Clinton High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Clinton, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1954 volume:

Dedication MR. RICHARD MAYO To Mr. Mayo principal, teacher, and friend, the class of 1954 respectfully dedicates this Syllabus. Faculty MR. CHARLES MERRILL College.............Arnold College Degree.......................B. S. Subjects............Soc ial Science Activities............Basketball, Physical Education. MR. RICHARD MAYO College.........University of Maine Degree........................B. S. Subjects. . . . Algebra. Chemistry Activities..........Student Council MRS. CAROLYN BEAN College. . . Northeastern Business Subjects.............Commercial Activities.........Cheerleading 6 The Seniors ALVIN CLARENCE BUTTER BAUGH He that knows that he knows, is a wise man. follow him. Honor Roll.............. 1.2, 3. 4 Montgomery Speaking Contest. 2, 3. 4 Glee Club......................2 Class President................2 Pennington Case ..............3 Good Gracious Grandma . .... 4 Vice Presidet..................4 Yearbook Staff.................4 GERALD ARTHUR HARRISON He is kind of short and kind of wise but he's a terror for his size. Basketball................1,2, 3, 4 Baseball...................1,2. 3,4 Glee Club.....................1,2,3 Class Marshall....................3 Pennington Case .................3 Good Gracious Grandma ...........4 Class President...................4 Yearbook Staff................... 4 WILLIAM JOHN KING God bless my ladies, are they all in love? Basketball.................1,2,3,4 Honor Roll.................1.2. 3.4 Class officer..............1,2, 3. 4 Glee Club................ . 1.2. 3 Baseball.......................2.4 K?nnington Case ............... 3 ' C Dod Gracious Grandma . ... 4 Ye irbook Staff..................4 8 The Seniors ROBERT CARROLL LINCOLN Get what you can and what you get hold. Basketball.....................1,2 Pennington Case ................3 Good Gracious Grandma ..........4 Class Treasurer..................4 Yearbook Staff...................4 PHYLLIS LOUISE NELSON One smile for every girl, and two for every boy. Honor Roll.................I, 2, 3, 4 Basketball.................I, 2, 3, 4 Student Council...............1,3.4 Glee Club....................1.2. 3 Softball....................... 1.2 Cheerleading........................1 Pennington Case .................3 Good Gracious Grandma .... 4 Yearbook Staff....................4 Manager Magazine Campaign ... 4 ALBERTA JANE SPRAGUE Swift as a shadow, short as any dream. Basketball..................1,2, 3,4 Honor Roll . . .............1,2, 3, 4 Softball...................1.2,3,4 Cheerleading..................., 1 Girl's State Alternate............3 Usher.............................3 Class President...............3 Pennington Case .................3 Good Gracious Grandma .... 4 Yearbook Staff....................4 9 The Seniors FREDERICK STEEVES For he's a jolly good fellow, and nobody can deny it. Daseball.................I,2,3,4 Basketball...............1.2,3,4 Class Officer..................3 Pennington Case ..............3 Good Gracious Grandma ... 4 Yearbook Staff.................4 JANE STEPHENS A combination of solemnity and mischief. Honor Roll...............1,2, 3,4 Basketball...............1,2, 3,4 Softball.................1.2. 3,4 Glee Club.................1,2. 3 Student Council...............1.2 Girl's State..................3 Pennington Case .............3 Good Gracious Grandma . ... 4 Class Marshall................3 Yearbook Staff...............4 CYNTHIA ANN WISHART Happy go lucky, gay and free, Nothing there is that bothers me. Honor Roll..............1,2, 3,4 Basketball...................1.3 Class Secretary..............3,4 Softball 1 Glee Club......................3 Pennington Case .............3 ’Good Gracious Grandma . . . .4 Yearbook Staff.................4 D.A.R. Candidate...............4 10 Senior Class History We, the class of 1954, started our four happy years of high school in 1950 with an enrollment of twenty five students, later we lost seven students: Charlotte Chase, Rita Poulin, Robert Leet, Archie Rediker, Bernard Brown, Irving Crommett, and Nial Campbell. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: President, Jane Stephens; Vice President, Fredrick Steeves, Secretary, Leon Pelletier; Treasurer, William King; Student Council, Jane Stephens and Phyllis Nelson. In September we were initiated by the Sophomore class at the Town Hall as full pledged Freshmen. Representing our class on the basketball team were: Jane Stephens, Alberta Sprague, Phyllis Nelson, Cynthia Wishart, Barbara Brown, Fredrick Steeves, Gerald Harrison, William King, Robert Lincoln, Archie Red.ker, Kenneth Lewis, and Bernard Brown. Leon Pelletier was manager of the varsity squad. Jane Stephens, Alberta Sprague, and Phyllis Nelson were cheerleaders. In 1951, we returned with an enrollment of eighteen students, we had lost Charles Proctor, Leon Pelletier, Barbara Brown, and Norman Roy. Our officers this year were: President, Alvin Buterbaugh; Vice President, Kenneth Lewis; Secretary, William King; Treasurer, Harold Allen; Student Council, Jane Stephens, and Delmont Estes. On October 15, we had a Halloween party at the Town Hall. It was enjoyed by all who attended. Also this year we ordered our class rings which we wear with great pride. We started our Junior year with fourteen members. Later Helen Ramsdell, Carolyn Higgins, Delmont Estes and Kenneth Lewis left. We elected the following class officers: President, Alberta Sprague; Vice President, Jane Stephens; Secretary, Cynthia Wishart; Treasurer, Fredrick Steeves; Student Council, Phyllis Nelson and William King. We hald a successful food sale at Witham's store. We were also well represented on the basketball team. Our Junior play The Pennington Case was given on April 8, at the Town Hall, under the direction of Mrs. Drew. In September 1953 at last Seniors, we had lost two of our classmates, Anita Neal, and Harold Allen. We elected the following as class officers. President, Gerald Harrison; Vice President, Alvin Buterbaugh; Secretary, Cynthia Wishart; Treasurer, Robert Lincoln; Student Coun cil, Phyllis Nelson and William King. Oup play Good Gracious Grandma was a big success. We were all excited to have our class pictures taken, 'and still more surprised at the results. We have had a paper drive, and have put on a supper, to help pay our way on our class trip. Our Graduation in June, will end our four happy years at C. H. S. Cynthia Wishart C is L is I is N is T is 0 is N is H is 1 is G is H is S is C is H is O is O is L is And School Poem for Clinton, long may she live! for loyalty, to our teachers we give, for idleness, we've not a jot. for nicknames, we use them a lot. for time in school we do spend, for obedient which we have been, for notes we must set aside. for happiness, we keep it alive, for independence for which we are known, for the gratitude our class has shown, for home work, we dislike it so. for scores, built up 'gainst the foe. for classes, we tend on the run. for health, best under the sun. for opportunities, our school has the best. for officers that have stood the test. for laughter, hearty and hale. this my friends is the end of my tale. Jane and Phyllis Kamera Klicks 13 D.A.R. CANDIDATE This year Cynthia Wishart, a member of the senior class was chosen as the Good Citizenship Candidate, sponsored by the Eleazer Parker Chapter, D.A.R. The qualities of leadership, dependability, co-operation, service and patriotism were considered carefully. Cynthia participated in both Junior and Senior plays. She has been secretary i her class for the past two years; and a member of the glee club. She is class editor of the yearbook, and has participated in both basketball and softball. An honor student, she is majoring in commercial subjects. C. A. W A. J. S. J. S. . . P. L. N. G. A. H. F. S. . . R. C. L. W. J. K. SENIORS INITIALS ..................Can't always win. ................A jolly Senior. ................Just silly. ................Please lets not. ..................Got all hopes. ..................Foolish senior. . . ..............Rea 1 cute lad. ..................Wants just kisses. A. C. B Always comes back. CAN YOU IMAGINE Cynthia W.................going on a diet Alberta S.................not with Lolly Jane S....................not dressed nice Phyllis N.................not flirting Gerald H..................at school every day Fred S....................not teasing the girls Billy K...................with his class ring for a whole year Robert L..................not willing to help his class Alvin B...................acting out in class OUR JUNIOR PLAY CAST OUR SENIOR PLAY CAST WANTED BY Cynthia W.................A date for Saturday nights Alberta S.................To be six feet tall Jane S....................U. of M. moved nearer Clinton Phyllis N.................To join the navy Gerald H..................More classes a day Fred S....................A car license Robert L..................A steady girl friend Billy K...................A new car, or else his fixed Alvin B...................To move into town 15 Kamera Klicks 16 Last Will and Testament OF THE CLASS OF 54 We the Seniors of Clinton High School of the town of Clinton, county of Kennebec, State of Maine, being aware of the uncertainity of graduating, and in failing rank, but of sound hopes and aspirations, do make and declare this our last will and testament, in manner following, to wit: 1. To the Freshmen we bequeath our high moral standards, our loyal spirits, our conscientiousness--and our textbooks. 2. To the Sophomores we bequeath our record of good behavior and perfect attendance. 3. To the Juniors we bequeath the high honor of being Seniors carrying with it the dignity and all the privileges that we have had. 4. To the principal and the faculty we extend our sincere gratitude for their un- tiring patience, and the genuine interest they have given to make us the Seniors of 1954. 5. Alvin Buterbaugh wills his brains to whoever's head possesses the capacity to hold them. 6. Billy King leaves his smooth line to Dale Williams; this should make Dale the school Romeo. 7. Robert Lincoln passes on the hurculean task of collecting class dues to Peggy Dixon, and doesn't wish his successor any ill luck. 8. Cynthia Wishart wills her ability of always getting to school on time to Merl Clark; this should cut down his tardy marks to only one a month. 9. Gerald Harrison wills his ambition to be a Marine to Raymond Lombard; now maybe Raymond will be a Major General. 10. Freddie Steeves bequeaths some of his laughter and joyousness to Loretta Buterbaugh; this should make Loretta a jolly Junior. 11. Phyllis Nelson leaves her knack of driving to Sandra Witham. Let's hope that Sandra doesn't break any windows! 12. Alberta Sprague won't bequeath Lolly to anyone. Don't feel too bad girls, maybe there's another Lolly! 13. Jane Stephens wills her admiration for U. of M. to Stevie Gerald. Now maybe Stevie will find something he likes at Maine too. 17 14. To all the undergraduates we hold forth the glad hand, and hope they will some day bear the sceptre of Seniors. 15. Finally, we the Seniors of 1954 bequeath our optomistic philosophy to our sprouting successors, the Juniors, and trust they will profit thereby. Signed in the presence of us, The Seniors The Faculty Although our school is very small We have the nicest Faculty of all Always ready to give their best To the Seniors, as well as the rest. Our English teacher, Mrs. Drew Has made our plays success come true Our homeroom teacher, Mrs. Bean, On her finger a wedding ring is seen. Mr. Mayo, our principal is tops, When he enters a room the noise stops. Mr. Merrill, the basketball coach, With our team has the right approach. Fondest thoughts we'll always keep, In our hearts way down deep, For the faculty of Clinton High We will think of you as the years go by. by Cynthia Wishart THANK YOU The class of 54 wishes to thank all who have helped to make this book possible, especially our advertisers, whose patronage we appreciate. 18 Ten Years Hence In August 1964 the mighty three --Gerald Harrison, Alvin Buterbaugh and I (Billy King) --returned home after being gone ten years on a world wide singing tour. We thought that it was about time to split up our fortune and retire. Gerald has been married twice and has decided to try again at the first opportunity. Alvin, still a little on the bashful side, is hunting for a second wife. I am still waiting for that one and only to come along. Well, before we broke up, we decided to look in on our other classmates and see what the years have brought to them. We had seen Fred Steeves when we were in Japan. He is now a four star general in the Air Corps and is working hard for that fifth star. Our first stop in Clinton is at Gray's Dairy , and we're not at all surprised to see Alberta Sprague, (now Mrs. Lawrence Gray) teaching Lawrence, Jr. how to rack milk bottles. We's heard rumors that Alberta could cover the milk route faster than any of the regular drivers, but when we stop to think of the times she came dragging into school anywhere from 8:30 to 9:15 A. M. , we believe that this is just a rumor. Our next stop is at Spaulding's Bus Fleet to see Mrs. David Spaulding, who is none other than Phyllis Nelson. Phyllis tells us that she's finally hooked her man, but it seems to her that David could spend less time with his busses and more time with her. Phyllis tells us that Jane joined the lady Marine Corps two years after graduation. I guess she got tired of sitting around all week waiting for Saturday to roll around so that she and Ken could take in a movie together. Anyway, Phyllis says she's a second Lieutenant, so she must still know how to pour on her charm in the right spots to get what she wants. We saw Cynthia in France. We had seen signs about a rollerskating champ for the last two blocks and Gerald had suggested that we go in and look around. It was lucky we did. When we got inside, we saw Cynthia Wishart. She told us that she had given up typing, taken up rollerskating and is now the World's Champion Roller skater. Seeing that it was getting late, and we still had to see one more of our classmates, Robert Lincoln, we headed for Pleasant Street where we found him working on his first Radio Station. We find that he is married to Evelyn Bowie and that she has been supporting him so that he could have time to work on his station. Finally we stepped into the corner drug-store to have another glass of that delicious Gray's milk before we finally split up. Gerald to go in pursuit of his dream girl, and Alvin to see if he can get Frankie Sinatra's job in the movies, and I-------Well, I always was unpredictable. 19 Billy, Gerald Robert In Our Younger Days Junior Class FIRST ROW: Left to Right; W. McLellan, P. Dixon, S. Witham, R. King, J. McKenney, P. Foster. SECOND ROW: G. Hews, R. Nelson, C. Green, L. Rines, P. Lawrence, R. McAllister, M. Clark. JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class has sixteen members this year. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: President.........................................Richard King Vice President...........................................Sandra Witham Secretary....................................Judith McKenney Treasurer..........................................Peggy Dixon Student Council........................................Patricia Fostor William McLellan So far this year we have had two successful socials at the town hall and also we sponsored The Kentucky Twins show on Oct. 16. The participators in the girls' basketball team are as follows: Sandra Witham, Patricia Fostor and Judith McKenney. The boys who played basketball are: Richard King and Roger McAllister. Merl Clark is manager for the boys and Peggy Dixon is scorekeeper. Lorena Rines represented us on the cheerleader squad. We have selected Nuts and Bolts for our class play which will be presented in April. 22 Judy McKenney 55 Sophomore Class FIRST ROW: Le l to Right; R. Jones. F. Braley. J. Whitten. C. Russell, L. Brewster. H. Dow. SECOND ROW: J. Hobbs. T. Swanson, M. Bean. L. Butterbaugh. D. Proctor. C. Clark. J. Leet, S. Gerald, D. Barnes. THIRD ROW: L. Gray. R. Lawrence, R. Sullivan, D. Williams. D. Pratt SOPHOMORE NEWS We the class of '56 are the second largest class in the high school. We have a total of 21 members and Mrs. Drew is our class advisor. September 8, we elected class officers as follows: President............................Cleo Russell Vice-President................................Jon Whitten Secretary........................Florance Braley Treasurer....................................Lynn Brewster Student Council........................Helen Dow Richard Jones Sales Manager......................Steven Gerald We put on Freshman Reception Friday, September 18, 1953. So far we have had one social to pay for a clock for the Physical Education program. The class has sponsored two movies. We now have $193.48 in our treasury. The members of our class that participate in basketball are as follows: Girls, Florance Braley, Thelma Campbell, Joyce Leet, and Lynn Brewster; boys, Richard Sullivan, Richard Jones, Lawrence Gray, Donald Barnes and Steven Gerald. 23 Florance Braley '56 Freshmen Class FIRST ROW: C. Bessey, C. Weymouth, L. Pooler, B. Gerald. B. Rediker. J. McLellan. SECOND ROW: L. Philbrick. J. Starbird, H. York, P. Laroque, E. Drew. A. Proctor. R. Raymond, A. King, J. Miller. S. Hanscom. THIRD ROW R. Carr, S. Howard, W. Poulin, G. Foss, R. Beales. G. Watson, L. Hunter. B. Faulkner. FRESHMEN CLASS The Freshmen class is the largest in the high school and the officers are as follows President . . . Vice President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Student Council . . . Beverly Gerald . . Lawrence Pooler . . . .Beryl Rediker Constance Weymouth . . . Carlene Bessey John McLellan There Bessey, are four girls from our class who play basketball. They are: Alberta Proctor, Constance Weymouth, and Eleanor Drew. Carlene The boys who play basketball are: John Tapley. Lawrence Pooler, Gary Foss, Scott Howard, John McLellan, and Leroy Hunter. Richard Beale's is one of the managers. From our class r0me lour of the cheerleaders: Beverly Gerald, Antoinette K a. Beryl RegiU? • , and Janet Starbird. The school has bought new megaphones for lhe cheerleaders. The Freshmen class is putting on a play which will take place about the first of March. The name of it is the Devil Stone. Beryl Rediker 55 Eighth Grade FIRST ROW Left to Right; N. Raymond. S. Bran, J. McKcnnry. J. Goodwin. J. Coro, M. Barrett. SECOND ROW R. McAllister. L. Gordon, P. Christiano. V. Buker, G. Patterson, - Phelps, A. Wheeler, M. Johnson. L. Starbird. THIRD ROW C. Proctor. E. Ireland. P. Proctor. D. Watson. S. Levensailor, C. Patterson. R. Proctor, T. Hanscom. EIGHTH GRADE When school began in the fail there were twenty-two members. Earry Corson, Patricia Christiano and Valerie Buker entered afterwards from other towns. John McKenney. Richard Proctor, Tilton Hanscom and Perry Proctor play on the basketball team. The class donated money for Red Cross, made table decorations for Togus and packed Red Cross boxes. 25 Margery Fernald is teacher. Seventh Grade FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Left to Right; S. Hansrom, S. Foss. W. Welch, E. Swanson, E. Stewart, B. McGraw. E. Irish, H. Wheeler. C. Sherburne. J. Frost, S. Christiano, P. Gauthier. P. Fuller. C. Weymouth. F. Gorey. W. Ricker, G. Shaw, H. Shaw, Robert Beale, D. Ward, absent. SEVENTH GRADE When school began in the fall there were nineteen members. They elected class officers as follows: President, William Welch Jr. ; Vice President, Eleanor Swanson; Secretary, Eleanor Steward; Treasurer, Sandra Foss; Librarian, Donna Ward. Those who participated in basketball are: Robert Beale, Gerald Shaw, Harold Shaw, William Welch, and Charlie Weymouth. 26 MY THOUGHTS Every morning as I awake, I life my shade up high. I know I'd rather give than take, as I look toward the sky. God sends us each a bright new day, with snow or rain or sun. But God wants it just that way, our work again begun. I love to watch the sun rise, the sun set makes me gleam. I lift my eyes toward the skies, no troubles are as bad a§ they seem. Before I go to sleep each night, I kneel before my bed. I pray that all will be all right, my prayers are always said. Not only for my friends I pray, my enemies just as well. My heart, it tells me what to say, my wishes are fulfilled. by Mable Johnson 8th Grade THE LITTLE DOVE I saw upon a limb, a bird, and knew it was a dove. I longed to hold it in my hand, the piecious little love. I watched it walk out on the limb, and spread its little wings. And softly as a breath of air, it flew to the play ground swings. by Linda Gordon 8th Grade HOW THE OSTRICH GOT A LONG NECK It was February second and Clem the groundhog hadn't come out of his hole. So Jacky Ostrich poked his head down Clem's hole and asked him why he hadn't been out. Jacky said that he had just woke up and hadn't had time. So then Jacky Ostrich went to pull his neck out, but it was stuck. He started hollering for Stinky Skunk, Bushytail Squirrel, Reddy Fox and Johnny Bear. Soon they all came running and wanted to know what the matter was. Clem crawled out of his back door and told them the trouble. About that time all the animals lined up and started pulling, they pulled and pulled and Jacky Ostrich's neck kept stretching and stretching. Finally they gave their last tug and out came Jacky Ostrich's neck, and that is why the ostrich has such a long neck. by Carlene Bessey class of 57 27 DENTISTS Could anything ever be worse, be more to be feared, be likely to cost more, or be harder to get out of, than going to your dentist? At least, that is how I feel when I wake up in the morning and suddenly remember that today is that fateful day. I begin to hunt for ways to get out of going: if the car would only have a flat tire, if unexpected company should come, if I could break a leg before it is time to go--. But no, no such luck. Finally I am there--in the waiting room. I hear all the poor tormented souls groan- ing in the office, and see the used-up stack of month-old magazines on dental health. I remember that I've only five fillings, and decide to read one of the magazines. I find an article on false teeth, and try to lose myself in it. Then the office. Dr. Jones tells me I only have three cavities, and they aren't large enough to fill yet, but insists on cleaning my teeth. When I get out of the office, I look in a mirror just to make sure he didn't pull any--. I forget about how my teeth feel when I get the bill. As I leave the dentist's, I feel just like a convict who has served his term and got out. But what's the use? I'll only have to go back-for the three fillings. Remember? Lynn Brewster MY COMPOSITION When you told me to write a composition. You placed me in a terrible position. I could sit up half the night. And still not think of a thing to write. I knew from the start, That I wasn't very smart. But to write a story for you, Would take me a week or two. If you'll except this little rhyme, You'd save me a lot of valuable time. My paper may be the last passed in, But is that such a terrible sin? It may be that I'm crazy, But I think I'm just plain lazy. 28 Peggy Dixon 55 777777 Boy’s Basketball Teams STANDING: IN FRONT: Left to Right; S. Gerald, F. Steeves, L. Pooler. R. Sullivan, R. King, J. Tapley, G. Harrison, Mr. Merrill, coach. M. Clark, manager. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: Left to Right; J. McLellan, L. Gray, G. Foss, D. Barnes, L. Hunter. R. Beales, Manager, G. Hews, S. Howard, Mr. Merrill, coach. 30 Boys’ Basketball The Tigers of Clinton High School started practice on November 5, 1953 with 17 boys going out for it. They were: Gerald Harrison, William King, Fred Steeves, Richard King, Richard Sullivan, Stephen Gerald, Richard Jones, Gary Foss, Roger McAllister, Grover Hews, Donald Barnes, John McLellan, Leroy Hunter, Lawrance Gray, Lawrance Pooler, John Tapley, and Scott Howard. As the month of practice went on, the boys were divided into two different groups-- the Varsity . .nd the J. V. 's. Those on the varsity are: Gerald Harrison, William King, Fred Steeves, Richard King, Richard Jones, Stephen Gerald, Richard Sullivan, and John Tapley. Those on the J. V. squad are: Lawrance Pooler, Roger McAllister, Donald Barnes, Lawrance Gray, John McLellan, Grover Hews, Scott Howard, Gary Foss, and Leroy Hunter. The J. V. 's had a record of 3 wins and 6 loses. The Varsity boys didn't have a very good season either as they won 7 and lost 12. Five of these games that they lost were very close. Mr. Merrill did a very good job coaching us. Merl Clark, our manager, was always on hand to supply us with anything we needed. Fred Steeves '54 BASKETBALL SCORES Clinton They 69 Away Harmony 46 39 Away Er skine 33 60 Home Carmel 50 36 Home Alumni 78 45 At Waterville Oakland 79 51 Away Albion 66 48 Home Hallowell 52 53 Away Unity 57 50 Home Winthrop 52 61 Home Harmony 57 46 Home Elliot 43 70 Away Carmel 54 46 At Waterville Albion 59 37 Home Unity 47 48 At Waterville Oakland 64 31 Girls' Basketball Team FIRST ROW: Left to Right; A. Sprague. S. Witham, P. Nelson. J. Stephens. P. Foster, J. McKenney. SECOND ROW: P. Dixon, manager, J. Leet. C. Weymouth. L. Brewster. A. Proctor, E. Drew, F. Braley, C. Bessey, Mr. Merrill, coach. GIRLS' BASKETBALL This year, the girls of Clinton High enjoyed a successful season with 7 wins and 5 loses. The girls were coached by Mr. Charles Merrill. Thirteen girls went out for basketball. On the first team are: forwards, Sandra Witham, Jane Stephens, and Phyllis Nelson; guards, Judith McKenney, Patricia Foster, and Florence Braley. Substitutes are: Alberta Sprague, Eleanor Drew, Thelma Campbell, Alberta Proctor, and Joyce Leet. Peggy Dixon was manager and scorekeeper. The girls will lose three Seniors: Alberta Sprague, Jane Stephens, and Phyllis Nelson. THE DATA SHEET Clinton 38 Er skine 31 Clinton 31 Harmony 40 Clinton 41 Er skine 55 Clinton 42 Carmel 35 C linton 56 Besse 45 Clinton 42 Unity 45 Clinton 17 Oakland 41 Clinton 59 Harmony 53 Clinton 40 Unity 26 Clinton 54 Carmel 44 Clinton 52 Besse 46 C linton 32 Oakland 45 Cheer leader s FRONT ROW Left to Right; B. Rediker, A. King, B. Gerald. SECOND ROW: M. Bean. L. Rines, J. Starbird. In October of 1953 there were nine girls who volunteered to go out for the cheer - leading squad, two of these were going to play on the basketball team, and as there was a new ruling made this year that any girl on the team could not be a cheerleader, that left seven for cheering. They were Clara Clark, Lorena Rines, Antionette King, Janet Starbird, Beverly Gerald, Beryl Rediker and Maryann Bean. Clara Clark was chosen head cheerleader. The last of November a new member joined the squad, Judy Bernier brought the number up to eight. Although there were only seven new uniforms, that did not let them stop the eighth member from coming in. Lorena very willingly wore her old uniform along with Judy. During the year many changes took place. In January the head cheerleader felt she could no longer cheer so Judy Bernier was chosen head cheerleader, later Judy left our school to attend Waterville High, thus leaving six on the squad. Antionette King was chosen to take Judy's place as head cheerleader and completed her duties through- out the season. The season ended with the squad feeling that even though they had difficulties and disappointments, that with the will and determination to carry on, they had completed a successful season. 33 A Word of Appreciation The student body and faculty at Clinton High would like to say thank you to Mr. Striar, for putting in our new lighting and heating systems. The heating system was put in during the summer months, and has proved to be a wonderful improvement. Most of us in the Senior class have gone to school in this building for eight years, and this is the first winter that we have been warm. We used to sit and try to study with our coats on and still be freezing; and, believe me you don't learn much that way. When we came back from our Christmas vacation we found another improvement, our new lighting system. It has proved to be a wonderful help in our studying, on dark days we had to sit as near as possible to the windows and then we would have to squint to see our books. I'm sure the children now in the first and se-rond grades will as we do when they get over to this building. So again we say new facilities. Alberta Sprague Iditor in Chief appreciate this as much thank you for these BASKETBALL To play in sport, so I am told, is quite an undertaking. For as you dribble round and round, The points you must be making. 5 im 4 If games are close, the crowd is mad, And you're the main attraction. Your neck you risk if the game is brisk, And your score ends up substraction. You win one game, well that's okay. The crowd, she ends up cheering. But you miss a shot that's not so hot, For the tournament you're fearing. But I guess from what I've heard, To put your mind at rest. I will cheer while you play ball, that arrangements’best. Alvin Butterbaugh 34 The Syllabus Board SYLLABUS STAFF Editor-in-Chief...............................................Alberta Sprague Assistant Editor-in-Chief.....................................Gerald Harrison Boys' Sports Editor..............................................Fred Steeves Assistant Boys' Sports Editor....................................William King Business Manager..............................................Alvin Buterbaugh Class Editor..................................................Cynthia Wishart Girls' Sports Editor.............. ..............................Jane Stephens Assistant Girls' Sports Editor...................................Phyllis Nelson Advertising Manager...........................................Robert Lincoln 36 Student Council The Student Council started its year's activities in September 1953, by electing officers as follows: President, W. King; Vice-President, R, Jones; Secretary, P. Nelson; Treasurer, P. Foster. Other members include: W. McLellan, H. Dow, C. Besse, and J. McLellan. Our activities up to now have included a Christmas Party, a dance for the Eliot basketball players, and a Valentine Party. William King, President FIRST ROW: Left to Right; P. Foster, Mr. Mayo, W. King, R. Jones P. Nelson. SECOND ROW: W. McLellan, C. Bessey. H. Dow, J. McLellan. 37 Hot Lunch The Hot-Lunch program this year has been very successful, serving an average of 140 students a day. These pictures shows some of the activities at noon hour. Mrs. Wishart as supervisor, assist- ed by Mrs. Rines, and Mrs. Dixon. 38 Autographs 40 Autographs i SKI - LAND WOOLEN MILL CLINTON, MAINE MERRILL MAYO, INC WIRTHMORE FEEDS Grain - Flour - Sugar Salt Phone 198 WATERVILLE, MAINE PETERS SERVICE STATION GAS AND OIL SERVICE Mobilheat Utilities Bottled Gas OIL HEATERS AGENT IN CLINTON: Geo. 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