Freedom Academy - Echo Yearbook (Freedom, ME)

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' EDITORIAL BOARD lst. row, 1. to r., Mrs. Johnson, June Bowman, Robert Briggs, Charlene Smith, Janette Cole, Donald Maxim, Carolyn Cates, Maxine Downer, Robert Gray. 2nd, row, l. to r., Eleanor Bryant, Sylvia Ashe, Delta Fowler, Corrin Clark, Robert Goodale, Richard Chase, Nancy Abbot, Audrey Grass, Charlene Bryant, Leroy Keller. 3rd. row, l. to r., Clayton Giggey, Darrold Mitchell, Paul McFarland, Edward Howe, Roger Drew, Everett Sanborn. Absent from picture Marlene Hall, Gladys Brown. Editor in Chief Assistant Editor ,.... .... Business Manager ,......... Assistant Business Managers . . . . . . . Senior Editor ..... Junior Editor ..... Sophomore Editor . Freshman Editors .. Girls' Sports Editors Boys' Sports Editors Literary Editors .... Graduates ......... Alumni Editors Humor Editors School Calendar .. Exchange Editor .. Honor Roll ....... F. F. A. Reporter .. Advisor .......... Janette Cole Charlene Smith Donald Maxim Robert Briggs, Carolyn Cates Robert Gray Charlene Bryant Roger Drew Eleanor Bryant, Leroy Keller June Bowman, Maxine Downer Darrold Mitchell, Edward Howe Audrey Grass, Corrin Clark Marlene Hall, Nancy Abbott Everett Sanborn, Richard Chase Paul McFarland, Clayton Giggey Sylvia Ashe Gladys Brown Delta Fowler, Robert Goodale Richard Chase Mrs. Johnson

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EDITGRIAL Do you want a stronger America? I am sure that We all do. But our strength, in the future, de- pends upon our schools of todayg because in a nation's schools her future leaders are prepared for their respective tasks. The students in school now are going to be the backbone of this country in the years to come and these students must be educated. Only through education can the youth of today be qualified to vote and serve their country in- telligently and become more Worthy members of society. It is a fact that more than sixty per cent of eligible voters today have only an eighth grade educa- tion or less. If this continues, do you think that youth, without an education, can have a true and thorough understanding of what We call the American way of life? It is true that we, the young people of today, are the leaders of tomorrowg but this potential leader- ship must be found and developed to its utmost. Only through educa- tion can we do this, as there is no synthetic substitute for human resources. An enlightened public is the safeguard of Democracy. There- fore, each citizen should be well informed so that he may think con- structively and make wise decisions concerning public affairs. These citizens must be able to listen, to read with understanding, and to express themselves with clarity. This can be achieved only through education. To educate America's youth sufficiently, We must have better schools and more qualified teachers. Today, as you are Well aware, bet- ter qualified teachers is the more serious problem facing America. What can We as citizens do about it? Are We Willing to sacrifice for our children, our state, and our country? The last question must be answered Yes , for only through the efforts of today's generation will the generation of tomorrow be stronger, more intelligent, and independent. Editor-in-Chief Janette Cole '53

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6 GRADUATES NANCY ABBOTT COMMERCIAL COURSE NANCY THIRD HONOR ESSAY Freshman Play 15 Class Secretary 25 Arrow Staff 1, 2, 3, 45 Camera Club 35 Junior Prize Speaking 35 County Prize Speaking 35 Echo Staff 2, 45 Student Council 45 First Prize Speaker 3. GRACE L. BLACK COMMERCIAL COURSE GRACIE Cheerleading 1, 3, 45 Lettergirl 1, 3, 45 Softball 1, 2, 3, 45 Senior Play 1, 45 Minstrel Show 25 Class Treasurer 35 Arrow Staff 45 Junior Prize Speaking 35 Chorus 1, 2, 3. C. JUNE BOWMAN GENERAL-COMMERCIAL COURSE 'tBUGS CLASS GIFTS Softball 2, 3, 45 Lettergirl 3, 45 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Lettergirl 2, 3, 45 Captain 45 Prom Usher 35 Grad- uation Usher 35 Chorus 1, 25 Camera Club 35 Arrow Staff 3, 45 Echo Staff 3, 45 Senior Play Promptor 4.