Farmington High School - Laurel Yearbook (Farmington, ME)

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THE LAUREL 19 THIRTY-TWO is for thirty-nine our number so smallg is for hard work which comes to us all, is for ideals we strive to attaing A-I-,V HH., AIU R is for reverses for not all is gain. T is for times which have all been so goody Y is for years we all have withstood. nfl-rv is for truth that beacon so brightg is for wisdom that makes us do rightg O is for obstacles we conquer with might. Alice Ryan, '32. Class Editor :aww TT UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT NDER the Spotlight! Does that not sound as if your innermost, dark, deep, hidden sins were to be revealed? In- deed they are, but a few angelic quali- ties will be sprinkled here and there to make you feel less chagrined. 'Phe spotlight is to be thrown upon each one of you. It will show you many things of which you are unaware, not regarding physical appearance, but concerning that person, that real you, who is hidden from the curious eyes of the world. Here we go! ARGYLE, L. Girls' opinion of Lloyd: Basihful, too quiet, rather nice, Boys' opinion: good sporty Teachers' opinion: a gentleman, in the right place at the right time. AUSTIN, A. Life of the party-Her male admirers are many-Ha-s an exaggerated sense of humor-And her backhand blows do smart. BEEDY, D. Stern young bachelor who takes life too seriouslyg He's a dandy as to dress and complexion, A fine sportsmang It seems Latin is his Waterloo. BUCHANAN, C. A second Billy the Boy Artist . Quite fond of staying after vschoolg He 's an ac- complished singer and 'harmonica playerg We hear that 'hi-s talents as a teacher are appreciated. CLARK, F. Very shy young maideng S'he's the fashion plate of the school, A star basket- ball playerg Last but not least come her dimples, they nearly jump out at you when she's pleased. CRAIG, J. A friend in need is a friend indeedg A constant whirlwind of activitiesg joe is al-ways dependable and a regular bookworm when it comes to studies. GAGNE, R. A blustering, gay caballerog His per- fumed and marcelled hair is tlhe envy of many a girl, A second Tex Rickard, Burke had nothing on him in oratory. GREENWOOD, A. What a turned up nose she has, She's very democratic toog At times her blush is very inconvenientg Is she a perfect 36? No, a perfect 75. HAGERSTROM, M. Loves to trip tlhe light fantasticg An ex- pert vender of hot dogsg Very interested in Hines' 57 varieties of conversation, In fact, it's nice to have her around. HINES, P. Short, sweet QPJ and to the point, He's a perpetual talking machine and an ani- mated question mark. HINICLEY, M. A phenomenal shark at whistg A budding young dancer. Is something missing? We know, her appendix. HODGKINS, A. The class baby, Very particular of his appearance in English class, Never goes slower than 60 miles per hourg The jitney driver for boys' elite. HOGAN, D. Quiet, demure, smilingg Believes in the gold standard for Speech is silvern, but Silence is golden g She has acquired a fondness for dictionaries in her senior year.

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THE LAUREL WHEELER, SAM College Preparatory HHOBOU Motto: Why frown when smiles are cheaper? Basketball, l-3-45 Track, 35 Room Chairman, 35 Base- ball, 45 Junior Speaking Semi-finals, 35 Football, 3-45 Hallow- e'en Committee, 2. Nothing is so good as it seems beforehand. WITHAM, RICHARD B. General 'WMCKH Motto: True worth is like a river, the deeper it lies the less noise it makes. Chorus, 1-25 Fair Committee, 1-25 Room Chairman, 1-2-3. They can conquer who believe they can. YEATON, STANTON Commercial Motto: 'I Running is of no use5 the thing is to start on time. Orchestra, 35 Chorus, 1-25 Ye Merrie Steno's Club, 3-45 Debating, 33 Football, 45 Junior Speaking Finalsg Home Room Chairman, 3. Last come, worst served.

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20 HOLLEY, E. THE LAUREL A human skeletong Perpetual 'K giggle g Slow motion per-sonifledg He hasn't grown up yet, still in pundhing and poking ageg Oh! but how he loves the word work g As big hearted as he is long. HowA'r'r, R. Answer to a maiden's prayerg Monopo- lizes all girlsg Generous, and kind but a great teaseg A very fine athlete. KEENE, S. Slow, silent, serene! Sees all, knows .allf?j tells nothingg Wish 'there were more like him. KEMPTON, A. Has a nice voice She's rather Scotch howeverg Possess-es of art, music, and we lh-ave been told 3 with her use of it a keen appreciation literatureg Believes, Don't do today what you can put off 'till tomorrow. LEAVITT, L. Never says an unkind thing, nor does an unkind deed to anyoneg Sweet, generous, and jollyg To all requests she answers with a cheery smile and a gr-eat big yes . LUGER, F. An ideal servant as shown in Hurry, Hurry, Hurry 5 A good studentg Is very fond of Longfellow 5 Lost without her sidekick. QNote: She's very seldom lost.j MCKECHNIE, O. Sweet little body of gay 80'sg Has warm gray eyesg Nice sweet waysg Lack-s the art of conversationg notes in shorthand? MORTON, M. A Does she ever write Wee bit Oihumanityg Big brown eyes which are very expressive: Some say she's a tomboy, but sh-e's a regular girl at hearty Doesn't she love the fifth period though? MORTON, R. Very studious Cwhen necessaryjg A great executiveg Vice President of the Wha-cha-ma-callit Society 5 Shh! It's a secret but Dick declares tthat he is not a ladies' mang Next year among the Normal girls will give us the answer. NORTON, C. Oh, what a blufferg he even bluffs him- self into thinking he bluffs well 3 He really is rather miserly with the time lhe spends fon studyj 3 We 've solved the riddleg his 'heart's in the highlands? No, in his in- struments. OLIVER, C. The austere prof. of the Senior Clas-sg A walking dictionary and encyclopediag Scotchman when it comes to conversationg Blushes at tfhe most inopportune times. PARKER, D. One of those little prating girls of whom fond parents tell such tedious storiesg Dot's real kind-hearted though for all lher erup- tions of temperg Why we Wonder is the Wilton road so popular? PAUL, J. Long John Pauly With his girl it's the long and the short of itg Sober, Silent but extremely good-naturedg We like fhim. PIERCE, D. Class sheikg Ad. for men's clothingg He bestows attention on a certain normal missg and what a goat he hasg it is caught most as 'easily as a cold in the head. PILLSBURY, A. We imagine that Alma has cold hands because she has such 'a warm hearty She's rather meek and quiet and makes us think of 'K still waters run deep 3 if so Alma must be unfathomable. PILLSBURY, P. He possesses a quiet sense of humorg A very willing workerg He has a surprising inability to comprehend some things, especially Burke's Speechg He has the characteristics of a true gentleman. RACKLIFF, L. Heis a walking book of knowledgeg An animated dictaphoneg He'.s a very willing