Farmington High School - Laurel Yearbook (Farmington, ME)

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if LAUREL -Av Student WHY STUDY? QEditorialj ELLOW Seniors, today we are students in one of the 25,000 free high schools in the United States. Tomorrow we shall become a part of the 131,000,000 people of the world's largest democracy, a democracy which, at the present time, is striving for its very existence in a world-wide conflict. As we walk out of the doors of Farmington High School, into the world, we shall be faced by a major problem: we must prepare for a future which is practically indefinite. Therefore, all tom-foolery H should be put aside and seriousness of purpose take its place. In the plans for peace already in progress are plans for the future occupations and arts. The age of unspecialized labor will be over and special- ization will take its place. This demand for specialists will be most successfully met by those who have studied and have diligently kept an eye on the higher goals of success. All of us will agree that we, too, hope to hold one of these jobs. In order to do this efliciently, we must first make the necessary preparations and not let our thoughts give way to hopes and wishful thinking. The value of study in preparing for the future has long been known. It has many advantages and comparatively few drawbacks. Study helps to develop the mind and hence to increase one's ability to do logical reasoning. It enables one to express himself clearly and effectively. It aids in developing good habits. It improves the vocabulary. It gives one training in con- centration on the task at hand and assists him in being able to absorb what he reads. Then, too, it helps in the development of character, a trait which never fails to win respect in the business and social world. Furthermore, it pre- pares one for future study in that knowledge is the one thing that the strife of man can not take away. And finally, in our consciousness, at least, we know that achievement through study and hard work is one of the best ways in which we can repay our parents for the sacrifices they have made so that we may obtain our education and take our places in the world as intelligent, fair-minded citizens. . 22 Writing So, with this in mind, until we meet again, vaya con dios CSpanish-May God go with youj, and, la meilleure chance a tous QFrench -The very best of luck to you allj. V. Craig '43. ASSIGNMENTS Compile a bibliography of Lincolniana and write an appreciative re- view of three different types. CSenior Research, College divisionj. LINCOLNIANA Poetry and Song- Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight Vachel Lindsey Oh Captain, My Captain Walt Whitman Lincoln, The Man of the People Edwin Markham Abraham! Irvin Berlin Drama - V Iohn Drinkwater Robert Sherwood Abraham Lincoln Abe Lincoln in Illinois Novels- Great Captain A Man for the Ages Honore Morrow Irving Bacheller History and Reference- Abraham Lincoln Ian-leg G, Blaine History of Lincoln Dana W, Fgllows Lincoln and Slavery Albert E. Pillsbury Abraham Lincoln Mary Raymond Andrews Biography- The Hidden Lincoln Emanuel Hertz Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years Carl Sandburg Abraham Lincoln: The War Years Carl Sandburg Storm Over the Land Carl Sandburg Lincoln and His Cabinet Clarence MacArtmey Lincoln Emil Ludwig LiUC0lf1, Master of Men Alonzo Rothschild Letters and Addresses of Abraham Lincoln Carl Shurz Abraham Lincoln, American Statesman Iohn Morse The Life of Lincoln Ida M, Tal-bell He Knew Lincoln Ida M, Ta,-bell

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'A' LAUREL 'lr Shyest girl ........ . .. Vivian Bachelder Most bashful boy .... .... F rederick Gifford Most popular girl ......, Ioline Wilson Most popular boy ........ Raymond Titcomb Wit and Wisdom A small spark shines in the dark. - Everett Newall. Few words are best. -Pauline Beique. An open hearted maiden-frank and truef' - Virginia LeDrette. Forewarned is forearmedf'-Laura Wil- liams. We are born to be happy-all of us. - Curtis Berry. They are reputed wise who say little. -- Richard Heminway. Speech is silver, silence is golden. - Dorothy Williams. If you say nothing, nobody will repeat it.' -Robert Kennedy. Strive to succeed in what you undertake. -Herbert Duley. Good humor is the health of the soul. - I-Iappy-go-lucky, careless and free. Nothing there is that troubles me. - Richard Lidstone. Iudge me well by my height. -Richard Whitney. Thoughts are free. -Sterling Haslem. Every man for himselff'-Carroll Burgess. That infectious grin ensnares us all. - Barbara Parlin. Small and cockey-but so was Napoleon. - Earl Goodspeed. Eyes ..... Mouth .... Nose ..... Complexion Teeth .... Hair .,,.. Smile .... Dimples . . Ideal Boy and Girl BOY Errol Gray Donal Stanley Fred Collins I .... Richard Heminway Robert Masterman . . . Glenwood Farmer . . . . . . Walter Nies . . . . . . . . . Lawrence Davis GIRL Mavis Grant. Eyes .... ............. P riscilla Frary Soft words win hard hearts. -Corrine Mouth .... ..... I oyce Streeter Hardy. Nose ..... .,.. M arilyn Benson A good heart is worth gold. -Helen Complexion .... Marion Owens Hawes. Teeth .... ..,. I ean Brackley Who knows most says least. -Ralph Hair ..... Madelyn Luce Claflin. Smile ,.... Eleanor Roberts Patience is the art of hoping. -Virginia Dimples .. .... Elena Dickey Tardy. I. Wilson '46. fContinued from Page 161 T. Adams Staying eighth period for Mrs. Favorite Expressions P. Mosley ................., Oh, shut up! a' R. Stevens .... Your ears overlap-much! R. Pinkham .. . ..,,.,. Oh, go to grass! R. Hiltz ..,...,............ Censored C. Ames .....,........... H1, sweetheart SENIOR HOBBY-LOBBIES R. Metcalf G. Hunt .......,,.,...... Blowing off steam. . , Being head nurse at the Russell Animal Hospital. Eating chocolate bars in study hall. M. Paul ,. Staying out until all hours of the Passing out gum. M. Russell R. Stevens ,. night and morning. D. Locklin . . Carrying on whispered flirtations. Iohnson. N. Tardy .. Hunting and fishing in the wide open spaces. M. Preble . . Writing an Advice to the Love- lorn column. C. McGary ....,.........,. Moving pianos. Carroll McGary '43, Carlene Ames '43. The furnace sighed with relief for spring was on its way. The flames crept upward and spanked the air. The dictionary was weary of giving out in- formation. The sugar bowl waited patiently to be refilled. R. Claflin.

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i' LAUREL 'lr Abraham Lincoln, The Prairie President Harry M. Beardsley The Life of Lincoln Charles Carlton Coflin The Lineage of Lincoln William E. Barton Abraham Lincoln, Labor Leader Lyman Abbott The Boyhood of Abraham Lincoln I. Rogers Gore Abraham Lincoln, Man of the People Norman Hapgood The Boys Life of Lincoln Helen Nicolay Abraham Lincoln Anthony Gross Abraham Lincoln Harriet Putnam Abraham Lincoln Henry I. Raymond Grant, Lincoln, and the Freedmen Iohn Eaton Abraham Lincoln, His Life and Public Services Mrs. P. A. Hanaford Abraham Lincoln in Photographs, Stefan Lorant Abraham Lincoln Wilbur F. Gordy Mary Todd Lincoln Honore Morrow G. Cutler '43, E. Bosworth '43. APPRECIATIVE REVIEWS Abraham Lincoln: The War Years by Carl Sandburg fBiographyj For my first book, I chose Abraham Lin- coln: the War Years by Carl Sandburg, a well-known poet and writer. This is the biography of our Civil War President during his term of office, that is 1861-1865. It is corn- posed of four volumes, the one I used was Volume III 118671 The author tells of the corrupt policies and petty jealousy practiced by Congressmen, cabi- net members, and even military men, and then shows what a difficult task Lincoln must have had to conciliate these factions. I think Carl Sandburg has impressed upon his readers what an enormous burden one of our greatest of presidents had thrust upon his shoulders, and how a man with less patience, less tact might have destroyed our ideal of government during these trying times. The author has also inserted touches of Lincoln's private life, if a president may have such a thing. In one chapter the author reveals the president's sorrow at the death of one young son. It is an accepted fact that his home life was DOI pleasant. Three of his four sons never lived to maturity, and his wife was not mentally well. The author has used very minute detailg for instance, he gives the number of yeas and nays on the question 'f Should we eliminate the S300 clause in draft law? and the names of the senators who voted for or against the bill and those who did not vote. Mr. Sandburg often quotes from the Harpers Weekly and the New York Times , besides the Congressional Record . Some of the other papers which he quotes or refers to are the Bureau Country Patriot of Illinois, Leslie's Weeklyf' and Washington Chron- ic1c,'. These, together with the many illustra- tions, portraits, cartoons, and reproduced letters, give us an excellent view of the public opinion of that period. They also reveal the endless research Carl Sandburg must have spent on the biography. The author has presented his material in a sympathetic, informal style which, together with Lincoln's humor, make very interesting reading. Here is an example of the author's straight- forward manner and a little of Lincoln's philos- ophy. Once the president dropped a few kind words about the enemy. They were human beings. One could not be completely remorseless, even in war. The line must be drawn somewhere. His remarks to this effect were overheard by an elderly woman in the reception room. She flashed forth a question of how could he speak kindly of his enemies when he should rather destroy them. What, Madam? he said slowly as he gazed into her face. Do I destroy them when I make them my friends? I' This type of anecdote gained circulation in both England and America, giv- ing tone to his policies toward reconciliation. Lincoln often used an anecdote to illustrate a point or an argument. This one he used to answer the question of whether Kentucky was loyal or disloyal to the Union. In a small town there was a high-combed cock which was sup- posed to be the best fighter in the country. One day a stranger came to town, claiming that his low-combed cock was a better fighter. There lived in this town a squire who could always pick the winner before the game, therefore all the gamblers kept their eye on him. First, he bet on the high-combed IOOSZCT, but retaliated