Farmington High School - Laurel Yearbook (Farmington, ME)

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'A' LAUREL 'A' 7245. SEPT. ll F. H. S. beckons us into its improved interior: new workshop, desk tops, floors, and lighting system. Our new faculty members are Miss Elizabeth Caldwell-Commercial, Miss Emily Candage -Latin and Civics, Mrs. Erna Howard -His- tory and Problems of Democracy, Mr. Franklin Hannaford-General Shop and Mathematics, Mr. Warren Pearl-Physical Training and Athletics Coach. Total enrollment as of this date is 208, as fol- lows: freshmen, 62, sophomores, 55, juniors, 49: seniors, 42. SEPT. 19-Zl Hotdogs, tilt-a-whirl, and the human pin cushion are tops in entertainment at the Frank- lin County Fair. High School booth turns in a net proht of 1513-1.32. SEPT. 30 Marilyn Benson, Ruth Gile, Richard Hodg- kins, Richard Roy, and Alan Keith are to act as a committee to select ring styles for the Iun- ior Class rings. The style chosen may be either a raised F- on plain gold or black onyx Hanked on either side by the class numerals, 19-46. OCT. 2 Our Five veteran cheer-leaders are out with lots of pep-and Mrs. Lydia Iohnson. You remember them-Iune Taylor, Ioline Wilson, Marie Iohnson, Priscilla Frary, and Marilyn Benson. OCT. 6 A plane swoops low over F. H. S. and a little later Capt. Goldberg of the Civilian Air Patrol pays us a visit. While no organization was started, many students became interested in the plans he presented for future training for both boys and girls in aeronautical activities. Freshman Day and annual reception. Many laughs and fun from the comically clad green- ies. Not to be forgotten-Elden Churchill and Anne Deering in the Old Gray Mare stunt. OCT. 10 The First order for books in the High School Book League goes in. Some 51 orders from 36 students. This League operates like the major leagues with dividend books at four-month intervals. The books are within student budgets, at 35 cents each. Most popular choices for this month were The Bridge of San Luis Rey, National Velvet, and They Were Expendablef' OCT. ll Scotty Kendall, before entering the Serv- ice, takes top honors for salesmen in the Crow- ell Magazine Contest, a fine Harmon wrist watch. Contest nets the school 317119. Voted to use this sum toward a permanent honor roll for F. H. S. servicemen. OCT. 17 Student Council elects ofhcers for the year: Pres1'a'enz ........... Frank Kenney Vice President ..,..... Irene Paradis Secremry ,...... ,,.. M arie Iohnson Treasurer ...,...... Alice Skwara Miss Helen Dizney, local county nurse, is meeting classes in Science of Home Living once a week for an eight-weeks' course in the study of personal hygiene and health habits. Mrs. Marah Webster, our art supervisor, also instructs these groups one day weekly in color harmony, design in dress and home, etc. om. 18 l Testing Week! The Iowa Tests of Educa- tional Development are given to all students throughout the school. This is the time of year for the teachers to get acquainted with the educational development of each pupil so that L' the proper instruction and guidance may be better adapted to his particular needs, interests, and abilities, ' Students in the musical organizations have a new objective this year. Music emblems are to be awarded to all students who achieve a desig- nated number of points. These are to be credited for participation in school programs and concerts and also outside work such as

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'lr LAUREL 'A' Do You See Any Resemblances Between Anne Deering and Sonja Hiene? -Have you seen her on skates? Elden Churchill, Charles Grant and Abbott 8: Costello? - Their actions Lawrence Farmer and Edward Arnold? -Are you blind? Donald Kenney and Lil' Abner? -Long and lanky Lawrence Paine and Iohn Hodiak? -- That grin Harold Kyes and Casper Milquetoast? - Timidity Caroline Ellis and Hedy Lamarr? - Com- plexion Clifford Luce and Red Skelton? -Bashfulness Lloyd Melvin and a cherub?-That angelic expression George Stevens and Ioe Palooka? -His hair Reginald Towle and Harry Iames? - That Hot Trumpet Leona Redlevske and Fritzi Ritz's little niece, Nancy? - Her size Ioe Welch, lack Spinney and two-thirds of the Three Musketeers? - Companionship Greta VVilson and Goldilocks? - Her hair Iean VVhitney and Mickey Rooney? -Freckles Mildred Whitney and Shaky ',? - They were both after Tracy Musical Romances It was in the Good Old Summer Time that we First began to think about School Days. VVe knew there would be a Long, Long Trail A-Windingl' before we would graduate as Seniors, but we were Iolly Good Fellows. Comin' in A-foot and A-car we shouted, Is This the High School, Mister Iohnson? 23 At first Readin', ,Ritin and 'Rithmetic gave us the feeling, Don't Fence Us In, but when we were settled we knew it wouldn't Always be that way for we knew we'd be Together for only four years. This past year Iohn Sinatra Sjostrom had Ieanne with the Light Brown Hair on his mind most of the time. Beula Blanchard hasn't had to sing No Letter Today since Law- rence Brackley went into the service. Connie and lohnnie Were Lovers, Billy Gile sang I Walk Alone but he seemed to be walking in someone's direction. Since He I' departed for California a year ago, Elizabeth Russell has been Nobody's Sweetheart This Year. If that feud between Iames Gordon and Frank Look over Marcelle Tardy hadn't stopped, lim- mie would have been going around singing, I Ain't Got Nobodyfl Ioan Craig's theme song has been Is I Is or Is I Ain't Your Baby? - How about that, Cecil? Now as a Perfect Year comes to an end, we blow Taps telling everyone We'll Be Seeing You next year. Adria Adams '48 Class of 1948 President .,...,......,........ George Berry Vice President ...,. Robert Fortier Secretary .,.... .,.. C onstance Huart Treasurer .....,... . . . Barbara Blanchard Student Council ,,............., Frank Look Class Colors-Fuschia and Silver Class Flower-American Beauty Rose Class Motto-A good beginning is half the battle

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