class entered Clinton High School in the Fall of ’49 with an enrollment of twenty pupils. Although we gained two new mem- bers, Roger Simon, who soon left, and Verna Beale, we lost two, Diana Grant and Jacquelyn Sylvester. At our first class meeting the following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Ronald Cogswell; Vice President, Sally Steeves; Secretary-Treasur- er, Roland Poulin. Members on the student council are Roland Poulin and Jacquelyn Sylvester. Clyde Wishart was chosen to take Jacquelyn’s place on the student council when she left. Two weeks after school started we held a successful initiation and record dance in the town hall for the class of ’53. Roland Poulin and Robert Steeves played on the basketball team. The girls who played were Jean Clukey and Patricia Nelson. Sally Steeves, Margaret Dangler, Barbara Barnes, and Patricia Nelson were cheer- leaders. CLASS OF 1953 Seated, Left to Right— C. Rand, S. Stephens, C. Steeve3, F. Besse, R. Jones, S. Maynard, J. Tardiff, T. Jenness Standing, Left to Right—R. McGowan, C. Cullen, P. Pierce, C. Dow, J. Cates, M. Noel, C. Walker Standing, Left to Right—G. Tuttle, W. Scott, G. Stearns, C. Bowie, W. O’Neal, E. Killam The class of ’53 entered school in the Fall of 1949 with an enrollment of 24. We lost one member, John Cameron. The following class officers were elected at our first meeting: Presi- dent, Frank Besse; Vice President, Robert Jones; Secretary, Caroline Steeves; Treasurer, Shirley Stephens. Robert Jones and Catherine Rand were chosen to represent the class on the Student Council. We were re; resented on the girls’ basketball squad by Sally Maynard, Catherine Rand, and Shiriey Stephens, while Robert Jones, Gene Stearns, Glendon Tuttle, Frank Besse and Walter Scott represented the boys’ squad. BOYS' BASKETBALL Seated, Left to Right—G. Keene, R. McKenney, P. Brown, G. Scott, R. FleweDing, E. Stevens Second Row: K. Perry, M. Killam, R. Steeves, D. Cain, G. Stearns, L. Monk, and F. Besse Third Row: G. Tuttle, R. Poulin, W. Scott, R. Jones, E. Killam The boys’ basketball practice started early in November with twenty boys but we had only practiced a few times when four of the fel- lows dropped out. This year we were coached by Mr. Johnston, whose effort and understanding helped us win many games. “Rip” McKenney, with his sensational dribbling, was high scorer for the year with 410 points. Flewelling, Brown, Captain Keene, and Scott also did an excellent work in their field and charity throws plus a zone defensive set-up which was hard to break. We were always backed by a skillful group of subs and reliable managers, Elwin Steeves and Ed- ward Killam, and a faithful score keeper Arthur Steeves. The record set this year was twenty-two wins against three'•defeats. We ended our successful season by participating in the Kennebec Valley Conference tournament at Winslow, and also the Western Maine tournament at Farmington. Although we lost the preliminary game at Farmington to West Paris, THE SYLLABUS 13 we came through with the Kennebec Valley title by defeating Besse High School in a spectacular game. Clinton 41 Hermon 22 Clinton 44 Corinna 43 Clinton 39 Freedom 23 Clinton 54 Erskine 16 Clinton 52 Danforth 36 Clinton 59 Island Falls 40 Clinton 58 Litchfield 33 Clinton 41 Besse 35 Clinton 38 Carmel 46 Clinton 56 Corinna 10 Clinton 48 Oakland 45 Clinton 49 Solon 34 Clinton 43 Erskine 24 Clinton 50 Oakland 37 Clinton 51 Solon 37 Clinton 50 Litchfield 21 Clinton 57 North Anson 37 Clinton 73 Harmony 21 Clinton 65 Besse 41 Clinton 48 Freedom 25 Clinton 28 Carmel 45 KENNEBEC VALLEY CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Clinton 59 Central 37 Clinton 60 Litchfield 21 Clinton 54 Besse 44 WESTERN MAINE TOURNAMENT Clinton 43 West Paris 50 Exchange Hotel 23 Front Street Tel. 783 Waterville, Me. Norbert A. Rancourt, Prop. BEST WISHES Fairfield Dry Cleaners 197 Main St. Fairfield, Me. We Launder Shirts Tel. 375 Lottie McNally, Agt. Compliments of The Freshman Class Regie’s Dairy Pasteurized Milk and Cream Tel. 3070 Clinton, Maine GIRLS' BASKETBALL Front Row, Left to Right—C. Rand, P. Thrasher, G. Stearns, B. Perry, L. Gibson, C. Steeves, J. Goodale. Second Row: Manager C. Gerald, S. Stephens, G. Nelson, G. Cluckey, D. Crommett, P. Nelson, S. Maynard, Coach B. Johnson The Clinton High athletic lassies have completed a fairly succcessful season. This June the team will lose quite a few of its valuable players. Barbara Perry, Gertrude Stearns, Patricia Thrasher, Geraldine Nelson, Jacquelyn Goodale, Dolores Crommett, and are in hopes of having a very good team next year. We’ve had a very good coach. Miss Johnson, who must have stolen some of her plays from Maine’s team. And also a good manager, Caroline Gerald, with a big supply of gum for every game. And a thanks to the cheerleaders who were always behind us, win, lose or draw. The team consisted of the following: c. f., Barbara Perry; r. f., Losi Gibson; Hand; 1. 1. f., Caroline Steeves; c. g., g., Gertrude Stearns. Patricia Thrasher; r. g., Catherine Clinton 28 Hermon 40 Clinton 41 Corinna 54 Clinton 34 Freedom 52 Clinton 42 Erskine 27 Clinton 36 Litchfield 25 THE SYLLABUS 15 Clinton 39 Clinton 46 Clinton 16 Clinton 25 Clinton 39 Clinton 43 Clinton 25 Clinton 39 Clinton 37 Clinton 17 Clinton 42 Clinton 50 Clinton 25 Clinton 29 Besse 39 Carmel 40 Corinna 34 Williams 43 Solon 30 Erskine 26 Williams 41 Solon 27 Litchfield 12 Anson 54 Harmony 32 Besse 33 Freedom 38 Carmel 32 Sterns Dept. Stores Waterville-Skowhegan “The Stores of Famous Brands” Datsis Hot Dog Place Light Lunches in A Hurry Telephone 2669 7 Front St. Waterville, Me. Harris Baking Co. Baker of Better Bread Cakes and Pastries Sold by Your Leading Grocers W. S. Pillsbury Son Complete Farm Equipment Prompt Service and Repairs Waterville, Maine CHEERLEADERS Standing, Left to Right-— M. Dangler, B. Barnes, S. Maynard, G. Nelson, H. Roundy, Center—S. Steeves, Head Cheerleader Standing, Right to Left—E. Stinson, P. Thrasher, J. Goodale, P. Nelson and D. Crommett This year the squad started out as last year with four girls cheering during the girls’ game: Sally Steeves, Barbara Barnes, Margaret Dangler and Heather Roundy. Seven other girls joined us during the boys’ game: Patricia Thrasher, Jacquelyn Goodale, Eleanor Stinson, Dolores Crom- mett, Geraldine Nelson, Patricia Nelson and Sally Maynard. Barney’s The Rexall Drug Store Ready to Serve You Tel. 3811 Clinton, Maine Compliments of Pine Tree Diner Clinton, Maine Auto Fire Insurance H. A. Chamberlain Silver Street Tel. 3421 Clinton, Maine Compliments of Ira A. Witham Son Tel. 3833 Clinton, Maine EDITORIAL IS BASKETBALL TAKEN TOO SERIOUSLY? Is basketball taken too seriously in Clinton? This question is in the minds of many of the people of this town. What do you think about it? Of course it is one of America’s best-loved sports, but we cannot let it mean so much to us that we do not think or talk of any other subject. Most important, basketball should not be put before our studies, for we graduate on rank, not on how many points were made in the last game. It’s true that good physical health is a result of this sport, but—do all the boys get an opportunity to participate or play? No, only the ten or twelve who can play well enough to make the team. Another question to ask yourself is this: “Is basketball played en- tirely for the sportsmanship, or wholly for the glory of winning? This lighting spirit which is started in playing basketball is carried over into everything else the boys do. In order to accomplish some tasks it is neces- sary to fight, but not in all things. The co-operative spirit is even more necessary for successful living than the ‘‘fight” won. During the basketball season the hall is used for nothing else but basketball practices. Don’t you agree that high school people should be a little more social minded? It isn’t only in this town that the problem has come up, but even in the larger towns. Naturally the people are interested in their sons and the boys from the home town who play basketball, but I think as far as tickets are concerned the students should have preference to their elders, for after all, high school basketball is supposed to be played mostly for the benefit of the high school students. Patricia Thrasher Editor-in-chief Compliments of The BEST in Groceries McKenney’s Garage Bo’s Market Auto and Home Supplies Meats, Fish, Fruits Vegetables Tel. 3311 Clinton, Maine Dial 3024 Clinton, Me. LITERATURE - HUMOR SENIORS AT LARGE Rip McKenney Jackie Goodale Richard Flewelling Teet Thrasher Gordon Keene Jerry Nelson David Galusha Barbara Perry Donald Cain Dodie Crommett Charles Wishart Gertie Stearns Robert Morang Ruby Hunt Mahlon Bickford Cutest Prettiest Teeth Wittiest Best Dancer Best Dressed Best Roller Skater Prettiest Eyes Longest Eye Lashes Tallest Best Tap Dancer Longest Legs Strongest Girl Biggest Feet Best Girl Driver Shortest Boy ODES TO THE SENIORS David Galusha, president of the class, Is often seen with a dark-haired lass, And why does she pine, with her heart on fire? David is outside changing a tire! Ruby Hunt cruises around in a Ford. But with school she always seems to be bored When she does get there, it’s never on time Which Mr. Pierce considers a major crime. Compliments of Congratulations to the Class of ’50 Besse Bros. Tannery From “Bud’s” Clinton, Maine “Our Coffee is Coffee at Its Best” THE SYLLABUS 19 Rip McKenney our star basketball player, Is rugged, blue-eyed, and blonde haired, Sally Steeves is his latest heart throb But to find her at home is a very tough job. We bring to the spotlight a girl named Gertie, Who’s known from here to Albuquerque, On any subject she’s quite a talker Especially the topic of a guy named Walker. Richard Flewelling pals around with Rip, He never for long can quietly sit, But when one of his jokes ever falls flat He can depend on Rip to make with a laugh. Patricia Thrasher is a dancing fan. She goes with Herbie to hear the band, They dance all night, and when she gets home, She hates to think of the next week alone. Charlie Wishart’s hobby is driving a car, It’s one of the smallest we’ve seen by far, It rattles and shakes and makes sounds very loud, While riding behind him is like piercing a cloud. And now we bring you a gild named Jackie, When it comes to men she really goes whacky, She goes to Waterville every week to dance, And hopes there, someday, to find true romance. Turn to next page Pete’s Grocery Store Open Every Day and Evening Reynolds Bros., Inc. Tel. Pittsfield 12b Manufacturers of Chairs and Tables Burnham, Maine Lancey House Garage Oldsmobile Sales Service Whittemore Auto Supply Tel. 151 Pittsfield, Me. Replacement Parts Tires Batteries Fishing Tackle Tel. Pitts. 314-2 H. L. Fernald, Prop. 20 THE SYLLABUS Donald Cain, who is a friendly lad, Has had more nicknames than there are fads, “Squirrel” came first, “Eraser” second. But “Digger” is the best, I sure do reckon. Jerry Nelson is a very nice girl, Who thinks it’s awful to have a messed curl, She goes with a guy who is mighty fine. If he didn’t call every week, she’d lose her mind! Robert Morang is a country lad, Who tries to make all the girls sad, Although he has no girl a-tall, He says “Just wait, I’ll show you all.” Dolores Crommett is a dancer, too, She has tapping irons on her shoes, To us she is quite a girl Whom we know will go somewhere in this world. Mahlon Bickford, a member of our school, Is never seen without a hat as a rule, Mr. Pierce says it’s not polite, But Mahlon just answers, “Oh, that’s all right.” Last but not least Barbara and Gordon are a scream, Personally, I think they make a darn good team, Where you see one you see the other, But she doesn’t treat him like she does her brother. Dan Dyer’s BARBER SHOP Burnham, Maine Waterville Fruit Produce Co., Inc. Waterville, Maine Cookson’s Garage Burnham, Maine Tel. Pittsfield 318-22 Auto Repairing Welding Levine’s ‘The Store For Men and Boys” Waterville, Maine THE SYLLABUS 21 Lois Gibson Viola Column Kenneth Perry Barbara Cullen Elvvin Stevens Philip Brown Eleanor Stinson Jeanette Mello Arlene Patterson Alvin Goodwin Richard Goodwin Grover Scott Lauris Monk Merlon Killam Heather Roundy Arthur Steeves JUNIOR THEME SONGS “Oh, How I Hate To Get up in the Morning!” “Always” “Milk Girl Keep Them Bottles Quiet” “1 Can Dream, Can’t I?” Some Enchanted Evening” “I Never See Maggie Alone” “Open The Door Richard” “Dear Hearts and Gentle People” “Love Em, and Leave Em” “Wine, Women and Song” “Don’t Get Around Much Any More” “Again” “Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair” “Don’t Fence Me In” “Baby Face” “Someday” Women’s faults are many; men have only two, Everything they say, and everything they do. Gordon Keene When Graduation rolls around, Seniors will try to be cheerful. But when it comes to leaving friends, 1 imagine they’ll be tearful. Heather Roundy Compliments of Arnold Trail Hotel Fairfield, Me. FOR QUALITY G. N. Snell Fish Market Busy Since 1901 Telephone 220 195 Main St. Foot Hill Cabin Lobster, Steak, Chicken, Snacks Benton, Maine Compliments of Stewart’s 8 Acres Benton, Maine Fairfield 22 THE SYLLABUS SOPHOMORES AT LARGE Name Nickname Favorite Saying Likes Can Be Found Caroline Gerald Kay How about that? Too many boys Ernie Louise’s Sally Steeves Anything No-oo A certain Senior boy With Rip Jean Clukey Jeannie Say it isn’t so The Packard With Lauris Clyde Wishart Electron Aw, G’wan To argue Looking for ideas Duncan Kelly Dune Oh, get out To be left alone Doing chores Margaret Dangler Maggie You doo! Two Junior boys Sally’s house Patrica Nelson Pat Oh, you Rollerskating Skateland I aura Patterson Anything Jeepers Study Norridgewock Roland Poulin Rollie Oh, guess so To steal a glance at Shirley Walking down town Ercell Moore Sandwich Goodie, goodie Giggling Riding his bike Carroll Magaw Magaw It is! Roller skating On Buzzle’s bus Clifford Dixon Cliff What ya say To flirt Canaan Robert Steeves Bobby I don’t know Basketball Home Barbara Barnes Barbie You did! Walter With Walter Verna Beale Alice Hi! Boys Upper Main Street Ronald Cogswell Ronnie Don’t talk foolish Raising chicks Gathering eggs Barbara McGowan Barb Shoot Studying Home Martha Reynolds Bunny Oh sugar Staying home Home Mary Noel Butch You said it Dancing Doing chores By Margaret Dangler Jean Clukey Class of ’52 Of all the fishes in the sea, The Mermaid is the fish for me. ■ Charles Wishart B. D. McLellan Son Machinery and Mill Supplies V-Pulleys and V-Belts 106 College Ave. Waterville Compliments of Roland Michaud Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repair 50 Main St. Waterville Compliments of Decker’s Market Groceries Meats Tel. 3722 Clinton, Me. J. E. McCormick Son. Sanger Ave., Waterville Tel. 36 Agricultural Implements THE SYLLABUS 23 CLASS OF ’53 The Freshman Class of Clinton High Hopes someday to reach the sky; We’ll do our best in any test, Always willing to help the rest. We do our work with all our might, Sometimes late into the night. If we follow the “chosen” path, We re sure to make the grade in math. If in Latin we succeed, We must study hard, indeed. Our ideals we must keep high, Then we’re sure to reach the sky. Of all tne boys that live in the west Duncan thinks the girls are best. Duncan thinks the girls are great, And that’s the reason he stays out so late. His arms are scrawny, and his hair is black, When’er you see him he is combing it back. He has a big Studebaker and roars around town, But one of these days the law will bear down. Duncan is bashful, timid and shy, You can learn more about him in the sweet by and by. Shirley Stevens, '53 YOUNG DUNCAN KELLY Carroll Magaw, ’52 Compliments of Poliquin Jewelry Store Carter, Your Florist 39 Main St. Waterville Flowers by Wire Corsages, Cut Flowers. Floral Designs Tel. House 1229-M Store 1061 The Yardgoods Center Fabrics, Yarns, Notions Patterns and Plastics Telephone 1557-W 5 Silver St. Waterville, Me. Giguere’s Market “Better Foods at Lower Prices” Fairfield, Me. Compliments of 24 THE SYLLABUS “TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE’’ About how many times do you think you have looked in a mirror during your life? Why hundreds and no doubt thousands of times. Men look in them to shave. Women stand before them combing their hair and putting on makeup. Some people even stand before the mirror for hours just looking at themselves. These kind of people are more or less egotists. They can oniy see themselves and their good qualities, never their faults. As some people stand before their mirrors they compare all their good traits to the bad ones of others, in order to make themselves feel superior. They make a special point of letting the world know about the faults of others, very carefully hiding their own. This is not the mirror before which we should spend hours studying our reflections. The mirror we should look into is the mirror of our minds. This reflects our true self and is the mirror into which other people look. How do they see you ? Are you seen as a person who thinks only of his own welfare? A person who spreads idle gossip which hurts other people and maybe unconsciously yourself? Or are you seen as a person who is thoughtful of others, who keeps nasty remarks to yourself? Or a person who can always keep his promise even if the temptation is great? Think these over carefully. Say to yourself, “What kind of person am I, really?’’ “Am I a hypocrite who pretends to be something that I know I’m not?” Remember not to judge others by your own standards, for someone else is always ready to judge you, and how do they see YOU in THEIR mirror? Many years past, Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote a story which clearly illustrates this article. Compliments of The Pie Plate Restaurant C. E. Dunlap, Prop. Tel. 1058 Waterville, Me. Compliments of Bailey Auto Supply 107 College Ave. Waterville Telephone 1297 Noyes Stove Co. Skowhegan, Waterville, Pittsfield Dealers Glenwood Hotpoint Florence Compliments of Mowry Credit Jewelers 45 Main Street Waterville, Me. Tel. 864 “Let us Solve Your Gift Problem” THE SYLLABUS 25 Long ago a witch called Mother Rigby, created a scarecrow w'hom she named Feather Top. Through her magic she injected life into him, so he could live as normal as other people. She had made this fellow from a pumpkin and broomstick but his friends saw him as a human being. One day Feather Top saw himself in a mirror, as he really was, empty headed and make-believe . It was then he returned back to Mother Rigby and wanted her to change him back into a scarecrow, for he didn't want to live a life of deception. Would that all “Feather lops” of today, could see themselves, too. Jacquelyn Goodale, ’50 BOYS Boys are necessary, you must agree, But sometimes they seem unbearable to me. Boys come in assorted shapes, weights and heights, And have a natural instinct That makes them want to fight. They are a tease to all the girls, and an angel to their mothers. A bother to their sisters, and a companion to their brothers. Some are quiet, some are loud, some are bashful, some are proud. No one can properly describe a boy. His moods of happiness, sorrow or joy. Sometimes it seems not all boys are bad. Especially the times when they’re with Dad. There are always the times when you don’t hear a peep I mean, of course, when they are asleep. All boys aren’t like this, some folks disagree— But will someone find one who isn’t, and show him to me! Sally Maynard, ’53 Peters’ Service Station Utility Bottled Gas Tel. 8004 Fairfield, Maine Range and Fuel—George McKenney, Agent 26 THE SYLLABUS “ALL THROUGH THE DAY” As I awoke on “Monday Morning” I thought, “Oh How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning!” I heard “That Wonderful Mother of Mine” call “Lin- da”, time to rise.” So “I Started the Day out With a Smile.” As I went downstairs I saw “That Wonderful Mother of Mine,” “My Silver Haired Daddy”, and my kid sister, “Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair” at the breakfast table. After breakfast I told Jeannie to get ‘‘An Apple for the Teacher” and I would walk to the “Little Red School” with her. On our way she saw “Johnny” on the “Old Gray Mare.” She called, “Johnny; may I ride on the “Old Gray Mare” with you to “The Little Red School”? So with her books and “An Apple for the Teacher”, climbed on the “Old Gray Mare” with “Johnny” and off they went. I continued my ‘Old Fashion Walk” “Down by the Old Mill Stream.” There I sat down “Under the Shade of an Old Apple Tree.” Then I decided to go “Crosstown” to “The Sidewalks of New York.” On my way I met the Postman. He gave me a letter postmarked “South of the Border Down Mexico Way.” “On the Sidewalks of New York” all I could hear was “Music, Music, Music.” Then I decided to go home. On the way I met “Rosalita,” “Mexicali Rose,” “Kathleen,” “Annie Laurie,” “Ida,” and “Dinah.” I said “Hello, Hello” and ‘Goody Goodbye.” When I reached “Home Sweet Home” I sat down at the piano and played “I Love You Truly.” The rest of the day passed quickly. That night as I dressed for my date with “Pecos Bill” I put on my “Deep Purple” gown. When “Pecos Bill” came he brought me a “Big Bouquet of Roses” and “Candy Kisses.” John S. Wadleigh, Inc. Upper Main St. Fairfield, Maine Amoco Agent for Range and Fuel Oils Telephone Fairfield 37, or Clinton 3521 THE SYLLABUS 27 He took me out on -‘Moonlight Bay”. There we talked of “Some Sun- day Morning” when we would walk down the aisle. When “Pecos Bill escorted me home he said “Kiss me Sweet” and “Goodnight Sweetheart”. I ate a lunch and then went to “Sleep, Sleep, Sleep.” I heard “My Mother’s Sweet Voice” call, “Linda”, put your “Deep Purple” gown on a hanger”. “I jumped into light and turned off the bed, All Because he Kissed me goodnight.” Caroline Steeves, ’53 THE COUNTRY Have you ever traveled through the country on a warm afternoon in summer? Try it sometime, and you will find that the world is beautiful; chat it is a world for the living to see, to hear, to smell and to enjoy. You pass a small pond where boys and girls are fishing. You wonder why there is ever war when everything seems so peaceful. You wonder also, why these scenes are sometimes destroyed by battles, sickness, ac- cidents, and death. You continue on your way, and you see throngs of happy children playing joyfully together. Some may be playing ball: others romping in the fields with their pets—a dog or perhaps a pony. All, however, are living and playing harmoniously together. As you homeward wend your way, you are glad to be alive. Thoughts of war, strife, hatred are completely obliterated from your mind. You think only of the happiness that is around you. Yes, it is truly a wonder- ful world. Barbara Perry, ’50 Compliments of Galusha’s Garage SAVE WITH Tel. 3521 Clinton, Me. Waterville Savings Bank 28 THE SYLLABUS HOW WE GOT OUR RAINBOW Many years ago there lived a very pert little maiden, who because she was so bright and pretty was called Sunshine. She had golden hair and shiny blue eyes that seemed to reflect some of the sky in bright weather. She never knew what pouting meant, but looked on the gay side of all things. Her clothes were always of the brightest colors and she generally wore a wreath of colored flowers in her hair. On rainy afternoons she would amuse the small children with her lively, quaint ideas, and the aged people brightened at the very sight of her. She always seemed gayest and brightest on rainy afternoons, but perhaps it was just the world. One beautiful afternoon she was out in the fields picking flowers, when like a flash she was taken up to Heaven by the East Wind. Now on rainy afternoons when the sun comes out, you may often see part of her bright gown in the sky in the share of an arch. Children, even now, look up at the sky at the end of a shower to see this bright rainbow. So you see if you were ever fortunate enough to find the end of the rainbow, you would surely find her golden hair. Jeannette Mello, ’51 Mrs. Dunton: “Can anyone tell me anything that John Milton wrote?” Clyde Wishart: “He got married and wrote “Paradise Lost”, then his wife died and he wrote “Paradise Regained.” Jackie Cates: “Do you think late hours are bad for one?” Sally Steeves: “Yes, but they are all right for two.” GO TO Marcellus Cain Fire and Auto Insurance Good Insurance Like Money in Bank Clinton, Me Tel. 3011-3013 Compliments of Keyes Fibre Company Waterville, Maine Best Wishes to the Class of ’50 We Specialize in Class Parties In our Coffee Shop Dining Room The Lancey House Giguere’s Barber Shop and Beauty Parlor Tel. 680 146 Main St. Waterville, Maine THE SYLLABUS 29 PROBLEMS OF WORLD PEACE This “A” Bomb, which is always in constant discussion, is very deadly. As you know, the Russians claim they have it. If this is so, all the present happenings, such as the present verdict of “guilty” on Alger Hiss, Whitaker Chambers’ testimony, Secretary of State Acheson’s de- claring his friend, Hiss, not guilty, and his past relations with the Reds, add up to one thing. There is more Communism in the United States than we know about. World peace is a dream just now and that is about all. I’m no au- thority by any means, but I agree with all people who say Acheson should be thrown out of the cabinet. There can’t be too much good in Communism, for, why is it that the council or other representatives from Russia bring their families and find excuses for not going back? Such men as on the council and vice- council have done this very thing. War is predicted to start by early spring. War is expected and peace is a nice dream, but it will not work out without all individuals taking part. There is a lot more to be said to prove my point, but for now, how about doing your part? By Barbara Cullen, ’51 Mrs. Moore: “Gracious Ercell, why are you trying to feed the cat with bird seed? I told you to feed the canary.” Ercell Moore: “Well, that’s where the canary is, Mother.” Mr. Pierce: “Who was the smartest inventor?” Robert Steeves: “ Thomas A. Edison; he invented the phonograph and radio so that people would stay up all night and use his electric bulbs.” R. E. Drapeau “Everything Electrical” 134-136 Main Street Tel. 1224 Waterville, Me. Dexter Drug Stores, Inc. Tel. 2095 Tel. 363 118-122 Main St. 2 Clinton Ave. Waterville Winslow Night Calls 2294 Admor Cleaners Dyers 156-158 Main Street Waterville, Maine Compliments of Fairfield Lumber Co. 30 THE SYLLABUS YOU JUST CAN’T WIN “Patsy, Patsy, it’s time to get up!” As I slowly opened my eyes and blinked at the bright rivers of golden sunlight flooding in my window, I realized it was a typical school morning. “Patsy, it’s quarter past seven, dear.” “There’s Mother again. I think I can catch another forty winks, though. After all, school doesn’t start until eight-thirty”. “Ouch, what’s that weight on my shoulder? Oh, it’s you, Mother,” I said, “I’ll get right up.” “Well, Patsy,” Mother told me, “You have wasted fifteen minutes already. It’s half past seven.” I got out of bed and looked in the closet to find something to wear. Why couldn’t I have remembered to get something ready last night? My gray skirt needs pressing and I haven’t anything but a pair of blue socks ■anywhere, i guess it’ll be my sweater and blue jeans again today. As I clattered downstairs I could hear mother getting breakfast, and the noises the baby made with her eating. I w’ent into the bathroom and fixed my hair. It really should have been done up, but I just didn’t have the energy. Oh well, it’ll have to do. I can’t change it now. Jiminy, look at that old clock! I’ll have to hurry up w'ith breakfast or I’ll be late again. Just an egg, three slices of toast, some bacon, twro doughnuts and a big glass of milk. That should be enough. Oh gosh! just fifteen minutes to get to school. Where’s my pencil and my book? Oh, right there in the hall. I dash out the door writh only a hurried good-bye to my mother. I’ll Merrill Mayo, Inc. Dakin Sporting Goods Co Wholesale and Retail WIRTHMORE FEEDS Grain, Flour, Sugar Salt Sporting Goods—Photo Supplies 67-69 Temple St. Waterville Waterville, Me. Tel. 198 25 Central St., Bangor THE SYLLABUS 31 have to run almost all the way. There’s the school, looks as if I’m late again. As I slide into my seat the teacher glares at me. Another session after school, I guess. Honestly, even with all that hustling, I just couldn't win! With book in hand, I try to think, But what good does it do? Poems I try to write—they stink! So I’ll leave it up to you. I’ve wasted paper and my lead, So now I think I’ll go to bed. I’ve chores to do. I’ve got to eat. To wash myself, to dress my feet, I’ve other homework to do, For other teachers just like you. I’ve tried to do as you have asked, But to write a poem—is quite a task. It really makes me feel so blue, It’ll land in the wastebasket, When you’re through. Patricia Nelson, ’52 MY POEM Ercell Moore, ’53 Hardware and Electrical Supplies Keystone Paints—Window Glass D. B. Donnelly Compliments of J. B. Tire Co. Complete Tire Service Tel. 14 Fairfield, Me. Waterville, Me. Tel. 495 Compliments of G. E. Parker Tel. 445-W Sales “PACKARD” Service 171 College Ave. Waterville Waterville, Me. Elms Restaurant Compliments of Tel. 81911 32 THE SYLLABUS DOGS—DUMB ANIMALS? Although animals have always been called “dumb-’ many of them, especially dogs, are far superior in intelligence to some humans. It’s true that they can’t talk, but they do everything in their power to make people understand what they want. People can’t understand by the sound of a bark, what the dog is try- ing to say, but dogs know many human words and understand them. Like elephants, they never forget a kindness or an unkindness. They are sensitive and readily realize anything unusual happening. Especially, if it is going to affect them in any way. This is illustrated in an anecdote told by Lt. Sid Dimond, U.S.N.R. When the Seabees, of which he was a member, hit the beach at Apamama in the Gilberts they found a little white Japanese mongrel pup- py, which was given to the crew of the LCT he was on. They kept her alive by feeding her evaporated milk from an eye-dropper. They named her “Puddles”. As months went by the pup became more and more attached to that particular LCT and its men. She was babied and fed until she became a healthy energetic little dog. Then the crew got word that their LCT, now worn out, was to be sunk. They didn’t know what to do with “Puddles”, for official red-tape made it impossible to take her back to the states. She was put on another ship for a night and refused to make friends or eat. The next day she was returned to the condemned ship, and with a forlorn air she watched the crew cart away spare parts, lockers--and her dog house. Before the LCT left the beach on its last trip, “Puddles” lay on the sand watching. Bill’s Service Station 19' Temple St. Waterville Tel. 2369 Compliments of Irvin M. Holt Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Hay Fire Insurance RANGE AND FUEL OIL Clinton, Maine Telephones 3711-3713 THE SYLLABUS 33 Her home was about to go and with it the men she loved. Suddenly, her eyes closed and she was still. They knew that Puddles was dead. She had gone as peacefully as did, a few hours later, the LCT of which her life had been a vital part. Are dogs dumb animals? What do YOU think? Geraldine Nelson, ’50 THE PACKARD Lauris is a lad from way out West, Who learned from experience that Packard is best; It rides so smooth and glides so nice, You’d think that you were riding on ice. They come with “2”, they come with “4”, But when you step on it, you need no more. They ride so comfy, so soft and slick, That when you shift gears they don’t even click. When the garage is empty you can be sure That brave Lauris is in the house no more. For he is out with Jean, his mate, Take it from Lauris, a Packard’s great. Kenneth Perry, ’51 Walter Scott: “Dad, I just seen--- Dad: “Son, where is your grammar?” Walter Scott: “That’s what Pm trying to tell ya.” “I just seen her at the barbers getting her hair bobbed.” COMPLIMENTS OF Federal Trust Company A Friendly Institution Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Waterville, Maine 34 THE SYLLABUS GHOST TOWN There is a town that used to be, Within the hills of Tennessee, And as I tell this story old, The truth about it will unfold. The doors would wiggle and the walls would shake, The houses would tremble as if in a quake. The walls crashed and the wood flew, Everything was broken in two. And as destruction filled the air, Everyone was in despair. People screaming and people running, People afraid of what was coming. People all were in a haze, People in a frenzied craze. This awful craze it’s plain to see, Would spread throughout eternity. What an awful sight to behold, A sight that would leave you numb and cold. It would drive you out of your mind to see, This horrible happening, told to me. The place was haunted up and down, This place was called “Ghost Town.” Joyce Tardilf, '53 Atherton’s “Furniture that Makes Friends” Telephone 1700 21 Main Street Waterville Community Feed Store 17 Middle St. Tel. 2662 Waterville, Maine KASCO FEEDS “We Buy Hides and Skins” Fairfield Creamery Co Fairfield, Maine DAIRY PRODUCTS Gibson and Son Pasteurized Milk and Cream Wholesale Retail “Home of Pine Cone Ice Cream” Tel. Fairfield 149-2 Dial 3154 Clinton, Me. THE SYLLABUS 35 NO RASH PROMISES Never promise anything, Not anything at all. Never say in April, “I’ll love you in the fall.” And never say in November, “In June I’ll love you still.” For chances are when June comes round, You never, never will. But when you say, “I love you,” Mean it only for tonight, And then if you should change your mind, My heart won’t break—quite. Jacqueline Cates, ’53 FRIENDSHIP What does friendship mean to you? Does it mean giving help freely and honestly, without telling the world how much you’ve done? Does it mean being tolerant of other’s faults, and offering to help them find what went wrong without being ‘‘lofty”? Does it mean being understand- ing, charitable, and loyal to every single friend you possess? How much does friendship mean? Does it mean enough to you to take the time to compliment someone honestly? Does it matter enough for you to be friendly with people who are of a different faith from you? If friendship means all this---and Pm sure it does-----You must surely be a friend of God, and I’d like to have you as a friend of mine. Caroline Gerald, ’52 Gallert Shoe Store 51 Main Street Waterville, Me. Tel. 384 “Good Shoes” ‘‘Right Prices” Farrow’s Bookshop Main and Temple Streets Waterville, Maine Compliments of Waterville Morning Sentinel “Your Daily Paper” Compliments of Stevens’ Men’s Shop Quality Men’s Clothing Featuring Adam Hats And Adam Shirts Temple Street Waterville 36 THE SYLLABUS THE SPIRIT OF CLINTON HIGH Many people go to a school where they do not wish to go. They don’t like their teacners or their classmates. 'Tney aren t interested in sports or any 01 the schooi activities. Tney are always mad at someone for some- thing said, or at tne class for something it has done. People like these might as well not go to school. It does not do them any good, out it does do harm to the students. These people never have friends because people do not want friends of this kind. Where have we seen samples ox tnis? In some school—but not at Clinton High. Yes, we have our arguments and fights, but we talk them over and settle them like one big happy family. That is good school spirit. Mrs. Dunton: “Please correct this sentence; “Girls is naturally better looking than boys.” Grover Scott: “Girls is artifically better looking than boys.” Miss Johnson: “I would like to know why it is that whenever I leave the room for a short time and return I find no one working.” Eddie Killam: “It’s because you wear rubber heels, ma’am.” Mary Noel: “I have the leading part in a theatre.” Shirley Stephens: “Star?” Mary Noel: “No, head usher.” Old Lady: (To girl) You’re pretty dirty, aren’t you? Sally Maynard: Yes, but I’m lots prettier clean. Robert Jones, ’53 Compliments of Frank H. Cooper Dealer in Long Lumber Belfast, Maine Compliments of J. C. Grant Son CANNING FACTORY Clinton, Me. Ted Scott, Mgr. Best Wishes to the Senior Class Compliments of Waterville Grain Co. Dr. E. S. Savage Fairfield, Maine Waterville, Me. 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