Hartland Academy - Ripple Yearbook (Hartland, ME)

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-203033332 25 1392551233353 FUTURE FARMERS FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The F. F. A. held an evening meet- ing Sept. 19, 19-17. The following ofH- cers were electecl: President, Kenneth Pelkieg Yice President, Philip Estesg Secretary, Roger Iorclang Treasurer, Thoinas Cc-eg Reporter, Harold Durang and Farm XVatch Dog, Ivan Estes. , October 2 we had initiation for the greenhands. The date for the Father and Son Banquet Was Nov. 15. We 'had a great time and after the supper We had movies shown to us by Mr. Knight. We had sixteen boys out for F. F. A. basketball this year. We lost a game with Hermon, 24-25. We are in the Central District Tournament and our Win over Hampden puts us in the semi- finals. We are now planning a trip after school, probably to some lake where the 'fishing is good. The chapter rplans to stay about a week. Roger Jordan '48

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3'31'f3'C3 3 1f13Q V24 toni:-aczzrczwacga HACOMEC HACOMEC The name of this -organization is The llartland Chapter of the Future Home- makers of Americaf which was origin- ally the Hacomec Club. In the fall the club voted to become a 'unit of the Maine Association of the F. H. A., char- tered by the national organization of 1 ln H. A. The members are referred to as Fu- ture Homemakers of America. Any girl who has had one year of Home Eco- nomics has the necessary qualifications to become a member. The constitution was written by a committee consisting of Joyce Pelkie and Faye Cool. The otlicers were elected as follows: President, Mary Ellen Stillsong Vice President, Sally Lucas, Secretary, Gwen- dolyn Wrightg Treasurer, Joanne Southardg Reporter, Ruth Page, Song Leader, Ruth F ox, Parliamentarian, Janet Seekins, Historian, Lorraine Davis, Chapter Mother, Mrs. Jamieson. A Halloween and a Valentine party were put on by the F. H. A. girls. A May Breakfast was held in the Grange Hall for the benefit of 'the hospital. Several girls, who volunteered, did some sewing for the hospital. The F. H. A. girls also served the F. F. A. boys at the Father and Son Banquet. A group went to the State Conven- tion at Augusta May 15th. The club has made marked improve- ment in the Home Ee. building by papering the living room, dining room, and hall. The junior and senior girls also helped. Gwendolyn Wright ,5l

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new-mime: 26 aiaaaraeefi LIBRARY AND OFFICE GROUP THE LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club is a new organiza- tion of the year and is under the super- vision of Miss Wright. It consists of the President, Nathalie Estes, Secre- tary-Treasurer, Harold Duran, and the following members: Colleen Strom- back, Margaret Bizeau, Rosalie Cor- dan, Norman Bailey, joan Perry, Rich- ard Braley, Virginia Davis, and Eve- lyn Nobl'e. The members have made several im- provements in the library: put into cir- culation a new filing system, made and carried out specific rules and regula- tions regarding the use of the library, obtained novels from the State Library, and maintained several new magazines each month. We would appreciate the cooperation of all those who use the library in help- ing to keep the standard of our library as high as possible. Ioan Perry '50 OFFICE Under the supervision of Mrs. Dum- mer, who is our efficient secretary, there are seven oHice girls, one for each mpe- riod in thc day. These girls each 'have various duties to perform, the first and fifth periods an absence list is mad-e out and 'delivered to each room. Other work consists of selling candy, getting and counting coke money, handling the sale of paper and pencils, Readeris Digest, and running numerous errands. The following girls spend one period in the oiiice every day: Natalie Clem- ent, Ruth Fox, Sally Lucas, Maria Lan- caster, Virginia Fox, Ruth Sherburne, Margaret Bizeau, and Merlene Lewis. Most of these girls have acquired some skill in typing and our thanks go to Mrs. Dummer, who has given us this opportunity. V. Fox '49