Clinton High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Clinton, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 54 of the 1951 volume:

Dedication This 1951 edition of the Syllabus is dedicated to our thoughtful and encouraging class advisor, Mrs. Margaret Drew. Her under- standing and effort has proved invaluable to us, the Senior Class. We hope that our gratitude may be expressed to its fullest extent by this dedication. 2 The Syllabus Board SEATED: Left to Right: L. Gibson, P. Brown, Monk, B. Cullen, A. Steeves, K. Perry, E. Stinson. STANDING: E. Stevens, Mrs. Drew, G. Scott. Editor-in-Chief............ Assistant Editor-in-Chief Girls’ Sports Writer..... Boys’ Sports Writer........ Literary Editor............ Assistant Literary Editor. News Editor................ Business Manager......... Exchange Editor.......... Faculty Advisor.......... Arthur Steeves ... Lois Gibson Eleanor Stinson . . Lauris Monk • Kenneth Perry . Phillip Brown Barbara Cullen . . . Grover Scott . Elwin Stevens ....Mrs. Drew 3 Faculty The Faculty, Left to Right: Mr. D. P. Pierce, Mrs. M. Drew, Mr. P. Ellis, Miss E. Cray. Mr. David P. Pierce, B. A.--------------------------University of Maine Mrs. Margaret Drew, B. A.--------------------------------Colby College Mr. Paul Ellis, B. S.-------------------------------University of Maine 5 Miss Elinor Gray Husson College A is for B is for C is for D is for E is for F is for G is for H is for I is for J is for K is for L is for M is the N is for O is for P is for Q is for R is for S is for T is for U is for V is for W is for X is for Y is for Z is for ABC’s of C. H. S. athletics, which we all enjoy basketball, great sport for the boys. the cheerleaders of whom we’re proud David, Mr. Pierce to our crowd. English which we all must take failure which we seldom rate. graduation which the Seniors are anxious to see help which all teachers give to you and me. ink which sometimes splashes the jam in corridors between classes. the kindness the teachers show to all the lessons we learn in study hall. money which the Seniors must earn noise for which we must not yearn. the oral reports we must give our parents with whom we live. quiet, no one can fool rallies held after school. students both short and tall teachers well liked by all. uniforms in sizes large and small victory when we play ball. work which we must endure Xmas vacation for sure. the youth who will fight for our nation zealous preparation for our vocation. By Elwin Stevens '51 Sorrow Tears were falling thick and fast. I noticed them as I walked past. When I walked by I hadn’t spoken. She was crying as though her heart were broken. I turned around and walked right back Along the same old beaten path. I asked her why it was she cried. She sobbed, “Because my doll just died.’ By Phyllis Nelson ’54 6 BARBARA CULLEN Honor Roll...................1,2,3,4 Yearbook Staff.....................4 Vice-President.....................3 Glee Club......................1,2,3 “Cracked Nutts’ ...................3 •'Desperate Ambrose ...............4 Secretary........................1,4 The Seniors PHILLIP BROWN Basketball...................1,2.3.4 Glee Club........................2,3 Baseball......................... 4 Cracked Nutts’ ...................3 •’Desperate Ambrose”...............4 Honor Roll.....................1,2,4 Class Officer....................1,2 Trip to Legislature................2 LOIS GIBSON Basketball....................1,2,3 Softball........................1,2 Softball Manager..................3 Student Council.................3,4 Cracked Nutts' ..................3 “Desperate Ambrose”...............4 Treasurer.........................4 Honor Roll......................3,4 Yearbook Staff....................4 8 The Seniors KENNETH PERRY Honor Roll..................1,2,3,4 Baseball....................1,2,3,4 Basketball..................1,2,3,4 Class President.................3,4 Treasurer.........................2 Yearbook Staff....................4 “Cracked Nutts' ..................3 “Desperate Ambrose' ..............4 Class Marshall....................3 LAURIS MONK V ice-President....................4 Honor Roll...................1,2,3,4 Baseball.........................3,4 Yearbook Staff.....................4 “Cracked Nutts' ...................3 “Desperate Ambrose' ...............4 Student Council....................2 Basketball...................1,2,3,4 GROVER SCOTT Basketball..................1,2,3,4 Baseball.....................1,2,4 Glee Club....................1,2.3 “Cracked Nutts' .................3 “Desperate Ambrose' .............4 Student Council..................3 Yearbook Staff...................4 Honor Roll.....................2,4 Freshmen Rec. Com. 9 The Seniors ELWIN STEVENS Baseball....................1,2,3,4 Basketball.....................2,4 Basketball Manager...............3 “Desperate Ambrose”..............4 Stage Manager J. P...............3 Freshmen Rec. Com................2 Trip to Legislature..............2 Yearbook Staff...................4 ARTHUR STEEVES Honor Roll...................1,2,3,4 Class President...................2 Student Council...................1 President S. C....................4 “Desperate Ambrose' ..............4 Yearbook Staff....................4 Usher.............................1 ELEANOR STINSON Basketball...................1,2,3 Cheerleader....................2,3 Glee Club....................1.2,3 Trip to Legislature..............2 “Cracked Nutts”..................3 “Desperate Ambrose”..............4 Yearbook Staff...................4 Freshmen Rec. Com................2 Secretary........................2 10 Class History We, the class of 1951, entered Clinton High School in the fall of 1947, with an enrollment of fourteen. Later, Dolores Thompson and Gretta Duplessis joined our class, and Arnold Harrison left us. At our first class meeting, we elected officers as follows: President, Rufus Crosby; Vice-President, Charlene Steeves; Treasurer, Phillip Brown; Secretary, Barbara Cullen; Student Council Members, Jeannette Mello and Arthur Steeves. On September 13th, we were initiated by the Sophomore class. Our class was well represented on the basketball teams: Rufus Crosby, Kenneth Perry, Phillip Brown, Lauris Monk, Grover Scott, Charlene Steeves, Eleanor Stinson, Lois Gibson. When we returned to school in 48, we found an enrollment of eighteen pupils. Later, one new member joined us, Arlene Patterson. The class officers for our Sophomore year were: President, Arthur Steeves; Vice-President, Viola Columb; Treasurer, Kenneth Perry; Secretary, Charlene Steeves; Student Council Members, Phillip Brown and Lauris Monk. On September the nineteenth, Freshman Reception was held, and we initiated twenty-one Freshmen. Representing our class on the basketball teams were: Grover Scott, Phillip Brown, Kenneth Perry, Lauris Monk, Rufus Crosby, Charlene Steeves, Lois Gibson, Eleanor Stinson. Two girls from our class were cheerleaders: Eleanor Stinson and Charlene Steeves. We entered in 1949 as Juniors, with a class enrollment of seventeen pupils. Later we lost Charlene Steeves, Wayne Tuttle, and Rufus Crosby. Heather Roundy and Merlin Killam joined the class later in the year. We had a class meeting and elected officers as follows: President, Kenneth Perry; Vice-President, Barbara Cullen; Treasurer, Viola Columb; Secretary, Eleanor Stinson. Grover Scott and Lois Gibson were elected as members of the Student Council. In the fall, we sponsored a hayride which was greatly enjoyed by everyone. Our big event of the year was our Junior play, “Cracked Nutts,” which was sue- ! V —= cessfully given April 11th, under the direction of Mrs. Dunton. - On September 5, 1950, we returned to school as Seniors, with an enrollment of twelve members. Later, Viola Parsons, Heather Roundy and Charlene Brann left our class. At our first class meeting, Kenneth Perry was re-elected President; Lauris Monk, Vice-President; Charlene Brann, Treasurer; Barbara Cullen, Secretary; Student Council Members, Lois Gibson and Arthur Steeves. Lois Gibson was chosen to take Charlene Braim’s place as Treasurer when she left. On October 25th, we presented our Senior play, “Desperate Ambrose, under direction of Mrs. Drew. The play was a success as well as a great deal of fun to do. On the basket- ball team this year are: Lauris Monk, Kenneth Perry, Phillip Brown, Grover Scott, Elwin Stevens, and Arthur Steeves as scorekeeper. Our class colors are white and gold and our class motto, “Climb Though The Path Be Rugged.” Our graduation on June 7th will mark the end of our four happy years at Clinton High School. 11 Lois Gibson, '51 Trip To The Moon There she sits, the giant golden rocket-ship, with the maroon stripes, shining in the mid-afternoon sun. The mechanics are busy checking the controls, fuel, and engines, readying her for its destination, “The Moon.” Every citizen of Clinton is on hand to see this great feat. Here comes the Captain with his Co-Captain, in a jeep. Why, it’s none other than Captain “Easy” Monk, and the tall fellow looks familiar. I think that I have seen him; why it's Co-Captain “Big” Brown. They are my former classmates who have become famous for their daring adventures. Captain Monk is now standing in the jeep and is going to speak. “My friends,” he said, “my colleague and I are not only taking this trip for the ad- venture, but we have heard rumors and we believe that the class of 1951 is lost on the moon.” Let’s see, the class of 1951 is my class. I think that I shall sneak aboard before they take off, for they may not let me go if 1 ask. 1 made the ship just in time, for my two classmates entered shortly afterwards and seated themselves at the controls. Suddenly the ship lurched upward and out into space. 1 came out from hiding and told the boys my reason for coming, and when they realized that 1 was a former class- mate, they forgave me. The ship was going at a tremendous speed and within a few minutes later they told me to brace myself for the landing. We stood in the doorway of the ship and looked at the countryside and the nearby mountains. I reached back and picked up a pair of binoculars. With these I saw “North Overshoe” just over the mountain. The boys and 1 headed in this direction and sure enough there was a town of about forty buildings. We hustled down in hopes of finding trace of our classmates. We went through the swinging doors of a hotel and asked the owner if he knew of “Ken” Perry. He told us yes, and that he stayed at the big house across the street with five friends. We hurried across and knocked. The door was opened by a young girl dressed in white. The Captain told her whom we wished to see. She led us to a large room and left us. “Well here they are. Holy smokes, look at what their doing! What’s ailing them? And sure enough they were acting very queerly, indeed. Over in one corner, Grover and Elwin, dressed in diapers were creeping around on all fours with their nose to the floor, and howling like a bloodhound on the trail of a runaway slave. Look at Perry, said Captain “Easy. We turned and looked in the direction he was pointing. Perry, to my surprise, was dressed as a girl and was playing with dolls. Then from the other end of the room we heard a large commotion. We turned and there at the farther end of the room was Barbara, Lois, and Eleanor. We started to- wards the girls, who seemed to be perfectly normal. After covering about half the dis- tance we stopped, for suddenly each one of the girls screamed, then turned and banged 12 their heads against the wall five or six times. After they had finished this, they sat down on the floor and giggled. With disappointment, we turned to leave. You want to hear of our trip back? Bah! We didn't even get out of the building, for outside a sign stated this, “Home For Luna- tics. By Arthur Steeves 51” Class Will We, the members of the class of 1951, being of sound mind and with the prospect of a long life, decided to divide our treasures among the younger members of the school, while we were present to see how much pleasure they obtain from our gifts. We bestow Phillip Brown's talent for growing tall to Leon Pellitier. To Joyce Tardiff goes Eleanor Stinson's habit of eating apples in school. To “Jackie Cates, we give Kenneth Perry’s ability for playing the piano. To Clifford Dixon, we bequeath Arthur Steeves’s fondness for smiling at the girls. We leave to Gene Stearns, the ball-playing powers of Lauris Monk. To Carrol Bowie, we give Grover Scott’s task of being chief singer of the school. To Ercel Moore, we leave Barbara Cullen’s knack of always being good. To Barbara McGowan, we give Lois Gibson's position on the Student Council. To Clyde Wishart, we bequeath Elwin Steven’s ability to make “wise remarks, so that he will have one for every occasion. To the entire Freshman class we leave the Seniors’ keen enjoyment of high school. To the Junior girls, we give the Senior girls’ privilege of always having boy friends. We leave the Seniors’ treasure chest of wit to the Sophomore Class. To all our friends, not otherwise named, we leave our well-thumbed text books. By careful study, they, too, in time, may become Seniors. We believe this to be a just distribution of our possessions, and we hope that no one will want more than his lawful share. Signed, sealed, and executed this day of our Lord, February 8, 1951. The members of the Senior Class, by Lois Gibson, Attorney. 13 Class of 1952 SEATED: Left to Right: M. Dangler, S. Steeves, R. Poulin, P. Nelson, C. Gerald, V. Beale. STANDING: C. Dixon, B. Barnes, J. Clukey, M. Reynolds, B. McGowan. D. Doyle, C. Magaw. BACK ROW: R. Cogswell. C. Wishart, E. Moore. R. Steeves. The Junior class began the school year of “50 with twenty members. We now have eighteen members, as Larry Johnston and Diana Grant have left us. At our first class meeting, we elected the following class officers: President, Patricia Nelson; Vice-President, Sally Steeves; Secretary-Treasurer, Caroline Gerald; Student Council members, Sally Steeves and Roland Poulin. There are two boys and five girls on the basketball squads. They are: Roland Poulin, Robert Steeves, Sally Steeves, Patricia Nelson, Jean Clukey, Verna Beale, and Caroline Gerald, the girls manager. Before Christmas, Diana Grant was a member of the girls team. We are looking forward to our Junior play, to be produced in April under the direction of Mrs. Drew. 15 Class of 1953 SEATED: Left to Right: M. Hews, T. Jennis, C. Steeves, J. Tardiff, S. Stephens, F. Besse, C. Dow. STANDING: C. Welker. C. Cullen, J. Cates. C. Rand, T. Hicks, M. Noel. G. Stearns. BACK ROW: W. Scott. G. Tuttle. R. Jones, C. Bowie, R. McGowan, W. O'Neal. The Sophomore Class started the year of 1950-51 with twenty-one Sophomores. We lost one member, Sally Maynard. At our first class meeting, we chose these officers: President, Shirley Stephens; Vice-Presi- dent, Joyce Tardiff; Secretary, Caroline Steeves; Treasurer, Sally Maynard. Later, Frank Besse was chosen Treasurer. We were well represented on the basketball squads. Girts: Shirley Stephens, Caroline Steeves; Boys: Robert Jones, Frank Besse, Gene Stearns, Glendon Tuttle, Walter Scott. Cheerleaders: Theodora Hicks, Caroline Steeves. January 26th, we held a class party at the high school building. 16 Class of 1954 6EATED: Left to Right: A. Buterbaugh, N. Campbell, F. Steeves, J. Stephens, W. King, B. Brown, D. Estes. STANDING: A. Sprague, C. Chase, P. Nelson, N. Roy. C. Wishart, B. Brown, H. Ramsdell. BACK ROW: G. Harrison, A. Rediker, K. Lewis, R. Lincoln, L. Pelletier. We, the Freshmen of “50-51, started through high school on September 5, 1950. Our en- rollment on that day as twenty-five students. That number has dwindled to twenty. On October 11, 1950, we held our first class meeting and elected class officers. Jane Stephens was elected President; Frederick Steeves, Vice-President; Leon Pelletier, Treasurer; William King, Secretary; and Jane Stephens and Phyllis Nelson for our Student Council members. The Freshman girls that went out for basketball are Barbara Brown, Alberta Sprague, Jane Stephens, Cynthia Wishart, and Phyllis Nelson. The Freshman boys who represented the class in basketball are; Gerald Harrison, Frederick Steeves, Charles Proctor, Robert Lincoln, Archie Rediker, Kenneth Lewis, Bernard Brown, and William King. Leon Pelletier is manager of the varsi- ty basketball squad. The Freshman cheerleaders are Jane Stephens, Phyllis Nelson, and Alberta Sprague. About twenty per cent of the Freshmen are on the honor roll every ranking period. 17 Eighth Grade FRONT ROW: Left to Right: J. Steeves, J. McKenney, P. Dixon, S. Witham, P. Foster, M. Clark. STANDING: C. Green, R. Pooler, Mrs. D. Whitten, C. Crommett, R. Nelson, L. Rines. BACK ROW: C. Magaw, D. Ireland, R. King, P. Lawrence. R. Smith, D. Young, V. Tuttle. There were nineteen members in the eighth grade when school began in the fall. Richard JLawry left the group. On December 15th, the grades were divided and Mrs. Dorothy Whitten became the eighth grade teacher. The following class officers were elected: President, Peggy Dixon; Vice-President, James Steeves; Secretary, Judith McKenney; Treasurer, Patricia Foster. On October 20th, a social was held in the main room at the high school. A good time was en- joyed by all. On December 13th, we had a second social. Mrs. Whitten and Mrs. Fernald were chaperones. Everyone took part in playing games and dancing. James Steeves, Rodney Nelson, Richard Smith, Carl Magaw, and Paul Lawrence are members of the American Legion Junior Basketball Team. The team has won two out of the four games played up to dfcte. 18 Seventh Grade FRONT ROW: Left to Right: F. Braley. C. Clark. S. Gerald. J. Whitten. J. Leet, B. Dickey. D. Proctor. STANDING: J. Hobbs. D. Barnes, T. Campbell. W. Campbell, I. Duprey, Mrs. M. Fernald, C. Russell, N. Tuttle, D. Pratt. BACK ROW: P. Cummings, R. Lawrence, D. Williams, R. Jones, V. Estes, L. Page. T. Micue. P. Fitzpatrick, W. Richer. When school began in the fall, we shared a room with the eighth grade. Margery Fernald was our teacher. There were twenty-four seventh graders. In a few weeks time Eleanor Tuttle and Roland Chapman left us, and Paul Cummings, Philip Fitzpatrick and Irma Duprey entered from other school systems. The following class officers were elected: President, Jon Whitten; Vice-President, Joyce Leet; Secretary, Betty Dickey; Treasurer, Stephen Gerald. We had our first social November 3rd. We enjoyed ourselves very much playing games and dancing. On the entertainment committee were Paul Cummings, Betty Dickey, Cleo Russell, and Daniel Pratt. Refreshments were served by Irma Duprey, Noreen Tuttle, John Hobbs, Jon Whitten, and Stephen Gerald. Mrs. Fernald was chaperone. On December 15th, the grades were divided and Mrs. Fernald stayed with us. Donald Barnes, John Hobbs, Theron Micue, Stephen Gerald, Robert Lawrence and Richard Jones are members of the American games out of four played to date. 19 Sixth Grade FRONT ROW: A. King, P. La Rocque, C. Bessey. R. Raymond, J. Starbird, S. Hanscom, M. Webber, B. Gerald. SECOND ROW: R. Carr, C. Weymouth. K. Fernald, Mrs. F. Reynolds, D. Wheeler, E. Drew, B. Rediker, D. Clark. THIRD ROW: L. Pooler, B. Faulkner, J. Tapley, R. Beale, W. Poulin, G. Watson, E. Ireland, N. Poulin. Grade six has an enrollment of twenty-nine pupils, eleven boys eighteen girls. Our teacher is Mrs. Florence Reynolds. Our class activity for first half of the year was a Benefit Program given by the class for Arlene Beale, whose brother, Richard, is a member of the class. Proceeds received were $18.00. The class decided to purchase a gift and present the remainder of the money to be used as best needed. A Teddy Bear and the cash sum of $15.00 was presented to Arlene. The class had a Christmas Party; gifts were exchanged, Christmas carols sung, and the tree enjoyed. Grade VI has three basketball players: John Tapley, forward for Junior team; Roger Carr, center; and Leroy Hunter, guard for the West Clinton Junior team. Tray mats and nut cups have been made through the Red Cross for the veterans at Togus. The class has a 100% Red Cross en- rollment. Seven pupils have not missed a day of school for the first half year: Carlene Bessey, Bernard Faulkner, Beverley Gerald, Sherilyn Hanscom, Antionette King, John Tapley, and Constance W ey mouth. We have six girls working out for basketball on the Junior team. They are Beryl Rediker, Janet Starbird, Alberta Proctor, Eleanor Drew, Constance Weymouth, and Carlene Bessey. 20 Boys' Basketball SEATED: Left to Right: R. Jones, K. Perry, P. Brown, G. Scott, L. Monk. STANDING: F. Besse, A. Steeves, Mr. P. Ellis, N. Roy, G. Stearns. BACK ROW: R. Poulin, E. Stevens, W. Scott, R. Steeves, G. Tuttle. Cheerleaders Left to Right: P. Nelson, C. Steeves, J. Stephens, T. Hicks, A. Sprague, Miss E. Gray. zz Civics Cluh SEATED: STANDING: BACK ROW: Left to Right: J. Tardiff, B. Barnes, S. Stephens, C. Steeves, C. Cullen, V. Beale. M. Hews, T. Jennis. S. Steeves, Mr. P. Ellis, J. Clykey, C. Dow, T. Hicks. C. Walker, R. McGowan, C. Bowie, E. Moore, C. Magaw. Girls' Basketball SEATED: Left to Right: S. Stephens, S. Steeves, P. Nelson, J. Clukey. C. Steeves, V. Beale. STANDING: C. Gerald. A. Sprague, B. Brown, P. Nelson, C. Wishart, J. Stephens, E. Gray, Coach. 23 Boys' Basketball ’50-’5 The Clinton High School basketball team started out the season very well by winning 13 games in a row before losing to Hartland Academy at Hartland by a score of 43-42. This game was lost main- ly by our inability to stop their center. Other exciting games were with Island Falls and Unity in which we took each team by one point. Unity, which was the first game of the season for us, seemed to be on top at the end of each period. We were all nervous and shaky at first but in the third period we took the lead and managed to keep it. The Island Falls game was quite different for we were more experienced and in our own hall; but nevertheless this team was no pushover, for we won only by a foul shot. We had planned a two-day trip to Phillips and Kingfield and the success of this trip was due to the generosity of our parents. We stayed at a hotel in Farmington and had a chance to work out on Wilton’s new gymnasium, where the western tourney will be played. The trip was a complete success, as we won four games—two varsity, two JV's. The second game with Oakland was very close at times, although we won by a 65- 43 score. It was a nice feeling to beat a team that generally is one of our stiffest op- ponents. The primary purpose of basketball at Clinton is to teach citizenship and sports- manship, as well as for recreation. The sportsmanship has been exceptionally good, and only one man has been fouled out in eighteen games. A captain for every game is chosen by the coach. He tries to select the best all- around player in the previous game. We hope to be in the K. V. C. and Western Main tournament at Wilton, Maine. Basketball Scores We They Clinton vs. Unity 26 25 Clinton vs. Albian 44 34 Clinton vs. Harmony 58 30 Clinton vs. Phillips 46 24 Clinton vs. Corr ina 52 35 Clinton vs. Oakland 51 30 Clinton vs. Erskine 72 25 Clinton vs. Danforth 56 21 Clinton vs. Kingfield 59 43 Clinton vs. Island Falls 29 28 Clinton vs. Corr ina 64 35 Clinton vs. Phillips 50 39 Clinton vs. Kingfield 61 25 Clinton vs. Hartland 42 43 Clinton vs. Harmony 60 37 Clinton vs. Erskine 61 27 Clinton vs. Oakland 65 43 Clinton vs. Albion 51 45 Clinton vs. Unity 43 40 24 Girls' Basketball At the beginning of the season, thirteen girls appeared for basketball practice with Miss Gray as our coach. Caroline Gerald, the manager of the team, is always on hand to see that the girls are well-prepared for the games. Patricia Nelson was elected captain for the season. Later Diana Grant and Sally Maynard moved from town, leaving only eleven on the squad. At the first of the season, the members of our squad took a trip to Orono to get a few pointers in new 1950-51 rules. At the present time, the girls have won three games, which were Unity and the Alumni. The other games we lost, but the team has fought hard for more victories. Our most exciting game of the season was a tie game with Harmony, when a foul shot prevented the team from losing. We have worked hard this year to improve our teamwork and have enjoyed playing together. The team consists of Caroline Steeves, Sally Steeves, Verna Beale as forwards; Jean Clukey, Patricia Nelson, and Shirley Stephens as guards on the first team. Sub- stitutes are Jane Stephens, Phyllis Nelson, Alberta Sprague, Cynthia Wishart, and Barbara Brown. The Clinton High School baseball season is drawing near and the boys who have enjoyed a good basketball team will be out to have a good baseball team. Last fafl, we played a few games and found the team worked well together. We lost two close games to Unity and one to Goodwill, but won a good game from Goodwill at Hinkley. The team should be good with quite a few lettermen returning from last year. The returning lettermen are as follows: Lauris Monk, Bob Jones, Ken Perry, Gene Stearns, Glen Tuttle, Elwin Stevens, Robert Steeves, and Roland Poulin. And this year, with a few new faces, we are looking forward to a good team. Candidates for pitching this year will be left in the hands of our ace hurler, Lauris Monk, and our other hurler, Walter Scott. The candidates for catching will be Bob Jones and Elwin Stevens. Our infield will consist of Gene Stearns, Roland Poulin, Ken Perry, Glen Tuttle, and Fred Steeves. The outfield will bring in Robert Steeves, Phil Brown, Frank Besse, Charles Proctor, Wayman O’Neal, and Gerald Harrison. The team will play good teams and will be looking forward to many victories. The Freshman and Sophomore classes are furnishing the cheerleaders and they are as follows: Jane Stephens, Theodore Hicks, Alberta Sprague, Caroline Steeves, and Phyllis Nelson. Baseball For 1951 25 Student Council SEATED: Left to Right: C. Steeves, L. Gibson, A. Sleeves, R. Poulin, P. Nelson. STANDING: J. Stephens, F. Besse, S. Steeves. The Student Council has been very active during the year of 1950-51. There were two mem- bers chosen from each class to represent the Student Council. The following officers were elected: President, Arthur Steeves; Vice-President, Lois Gibson; Secretary and Treasurer, Roland Poulin. Principal Mr. Pierce has assisted at all meetings furnishing valuable information. During the year the Student Council has purchased checkers, darts, card games, and ping pong to be used during activity period. These games have made the period much more interesting and en- joyable for everyone. 27 Senior Class News The class of 1951 started its year with eleven students. Early in the semester, we lost three members; namely, Charlene Brann, Viola Parsons, and Heather Roundy. The first week of school, class officers were elected as follows: Kenneth Perry, re-elected President; Lauris Monk, Vice-President; Barbara Cullen, Secretary; Lois Gibson, Treasurer; Arthur Steeves and Lois Gibson, Student Council Members. In October came the big event of the year “50,” the Senior play, “Desperate Ambrose,” coached by Mrs. Drew. The hall was packed to see the brave fight for life made by Desperate” Perry against three crooks: Sheriff Steeves, “Hoot Owl” Brown, and “Stinkweed” Monk. The play was a great success and lots of fun to produce. The Senior class is well represented in basketball with Phillip Brown as center; Lauris Monk and Kenneth Perry as forwards; Grover Scott and Elwin Stevens as guards. Of course, we can’t forget our scorekeeper, Arthur “Ajax” Steeves. All of us are on the Yearbook Staff, too. For a small Senior class, we’ve made our “scores” and have enough “pep” for two Senior classes twice our size. Civics Club The Civics Club was formed to teach civics in action. The officers chosen are: President, Caroline Steeves; Vice-President, Shirley Stephens; Secretary-Treasurer, Carol Cullen. We have had many successful parties and socials. Our first was a Halloween party, which was put on to keep the children and high school students off the streets. It had a large attendance. Almost everyone was there. Prizes were given for the cutest cos- tumes and refreshments were served to all. Since everyone had a grand time, we were encouraged to put on more of these socials. The skating rink project was successful, but what we have learned from this ex- perience will help us to improve the rink next year. One of our purposes has been to improve school activity. The club has been suc- cessful. Many students have learned to dance and there have been socials and school gatherings. At this date, we are planning many more social functions, one of which is a Valen- tine Day Party, which is expected to be held on February 9, 1951. 28 Improvements Of Education At the beginning of America, people thought that only the wealthy could receive an education. In most sections of the country, taxpayers objected to spending public funds to provide for free school. The common people were not wealthy enough to obtain an education. In many colonies, the public schools were considered charity institutions, but New England was an exception, they had free public schools long before the Revolution. In most places, except New England, common people seldom went to school, unless they belonged to a church which had a school for its members. The educational awakening leads to better schools in America. Schools were usu- ally a crude, unhealthful, and uncomfortable. Many teachers had little education. People thought that the duties of a teacher could be handled by any honest, industrious person. If the pupils did not know their lessons they would be punished. The dunce’s stool, the fool’s cap, birch rod, and a few textbooks were the only teaching aids found in most classrooms. Horace Mann was one of the greatest leaders of education in the United States. He urged that every boy and girl should be given a free education. He realized that better schools and equipment were needed. In 1839, he founded the first school for training teachers in the United States at Lexington, Massachusetts. He also did much to improve the school in Massachusetts. Higher education had once been only for the rich, but now the common people wanted it for their sons. Most colleges were supported by religious groups, chiefly for training ministers. Although there were colleges, women were not admitted; a very few rich girls studied college subjects with a tutor. There were a few women leaders who insisted that girls ought to have the same educational opportunities as boys. In 1821, Emma Willard opened an academy for girls at Troy, New York. There, girls could have a solid training. Then a school for the deaf, blind, and disabled was provided. The first state school for the handicapped was in Kentucky. The faith of the American people in education has produced some very remark- able results. 1. The number of illiterates had decreased from about a hundred people to about eighty-five over ten years of age. 2. Schools have almost all become public and secular, rather than private and church-managed. 3. Going to public schools is no longer socially disgraceful, as it was in the day when most of the public schools outside of New England were for orphans, paupers, and charity pupils. 4. School attendance has been made compulsory, through the elementary schools. 5. Girls are now given the same opportunities as boys. 29 6. Education above primary levels is now regarded as the right of the children of all the people. Instead of those of the upper class. American boys and girls now find a straight educational pathway leading from kindergartens to the state university. By Lois Gibson '51 The Leaves The autumn winds are blowing Blowing free the leaves. And they are drifting slowly. Slowly with the breeze. The angels with their painted fingers. Have touched their seams of life, And filled each one with God’s rich beauty. And thing that he calls life. And each one has a different form All marked with curious art. And I think the angels must have Used for paint- The beauty of God’s heart. School Days! t Oh brother, school again! Oh, yes, 1 just love to go, but all I ever do is just drag around from one class to another. The teachers say that you can’t whisper, you can’t chew gum, you can’t fool, you can't do this and you can't do that. Some disgusting! How am I going to be able to concentrate if 1 don’t have something to chew? 1 guess I’ll have to chew my fingernails, but those are almost gone after hav- ing to wait in the Principal’s office for almost ten minutes. Why? Well, just be- cause 1 put a tack in one of the teacher’s chairs. I had to see the Principal. For Heaven’s sake, why didn't she look before she sat down? Am 1 her guardian? Teachers are funny people, anyway. They always try to make things seem worse than they really are. Oh hum - what? Oh, x equals 4. What? Yes, I’m paying attention. Algebra! x-y=3. Why don’t they say 4-1=3, instead of silly equations like that? Well, not much longer. Let's see now; in about twenty minutes, I’ll be out of here. Oh boy, there goes the bell and one day less of school for me. Who was that that just slammed the door ? That was Milly, the moron. Now that she's gone home, the rest of us can really study. We’ve all got to work hard if we’re going to learn enough to enable us to help straighten out the affairs of the world. 30 By Shirley Stephens ‘53 ' Jim Hawkins enroute for Treasure Island writes to his mother as follows: Aboard the Hispaniola June 18, 1756 Dear Mother: We are finally on our way. Everything is new and interesting. For a wonder, I have not been seasick at all. I have met all of the crew, including Long John, the cook. He is an intelligent man with one leg. He seemed to be a nice person until I found out differently. I'll tell you about that later. Mr. Arrow, first mate, drank heavily and one dark, stormy night was washed overboard. The queer part about him was that nobody knew where he got his drink. One day, 1 wanted an apple and went to get it. The barrel was nearly empty, so I got right into it and started eating an apple. I must have gone to sleep then, for the next thing I knew I heard Long John Silver talking to a man, who I found out later was called Dick. After the first few words, I couldn’t have jumped from the barrel, if I had wanted to, which was my first impulse. Evidently, there was going to be a mutiny on the ship and Silver was trying to win Dick over to his side. After talking awhile, during which time he told him some of the flattering things he had told me, that had won me to him, he pursuaded Dick to join him. Then Isreal Hands came and started fussing about wanting to start attacking then and there. He also said they had won all of the honest hands they could to their side. “We shall attack when I say the word and not until,” Long John said. Suddenly he decided that he wanted an apple. I was shaking in terror by this time, for they would surely find me. “Why suck on such trash? Isreal Hands asked. “How about some grog?” So Long John, who had the keys, gave them to Isreal to get the grog. Just then, the lookout shouted, Land Ho!” There was a rush for the stairs. After I knew they had all left, feeling sick, I climbed out of the barrel and fol- lowed them. Making sure nobody suspected anything, I told Dr. Livesey to get the squire and the captain into the cabin as I had something important to tell them. Captain Smollett told the crew that because they had done their jobs so faith- fully and well that he would have grog served them, to drink to his health, and that the squire, Dr. Livesey, himself and I would go into the cabin and drink to their health. So we went down to the cabin. I told everything that I had heard. When I had finished, Mr. Smollett had three points which he wanted brought out. First, we must go on. If he gave the word to turn back, they would be sure to attack at once. Second, we had time as they would not attack until we got to the island. Third, we had faithful hands. Although Long John had won most of them, there were still a few honest men. 31 He also decided that as we had so few men, it would be to our advantage to be the first to attack. We have seven honest men on board counting myself, to their nineteen, which makes it in their favor. 1 will write to you again and tell you how things are going, if I get a chance. Your loving son, Jim By Phyllis Nelson '54 Influence Of The Characteristics Of The West Upon The People Of The U. S. Today There are just five main characteristics of the West, but without these, the United States would probably not be a democracy as it is today. One of the reasons is that the West was a great ‘‘equalizer. By this, I mean that rich and poor alike were on the same level; for money in the West was almost useless. In order to live, everyone had to support himself on his own small grant of land. This feeling of self-support, of standing on one's own two feet was called “rugged individualism.” Each settler had to build his own cabin; clear his own land so as to plant enough to supply his food; hunt, so as to supply his meat and some clothing. Their courage was spurred on by their spirit of “optimism. They felt that, no matter how poor they were, they could get ahead no matter what the difficulty. Sc, the West became the unknown land of opportunity. At first, Congress asked too much for an acre of land and no one could afford to buy. Congress, wanting to speed immigration, reduced the former price of $2.00 to a $1.25 per acre. The results were just what the government had hoped for. Poor and rich alike all started West, causing the factory owners of the East to complain about their loss of laborers But then, they realized the West would make a good market for their goods, and so they, too, encouraged immigration. Since it was the government who sold them the land, they obtained a feeling toward “na- tionalism. There were several other causes, too, besides their obtaining the land so cheap. One, no one group came from the same state; two, they could soon become a state themselves. These and several other factors reduced the feeling of state loyalty and increased the feeling of “nationalism.” The last characteristic affects us today as much as the preceding ones, if not more. It is known as democracy.” Because there are more poor people than rich, it was natural they should want something to say about how the young country was to be run. This brought about the right to vote for the poor, landowner or not. And so we have our precious right to vote as it is today. Make good use of it! It is your duty to yourself, as a citizen, and to your country and fellowmen! By Barbara Cullen “51” A Freshman's View of High School The idea of going to High School was very pleasant to me. All through the grades, I had planned to attend vocational school just as soon as grammar school was over. I talked with the Principal about it, but he said that a high school education was needed. Our high school is small and I like it very much. A student benefits when numbers are small. Each one of us has individual attention from our teachers. In class, every one had a chance to recite and take part in the dis- cussions. We have three courses: General, Commercial, and College Preparatory. Our Commercial Course prepares a person to obtain a real job after gradua- tion. The students who complete the College Preparatory are well able to ad- just themselves to college life. Other courses that would help us would be Speech, Reading Improvement, and Music in the form of a band. We have activities each year that are of interest to the majority of our students. We have assembly, games, basketball, and baseball. Our school is like a small community, we know everyone, and we are all By Robert Lincoln '54 Life on a Farm Let’s start with spring When the plowing is done, When the ground turns to green, Where all work is fun. That’s life on a farm! Then summer is here And haying our goal. When we all race For the old swimming hole, Life’s grand on a farm! Now autumn’s at hand And we gather the corn. Then all get together On Thanksgiving morn. That’s life on a farm! And last comes winter With its snow and ice. And skating and sliding. It’s all so nice. Just life on a farm! By Clifford Dixon 52 part of a big family. 33 What School Means To Me I like school because you have a chance to be with other boys and girls your own age. If you are good at athletics you can play on the basketball, baseball, or whatever teams the school has. By taking English you learn how to speak and act correctly. If you are shy, by taking part in various activities and getting up and speaking in class you may over- come your shyness. If your school is a democratic school, you find how democracy works. You also learn how to co-operate and get along with other people. Naturally you can’t go to college if you don’t go to high school and at the present time, you can't get a good job unless you go to high school. We go together and have a good time, although some students don’t admit it; and at the same time learn to be better citizens and prepare ourselves for our later life. These are some of the things that school means to me. By Frank Besse, 53 A Winter Night The night air is crisp. The wind whispers through the trees like rustling taffeta. The moonlight shines on the pale, drifted snow. The evening is still, except for the occasional bark of a dog, or the drone of an airplane motor, which quickly fade off with the distance. The stars twinkle merrily in the sky, and the northern lights flash off and on like gaily colored neon signs. The hills and trees are capped by silvery snow. This is a skiers’ wonderland-a winter’s night. By Mary Noel, '52 I Wonder I wonder how many taxpayers have been in the high school building in the last five years. I wonder how many of them know that in the main room there are four, bare bulbs to light the room for a minimum of thirty people! Do they know that in the commercial room there are three bare bulbs and twenty students! And the windows - two shades on the ten windows in the main room and none in the commercial room. I hope that if they knew they’d try to do something about it. The students at Clinton High aren’t asking for a complete renovation-just because they can't have a new building doesn’t mean they have to stop hoping for improvements on the old, does it ? By Caroline Gerald, '52 Snow Oh, how pretty it is When it snows, The streets and houses Are all aglow. The children are happy And shouting with glee, When they can play In the snow so free. And old Saint Nick Can make his flight, When it snows On Christmas night. If I had my choice I would say, I wish it would snow Everyday. By Jane Stephens, “54” Our Part in Keeping Healthy The majority of us are lucky enough to have good, strong, healthy bodies. It is up to the person himself to take care of it and keep it that way. A person should not over-exercise his body so much as to weaken his general endurance and strength. Some people can stand more phy- sical exercise or nervous strain than others. People seldom take pride today in being sick, for we feel that the normal person ought to be well. Some boys and girls overtire their bodies because they try to keep up with the rest that can stand more strain. We’re only hurting ourselves when we don’t get enough sleep or eat the proper foods. If one, even after taking good care of himself, gets sick, he ought to consult a doctor rather than try to cure himself. Some who know they are not well take quart after quart of some highly advertised patent medicine. In the long run they pay more and get less out of it than they would if they paid for the advice or prescription of a doctor who knows his business. We can learn the symptoms of common diseases and know what to do if they ap- pear. We can obey the laws of the community that are intended to promote good health. No medicine has yet been discovered that will keep anybody alive forever. But we can be a much healthier nation than we are. We can keep our minds free from unpleasant and low thoughts. By thinking about our health and practicing the rules we know about it, we can do wonders. 35 By Sally Steeves, ’52 My Mother My mother is very nice. She makes cakes and pies, She helps us with our homework. And fixes Dad's ties. By Irma Duprey, Grade 7 When I Go Fishing When I go fishing, I use a fishing pole, A hook on my line, And some worms from a hole. By Jon Whitten, Grade 7 Winter Summer’s warmth is gone, And warm fall days have passed on. How cold the days have become! We fear a bad winter will come. By Richard Jones, Grade Basketball There is a game called basketball, The one I like best of all. I’d like a game 'most every night To watch our team keep up the fight! By Stephen Gerald, Grade 7 The River I watched the river flowing by; Flashing like turquoise as blue as the sky. The whitecaps were bobbing and tossing about Like loons in a lake diving for trout. And as I stood there it came into mind, If I should follow it what would I find. I might find a pond or even an ocean, Or a beautiful city full of emotion. 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