Farmington High School - Laurel Yearbook (Farmington, ME)

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0 The LAUREL 9 Auburn last spring to see Sir Laurence Olivier's movie of Hamlet. About the same number and group made the trip to Waterville this fall to see Margaret Websteris road show of Taming of the Shrew. Mrs. Bryant and Mr. Whittemore were the chaperones on each trip, Evening Events . DANCES Informal class dances have been the most prevalent and popular this year. The Class of '51 has sponsored around 5 Vic dances and a Motion Picture dance, which was very clever and fun to watch as you danced. The Class of l52 has had 3 Vic dances. The Freshman Reception last fall, as usual, topped off an Initiation Day, during which the freshmen were the willing or unwilling victims of the upper classmen. At the close of an evening program of stunts, a Vic dance and refreshments followed. The Iunior-Senior Prom of last May was semi- formal, the juniors acting as hosts and making all preparations. Their decorative scheme followed How Deep is the Oceann as a theme song, with appropriate settings of nets, fishes, etc. The Mainonians orchestra played. The Winter Sports Carnival Ball was one of the most colorful events of the year. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Carnival Queen, Peggy Lou Iohnson, by last year's queen, Priscilla Webber. Queen Peggy was attended by I-I. Thompson '50, A. Frary '51, and A. Carrigan '53. Of equal interest this evening, was the awarding of the Dr. Charles W. Bell Memorial Trophy for the second time to Farmington High School. This was formally presented to Coach Richard Gould and Co-capts. I. Green and C. Brinkman, by Dr. Bell's son and daugh- ter, Mr. Richard Bell and Mrs. Sarah Bell Folger. Should Farmington be fortunate enough to win this trophy a third year, it will be theirs permanently. CONCERTS Miss Perkins, annual Spring Concert is always an outstanding evening, with the girls' gowns adding their color to the scene. The Orchestra opened and closed the program with groups of three selections. The Girls' Choir and Mixed Choir each gave a group of three numbers. Soloists for the evening were P. Richards, alto, E. Hamilton, baritone, and R. Roux, violinist. Accompanists were Eleanor Beale, E. Hamilton, I.. Davis, R. Porter, P. Taylor, and I. VVebber. The Christmas Concert this year was much enjoyed. Held in the main room of the high school building, the program was opened by the entrance of the entire Choir of sixty-two members, tiling singly to their places, the girls attired in white blouses and black skirts, touched off by a Christmas boutonniere. The program of two parts featured such favorite Christmas numbers as My Two Front Teeth, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, White Christmas, Adoration, He Is Born, The New Moon at Christmas, Ioy to the World, Song the Angels Sang, and Christmas Lullabye. Soloists were I. Sargent, B. Hawes, P. Edwards, G, Lamkin, C. Hutchins, E. Pillsbury, R. Roux, P. Webber, and E. Hamilton. Accom- panists were I. Sargent and R. Porter. Boys Sports . . TRACK '49 Coach Richard Gould's track team had another successful season, winning the Franklin County Meet and placing second in the State Meet. 3 members-I. Green, P. Brinkman, and R. Roux-qualified for the New England Meet at Yale University. Schedule Interclass - Seniors 3716, Iuniors 50H, Sophomores 49, Freshmen 5 Dual - Farmington 73, Waterville 44 Triangular - Gould Sl, Farmington 41, Kingfield 20 Dual-Farmington 68, Rumford 49 Franklin County - Farmington 58M,, Kingtield 15, Wilton BM, Strong ZH, Rangeley 52 17 boys received track letters, 4 of these be- ing certificates, namely: I. Green, P. Brinkman, R. Roux, and G. Alexander.

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' The LAUREL 9 ' Hubert Stone .....,. ..,,,., G . Morrow Dralnatlcs Della .,........... ....,.. I. Redlevske ONE-ACT PLAYS Clarence .,,4..........,......,.. .,..,, i S. Sayward The 149 spring program of one-act plays was staged by the three lower classes, with Miss Lee, Miss Scales, and Mr. Whittemore acting as coaches. Their outstanding variety of theme and subject made for a particularly enjoyable evening, with the freshman play ELMER as a climax. These were the casts: Freshman - ELMER Elmer ......, ,.,.,... . .. .... .,.,.........,...... 1 J. Turner Susie ..... Iane ...,.., Iean ..... . Mother ,..,.. 1. Flint N. Folger B. Crosby B.Mctca1f Hubert .... .. .,.,,... C. Murray Russell ......,,.. .. .. .... B. Robinson Miss Pinney .,..,.. ...... ,.... I . Hodge Fanny Belle ,..,, ,..,.,.................,., H. Sturtevant Sophomore- PINK AND PATCHES Texie ....,..,....... .....,...,..........,..... I. Hosfelt Rexie ..........,.....,. .,..,. D . Ellis Mrs. Allen ,..,.,..,........ ,...., L . Goding Mrs. I-Iollyheld ..,.,,,....,..,,.,,.... ...... . M. Miller Iunior-WHICH IS THE WAY TO BOSTON Martha ..,.....,,...,...............,...,.........,..., N. Barker Mary ..,,. .,..... L . Sturtevant Chris ..,.. ....... .... I . Adams Iohn .. . ..... ...,.. ..,.,..., N . Iohnson SENIOR I-'LAY The Class of '50 chose as their senior play production, Booth Tarkington's four-act play CLARENCE, Mr. Whittemore coach. Long popular for its real-life situations, the play brought forth much real talent and effort. The cast of seniors included these students: Mrs. Martyn ..., Mr. Wheeler . I. Savage .. ....,.. N. Iohnson Mrs. Wheeler .,..... ,,.... N . Connors Bobby VVheeler ..,. ........... I Q. Fraser Cora Wheeler ....... . . . L. Sturtevant Violet Plnney ........ .. H. Thompson Dinwidclie ....... G. McCormick PUBLIC SPEAKING A public speaking project, sponsored by the English Dept., was organized this year, in which all students in the school participated. Prelim- inaries were held as a part of regular class work, from these two-three best speakers were chosen by the teacher and students in each division. Semi-Finals then followed with the English Dept. and Prin. Maynard acting as judges. The finalists were then presented in the following evening program for parents and friends and rated as follows: D. Butler '53 - NVhite Cliffs --Superior 81 Cty. Rep. 12nd placey S. llingley '55 7 A' The Ilighwayman f Very good N. Folger '52 -A The Last Lesson - Very good 1. Foster '51 - Progr:un4 Trees 4 Good I. Legere '51 - Arsenic and Old Lace - Superior 6: Spear Rep. A. Mitchell '51 -- llallzid of East and VVest - Good Anne Staples '51 f- All Yankees Are Liars - Good E. Vining '50 - Co11oquy for the States - Very good 6: Spear Rep. MOVIES Aside from the numerous short movies used in daily classes, a program of feature length movies was sponsored by the English Dept. and provided by the High School Fund. These were shown to the entire school in the main room. They included the following: In Washington Call of the Wild Oliver Twist Emperor Iones Young Mr. Lincoln FIELD TRIPS In connection with their study of racial problems and racial intolerance, Mr. Reed's history classes attended two matinees at the State Theater, Lost Boundaries and Intruder in the Dust. Approximately 25 students went by bus to

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0 The LAUREL J BASEBALL '49 Farmington 39 Bridgton 0 Coach Ronald Carlson's baseball team played 51 lily 0 a season of 9 games as follows: ' 0 KCUIS Hill 0 Varsity: 7 Hallowell 13 Farmington 3 Kents Hill l0 . 0 Vvilton 6 l, Heath, pitcher lumof 2 lay 13 Vaf5i'Y C. Ames and K. Alexander, pitchers H 36 Skmvllegun Q 2 Livermore 20 i 6 liumlord f G. Sayward. pitcher .0 Ixumlold U 8 Wilton 5 Letter winners this year are as follows: K. Alexander, pitcher l- Gfffny C0'C11Pt- G' Swain 17 Li,.e,.m0,.e 9 P. Brinkman, Co-capt. R. Hlltz P. Heath, pitcher R- Eaton R' Beedy . 4 Jay 6 C. Brinkman G. McCormick P. Heath, pitcher C' Ames Belle 2 Keats Hill 12 R- MCCHUY 9- Gfefnlaw C. Tyler :Sz C. Ames, pitchers l' Limfoff l' Muslim .. 8 Wilton 11 D, Ellis G. Sawyard P. Heath Sc K. Alexander, pitchers B' Davis R' Pnrlm Iunior Varsity' G. Alexander T. Bradley Farmington 6 Strong 10 Cf. Morrill R. Marquis, Mgr. C. Ames, pitcher Baseball letters or certificates were awarded to the following 15 boys: C. Tyler C. Ames R. Heetly G. Swain R. Parlin K. Alexander P. Heath l, Linscott G. Saywartl B. Davis A. Mitchell R. lohnson A. Smith l. Green R, Eaton FOOTBALL '49 The football team, coached by Mr. Carlson and Mr. Anderson, had a very successful sea- son, winning 5 out of their 8 games, and hold- ing Kents Hill, their strongest opponent, to a scoreless tie. The 2 losses were to Hallowell and Wilton. At Mexico. the game was played under the lights and in the rain. The lunior Varsity nlayed 3 games, winning l. losing l, and tying l. Schedule: Varsity Farmington 6 Mexico 0 20 Williams 6 27 Bridgton 6 K. Alexander BASKETBALL '49-'50 Again this year, Farmington has kept its name for basketball by having one of the best records in the state. A member of the newly organized Mountain Conference, Farmington worked hard to eventually win first place in the league of 9 schools by its percentage of 13 wins and 3 losses. Livermore Falls was second place with 11 wins and 5 losses, Franklin County Tournament After this victorious record, the Greyhounds lost their first game in the County Tournament to lay but defeated VVilton for third place. Farmington 39 lay 41 52 VVilton Z5 Western Maine Tournament Defending their State Class M title, Farm- ington again won the VVestern Maine Tourna- ment for the third successive year by defeating Lincoln Academy of Newcastle, Traip Academy of Kittery, and St. Ignatius of Sanford. Paul Brinkman, co-captain, was awarded the Harry Edwards trophy as the most outstanding player and sportsman.