Gould Academy - Academy Herald Yearbook (Bethel, ME)

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THE ACADEMY HERALD 21 mended by him. 'To Mr. Anderson, we leave a pile of sweatshirts in the gym, and to Miss Hanscom any combs, hair-pins, and worn out socks which may be in the girls' lockers. To Miss Soule we leave the memory of a class that could talk, but couldn't speak, and our appreciation for helping to make our play a success. To Miss Stevens, we leave two an- tique sofas so that she may use the slipcovers she and the Home Ec girls made for our play. To Miss Lundy, we leave all roads, paths, and trails to be used for Biology hikes. To Miss Simpson, we leave various maps and history work sheets which We have done during our careers. These arc to be disposed of as she thinks proper. To Mr. Bailey, we leave a time clock to be punched by students so that he will not have to take attendance dur- ing chapel. To Mrs. Leonard, we leave a geuine Yankee accent. To the Juniors, we leave all privi- leges which they deserve as Seniors, hoping that they will bear these honors well. To the Sophomores, we leave our dig- nity and seats in the back section. To the Freshmen, we leave the hope that they will grow in wisdom and up- hold the honor of the school. We, Barbara Sturtevant and Ruth Bull, leave our driving ability to any- one who can mlake use of it. I, Virginia Davis leave to my broth- er, Stanley, the job of getting the news from the school. l. Gardner Smith. leave my Clark Gable moustache to Sidney Howe. l, Ethelyn McMillin. leave to my sister, Josie, my athletic ability-to keep it in the family. I, Edward Wheeler, leave the kid', roles in plays to anyone who has a pair of knickers. 1, Robert Angel, leave Mr. Combs, taking with me his one-man Latin 4 class. l, Nathaniel Bartholomaei, return to the school the bass horn which l have used, polished and kept in good condi- tion. I, Henry Haley, leave my seat in the drug store to the highest bidder. 1, Edna Young, leave the speeches I have made in Speech Class to Joyce Swan. We, Kathryn McMillin and Madelyn Bird, leave our UAH conduct to Hope Bailey and Francine Warren. 1, Carl Tucker, leave to Roger Wil- liams the duty of upholding the honor of Mechanic Falls whenever the occas- ion shall arise. I, Bernard Bartlett, leave to Clint Estabrook a red necktie to wear with his purple shirt. We, Erma Richardson and Pearl Barnett, leave our quietness to Eva Deegan and Mary Jodrey. l, Bruce Scarborough, leave my posi- tion at first trumpet to Clint Estabrook. Vile, Mary O'Leary and Elizabeth Smith, leave our duties of being bright spots on the landscape to Rachel Field and Lillian Leighton. I, Herbert Bailey, leave Miss Bailey in peace after asking so many ques- tions in Math class. 1, David Roberts, leave to Lee Swan my ability to drive rapidly so that he may reach school 011 time. We. Janet Payne and Muriel James, regretfully leave the Sophomores. l, Alida Verrill, leave to Hartwell Blanchard the j-ob of librarian. He can reach the books on the top shelves. I. Mary Buck, leaves my-plants to the Biology department. l. Betty McLaren, leave my good na- ture and sunny smile to Jack Haines.

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20 THE ACADEMY HERALD COMMENCEMENT, 1939 Even for those of us who remember, but especially for those who forget, let us go back to the gala day, May 31, 1939. NVe gathered outside the gym and marched in, taking our places beneath our class banners, to the rousing strains of the March of the Priests, played by our school band. Following came the address of wel- come by Rita Sails. Then the task of transferrng the Twentieth Century Club banner was performed by Eliza- beth Field. The class gift was present- ed by Murray Thurston, and then Mr. Philip Sayles made a speech of accep- tance. Mr. Sayles also dedicated Hans- com Hall, and then our new Holden Hall was dedicated by Dr. Frank Hans- com. A flute solo, Concertina executed by A11ton Mainente. was a treat for all of us. Noticeably fine was his graceful playing of the intricate portions. A fantasy, The Man of the Mo- ment. was presented by an excellent cast including: Gladys Clark. Elizabeth Field, Helen Gillis, John Larsen, Anne Logofet. Barbara Lyon, Lydia Norton, and Claire Tebbets. The valedictory was given by Helen Lowe. Diplomas were then awarded and the following honors conferred. Scholarship Cup: Class of '39 Election to National Honor Society: May- nard Austin, Elizabeth Field, Arlene Greenleaf, Helen Lowe. Laurice Morrill, Rita Salls, Murray Thurston, and Claire 'Tebbets. Scholarship Shield: Helen Lowe, Rita Salls, Murrav Thurston. and Elizabeth Field. R. P. I. Medal for Math and Science: Maynard Austin Becker College Medal for Commercial Ex- cellence: Helen Lowe Medal for outstanding work in Athletics: Helen Lowe, Donald Holt Medal for outstanding work in Debating: Anne Logofet, Murray Thurston Medal for outstanding work in Dramatics: Arlene Greenleaf The service was followed by the Alumni Luncheon in the Gehring Home. Mr. Harrison Lyseth Was the guest speaker and all enjoyed themselves. The Alumni-Varsity annual baseball play-off provided ns with entertain- ment that -afternoon. The Alumni were victorious, with a final score of 12 to 8. In the evening there Was the usual com- mencement dance, featuring ,the orch- estra of Freddie King. We had a grand time lllltll 12 :30. when the dance broke up. So let us keep that Commencement eternally fresh in mind, and remember those who have left ns, as the old friends they were and always will be. Richard McFee CLASS WILL, 1940 Vile, the Class of 1940, being about to depart from our schoolmates and teach- ers, and Wishing to be pleasantly re- membered, do hereby present the fol- lowing tokens of our esteem: To Mr. Sayles. in gratitude for his interest and kindness toward us, we present a 11ew eight day week, the eighth day to be reserved solely for choir practice. To Miss Bailey, we present a portable garden, a11d the right to use any bril- liant remarks which we have made at any time in the past as examples for future classes. To Mr. Fossett. we leave a carton of Life Savers and a movie machine, so that in the future his classes may see all the movies discussed and recom-

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22 THE ACADEMY HERALD VVe, Jean Cameron and Marilyn Howe, leave a set of rules to be foi- lowed by girls Wishing to form a club for college appreciation. I, Laurence Brooks, leave piles of manuscript to the school, to be display- ed as famous relics when I Win the Pulitzer prize. I, Kathryn Davis, leave my desire to argue in history class to Charles Knight. I, Madeliene Hall, leave to Rachel Gordon my stylish coiiures. 1, Earle Palmer, leave my height and position as center to Wilbur Bull. I, Jeanette Kimball, leave my seat in the corner near the door to Peggy Proc- ter, so that she will not have to walk so far when she sprains her ankle. I, Gurdon Buck, leave my industry and quietness to Roscoe Swain. I, Edwina Mann, leave after one pleasant year at Gould. Yvhy didn't I come sooner? I, Rupert Grover, leave my card playing ability to Philip Cummings. I, Philip Smith. leave a bottle of Vi- talis to Erik Brown. I, Robert Billings, leave to Mr. Fos- sett my ability to bring home some game when I hunt. I, Althea Parker, leave my various interests to accumulate for future use. I, Barbara Cummings, leave to Muriel Hall the tedious task of picking up and sorting the keys for the drawers of the bookkeeping desks. We, Beatrice Canwell and Myrtle Lapham, leave the scraps from our sewing projects to be made patchwork quilt for the Home tage. I, Rodney VVentzell, having little left last year. now leave. I, Winfield Benner, leave my love of French to Charles St. Thomas. into a Ec cot- been a I, Minot Clapp, leave my knowledge of radio to the Physics students. I, Esther Pike, leave my Irish brogue Ccultivated for the playj to Bob Bush- ong. I. Irving Brown, leave my ability to secure a third term Cas class president? to Franklin Roosevelt. I, Sherman NVilliamson, leave the year-book to the school. I, Floyd Lohnes, leave to Sidney Howe Miss Bailey's assistance in Math. I, Anne Ring, leave my library privi- lege to Roger VVilliams. Now he won't have to read the encyclopedias all the time. Signed: Class of 1940 Anne Ring IN MEMORIAM In fond memory of Ulll' friend and fellow classmate, David Kirk, who en- tered Gould Academy in 1936, and died November, 1939, as a result of an un- fortunate hunting accident. JUNIOR NOTES, 1940 In September, 1937, forty-four stu- dents were enrolled in the Freshman class at Gould Academy. The big event for us that year was the Freshman Re- ception, held Tuesday evening, October 5. After this, because we danced so poorly at the Reception, the faculty de- cided that We had to have dancing les- sons. We were instructed by Miss Dor- othy Hanscom. After a month or more of lessons, they were discontinued, for by that time we were supposed to have mastered the gentle art of stepping on other people's toes. That year, instead of giving individual declamsations as