Clinton High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Clinton, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1952 volume:

dedication Dedication We, the Class of 1952 of Clinton High School, in appreciation of the personal interest and friend- liness that they have shown us, dedicate this annual to: MR. AND MRS. PAUL ELLIS sheriff's ornes Faculty Seated: Mrs. Drew, Mr. Pierce Standing: Mr. Ellis, Miss Gray Mr. LePage (not present) Mr. David Pierce, Principal College...............University of Maine Degree.............................B. A. Subjects...................Algebra. Latin Mr. Robert LePage College................University of Maine Degree..............................B. A. Subjects.................Science. History Mrs. Margaret Drew College...............................Colby Degree..............................B. A. Subjects...................English, French Miss Elinor Gray College................Husson Business Subjects.............Commercial, Speech The Seniors BARBARA BARNES Basketball.......................1 Cheerleading.....................2 Freshman Reep. Comm..............2 Honor Roll.......................3 '‘Wedding Bells”.................3 Legislature Trip.................3 Civics Club......................3 Student Council..................4 VERNA BEALE Calais Memorial H. S......... 1,2 •Wedding Bells”................3 Civics Club.....................3 Honor Roll..................... 3 Prom Committee..................3 Legislature Trip................3 Yearbook Staff..................4 JEAN CLUKEY Basketball...............1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club...................1. 2, 3 Freshman Recp. Comm.............2 Civics Club.....................3 Prom Committee..................3 Legislature Trip................3 Business Manager..............3,4 Yearbook Staff..................4 6 RONALD COGSWELL Usher......................... Z Honor Roll..................2, 3 Class President..............2,4 Glee Club......................3 •‘Wedding Bells”...............3 Funny Brats”..................4 Yearbook Staff................ 4 The Seniors MARGARET DANGLER Usher......................1,2.3 Cheerleadmg....................2 Magazine Campaign Mgr..........2 Softball Manager...............3 Wedding Bells ’...............3 Funny Brats”..................4 Honor Roll....................3. 4 Yearbook Staff.................4 D. A. R. Candidate.............4 CLIFFORD DIXON Honor Roll.................1, 2, 3 Baseball......................3,4 “Wedding Bells”..................3 Funny Brats . .................4 Undergraduate Marshall..........3 CAROLINE GERALD Basketball......................1 Basketball Manager..........2,3.4 Honor Roll....................1,2 Glee Club.....................2. 3 Secretary-Treasurer..............3 “Wedding Bells”.................3 Funny Brats’ ..................4 Delegate Girls' State...........3 Vice-President..................4 DIANA GRANT Basketball...............1, 2, 3, 4 Softball.................1, 2. 3. 4 Glee Club..................1. 2. 3 Freshman Recp. Comm.............2 Honor Roll........................3 Civics Club.......................3 Prom Committee..................3 “Funny Brats”...................4 7 The Seniors 8 BARBARA McGOWAN Honor Roll..............1. 2, 3, 4 Glee Club.....................2.3 Civics Club.....................3 Legislature Trip................3 •Wedding Bells ................3 Advertising Committee...........4 Cheerleading....................4 Yearbook Staff..................4 A PATRICIA NELSON Honor Roll...............1, 2, 3. 4 Glee Club......................2,3 Basketball................1. 2. 3, 4 Softball..................1, 2. 3, 4 Cheerleading...................1,2 Wedding Bells ..................3 The Funny Brats ................4 Dramatics.............., 2, 3 Class Officer...............1, 3. 4 ERCELL MOORE Glee Club....................1.3 Civics Club....................3 Legislature Trip...............3 Prom Committee.................3 Stage Manager..................3 Funny Brats ..................4 MARYE NOEL Honor Roll................1,2, 3, 4 Softball.........................1 Glee Club........................3 Publicity Committee..............3 ‘Funny Brats ..................4 Yearbook Staff...................4 The Seniors MARTHA REYNOLDS Class Marshall............. Civics Club................ Legislature Trip........... Publicity Committee........ Advertising Committee . . . . Yearbook Staff............ ROLAND POULIN Student Council..........1, 2, 3. 4 Magazine Campaign Capt..........4 Yearbook Staff..................4 Basketball..................2, 3, 4 Baseball....................2. 3. 4 Honor Roll....................1.3 Wedding Bells .................3 “The Funny Brats’ ..............4 Class Treasurer.................4 ROBERT STEEVES Basketball.................2,3,4 Baseball..................2. 3, 4 “Wedding Bells”................3 “Funny Brats”..................4 Yearbook Staff..................4 SALLY STEEVES Class Officer..................Z, 3 Student Council...................3 Glee Club....................1, 2. 3 Basketball.....................J, 3 Softball........................1.2 Legislature Trip..................3 Prom Committee....................3 Dramatics......................3, 4 Head Cheerleader..................2 9 Out of the Harbor Into the Deep Out of the Harbor Into the Deep is the motto of the class of 1952. These words can be taken many ways, but the most inr portant to me is the one which means we are about to leave school and meet new people in new places. We are going into the armed service, into training for spe fic position, or to college. All of these places will be different foi s, they will be exciting, and they will mean new acquaintances. New friends of all races, colors, and creeds mean new views and new ways of getting along with people. We will grow to understand new religions, new beliefs, and new ways of doing things, and with all these changes we will need patience and understanding. The armed forces are no longer segregated and this means, for the boys in the class, learning to accept people with different backgrounds and ideals. It is also true for those who go to college, or, in fact, into any sort of position. Will this new life make us better citizens, or will we become prejudiced against the rest of the world? If we leave school with a closed mind, unwilling to accept new methods and habits, we won’t be able to take advantage of the opportunity to learn the things which make life more interesting and meaningful. There will be some things we cannot accept, but if we acknowledge them, no one can expect more of us, can they? 1 am glad my class chose this motto, because 1 believe that in the years that follow our graduation we will remember that a sound ship and a wise captain can make the journey safe, but only a captain that is brave enough to explore new waters can make the journey interesting. Caroline Gerald Editor-in-Chief Class Poem ot 1952 Four short years we’ve been together, Working, playing, having fun. Now the time is coming closer, When our high school days are done. We have struggled ever forward. Testing, trying to achieve. Always with a goal before us, Our diplomas to receive. When in June we will be leaving, To separate and go our ways, We always will remember, The good times of high school days. Clifford Dixon Class of 1 952 Junior Class FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW': THIRD ROW: M. Hews, C. Bowie, F. Besse, J. Tardiff, M. Noel, C. Cullen. C. Rand, T. Jenness, C. Steeves, S. Stephen. C. Dow, J. Cates. R. McGowan, W. Scott, G. Sterns, R. Jones. C. Walker. Off to a bounding start, the Juniors put on a good old-fashioned hayride, “with real hay! and a square dance the last week of September. The officers chosen at our first class meeting were: President . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . . Treasurer. . . , Student Council . . .Frank Besse _ . Carroll Bowie . . Joyce Tardiff . . Margaret Noel .Caroline Steeves Robert Jones Those on the girls basketball team are Caroline Steeves, Shirley Stephens, and Margaret Noel. On the boys team are Frank Besse, Robert Jones, Walter Scott, and Gene Stearns. The peppy cheerleaders from our class are Charlotte Dow and Carol Cullen, head cheerleader. In April, the class will put on a comedy, “The Campbells Are Coming, which will be directed by Mrs. Drew. Sophomore Class FIRST ROW: Left to Right - A. Sprague. W. King. H. Allen, K. Lewis. A. Buterbaugh, H. Ramsdell. SECOND ROW: P. Nelson, C. Higgens, C. Wishart, J. Stephens. THIRD ROW: F. Steeves, D. Estes, R. Lincoln, G. Harrison. We, the Sophomore class of ‘51-‘52, started the year with an enroll- ment of eighteen students. Charles Proctor left during the year. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: President. . . . Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer. . . , Student Council Alvin Butterbaugh . . Kenneth Lewis . . . William King . . . Harold Allen . . .Jane Stephens Delmont Estes The members of the girls basketball team are: Alberta Sprague, Jane Stephens, and Phyllis Nelson. The boys squad has the following Sophomore members: Frederick Steeves, Delmont Estes, Kenneth Lewis, Robert Lincoln, Harold Allen, Gerald Harrison, and William King. Carolyn Higgens represented us on the cheerleader squad. We initiated a Freshman class of twenty-four on September 14th at the Town Hall. A social followed the initiation. William King, Secretary Freshman Class FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Left to Right - B. Rines, P. Foster, J. Steeves, S. Witham. R. King, J. McKenney, D. Miller. R. Nelson, L. Rines, D. York. P. Dixon, C. Fenton, I. Robinson, J. Rines, R. Pooler. M. Clark, R. Lombard, R. Lawernce, R. Smith, C. McGaw. When school started in the fall, we were the largest class in high school, as we had 24 students. However, by mid-year, we had lost six members. At our first class meeting, we elected the following officers: President, Richard King; Vice-President, James Steeves; Secretary, Sandra Witham; Treasurer, Judith McKenney. Merl Clark and Patricia Foster are our Student Council members. We were well represented on the basketball squads this year, with Sandra Witham, Judith McKenney, Patricia Foster, Carol Fenton, and Peggy Dixon on the girls’ team and with Richard King, Richard Smith, and Merl Clark on the boys’ team. A Freshman Prize Speaking Contest was held on January 18, 1952, at the town hall. The following students took part in the finals; Merl Clark, Peggy Dixon, Richard King, Donna Miller, Rodney Nelson, Barbara Rines, Lorena Rines, Inez Robinson, and Sandra Witham. All of them were highly praised for their ability in speak- ing. Prizes were awarded to Sandra Witham, Peggy Dixon and Barbara Rines. 14 Eighth Grade FIRST ROW: Left to Right - D. Barnes. W. Campbell. D. Fenton, F. Braley, E. Duprey, J. Whitten. T. Campbell. D. Pratt. SECOND ROW: L. Page, J. Leet, M. Judd, Mrs. Fernald, C. Russell, C. Clark, N. Tuttle. V . Ricker. THIRD ROW’: J. Hobbs. R. Lawrence, P. Fitzpatrick. R. Jones, D. Williams, S. Gerald, T. Micue. There are twenty-three pupils in the eighth grade. Our teacher is Margery Fernald. The class officers are: President................................Donald Fenton Vice-President.....................................Jon Whitten Secretary..............................Florance Braley Treasurer.........................................Erma Duprey We belong to the Junior Red Cross and have made table favors for the veterans at Togus. Several members belong to a “Foreign Corre- spondence Club and they receive very interesting letters from their pals . The following boys play basketball with Ira Witham, Jr., coach: Richard Jones, Stephen Gerald, Theron Micue, Donald Barnes, John Hobbs, and Philip Fitzpatrick. The girls who participate in basketball are: Cleo Russell, Joyce Leet, Florence Braley, and Clara Clark. The cheerleaders are: Florence Braley, Cleo Russell and Nancy Tuttle. 15 We have had two field trips and two socials. Seventh Grade FIRST ROW: Left to Right - J. Judd. J. Starbird. B. Faulkner. L. Pooler. A. King, B. Gerald, L. Philbrick, S. Hanscom. SECOND ROW: W. Poulin. R. Beale. C. Weymouth, K. Fernald, Mr . Whitten, A. Proctor, E. Drew. G. Watson, D. Clark. THIRD ROW: N. Poulin, J. Witham, C. Bessey. B. Rediker, P. LaRoque. R. Raymond, L. Hunter, E. Ireland. We started the school year with twenty-six in our class. The second week, Doris Wheeler left us. A few weeks later, Joyce Witham came from Oakland. Shortly after that, Jeannette Judd joined us from Bingham. Recently Joyce returned to Oakland, leaving us with our original number. Our class officers are as follows: President..................................Antoinette King Vice-President............................ Lawrence Pooler Secretary...................................Beverly Gerald Treasurer................................Bernard Faulkner We have had a straw ride and two parties, which were well attended. We have organized a Current Events Club. A prize is to be given to the one who presents his current event in the best manner. The officers are: President . . . . V ice-President Secretary . . . . Treasurer . . . . .Roger Carr . John Tapley Beryl Rediker . Dewey Clark Lawrence Pooler, John Tapley, and Dewey Clark are members of the Junior Basketball Team. Janet Starbird, Constance Weymouth, Beryl Rediker, Eleanor Drew, Carlene Bessey, and Alberta Proctor play on the girls’ Junior Team. Roger Carr and Leroy Hunter play for the Beavers, and the cheerleaders for this team are Janet Starbird, Antoinette King, and Alberta Proctor. Sixth Grade FIRST ROW: Left to Right - N. Raymond, R. Procter, J. McKinney, L. Gordon, R. Phelps, M. Barrett. SECOND ROW: L. Starbird, C. Patterson, W. Crommett. Miss McGowan, C. Proctor, S. Levensailor, F. Giles. THIRD ROW: T. Hanscom. J. Goodwin, M. Johnson, A. Wheeler, D. Watson, P. Gerald, (G. Patterson was absent.) There were twenty-two pupils in the sixth grade, when school began in the fall. Arthur Young and Valerie Buker left the group. On November 17, a farewell party was held for Arthur Young, who moved to California. Miss MacGowan was in charge. The following class officers were elected: Ruth Ann Phelps, Presi- dent; Linda Gordon, Vice-President; Perry Proctor, Secretary; John McKenney, Treasurer. The class held a Christmas Program on December 20th. Gifts were exchanged. The members of the Junior Basketball team are David Watson, John McKenney, Richard Perry and Charles Proctor. Gerry Goodwin is the manager of the team. Ruth Ann Phelps, Linda Gordon, Marianne Barrett and Charles Proctor have had perfect attendance for the first half year. athletics Boys' Basketball Team FIRST ROW: Left to Right - G. Stearns, W. Scott. R. Jones. R. Poulin. R. Steeves, F. Besse, M. Clark, Manager. SECOND ROW: Coach, Paul Ellis, F. Steeves, G. Harrison, W. King, K. Lewis, R. King, D. Estes, R. Smith. R. Lincoln. Cheerleaders FIRST ROW: C. Cullen. SECOND ROW: C. Higgent, C. Dow, B. McGowan. L. Rines. 19 Girls' Basketball FIRST ROW: Left to Right - P. Nelson, S. Stephens, J. Clukey, P. Nelson, S. Witham, C. Steeves. SECOND ROW: Mr. Ellis, A. Sprague, J. Stephens. C. Fenton, J. McKenney, P. Foster. M. Noel, C. Gerald. Baseball Team FIRST ROW: Left to Right - F. Besse, R. Steeves, C. Dixon, R. Poulin, R. Jones, W. Scott. SECOND ROW: Left to Right - F. Steeves, M. Clark, P. Lawrence, G. Harrison, Coach Paul Ellis, G. Stearns, R. King, W. King. Basketball News Clinton High School came up with another winning basketball team this year although its record was not as impressive as some in the past. During regular season play, we won eleven games and lost seven against the best competition in this section of the state. The trip to Phillips and Rangeley planned for January 11th and 12th was a complete success. We won three of the four games played and everyone in both towns was very nice to us. This made us feel that the trip was worth-while. We won the K. V. C. small school tournament by beating Bridge Academy, Harmony and Unity on successive days. In the Eastern Maine Tourney, we defeated Schenck High of East Millinocket 75-46 but lost to Island Falls the next afternoon 56-47. Everyone on the team has had a wonderful time during the year and we hope the teams to come will be as successful. The Data Sheet We They Clinton v.s. Harmony ■65 52 Clinton v.s. Besse 62 42 Clinton v.s. Unity 34 52 Clinton v.s. Oakland 51 49 Clinton v.s. Rangeley 41 27 Clinton v.s. Unity 44 46 Clinton v.s. Alumni 40 53 Clinton v.s. Newport 40 56 Clinton v.s. Hartland 39 44 Clinton v.s. Corinna 58 41 Clinton v.s. Phillips 31 29 Clinton v.s. Rangeley 51 49 Clinton v.s. Hartland 54 57 Clinton v.s. Corinna 56 47 Clinton v.s. Harmony 56 43 Clinton v.s. Newport 37 38 Clinton v.s. Oakland 62 47 Clinton v.s. M. C. I. (J.V.’s) 35 43 Clinton v.s. Besse 64 50 We later won the game from M. C. I. because of a forfeit. Three Cheers lor the Cheerleaders The cheerleading squad was a credit to Clinton High School this year. Carol Cullen was chosen as head cheerleader, with able assistance from Charlotte Dow, Carolyn Higgens, Lorena Rines, and Barbara McGowan. Under the direction of Miss Gray, the girls came up with some new cheers which the rest of the school enjoyed. 21 Girls' Basketball This year, the girls have had a very good team; and the towns- people came early enough to see all of both games, instead of arriving to see only the boys’ game. The girls have worked very hard this year to improve their teamwork, and have enjoyed working together. They won all their games in 51, but were very disappointed when they lost to Corinna, even though they played excellent ball, netting 50 points. However, they couldn’t outscore the Corinna girls who made 21, 22 and 27 points. They won their most important game over Oakland by 2 points and this one was definitely a thriller. Sixteen girls appeared at the first practice with Mr. Ellis as coach. Caroline Gerald, being such a popular manager for the last two years, was again chosen for the post. The girl who played with out- standing sportsmanship and skill was chosen as captain for the following game. The team took a trip to Orono, the first of the season They saw girls from the University of Maine play and they got a few pointers on new rules. The team consists of Sandra Witham, Shirley Stephens, Caroline Steeves, as forwards, Jean Clukey, Patricia Nelson, and Phyllis Nelson as guards, on the first team. Substitutes are Jane Stephens, Alberta Sprague, Carol Fenton, Judith McKenney, Peggy Dixon, Patricia Foster, and Margaret Noel. Only two members, Patricia Nelson and Jean Clukey, will leave this year, which means that the girls should have a successful year in ‘52 and ‘53. Verna Beale Class of 1952 Baseball '52 The Clinton High School baseball season is drawing near and the boys who have enjoyed a fairly good basketball season are looking ahead to a good baseball season. Last fall, we played a few games, losing two close ones to Unity and Belgrade and winning a 1-0 ball game over Unity. The team has quite a few lettermen returning from last year. They are as follows: Robert Steeves, Walter Scott, Gene Stearns, Robert Jones, Gerald Harrison, Roland Poulin, William King, Frank Besse, Frederick Steeves, Clifford Dixon and Richard King. This year with very few new faces and mostly all lettermen, we are looking forward to a good season. Our pitching candidate for this year will be left in the hands of our ace hurler Walter Scott who pitched every game last fall and did a fine job, losing a couple. Our catching candidate will be left in the hands of Robert Jones, another veteran. Our infield will consist of Frank Besse, Gerald Harrison, Roland Poulin, and Clifford Dixon. The outfield will bring in Robert Steeves, Gene Stearns, William King, Frederick Steeves, and Richard King. Yearbook Stati FIRST ROW: Left to Right - M. Dangler, S. Steeves, M. Noel, C. Gerald, M. Reynolds, B. McGowan, P. Nelson. SECOND ROW: R. Cogswell, R. Steeves, V. Beale, J. Clukey, Mrs. Drew, B. Barnes. E. Moore, C. Dixon, R. Poulin. THE SYLLABUS BOARD Editor-in-Chief....................................... Caroline Gerald Assistant Editor-in-Chief.............................. Martha Reynolds Literary Editor................................................Patricia Nelson Assistant Literary Editor.........................................Sally Steeves Boys’ Sports Editor......................................Robert Steeves Assistant Boys Sports Editor..................................Clifford Dixon News Editor........................................... Margaret Dangler Assistant News Editor.................................. Barbara Barnes Girls’ Sports Editor..............................................Verna Beale Assistant Girls’ Editor...................................Diana Grant Typists...................................................Marye Noel Barbara McGowan Business Manager.................................................Roland Poulin Exchange Editor....................................................Jean Clukey Advertising......................................................Ronald Cogswell Ercell Moore Faculty Advisor.......................................... Mrs. Drew Student Council The Student Council is the governing body of the school. Each class in high school is represented by two members chosen by the class. Roland Poulin and Barbara Barnes were elected President and Vice-President respectively, and Caroline Steeves was elected Secretary-Treasurer. The magazine campaign sponsored by the Student Council proved to be the most successful one held for several years. The funds obtained from the campaign was uked to purchase athletic equipment and games, which were used during activity period. ROLAND POULIN President LEFT TO RIGHT: P. Foster, D. Estes, C. Steeves, R. Poulin, B. Barnes, R. Jones. J. Stephens, M. Clark. 25 School Activities ot '51-52 September 14—Freshman Reception Twenty-four Freshmen were initiated by the Sophomores at the town hall. The Freshman boys looked very attractive in paper bag hats, glamor girl sweaters and knee length skirts. The Freshman girls were dressed in hobo costumes and carried their books in a bundle on a stick. October 15--The Senior Play, The Funny Brats. Bob Steeves and Diane Grant were the brats who made life miser- able for their mother (Caroline Gerald) and her dyspeptic suitor (Roland Poulin). They even try to teach their uncle (Ronald Cogswell) how to propose. Every part fitted the students perfectly. The play was fun to produce. The public enjoyed it and the Seniors were pleased with their profits. September 24--Junior Class Hayride Special invitations were given to each of the other classes The ride covered such well known places as Town House Hill, the Belsqueeze, Battle Ridge and Morrison’s Corner. Back at the schoolhouse, everyone joined in the dancing. A very pleasant evening, wasn’t it, boys and girls? October 30--Hallow’een Party A party was held at the town hall for young and old. The Juniors and Seniors worked hard to give everyone a jolly time. From six to eight p.m., the younger children were entertained by movies and games. Then the children, well filled with doughnuts, punch and cookies, were taken home. During the remainder of the evening, games and dancing were enjoyed by the high school and their friends and relatives. November 26 to February 8--Basketball Games were scheduled regularly for Tuesday and Friday nights. The girls had many interesting games and are to be congratulated on their team- work. We were proud of our cheerleaders and the snappy manner in which they led the cheers. Our boys’ team gave us some very exciting games. Some of the high lights of the season were the games played with Oakland and the win over Unity at the K V. C , after having lost to them before the tournament. January 18--Freshman Prize Speaking Contest. The preliminaries were held at the high school building with the Speech Class acting as judges. Nine Freshmen took part in the final contest, which was at the town hall. Their selections were both humorous and pathetic. The Freshmen gave a fine demonstration of their speaking ability. Students, towns- people and teachers were very proud of them. School Activities of '51-52 January 3 1--Farewell Party A farewell party and dance was given for Mr. Ellis at the town hall. The party was in charge of Margaret Dangler, who was assisted by the class officers and student council members. Mr. Ellis was presented with a sum of money. It was a very nice party. Music was furnished by the Old Time Melody Boys. February 8--Scrap Paper Drive A paper drive was held by the Seniors to secure money for gradu- ation and their class trip. April 11--Junior Play April 11 is the date set for the Junior Class Play, “The Campbells are Coming , which is to be coached by Mrs. Crew. The Juniors picked a hilarious comedy of mountaineer life for their first production. We wish them the best of luck! June 1--Baccalaureate Sunday Reverend William Ricker will be the speaker at the Baccalaureate service to be held at the Baptist Church. Music will be furnished by the high school chorus. June 5--Graduation Thursday evening, June 5, will be the big night of the year for the Seniors. Then, they will go “Out of the Harbor into the Deep.’’ June 6--School Picnic Let's hope for a fair day! D. A. R. Award Each year a Senior girl is chosen to be the D. A. R. good citizen candidate. The class by secret ballot selects the three girls who have shown themselves to be the best citizens of the school; then the faculty makes the final selection from the class choice. This year Margaret Dangler, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Dangler, was selected as the candidate. Margaret has taken part in such varied activities as cheerleading and dramatics. She has been manager of the softball team, manager of magazine campaign and News Editor of the yearbook. The manner in which she has performed these duties made her the choice for the year. Inside Information Name Nickname Weakness Can Be Found Ambition Favorite- Saying Barbara Barnes Barb” Eating At the Elms’ To move Boston nearer Clinton May 1 be excused early? Roland Poulin Gus” Shirley Waiting to join the Air Force To own a baseball team The Red Sox will win.” Verna Beale “Vera” Men Doing balance sheets To understand bookkeeping At least I Balance? Ercell Moore “Oyster” Catching chickens Working the third shift To work for Lipman I donjt care. Jean Clukey “Totem” Lauris Shifting the 39 Chevy To own 30 head of cattle “I never died so hard laughing. Clifford Dixon Cliff” Girls Teasing the girls To own an all- girl orchestra ‘Don't mosey around.” Margaret Dangler Peg” Nighthawks Studying To be a secretary Ah-huh!” Robert Steeves Rabbit” Reading the morning Playing basket- ball To make a basket “Too much home- work.” Sally Steeves Sal” paper Men in uniform Dancing To be an airline hostess “That’s the way the ball bounces. Ronald Cogswell Ronnie” Babysitting Singing To be a singer I don’t drive fast!’ Caroline Gerald Kay Red trucks Driving To be a success I haven’t any designs on him.’ ’ Martha Reynolds “Bunny” School Typing To be a whizz at typing Oh, Barbara! Marye Noel Lanie” Studying Reading Seventeen To get a good education Hi, girls.” Barbara McGowan Bridget Giggling Cheering To be a teacher ' I’m not trying to be funny. Patricia Nelson “Pat” Rest-a-while Flirting with Al” To go to U. of M. I’ll check it with mine. ” Diana Grant “Di” Chum Going to Florida To graduate with the rest of us “Are you going skating tonight? Class History We, the class of ‘52, entered high school with an enrollment of twenty-one students. Frederick Dangler left, but we gained one new member: Laura Patterson. At our first class meeting, the following officers were elected: President.....................Patricia Nelson Vice-President...................Clifford Dixon Secretary-Treasurer .......... Barbara Barnes Student Council..................Roland Poulin Jacqueline Sylvester We were well represented on the basketball squad: Sally Steeves, Jean Clukey Patricia Nelson, Jacqueline Sylvester, Caroline Gerald, and Barbara Barnes were members. The following boys were on Phelp’s Midget Team: Roland Poulin, Robert Steeves, and James Rogers. We returned in the fall of ‘49 with twenty students present. We gained two new members: Roger Simon, who soon left, and Verna Beale. We lost Jacqueline Sylvester. The following officers were elected: President.....................Ronald Cogswell Vice-President............................Sally Steeves Secretary-Treasurer...............Roland Poulin Student Council..........................Roland Poulin Jacqueline Sylvester Clyde Wishart was chosen to take Jacqueline’s place when she left. We held a successful record dance and initiation for the class of ‘53. Those who participated in basketball were: Jean Clukey, and Patricia Nelson. Roland Poulin and Robert Steeves were members of the boys’ squad. Sally Steeves, Margaret Dangler, Patricia Nelson, and Barbara Barnes were cheerleaders. We entered in the fall of ‘50 with twenty members, but we later lost Larry Johnson. At our first class meeting, we elected these officers: President.....................Patricia Nelson Vice-President............................Sally Steeves Secretary-Treasurer...........Caroline Gerald Student Council..........................Roland Poulin Sally Steeves There were two boys and five girls on the basketball squads. In April, we presented our class play, “Wedding Bells for Betty Jane’’ under the direction of Mrs. Drew. Everyone enjoyed the play and we made more money than we expected. There were only sixteen students present when we started our Senior year in the fall of ‘ 51. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: President......................Ronald Cogswell Vice-President.................Caroline Gerald Secretary......................Patricia Nelson Treasurer........................Roland Poulin Student Council .... (President) . Roland Poulin Barbara Barnes We presented our play, “The Funny Brats” under the direction of Mrs. Drew, in October. It was a great success and we received many compliments. The Senior class helped sponsor a Halloween party for the young and old at the Town Hall. Many young boys and girls were present and everyone had an evening of fun. Class History Roland Poulin and Robert Steeves were on the boys' basketball squad, and the girls who played were Jean Clukey and Patricia Nelson. Barbara McGowan was a cheerleader. The Red Rose was chosen as our class flower; Blue and White as the class colors, and “Out Of The Harbor Into The Deep ' as our motto. We are making plans for a Senior Prom which will be held in May. Baccalaureate Service will be held on June 1st at the Free Baptist Church, and Graduation Exercises will follow on June 5th at the Town Hall. Margaret Dangler Class of 1952 ANSWER TO NANCY HANK'S QUESTIONS Yes, my dear, I knew your son. At the age of nine, His life had just begun. Tom raised your son. He did his part. Abe grew to a man. Loved in everyone’s heart. He went to school To learn to read and write, And got an education, In spite of his plight. He made at Gettysburg, A very famous speech; And then to higher politics, He began to reach. And then, Nancy Hanks, Came that glorious day, When he became President Of the U. S. A. On a fateful date, April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot. Never again to thrive. Abraham Lincoln is dead, But his spirit is not! For in all our hearts. Lives the liberty he sought. And now, Nancy Hanks, You can peacefully rest, For you know your son’s life, Turned out for the best Richard King Class of 1955 A Look Into TheFuture Let us travel ahead twenty years into the future and see how the class of ‘52 of Clinton High School is making out. Faster and faster, out into the void of space, out, out.......out.........into the future and the year 1972. Now to find our way back to Clinton and the class of ‘52. Let’s see, where are we now? This isn’t Clinton. I’ll check the chart. Why it’s Boston; there’s Fenway Stadium and there’s the Red Sox training for the coming season. But that man down there, yelling and pulling his hair, looks familiar...... Why it’s Roland Poulin! He’s now the manager and he still says, “The Red Sox will win.’’. On our way toward Clinton, we pass an airport. What does the sign say on that smaller building next to the hanger? SALLY STEEVES’ SCHOOL FOR AIRLINE HOSTESSES. We are now over the turnpike and there are about a dozen trucks on this huge thoroughfare. All have signs on them reading “Cogswell and Moore - Chicken Packers’’. They are headed for that big henhouse up ahead. Waiting for them are the bosses, Ronnie and Ercell. There’s a trailor and convertible going north. Who’s driving? It s Di, of course, going home after spending a winter in Florida. And she’s not alone, for sitting beside her is her husband. Chum Adams and in the backseat are their blond triplets. Coming over the television-intercommunication screen is the new pro- gram that took over the old Arthur Godfrey show. The M. C. is Barbara McGowan and she is playing a ukelele and is singing “Take Me Back to My Little Green Shack’’. At last, we arrived in the old home town. How the place has changed! It’s all decorated; this looks like old home week or some other celebration. Here comes Barbara Barnes and Verna Beale, the co-manufacturers of Sta- Forever-Fresh chewing gum. I’ll ask them what this is all about. The girls have just informed me that Clinton has finally decided to annex the rest of Maine and that Caroline Gerald is now the first governor of the state of Clinton. Also, that Margaret Dangler is the principal of C. H. S. and that Clinton is having a special celebration welcoming back their hero. It seems that everyone in town is here. There are Pat and Robert and their eight children. There’s Jean and Lauris, Jr. by the milk truck. Here comes their hero now, the distinguished Major of the Inter- planetary Space Patrol, Clifford Dixon. My, how dignified he looks with his big black mustache. He is smoking a big black cigar and is wearing the latest space uniform designed by Martha Reynolds. All the celebrities are welcoming Clifford and the newsmen are taking pictures. As for me, well, I guess I’ll go home and tend to my horses. Besides, I still have to forecast the weather for tomorrow. Marye Noel Class of ‘52 31 Draft for Detense Jobs? Should Congress have the right to draft men and women for civil defense jobs? This is the question being debated everywhere along with the much discussed “should women be drafted?’’ If the United States becomes involved in another world war, the armed forces will be expanded to the limit, and this means greater production on the home front. Every available person will be needed to do his or her share in the defense program. Never has the United States drafted men. and women for civilian jobs; even during critical war periods civil defense groups were made up of volunteers. Numerous reasons have been given for and against the subject. If the nation should become involved in another world war, it would undoubtedly be the most terrible war ever known. Such a war would involve more nations and more people than any other in history. Our democracy would most assuredly be at stake. Under such circumstances, every American should be ready and willing to do his job, whether in the front lines or at home. There should not be petty bickering between groups but everyone should work together to restore peace. If conscription would be beneficial, as many argue, then by all means give Congress the power to draft people for defense jobs. Government conscription would quickly eliminate labor shortages in vital industries. It would also eliminate the tremendous competition among industries for workers during war-time. This would help to keep inflation down. At the same time, this power would help the armed forces to a faster build-up. A great many deferments of able-bodied men in vital government jobs would not be necessary, since older men or women could be shifted into their positions, allowing them to go into the armed forces. If the government were able to conscript workers, everyone would be forced to pitch in and do his share, whether he wanted to or not. This is fair since everyone should do everything in his power to help during war-time. This would mean a large labor force to increase pro- duction and bring a quicker end to the war. The right to draft young men for the armed services is not seriously questioned by anyone during war-time. Why shouldn't civilians be willing to make this sacrifice if it would bring a speedier end to the struggle? Even then, their sacrifices would not equal those of the boys sent to the far corners of the earth, where they will, perhaps, lose their lives for their country. Others do not think along these lines. They believe there is no question that if need be, all Americans would do their share. They do not believe conscription would help the effort. They believe that instead of speeding up production, conscription would slow it down. It is a proven fact that dissatisfied people do not do their best work. If people were drafted for certain jobs, regardless of likes and dislikes, a great many of them would be in jobs they disliked. Therefore, they would not do their best and production would suffer. continued Draft For Defense Jobs? (continued) An enormous amount of red tape would be involved and vast new government agencies would have to be set up, creating a lot of extra expense for a country already overburdened with debt. Too, conscription would be a big step toward socialism and com- munism, giving a great deal of power to the men at the top. Conscrip- tion of all Americans goes against the principles of our nation and might mean the end of our personal freedom and weaken our democratic form of government. It could be declared unconstitutional, since our Constitution forbids slavery and involuntary servitude (except as a punishment for crime). Certainly the courts would have to decide the matter, for isn’t it nearly slavery when a person is forced to work for someone he does not wish to? Finally, some Americans believe that conscription is not necessary and that we can depend on volunteers as always before. During World War II, this was the method followed and we came out ahead. If it is per- fection we are striving for, those against conscription think it will be reached more easily working with volunteers than with dissatisfied drafted men and women. These are the arguments for and against conscription. In case of another all-out war, the question will be hotly debated all over the country. Will we, or won’t we draft men and women for civilian jobs? Patricia Nelson Class of 1952 Now It Can Be Told Poor Daddy! Little did he dream that my first date would effect him so. He thought his worries were over about his car, now that Bob was away from home. It all started one Saturday afternoon when Joe called me for my first date. Daddy began laughing, Well, Joe’s father will know what I went through when my son was growing up, now. Ha! Ha! He’ll never have his car from here on in.” Daddy's laugh ceased abruptly, for a few minutes later Joe called again. “What?” 1 said, ‘‘your father is using the car tonight and you want to borrow ours?” My father started to roar ‘‘absolutely not!” But just then mother stepped through the door. That settled it. I spent the rest of my time convincing Daddy that Joe was the best driver on the road. Late that night, I crept meekly into the house. My father was still sitting in the living room when I got home. ‘‘What made you so late?”, he roared. ”T)ie wrecker had to bring us home because we had a little accident,” I said softly. Oh, but it wasn't bad. Just both mud-guards got ripped off. But it wasn’t Joe's fault. He can’t help it if they stick telephone poles in funny places,” I said. And by the way, hurry up and get the car fixed because Joe and I are going to the dance next Tuesday night. Daddy didn’t say a word----he fainted. Judith McKenney Class of 1955 Boys Boys are mostly funny-looking and come in assorted shapes, sizes and colors. Some are the “Childish Type who show off and make themselves noticable. Others are the ‘‘Bookworm Type' . They get straight A s but all they do is study. Of course you could never miss “Mama’s Boy . He has been terribly spoiled and shows it. If he wants something he sees no reason why he can’t have it. There is one type any smart girl would steer away from, and that is the Wolf. He thinks that any girl would like him and proceeds to prove it. Another type is the ‘Dapper Dan’ . He wears flashy clothes, drives hot rods which burn up the roads, talks slang and is an all round nuisance. Last but not least is “Mr. Big ’. He thinks he owns the place. He goes around with his nose in the air and speaks only to particular ones that he has picked out. But for every ten of these different types of boys, there is at least one of the kind that any girl would like to know. Phyllis Nelson Class of 1 954 Give To The World The Best You Have “But let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man. These words from the pen ol Sam W. Foss, represent my idea of what community spirit should be. If co-operation and friendliness were practiced in every community, there would be world peace. “Community spirit’ is that invisible something that makes people willing to work together for the good of everyone. We should never lose sight of the fact that we must depend upon others no matter how small or how large the community may be. Smaller towns have a much greater opportunity for developing a friendly spirit because each person knows his neighbor and should be interested in his welfare as far as possible. Our state has always been known for its friendly attitude toward “newcomers.’’ Only recently, two soldiers from Chicago and Detroit, who are stationed at Dow Air Base called at a place of business in our town. They were asked how they liked the state of Maine. They said that they had been in twenty-eight of the forty-eight states, and that although Maine is backward in some respects, the friendliness of the people far surpasses that of any place they had been. Both men plan to make their homes in Maine when they are discharged from the service. For a community to grow each person must do his share in support- ing all community activities. We must strive to support churches, schools, libraries, and other public organizations. In this way, the people are bound together by common interests and customs. Let us all try very hard as school students to help the spirit of friendliness in our town by showing respect and courtesy to all. A friendly smile and a “hello’ cost nothing but may make someone’s day a little brighter. I am willing to try. Are you? 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