Franklin High School - Molecule Yearbook (Franklin, VT)

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3. Chewing Gum One of our biggest, and worst habits is chewing gum. That is not saying that chewing gum is one of the worst habits as far as being harmful to the body is concerned, for it doesn't harm the body any, but it is one of the worst appearing habits a person can have. Wherever you go,you see people chewing gum - in schools, theaters, and churches; at parties and social events of all kinds. Some of these people make me think of sheep chewing their cuds, for they s$op only once in a while to say a word or two and sometimes they don't even stop chewing to talk. In public places, sometimes you see signB marked No Smoking . There might also be signs marked No Gum Chewing . Some people can chew gum, and chew ii? all right without being noticed, but two-thirds of the people that chew, can't. Almon Richard '39 4H • »HHt ■» • Shall I Follow the Crowd or Be a Nonconformist? Shall I follow the crowd or be a nonconform!st That is the question asked by hundreds and hundreds of boys and girls of themselves today. To some, perhaps, it is a very difficult question to answer, and yet it is a very simple one. Assume that a young girl goes out with a new boy friend, who takes her to a very nice up-to-date beer parlor. She is asked if she will drink with him. It is then that the question arises, Should I?'.'Smart peo- ple know that the answer is No , but does she? She hems and haws and finally says to herself','Oh, I might as well.He will say that I think myself too good for him; and again, it is what every other person is doing nowadays. So why can t I? Shat very girl could have politely said, No, thank you, I don't care for it , Just as easily as she said? Yes , thus eliminating many a headache and many a heartache. I, for one, think that Should I is one of the greatest questions in the youths' world of today. Howard Olmstead '40 The Well Dressed High School girl The well dressed high school,wears very siihple tailored dresses, which are washable. One craze that high school girls have,is wearing skirts and sweaters or blouses. These sweaters and blouses add wariety to a wardrobe. Another thing which adds variation is a colored bolero with a skirt and blouse. The high school girl may also wear costume , jewelrv which adds that certain touch to her appearance. A adds that something to a dark green or a dark blue s.veater. Or those gold colored necklaces sold for twenty-five cents at the dime stores, may do much toward brightening a dark dress or sweater.

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The high school girl should wear low heeled shoes and stockings - lisle or service weight hose are splendid for long wear and appearance. But ankle socks are meant for sport wear and, wttlr- fehe- exceptrir»»- tthe smaller girls of the freshman and sophomore classes, should not he worn without stockings in the school room. The.high school girl may wear a coat of tweed or camel's hair , some- thing not too dressy but more on the sporty side. For a hat she wears a felt,or a skull cap made of swede; and she carries a small bag in which to keep her compact, pen, and pencil. Most high school girls can keep pretty close to these standards if they try. Phyllis King '40 » tt-i «• » «If » POET'S CORNER Poems Some people write for praise or glory While others write to tell a story. Some folks cover the paper with lead To keep theix fam'lies and earn their bread. But I? Pray why do I write? For fun? Oh,no. Just to get my English done. Wayne Mullen '40 Spring Spring is here and winter has passed, Now we are through with snow at last. Bringing forth its sun and showers, Thrilling hearts and opening flow'rs; Song birds fly back to build their nests Filling our hearts with happiness. Genevieve Messier '40 Mighty Batiste Batiste, it is yer turn to bat. Now, stan up dare an sock it, You’se either going to get a homer Or else vou'se goin to walk it. Da pitcher start a-winding up. By gosh, I tink it's coming; Da hoi is in dat tarnal bat, 'Cause she go by a-humming. Dat take me down, now, jest one • peg. But sure, I get dat homer; When, whish, I miss de second strik By gosh, he pull a boner. Dat take me down, I guess, six peg What am I spose to do? Da coach begin to make a yell, De udder side to boo. Da las one come, I take my aim; Dis one , I'm going to clout. I swing wid all my might and main; Gee whiz, an I strike out. Winston Pierce '39