Clinton High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Clinton, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1955 volume:

DEDICAT 10 IS Paul N. Ellis We the class of 1955, respectfully dedicate this issue of the Syllabus to Paul N. Ellis in appreciation of his friendliness, tireless efforts, and willing co-operation at Clinton High School. 2 Faculty Left to Right: Mr. Ellis, Miss Chandler, Miss Woodworth, Mr. Ross Mr. Paul Ellis, Principal College.............University of Maine Degree .............B.S. Subjects............History Miss Madeline Woodworth College............Colby Degree.............B.A. Subjects...........English, French Mr. Winston Ross College..................Colby Degree...................B. A . Subjects.................Algebra. Science Miss Cecilia Chandler College................Husson Degree................ B.S, Subjects...............Commercial 4 The Syllabus Board SEATED: P. Dixon, P. Foster, J. McKenney, W. McLellan, M. Clark. STANDING: R. McAllister, P. Lawrence, R. King, G. Hews, C. Green, R. Nelson, D. Miller, R. Lomba rd. Syllabus Staff Editor-in-Chief.......................................................Judith McKenney Assistant Editor-in-Chief.....................................Stephen Gerald Business Manager.........................................William McLellan Circulation Manager......................................Roger McAllister Assistant Circulation Manager.........................................Rodney Nelson Boys' Sports.....................................................Merl Clark Assistant Boys' Sports.........................................Paul Lawrence Girls' Sports................................................Patricia Foster Literary Editor.................................................Richard King Senior Editor....................................................Peggy Dixon Alumni Editor..........................................................Donna Miller Assistant Alumni Editor....................................Raymond Lombard Class Editor........................................................Charlene Green Activities Editor...............................................Grover Hews 5 EDITORIALS EVERYBODY'S PROBLEMS Since I started High School in 1952, a new problem has developed. Practically everybody has the same problem--the T. V. set. So do not misunderstand me--I like television. I can spend hour after hour watching programs. I think that television has many advantages: I like to see what makes the news, just as it happened, or to watch a crime story or a comedy. I do not like to devote all my time to watching television because I have a book report due tommorrow. I should know when the Civil War started when American History class rolls around. I think that all of us have some projects to do that we keep putting off. Before tele- vision was invented, the family used to talk over the day's affairs, and then go to work on their individual projects. Now we are apt to rush through a meal and rush back to watch T.V. because the hero is about ready to polish off the villain. I think that most of the people will be able to find a solution to the problem. We have overcome other problems which have arisen from the radio, the automobile, and the hydrogen bomb. We had intelligence enough to invent T.V. 1 think that we have in- telligence enough to overcome the problems that have arisen from it. How about it? Has anyone found a good solution to this problem? If you have, please pass it on to me! Steve Gerald Assistant Editor-in-Chief AND NOW WHAT? Today the youth of America is faced with countless problems when graduating from high school. Our boys have the inevitable call to the Armed Forces staring them in the face. Many of us are tempted to begin work immediately because we had rather be earning money instead of spending it for a college education. Statistics have proven that in wartime the highest rate of deaths is from the teenagers because actually they are too young and inexperienced to be fighting. They are not able to adjust themselves to Service as readily as the age group over twenty years of age. If they would go to college first, they would have three or four years in which to mature and learn. Then they would be much better prepared to enter the service. In our great competitive world of today, what chance would we high school graduates have for the better jobs or advancement with the thousands of college graduates com- peting with us ? I say, More education is our answer for the future! Judith McKenney Editor-in-Chief r. yi ; PEGGY JOYCE DIXON I'm quite a flirt so it is told but seems to me that story's old”. Basketball 1,2; Scorekeeper 3; Junior team coach 2,3; Speaking Contest 1; Class Treasurer 2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2, 3. Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 2; Freshman's Rec. Com. 2; Softball 1, Scorekeeper 2,3; Honor Roll 1,2, 3,4; Nuts and Bolts” 3; That Crazy Smith Family” 4; Girls' State Delegate 3; School Bookkeeper 4; Essey Winner 4; P.A.D. Sec. 4; MERL CLARK � He may be short and he may be wise but he's a terror for his size. Student Council 1,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Speaking Contest 1; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball Manager 1,2, 3,4; Nuts and Bolts 3; That Crazy Smith Family 4; Honor Roll 2, 3; She has a big happy smile and lots of things worthwhile . Basketball 1,2, 3,4. Softball 1.2; Student Council 1,3; Glee Club 1,2,3; Nuts and Bolts: 3; That Crazy Smith Family 4; Vice-President 4; Sec. of Class 2; Class Marshall 3. Prom Com. 2; Yearbook staff 4; Freshman's Rec. Com. 2; Ass’t. Magazine Manager 4; Honor Roll 1,2,3; 8 CHARLENE RUTH GREEN She may be slow but she won't fret if given time she'll get there yet . Basketball Manager 2; That Crazy Smith Family 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Publicity Manager 3; Freshman Rec. Com. 2; Honor Roll 2,3,4; GROVER CARROLL HEWS He's a Romeo, with heavy feet expecially in the drivers seat . Nuts and Bolts 3; That Crazy Smith Family 4; Yearbook Staff 4; RICHARD ANTHONY KING A friend in need is a friend in deed Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Class President 1,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Student Council 2; Boys' State Delegate 3; Speaking Contest 1; Prom Committee 2; Class Marshal 3; Yearbook staff 4; Foul shooting Contest 3,4; Nuts and Bolts 3; That Crazy Smith Family 4; Honor Roll 1,2, 3 9 PAUL COLISS LAWRENCE He can't seem to get those A's but he could if he'd change his ways . Nuts and Bolts 3; That Crazy Smith Family 4. Glee Club 1,2; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Yearbook Staff 4; RAYMOND LEWELLYN LOMBARD He may be quiet and shy but he'll act devilish by and by . Honor Roll 3,4; Stage Manager 3.4. Yearbook Staff 4; ROGER MERLON McALLISTER He's the redhead of our class a mighty happy looking lass. Baseball 2, 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Basketball Manager 2; Nuts and Bolts'.' 3; Stage Manager 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Honor Roll 3,4; P.A.D. President 4; 10 jfY JUDITH WINN McKENNEY She may have a smile instead of gloom but she's a devil in the Senior room. Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Class Treasurer 1; Vice-President 2; Glee Club 1,2,3; Queen candidate 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Magazine Manager 4; Student Council 4; Pram Com. 2; Freshman Rec.Com. 2; Honor Roll 1.2, 3,4; Nuts and Bolts’.' 3; That Crazy Smith Family 4; D.A.R. Candidate 4; t t WILLIAM ERNEST McLELLAN A rare compound of equality, noble, and true, with plenty of sense It humor, too. Hockey (Canada) 1; Softball (Canada) 1 Usher 2.3. Nuts and Bolts 3; That Crazy Smith Family 4. Student Council 3; Yearbook Staff 4; King of Field Day 4; Rotary Club 3; Honor Roll 2,3,4. ;t 1. . DONNA IRENE MILLER w Though she's small don't be surprised cause she's wiser than you realize. Speaking Contest I, Usher 2; Nuts and Bolts 3; That Crazy Smith Family 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Class Sec. 4. Honor Roll 3,4; li RODNEY LEE NELSON He often mistakes a desk for a bed That's why we call him Sleepyhead. ' Speaking Contest 1; Nuts and Bolts '3; That Crazy Smith Family 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Honor Roll 1; SANDRA W1THAM WOODS With heart and courage she faces the world, she will never fail. Speaking Contest 1; Student Council 2; Basketball 1,2,3; Softball 1,2,3; Prom Com. 2; Freshman Rec. Com. 2; Girls' State alternate 3; Glee Club 1,2,3; Nuts and Bolts 3; Business Manager 4; Honor Roil 1,2, 3,4; 12 Senior Class History In September, 1951, the doors of Clinton High School were opened to a group of Fresh- men very eager to start four happy years of high school. We started with an enrollment of twenty-four. Later, we lost six members. At our first class meeting, we elected our class officers as follows: President, Richard King; Vice-President, James Steeves; Secretary, Sandra Witham; Treasurer, Judith McKenney. Merl Clark and Patricia Foster were elected to represent our class as student council members. The first real event of High School was our memorable Freshman Reception. We were truly initiated by the Sophomore class as full-pledged Freshmen. 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 participants were highly praised for their ability in speaking. Prizes were awarded to Sandra Witham, Peggy Dixon, and Barbara Rines. Those on the girls' basket- ball squad were Sandra Witham, Judith McKenney, Patricia Foster, Carol Fenton, and Peggy Dixon. Richard King, Richard Smith, and Merl Clark were on the boys' team. We were also well represented on the baseball and softball teams. In September 1952, we returned to Clinton High School with an enrollment of nineteen pupils, later losing Barbara and Joan Rines and Carmeletta Crommett. On September 8th we elected our class officers as follows: President, Carol Fenton; Vice-President, Judith McKenney; Secretary, Patricia Foster; Treasurer, Peggy Dixon. Sandra Witham and Richard King were elected to represent our class as student council members. Those representing basketball were Judith McKenney, Sandra Witham, Peggy Dixon, Carol Fenton, and Patricia Foster on the girls' squadj and Richard King, Roger McAllister, Rodney Nelson, Merl Clark, and Paul Lawrence on the boys' squad. On September 19, 1952, we held Freshman reception initiating twenty-nine Freshmen. We started our Junior year with an enrollment of sixteen. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: President, Richard King, Vice-President, Sandra Witham; Secretary, Judith McKenney; Treasurer, Peggy Dixon; and Patricia Foster and William McLellan student council members. Participating in basketball this year were Sandra Witham, Patricia Foster, and Judith McKenney on the girls' squad, and Richard King and Roger McAllister on the boys' team. Merl Clark was manager for the boys and Peggy Dixon was scorekeeper. Lorena Rines represented us on the cheerleader squad. Our next great event was the Junior Play, a three act comedy entitled Nuts and Bolts which was very successful. This year we again returned to Dear Old Clinton High with sixteen members, later losing Robert Pooler, and Lorena Rines. At our first class meeting we elected our officers as follows: President, Richard King; Vice-President, Patricia Foster; Secretary, Donna Miller; Treasurer, Peggy Dixon. We also elected Merl Clark and Judith McKenney as student council members. Judith McKenney and Patricia Foster were on the girls' basketball squad. Richard King and Roger McAllister were on the boys' basketball squad. Merl Clark acted as scorekeeper. We had our Senior Play, That Crazy Smith Family , in November and it was very successful. We have had socials, suppers, paper-drives, and we have also sold refresh- ments at the ball games in order to obtain money toward our class trip this spring. For our class colors we have chosen red and white. The class flower is the red rose. by- Peggy Dixon 55 13 What We Have at Clinton High King but no Queen Green but no Yellow Miller but no moth Rod but no stick Lawrence but no River Gray but no black Leathers but no Plastic Wheel (er) but no spokes Clinton Ring Master Lion Tamers Muscle Man Spider Man Hel 1 Drivers Clowns Dancers Acrobats Dare Devils Midget Giant Trapeze Lady Bare Back Rider Hot Dog Stand Wild Man Strong Man Organ Grinder Clark but no Gable Barns but no animals Woods but no trees Locke but no key Carr but no truck Will (iam) but no deeds Hunter but no Fisherman Beans but no seeds Circus Mr. Paul Ellis Faculty Richard King James McGowan Stephen Gerald, Lolly Gray Merl Clark, Donald Barns Pat Foster, Peggy Dixon Antoinette King Grover Hews, Judith McKenney Charlene Green Sheryln Hanscom William McLellan Florence Braley Jon Whitten Buddy Proctor Lawrence Pooler Johnney Levensailor 14 Class Will We, the members of the class of 1955, 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 Merl Clark's ability of keeping score to Danny Pratt. This should make the basketball records accurate next year. We bequeath Peggy Dixon's ability of keeping the school books to Florance Braley. Make sure those books balance Florance. We leave Patricia Foster's ability to keep her Marine to Eleanor Drew. Now you won't have to break windows to see one Eleanor. To Joyce Leet we leave Charlene's job at the Pine Tree Diner. You'll have lots of money if you follow Charlene's footsteps. We leave Grover Hews' ability to get along with the girls to Stephen Gerald. Now Stephen can be the school Romeo. To Dale Williams we leave Richard King's ability to play basketball. Now Dale will be on first team too. To Robert Lawrence we leave Paul's ability of delivering potatoes on time. Just don't keep the girls waiting Bob. To Buddy Proctor we leave Raymond Lombard's quietness. Buddy shouldn't get into so much trouble next year. We bestow Roger McAllister's parking place in the school yard to Scott Howard. Now you won't have to worry about where to park. We leave Judith McKenney's ability to drive to Helen York. Just remember to watch the oil gauge Helen. We bestow William McLellan's fondness of smiling at the girls to Lawrence Pooler. Now you can flirt all you want to Lawrence. We bequeath Donna Miller's Ability to do shorthand to her sister Joyce. Joyce should be a whiz next year. We leave Rodney Nelson's ability to make wise remarks to Beverly Gerald. Now you can say anything you want to Beverly. 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. 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 28, 1955. The members of the Senior Class by peggy Dixon Patricia Foster Attorneys 15 ''Inside Information NAME NICK NAME WEAKNESS CAN BE FOUND AMBITION Meri Clark Nip Pinball Machines Varity Store To own a dairy farm. Peggy Dixon Peg Flirting with boys Where there's a dance To be a success. Patricia Foster Pat Gerry Writing letters to Gerry To be a good Typist. Charlene Green •Chy Going to the movies At Pine Tree Diner To earn gangs of money . Grover Hews Clippy Girls At Winslow Rollerskating To be rich. Richard King Dick Lorena Playing Basket- ball To get married Raymond Lombard Skippy Gi rls At the Tannery To be a good Accountant. Paul Lawrence Henry Peggy At Waterville To be a base- ball player Roger McAllister Sunshine Going to Fairfield At Greenlaws To go to college. Judith McKenney Judy The Buick Flirting with the Soph, boys To go to college. William McLellan Willy Chicks At home To be a Royal Mounted Police Donna Miller Donnie Rodney Flirting with a certain senior boy To hook a man. Rodney Nelson Rod Donna At a dance To go in the Air Force FAVORITE SAYING FAVORITE SONG aw come on Mambo I'll do it in a minute As time goes by Oh, honestly Melody of Love Ain't it turrible Naughty Lady of Shady Lan Ain't that a Dilly Sincerely I don't agree Wedding Bells Yah This old House I don't know Peg of My Heart You'd better believe it Dim, Dim the Lights I'm some fussy Tenderly Dirty Bird Sitting on a Hill Top Where's Rodney Moonlight and Roses Well, if you ask me This is the Thanks I Get D. A. R. Candidate This year Judith McKenney, a member of the senior class was chosen as the Good Citizenship Candidate, sponsored by the Eleazer Parker Chapter, D. A.R. The quali- ties of leadership, dependability, co-operation, service and patriotism were consider- ed carefully. Judith participated in both Junior and Senior plays and is a member of the glee club. She has been a class officer the last three years and is president of the Student Council. She has participated in basketball all four years and is Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook. An honor student, she is majoring in the College Course. Seniors' Initials C. R.G. G. C. H. P. C. L. P. J.D. J. W. M. D. I. M. R. L. L. W.E. M R. A.K. R. M. M R. L.N. S. W. W. M.G.C. P. L. F. . . Can't Resist Goodies . . . Go Careful, Honey . . . Pretty Crazy Lad . . . Peggy Just Dances . . . Just Whistle Madly ........Do I Measure ? ........Real Little Lad . . . Wishes Easy Money . . . Runs After Kisses ........Real Male Man Remembers Late Nights . . . She's With Woods . Money Gives Comfort Pleasant Looking Future 17 Kamra Klicks 18 Juniors SEATED: STANDING: D. Barns, F. Braley, L. Brewster, J. Whitten, S. Gerald, H. Dow, J. Lcct. R. Jones , L. Gray, J. Hobbs, M. Bean, R. Lawrence, L,. Buterbaugh, J. McGowan, D. Williams, D. Pratt. Junior Class On September 8, 1954 the Junior Class held its first class meeting of the year, and elected the following officers: President.......................Jon Whitten Vice President............... Stephen Gerald Secretary.........................Helen Dow Treasurer..................... Lynn Brewster Student Council.............Florence Braley Richard Jones Class Advisor...........................Miss Chandler At that time there were 19 members, but Drena Proctor and Thelma Campbell dropped out to leave us with only 17 members. There are four boys and two girls from our class on the basketball teams. They are: Richard Jones, Dale Williams, Lawrence Gray, Joyce Leet, and Florence Braley. Danny Pratt is manager for the boys' team. Florance Braley is a cheerleader. We have sponsored four movies and two Lions Club suppers this year. We are look- ing forward to three more movies, a class play, plus a few other activities. 20 Sophomores SEATED: SECOND ROW. THIRD ROW: E. Drew, P. LaRoque, C. Bessy, S. Howard, A. King, A. Proctor, C. Weymouth. L. Hunter, B. Rediker, H. York, J. Miller, L. Philbrick, R. Raymond, M. Cushman, S. Hanscom, B. Gerald, L. Pooler. G. Foss, G. Wat son, R. Carr, B. Faulkner, J. McLellan, R. Beale , N. Poulin, W. Poulin. Sophomore Class There are twenty-eight members in our class. It is the largest in the high school. Our class officers for the year are as follows: President....................Antoinette King Vice President........... Prunella LaRocque Secretary.....................Carlene Bessey Treasurer..............................Scott Howard Student Council........................ Gary Foss Beryl Rediker Advisor.......................Miss Woodworth The following members of our class participated in basketball: boys; Gary Foss, Leroy Hunter, Lawrence Pooler, Scott Howard, and John McLellan; girls; Connie Weymouth, Carlene Bessey, Antoinette King, Helen York, Eleanor Drew, and Alberta Proctor. We also were represented on the Cheerleading squad by Antoinette King, Bev- erly Gerald, and Connie Weymouth. Our class put on the Freshman Reception and as I heard no complaints--everyone had a good time. 21 Freshmen SEATED: A. Wheeler, R. Phelps, D. Gray, L. Gordon, S. Bean, T. Hanscom, M. Barret. SECOND ROW: D. Watson, P. Proctor, R. Stuart, N. Raymond, P. Christianio, J. McKenney, G. Go xJ- win, W. Crommett. THIRD ROW: R. McAllister, R. Proctor, J. Levensailor, L. Ryder, L. Starbird.R. Roy. Freshman Class The officers of the Freshman Class are as follows: President.....................Tilton Hanscom Vice President...................Dwayne Gray Secretary •••••••••••• Linda Gordon Treasurer........................Shirley Bean There were three Freshman girls on the basketball team; namely, Ruth Ann Phelps, Patricia Christianio, and Linda Gordon. The boys who played on the basketball team were: Richard Proctor, Richard Stewart, Jerry Goodwin, Charles Proctor, David Watson, John McKenney, Tilton Hanscom, and Dwayne Gray. Shirley Bean was our only cheerleader. The class was represented on the Student Council by Jerry Goodwin and Ruth Ann Phelps. 22 Eighth Grade SEATED: S. Hanscom, D. Ward, S. Foss, F. Gorey, C. Sherburne, E. Swanson. SECOND ROW: E. Stewart, M. Cushman, J. Frost, S. Christiano, P. Gauthier, B. McGraw. THIRD ROW: D. Bowman, P. Fuller, R. Beale, H, Wheeler, C. Weymouth. Absent when picture taken: W. Welch, L. Ryder, C. Bowman, E. Irish.) Eighth Grade Our class numbered twenty-three at the beginning of the school year. Since then, Gerald and Harold Shaw have left us. We elected the following class officers in the fall: President.......................Gerald Shaw Vice President.................Francis Gorey Secretary..................Carolyn Sherburne Treasurer..................Eleanor Swanson Librarian.............................Sandra Foss The girls from our class who participated in basketball were as follows: Eleanor Swanson, Patricia Gauthier, Carolyn Sherburne, and Donna Ward, coached by Miss Florance Braley. The boys from our class on the basketball team are: Peter Fuller, Daniel Bowman, William Welch, and Charles Weymouth, coached by Mr. Patterson. We enjoyed a social held in the Main Room in November. Several books were bought for our library with some of the money earned in the magazine campaign. 23 Seventh Grade SEATED: B. Carr, E. Walker, J. Stinson, J. Russell, W. Fuller, M. Simpson, B. Frost , K. Knowlton. SECOND ROW: F. Giles Jr., B. Giles, C. Bean, J. Simons, M. Nash, P. York, S. Chase, C. Wis- hart, K. Giles. THIRD ROW. W. Gordon, N. Braley, S. Wright, J. Taylor, P. Wright Jr. , T. Weymouth, E. Dorval, D. Hunter, S. McKenney, A. Raymond. (Absent when picture was taken: M. Raymond, M. Beale, N. Vincent, L«. Philbrick Jr., A. Wheeler.) Seventh Grade In the fall we had thirty-three members. David Proctor and Clinton Snell moved away. Beverly Frost entered making our present number thirty-two. We elected the following class officers: President.............................. Mary Beale Vice President.......................Janice Russell Secretary........................ Mary Simpson Treasurer............................William Fuller Librarian.............................Joan Stinson The following boys represented our class in basketball: Norris Braley, William Fuller, William Gordon, Dwayne Hunter, Stephen McKenney, and Timothy Weymouth. The girls from our class who participated in basketball are: Mary Beale, Carolyn Bean, Brenda Carr, Sandra Chase, Janice Russell, Joan Stinson, Nancy Vincent, Edith Walk- er, Cyndra Wishart, and Peggy York. This year we also had a Current Events Club. 24 Student Council At the first Student Council meeting held in September 1954, the officers were elected as follows: President, Judith McKenney; Vice President, Merl Clark; Secretary, Ruth Ann Phelps; School Treasurer, Peggy Dixon, The other members are: Richard Jones, Florance Braley, Gary Foss, Beryl Rediker, and Jerry Goodwin. Our activities this year have included a Christ- mas Party, a social for the Rangeley basket- ball players, and a Field Day, which we think was very successful. JUDITH McKENNEY President SEATED: G. Foss, M. Clark. J. McKenney. R. A, Phelps, P. Dixon. STANDING: R. Jones, F. Braley. Principal. P. Ellis, B. Rediker. J. Goodwin. 26 Field Day 27 Saturday Night at The Grocery Store Many last minute shoppers come to the store for their week-end groceries or for some little thing that the wife of the Old Man has forgotten. As always, there is Mr. and Mrs. Doe discussing whether the sardines are cheaper here or at the corner market. Young Johnny Brown is trying to remember for what his mother sent him, and Mrs. Smith is trying to buy some of the pork chops for less than the grocer paid for them. Just as the last customer leaves, you lock the door and start sweeping the floor. You hear the door rattle. Mrs. Smith doesn't want the pork chops; her husband decided that he wants tenderloin. Finally, after she has left with her tenderloin and the floor is swept, you remember that you were supposed to deliver an order to Mrs. Jones. You have forgotten what it was; so you have to call her on the phone. After putting up the order, turning out the lights, and closing the door for the last time that week, you feel pleased that there are so many people all thinking and doing things a little different. It keeps business alive and interesting. After all, it isn't everybody who can meet so many wonderful people! Jon Whitten 56 The Life of A Penny I am just d common, ordinary, penny and I don't like the sound of those adjectives. Actually, I have quite an interesting background. My ancestors originally came from England, but I officially appeared in this country August 8, 1786. Congress officially named me cent but most people call me penny. Through the years, in which I have been in circulation, I have worn two different decorations. In 1895, I came out with an Indian head design. In 1909, I appeared with the face of Abraham Lincoln. In 1943, I was made of zinc-coated steel but that part of my life lasted only one year because I was so often mistaken for a dime. In 1944 and 1945, I was made from shell cases because of metal shortages. Now I am back to my original copper. Sometime, if you are interested, look me over closely. As a Lincoln penny, I wear the initials V.D.B. directly under Abe's shoulder. As an Indian penny, I wear the initial L. on the end of a ribbon. You can also find my mint mark under the wreath or under the date mark. I have also played quite a role in the English language. People often refer to me in such expressions as a penny for your thoughts, penny-wise and pound-foolish. I also hold an important place in history. Did you know that they used to use me to seal the eyes of the dead? From that came the saying, stealing coppers from dead men eyes. Now you see that I have had a varied an interesting career. Next time you reach into your pocket and pull out a penny, look me over and I think that you'll agree that I am neither common nor ordinary! Steve Gerald 56 Varsity KNEELING: M. Clark, R. Jones, L. Pooler, R. King, L. Hunter, J. McLcllan, D. Pratt. STANDING: R. Proctor, R. McAllister, L. Gray, D. Williams, G. Foss, J. Me Kenney, J. Goodwin, Coach P. Ellis. Junior Varsity SEATED: R. Procter, L. Gray, J. McKenney, D. Williams, J. Goodwin. STANDING: M. Clark, scorekeeper, T. Hanecom, R. Stewart, D. Watson, D. Gray, D. Pratt, Manager. 30 McLELLAN JONES FOSS POOLER HUNTER McAllister LINTON TIGERS 31 Boys’ Basketball The 1954-55 basketball season at Clinton High School began about the first of November, under our former coach, Paul Ellis. At the first practice session there were 23 boys present. After about three weeks our coach divided the boys into two groups. Varsity and Junior Varsity. Those who were on the Varsity squad were: Lawrence Pooler, Roger McAllister, Donald Barnes, Lawrence Gray, Richard King, Dale Williams, Richard Jones, Stephen Gerald, John McLellan, Gary Foss, and Leroy Hunter. Those on the Junior Varsity were: Scott Howard, John McKenney, Richard Stewart, Richard Procter, David Watson, Charles Proctor, Dwayne Gray, Jerry Goodwin, Tilton Hanscom, and Bobby McAllister. We also had two man- agers, one Danny Pratt, who was very faithful in getting the boys ready for the game and Merl Clark, who was very handy with the pencil on the score book. Judith McKenney was record keeper . Our first two games of the season were played at Phillips and Rangeley. This was a weekend trip with the teams playing in Phillips on Friday_, incidently we lost, staying overnight at the Phillips boys' homes, and going to Rangeley the next day. We arrived at Rangeley about noon, and went to Doc Grant's for dinner. Later we went for a tour around Rangeley, returning to the high school for a short practice session. After this we were guests of the Rangeley boys for supper. We returned to the high school for the game. What a game! ! We won 55 to 54. Our next long trip was to Eliot with Clinton winning over Dave Pierce's Eliot boys, 60 to 55. We also took a tour over to Portsmouth Naval Yard and went through a submarine with a guard showing us all the interesting points. On Sunday we headed for home and arrived in Clinton about noon. That completes our long trips this year with all the boys having a very good time. Dick King was our represenative at Colby for the State foul shooting rounds. That rounds out our season under our Coach, Paul Ellis, with a very impressive record of 11 wins and 6 loses. The J. V. 's. record was 2 wins and 3 loses. Merl Clark 55 The Data Sheet Clinton 32 Phillips 46 Clinton 55 Rangeley 54 Clinton 49 Unity 47 Clinton 47 Coburn 60 Clinton 59 Harmony 34 Clinton 57 Albion 83 Clinton 74 Phillips 48 Clinton 58 Hartland 56 Clinton 61 Rangeley 49 Clinton 55 Oakland 60 Clinton 60 Eliot 55 Clinton 46 Unity 38 Clinton 41 Coburn 46 Clinton 71 Hartland 54 Clinton 70 Harmony 32 Clinton 54 M.C.I. 80 Clinton 51 Oakland 47 32 Girls’ Basketball Team SEATED: STANDING: C. Bessey, A. King, J. McKenncy, P. Foster, F. Braley. E. Drew. Coach Paul N. Ellis, H. York, C. Weymouth, A. Proctor, J. Leet, D. Pratt, Manager. Girls9 Basketball In November when basketball got underway, Mr. Paul Ellis, our coach, was wel- comed by fourteen girls. We had a few lettermen back and those presented with uni- forms were: Florance Braley, Carlene Bessey, Antoinette King, Connie Weymouth, Ruth Ann Phelps, Judy McKenney, Eleanor Drew, Pat Foster, Joyce Leet, Helen York, Alberta Proctor, Linda Gordon, Patricia Christianio, and Beryl Rediker. Although the girls had an unsuccessful season, as far as wins and losses goes, they displayed their best teamwork and sportsmanship while on the floor. This year we will lose two outstanding guards via graduation; namely, Judy McKenney and Pat Foster. The remaining players are looking forward to a more successful season next year. 33 Cheerleaders B. Gerald, S. Bean, A. King, C. Weymouth, F. Braley Cheerleaders In October of 1954, there were thirteen girls who went out for cheering but only five made the squad: Connie Weymouth, Shirley Bean, Beverly Gerald, Antoinette King, and Florance Braley. Our uniforms were made by Mrs. John King, the head cheerleader's mother. She certainly did a wonderful job making the suits and we all know she worked very hard on them. The suits are a little different from those of previous years. We have hats with ears and trimmed with long tassels in the back to represent the tigers for whom we cheer. Our Rangeley and Eliot trips were more fun than you could imagine. We met other cheerleaders, watched them cheer, and perhaps stole a bit of courtesy from them! On the 16th of February, the cheerleaders held a Valentines Party at the town hall to pay for the cleaning of our uniforms. We also presented a gift to Mrs. King wish- ing to express our thankfulness to her for making the uniforms. The season ended with the squad feeling that even though they had a few difficulties and disappointments, that with the will and determination to carry on, they completed a successful season. 34 Improvements of Our Community The other day, I was doing some serious thinking about the community in which we live. I believe there are a few improvements that we should make. It might cost the citizens a small amount of money, but wouldn't it be worth it? There are quite a few organizations in Clinton and if each member were to donate one hour of his time to the aid of a better community, I believe much could be accomplished. The first thing I would do is to appoint a committee to divide the work into divisions and organize groups to carry these duties out. It is my opinion that we should have cap- able leaders to do this task, and I believe that there are men in this town who are very capable. One of the first things which was brought to my attention was the appearance of Main Street from the town hall to the street beside the Pine Tree Diner. Some of the buildings should be repaired and painted. If we had a committee to speak to the owners of some of the buildings, maybe they would understand the importance of their buildings as they represent the business section of Clinton. With a few gallons of paint, you'd be surprised what an improvement it would be! Of course, I do not mean that all the stores should be painted the same color, but it would be an improvement if the colors did correspond with each other. The next thing which is brought to my attention is the fact that we need a recreation center for our young people. I realize that this would costa great amount of money, but if it were possible to build a large building, I believe that all of the younger people would be willing to help in every way they could. However, I have a plan which may work. As you know, the American Legion has purchased the building which at one time belonged to Stanley Cain. . This is a two-story building consisting of a large room upstairs and a large room downstairs. Perhaps it would be possible for the Legionnaires to compromise with the young people of this town by letting the young people donate games and cards to- ward the aid of a recreation center. If the legion could get a few of the other organizations to donate few chairs and tables for the downstairs room, maybe it would be possible to organize a room where young people could spend their spare time at least twice a week. If each member were to pay the small amount of 25£ a month, I believe that this would cover the cost of the lights. Of course, the young people would have to have chaperons, and this is where the members of the different organizations are involved. If two mem- bers were to act as chaperons at the room every night, it would use 4 members a week. Does this seem too much to ask when most of the members have children who would be receiving benefit from this? Even if they could use the hall only once a week, it would be quite a bit of progress toward a future for our teenagers. The papers are full of news every day concerning young people who become juvenile delinquent cases because for the simple reason that they do not have enough interesting activites to occupy their spare time. Let's not let that happen to our young people. We have our young people's groups in our church, but there is still a large number of teenagers who do not go to church, and it is these people who need the guidance of a recreation center more than the members of our churches. I realize that it would be a great deal of work for both the organization members and teenagers too, but I also believe that it would be worked out. If the idea of the recreation room were to go into action, I think that we should have rules and regula- tions and have it understood with all teenagers that there should be no smoking or drink- ing allowed in the hall. The idea of the recreation center is to give the young people something to occupy their time. Smoking and alcoholic beverages should definitely not be tolerated in the recreation center. They should be appreciative enough for the use of the recreation room to obey the rules and regulations. They should also show respect for thechaperons in charge. One of the most important problems at this time is the High School building. Our schools are both crowded; so it would be impossible to move the sixth grade into the high school building or to move the seventh grade into the Elementary building. I know that it is impossible to build a new building at the present time, but it might be a good idea to start thinking about it. More students enter high school each year. It is the responsibility of the citizens to see that the schools are adequate enough to accommodate the students enrolled each year. If Benton, Burnham, and Clinton were to compromise by building one large high school for the three towns, we might be able to accommodate our stu- dents more sufficiently. It would be approximately three years, if not more, before plans for a new building would go into action, but I think it would be wise to discuss it now. Congress is trying to pass a bill at the present time which consist of financial aid for educational purposes. If this bill is passed, it means that if we decide to build a new building the government will pay a certain percent of the financial cost. This way we could have the first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade at the Elementary building; The sixth grade, seventh grade, eight grade, and ninth grade at the present day high school building as the junior high school building; Have the sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the new building as the senior high. By using this method, we could also accommodate a sub-primary class in the Elementary building. However, at the present time, I realize that the present day High School Building would be more presentable if it were painted on the inside. If the building were painted a soft green, it would be easier on the eyes and the color would not show dirt so easily. If the town would be willing to buy the paint for the building, I believe that some of the students would be willing to help paint the inside of the building. The problem of the Tannery Brook is not a new problem, but it usually receives the same amount of discussion. There are more improvements which I could mention, but these seem to be the main four at the present time. I am sure that the citizens of Clinton will do everything in their power to improve our community. Peggy Dixon Class of 55 Our Countrys Flag The American flag is waving on high; To protect it, many brave men had to die. These brave men who died in war Our country was what they were fighting for. George Washington suggested red, white, and blue; Betsy Ross agreed to make it the best she could do. She took a white skirt to make the background; To make the field, a blue jacket she found. Washington was proud of the Red, White, and Blue. At his camp was the first place it flew. And so it stood out against the blue sky. Under this flag, it was an honor to die. Today we honor this flag with all of our heart And pray that this union never shall part. We are united in peace, and united in War. Let's never divide as we did once before. Robert Beale Grade 8 37 Alumni CLASS OF 1951 NAME Phillip Brown Barbara Cullen Lois Starbird (nee Gibson) Lauris Monk Kenneth Perry Grover Scott Arthur Steeves Elwin Stevens Eleanor Flewelling (nee Stinson) CLASS OF 1952 Barbaca Oliver (nee Barns) Verna Dangler (nee Beale) Jean Clukey Ronald Cogswell Margaret Dangler Clifford Dixon Caroline Gerald Diana Grant Barbara McGowafi Ercell Moore • Patricia Nelson « Mary Noel Roland Poulin Martha Reynolds Robert Steeves Sally McKenney (nee Steeves) CLASS OF 1953 Frank Besse Carroll Bowie Carol Adams (nee Cullen) Charlotte Dow Marilyn Wishart (nee Hess) Theresa Nelson (nee Jenness) Robert Jones Robert McGowan Margaret Noel Catherine Rand Waiter Scott Gene Sterns Caroline Steeves Shirley Stephens Joyce Tardiff Carleton, Walker CLASS OF 1954 Alvin Buterbaugh Gerald Harrison William King Robert Lincoln Phyllis Nelson Alberta Sprague Frederick Steeves Jane Stephens Cynthia Wishart ADDRESS WHERE EMPLOYED Greenland U.S. Air Force Clinton, Maine Elm Wood Hotel Clinton, Maine Housewife Orono, Maine University of Maine Orono, Maine University of Maine Paxton, Illinois U . 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