Farmington High School - Laurel Yearbook (Farmington, ME)

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THE LAUREL 31 Walker: Here is an interesting one. South Bend is in need of a school man-a super- intendent. Did we have a prospective school man in our class? Chandler: It wouldn't be Robert Wells. He always reminded me of a canary in a cage when he was at school. His only boundaries were the wide open spaces. Walker: And so friends, we have finished the applications for today. We hope that our findings will be beneficial both to the employer and the employee, and I want to classmates who have so my memory. Until we thank these four capably refreshed meet again, then-aurevoir. Carlton Walker '42. -rv CLASS DAY ORATI ON Patriot-ism N these days when we hear so much about Fascism, Naziism, and Commu- nism, I have chosen to bring to your attention the true ism of America-Patriot-ism. This is what inspired the founding fathers and should be uppermost in the mind and heart of every citizen. Those men gave their lives that our early America might progress and grow strong. The Stars and Stripes was their emblem, and they were willing to die for it. Even though we may not be required to lay down our lives, today, to show our devo- tion for our country, we can exemplify our belief in many other ways. How our feel- ings are stirred when we hear the opening bars of The Star Spangled Banner l But no matter how joyously we may wave our hats-since cheering when the flag goes by does not necessarily denote that we are true patriots -we must ask ourselves these questions: Am I a true Patriot? What is Patriot-ism as a way of life-as a belief? How may I become a better patriot? History is replete with the exploits of patriots who held a deep loyalty to their country. One way in which the patriot of today may prove his love of country is by bringing before others the full realization of the dangers of dictatorship-and of how rapidly these doctrines spread in our coun- try. If we are not able soon to check these insidious creeping things from our United States, our government will be undermined completely. If this happens we cannot feel that we have done our job, but rather shirked that left us by the builders of our constitu- tion. Another way in which people can practice Patriot-ism is by being active citizens. They can help to make and keep the prosperity of their town or city. They can be public minded enough to want to know what is go- ing on in all parts of their local, state and national governments, to appreciate the ad- vantage Americans have, and to remember that it was bought at a great price. We think of Patrick Henry at the Virginia Con- vention, George'Washington at Valley Forge, Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburgh, Wood- row Wilson at the peace table of Versailles, and young Colin Kelly over Hawaii. At the present, many people are willing to Fight for their country valiantly, but gradu- ally our chief thought is coming to be to make war impossible and to promote a final and lasting peace. This total war effort means total sacrifice to help the poorer and weaker classes of people. Patriot-ism does not die, but at times it seems asleep and in need of a vital event to arouse the people to a realization of their valued institutions. A Britisher of London was known to say when the first of the air raids had slackened, What this city needs is one good bombing a month. Maybe then we would keep awake. Today on our own fronts no man has been more glowingly alive than General Douglas MacArthur, but there are others too. There is the small man in the army, in the navy, in the marines, and on the home front. Such men have the same beliefs as had our earlier patriots. Their anger is keyed to a just pitch, because in a world where all men are created equal, many peoples are now enslaved. They are angry with the persecuting nations and are doing all they can to aid the victim and to over-turn their soulless tormentors. In short, the true patriot

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30 THE LAUREL Walker: At the exclusive Wilmont Hotel, they desire two first class women to H11 the responsible positions of dietitian and head cook. Do you know of two people for this? Edwards: It always seemed to me that Sylvia Walker and Doris Taylor would work together. They seem to be a logical pair. Walker: An inquiry comes from the per- sonnel department of the Woodberry Ten 8: Up Store. Did we have anyone that would be suited? Farmer: Well, Iris Huff started climbing the ladder at I. I.'s. She should be an A-No. 1 saleswoman. Walker: I have been requested to single out an outstanding athlete to promote a new Physical Education program at Goodwill. Chandler: None could be better than that star tackle, Harold Iudkins, but it was an- nounced yesterday that he has been selected from the entire Naval Unit at San Diego, California, as honorary football coach of the ever famous teams at Annapolis. Walker: Here is an application for a companion for the retired Mrs. Welltodo. Chandler: I think Iean Collins would just fill in there. She would certainly make a good companion. Walker: A call comes from Mrs. Ritzy for a children's private tutor. There surely were girls in our class interested in children. Edwards: What about Inez Goings? She had ideas of her own. Or perhaps Gladys Knowles would have more patience. Walker: The Flying High Aircraft Com- pany needs a dependable night watchman. Have we such a recruit? Chandler: That quiet little Edwin Kelley, contrary to belief, had considerable practice at keeping late vigils at Vienna. I imagine he could go on from there very successfully. Walker: This is rather out of order but just yesterday I saw Stanton jackson, dressed to kill. I tried to speak to him, but there was such a mob about him that it was an impossibility. I wonder what he is doing? Starbird: Oh, since he made his surprise discovery of Young Fighting Sampson, the predicted Champ, his name has been in big letters in the sports world. Ilm surprised you didn't know that your classmate had become the trainer for the world's future heavy weight champ. Walker: We still have a few more appli- cations to Fill. Here is one from Don Leckie, who wants a personal secretary. Edwards: I know just the one. Phyllis Parker. Remember her offnce training, and at least the name would appeal. Walker: Alice Dixon Bond is making an opening for an apprentice in her literary column. Whom could you suggest as a lit- erary critic? Farmer: Ruth Lewin had her own opinions and she knew how to express them. Walker: One of our leading wholesale dress manufacturers is looking for a designer. I have a faint recollection of someone in our class who was pretty good at that. Can any of you recall such a person? Starbird: I know. Betty McCoy could dis- play as well as design dresses, only I believe she is otherwise occupied. Walker: Recently the Cooperative Beauty Parlor Company wanted to hire an efficiency expert. I don't remember anyone who took up that work, do you. Chandler: A job like that would require a lot of common sense. Maybe Mary Nile could take over there, and furthermore I believe that was in her field. Walker: We usually have a hard time find- ing people to take part-time jobs, but here is one offering office routine work. Edwards: Well, I understand that Lillian Weymouth may be otherwise engaged, but she might have time to take that job along with her housekeeping. Walker: Mr. Beedlebum, more commonly known as Mr. Coffee Nerves, wishes to hire someone with a knowledge of nutrition to plan more balanced meals for him. Farmer: Blanche Tibbetts was outstanding in Home Ec. and I think she's had some practical experience in getting meals, now.

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32 THE LAUREL has no racial prejudice, for in true Patriot- ism there is no race hatred. Another blot on the civilization of today is the way the dictator governments are swiftly distorting the thinking of their peo- ple. Hitler is drilling Naziism into the minds and hearts of German youths, mak- ing students into soldiers, when they should be devoting more of their time to the peace- ful pursuits of youth. Do the people of our country want this to happen here? Of course not! And the way to avoid it is to educate the youth of America against it. The youth of America should know more about democracy and understand just what true Patriot-ismiis. True Patriot-ism for us, the youth of today, must be first conceived as a service of leadership. We must under- stand that we are to be leaders of the world of tomorrow. The future prosperity of this country depends upon our ability as states- men and simple citizens. We must learn that true patriots do not take advantage of their privileges of free speech and the right to live their lives unhampercd by restrictions and traditions. To be true patriots, the wel- fare of our neighbors, far and near, must be also vital to us. Our lives must follow the standards set by those earlier patriots, and before that, we must believe in and follow the Christian way of living and thinking. We must know that true Patriot-ism is not selfish or sectional, and that national success depends upon the recognition of one's duties as an individual. This will bring our nation to a higher re- sponsibility. Then, with an even greater pride than we feel today, we may say, A' We are Americans. We are patriots. Our way is the way of Patriot-ism. Maynard Phillips '42. TT CLASS WILL E it remembered that we, the students of Farmington High School, Class of Nineteen hundred and forty-two, in the County of Franklin and the State of Maine, being of lawful age and of sound and dis- posing mind and memory, but mindful of the uncertainty of life, do make, publish and declare this our last will and testament, here- by revoking all former wills made by us. Item 1. I, Cecil Sawtelle, do give and be- queath to Gordon Collins the job of caring for the Wells' Strawberry Plantation heiress. Item 2. I, Edith Edwards, do give and bequeath to young Phil Foster my perfect behavior, Item 3. I, Bob Richards, do give and be- queath to striving Bob Lewin my agility in gym class. Item 4. I, Rose Collins, do give and be- queath to Millie Heath my demonstration of the old saying, Still waters run deep. Item 5. I, Ianet Iackson, do give and be- queath to Frank Dingley the First opportunity to try my prospective skill as a hairdresser. Item 6. I, Irene Goodspeed, do give and bequeath to the Kiddie's Hour 'i my numerous poems and stories, which I am sure will be very interesting to them. Item 7. I, Shirley Atwood, do give and bequeath to Margaret Preble my ability to trip the light fantastic. Item 8. I, Carol Vining, do give and be- queath to timid Lawrence Brackley my ferocious attitude. Item 9. I, Alwyn Nichols, do give and bequeath to Baby Snooks the 1st prize which I received at Freshman Reception. Why-y, daddy? Item 10. I, Colby Chandler, do give and bequeath to any U. S. soldier my Model A limousine for use as a jeep. Item ll. I, Benjamin Littlefield, do give and bequeath to Red Skelton my many humorous impersonations. Item 12. I, Herbert Wave, do give and bequeath my beautiful, blond wavy hair to Effervescent Edgar, otherwise known as Young Paradis of the Iunior Class. Item 13. I, Iohnny Carman, do give and bequeath to any undergraduate who can afford a breach of promise suit, my 3rd finger left hand intentions.