Crosby High School - Keystone Yearbook (Belfast, ME)

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EDITURIA S Yesterday and Today Twenty-five years ago through the gen- erosity of many citizens, especially Mrs. Ralph Johnson, this shire city of Belfast witnessed the dedication of Crosby High School. The building, completed in the spring of 1924, was modern in construction and sufficiently large to stand any influx of the city's population. In speaking for the class of 1949, I feel that we have deeply appreciated the faci- lities which have been made possible for us. We are quite aware of the sacrifices of yesterday, brit in looking ahead to the future, we urge everyone to awaken to our local educational problems. Perhaps you think with the new, modern addition to the Governor Anderson School that there are no more problems. If this is true, come and visit the schools and see for yourself the problems that face not only the faculty, superintendent and gov- erning bodies but also you, as citizens of Belfast. Today, twenty-five years after the dedi- cation of Crosby High School, we still appreciate the thought and care that made this building possible, we still adm.ire the symmetry and stateliness of its structure. Yet, we are forced to admit that it is not adequate to meet the demands of a con- stantly growing population brought about by the increasing birth rate and consoli- dation of our school. In mentioning the inadequacy of our school building, one must thoroughly rea- lize the conditions which are prevailing at Crosby. There is, at present, a combined gymnasium-auditorium which, although insufficient- in size, carries an unbearable load with many conflicting schedules. New lighting and ventilation would add to the health of the youth of the commur ity. Qconlinued on page 735 I Speak for Democracy What is America to me? A name, a man, a flag I see, a certain word democ- racy, I speak for democracy, I speak for the hundreds and hundreds of good clean liv- ing Americans, I speak to you. As our type of government grows and matures into a well rounded form of life, we, as citizens, have a threefold duty. We have a task that demands our utmost concern and undivided attention. We must be good Americans, we must remain loyal to our country and keep faith with our ancestors, we must defeat any danger, enemy or radical that knocks at our door for recognition. If we as students were asked our true conception of democracy, we would per- haps hesitate to pass judgment on so great a gift. Perhaps we would say: It is the right of each individual to follow a life pattern that he, himself, has cut out and choser. It is the right to practice our own faith and live amicably with all. That's democracy! Yes, this wonderful land with all its richness, material and immaterial, is for all. John Jones, the baker's son, or Henry Reed, the lawyer's son, could be our next president. That's democracy! When we are able to laugh and sing and cry and live our lives the way in which we please, that's democracy! It is easy to say, Well, we're lucky. - Yes, we are lucky, lucky to be here in this country and not in some country where God and morals and all human decency are blotted out by the ink of greed and obsession. Yes, thank God, we are lucky. You're lucky, I'm lucky and pray God our children may be lucky. Qconlinued on page 763

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Roberta Annie Achorn Cfmfral Ro . . . Oh, fine . . . Trying to learn to drive a certain Ford . . . There's rumors that she is going to marry a certain Doc before long. huh? Cheerleader 23 Assistant Mana- ger of Girls' Basketball 33 Mana- ger of Girls' Basketball 43 Key- stone Board 4. Rena M. Armstrong Comrnfrrial My Gosh . . . Thinks a lot of Don . . . She says Only to get out of school. - Dramatics 13 Band l, 2, 3, 43 Majorette l, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club l, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 33 Hi- Y Club 13 Home Ec. 13 Keystone Board 43 Vice-President l. June Ruth Allenwood Commeicial June . . . Golly . . . Riding in a black Buick with Slim . . . Gosh only knows. Home Ec. Club 1: Sophomore Paper 23 Glee Club l, 3, 43 Freshman Reception 43 Senior Ball 33 Keystone Board 43 Ac- tivity Committee 43 Usher 33 Faculty Secretary 43 Assistant at Teachers' Convention 3. Robert Kenneth Aultman Collfge Prrparutory Bob . . . Oh, grow up . . . Likes to spend a lot of time at the movies . . . Wishes to make his goal in life. At William Cullen Bryant H.S. Long Island, N. Y. Motion Picture Squad 2g Junior Arista 23 Chemistry Squad 33 At Crosby H.S.-Basketball 4. John Willard Ames Collfgf Preparatory Shorty . . Amen . . . Always keeping busy . . . Wants to be- come a teacher. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 43 Dramatics l, 2, 3, 43 Sophomore Paper 23 Library 3, 43 Crosby Highlights 3, 43 Pub- lic Speaking l, 2, 33 Keystone Editor 43 New England Music Festival 3, 43 Eastern Maine Music Festival l, 2, 3, 43 U. of M. Public Speaking 23 Assembly Committee 43 Representative to Student Legislature 43 Student Council Plays 3, 43 National Honor Society 4. Emery K. Bacheldor Cerina! Dusty . . . Fry my hide . ,. Enjoys loafing . . . Much success in life. Radio Club l, 2, 3, 43 Camera Club 23 Football 2.