Hermon High School - Microphone Yearbook (Hermon, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1951 volume:

We, the students of Hermon High School, dedicate with great respect the 1951 issue of “The Microphone to Katherine I!. Herrick, for eight years a conscientious and loyal mem- ber of the faculty. FACULTY First row: Mrs. Ruth Hillman, Mr. Karl C. McGraw, Mr. Lawrence Dwyer, Mrs. Bertha Myers. Second row: Mrs. Irma Patten, Mr. Reginald McLaughlin, Mr. Charles H. Smith, Jr., Mrs. Katherine Herrick. KDIT0R1AL BOARD First row: Mr. Dwyer, M. Bragg, P. Woodard, C. Andrews, S. Webber, R. Adams, C. Lindsey, G. Lovley, Mrs. Myers. Second row: M. Bryant, P. Leathers, G. Overlook, R. Bomis, E. Bates, J. Burgess, C. Violet te, G. Shields, M. Brown, M. Phillips. Third row: V. Lord, G. Young, W. Bishop, R. Treadwell, I). Somers, M. Willey, L. Duplisea, L. Robinson, C. Bowen. The Microphone Published Annually by the Students of Hermon High School VOL. 22 Number 1 EDITORIAL BOARD Sheila Webber Ronald Adams ......... Mary Bragg Patricia Woodard Carmelita Andrews Leroy Dupli sea Gilbert Young Ruth Bemis Wayne Bishop Assistant Business Managers Golda Overlock Vanessa Lord Lloyd Robinson Patricia Leathers Literary Editor Gayle Lovley Assistant Literary Editor .......................... Marilyn Phillips Locals Editor Mary Bryant Assistant Locals Editor Ethel Bates Alumni Editor Marvin Willey Assistant Alumni Editor Marilyn Brown Athletic Editor (Boys) David Somers Athletic Editor (Girls) Carla Bowen Joke Editor Corinne Violette Assistant Joke Editor Gloria Shields Exchange Editor Robert Treadwell Head Typist Charlene Lindsey Assistant Typist Joan Burgess Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editors Business Manager BOARD OF EDUCATION R. T. Luce Supt. E. C. McGraw Mrs. Hattie Frost Fred E. Emerson Prin. L. W. Dwyer COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES The Commencement activities will begin with the Baccalaureate services, which will be held at the Hermon Baptist Church, Sun- day, June 3, 1951, at 8 P. M. Rev. John L. Quigg will deliver the sermon. The Senior- Alumni banquet will be held Monday eve- ning, June 4. The banquet speaker will be Prof. Cecil Howes, University of Maine. Commencement will be Thursday evening, June 8, in the High School Gymnasium, fol- lowed by the graduation ball at the I. 0. O. F. Hall. The graduation program is as follows: Processional Invocation Salutatory Carmelita Andrews Mary Bragg Honor Essay Corinne Violette Music President’s Address.... Class History _________ Class Prophecy ________ Music Class Will Leroy Duplisea Class Gifts Gayle Lovley John Simpson Valedictory Sheila Webber Presentation of Awards Prin. L. W. Dwyer Presentation of Diplomas Supt. E. C. McGraw Benediction Recessional Class Colors: Maroon and White Class Flower: Carnation Class Motto: “Success lies within ourselves.” Class Marshal: Eugene Byers Class Adviser: Mrs. Bertha G. Myers Marvin Willey Carla Bowen Alden Smith Betty Griffin Gilbert Young RONALD EVERETT ADAMS Ronnie “My eyes make pictures when they are shut.” Commercial Course: Volunteer Fireman 3, 4; Editorial Board 4. CARMELITA FAYE ANDREWS “Carm “It’s love, it's love that makes the world go ’round. College Course: “H. R. H. Miss Jones 1; Glee Club 1; ‘ Sophie from Sandicsville” 1; League Spelling Contest 1; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Co-Captain 2; Captain 3, 4; Class Vice President 2, 4; Student Council President 8; Class President 3; Captain Magazine Contest 3; “Ready- Made Family 4; Editorial Board 2, 3; Business Manager 4. Co-Salutatorian. CARLA ADELLE BOWEN “Addie” “Where there’s life, there’s Carla. Commercial Course: Class Treasurer 1, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Ready-Made Family” 4; Magazine Contest Manager 4; Editorial Board 4. Class History. MARY ALICE BRAGG Ally” “And puts herself upon her good behavior.’’ General Course: Librarian 1; League Spelling Contest 2; Student Council 2; Class Secretary 2, 4; Junior Ex- hibition 3; Editorial Board 3, 4; “Ready-Made Family” 4; “The Kid Makes Up His Mind” 4. Co-Salutatorian. MARY ELLEN BRYANT “Mary” “ When looks were fond and words were few.’’ College Course: Glee Club 1, 2; “H. R. H. Miss Jones” 1; “Gas Lite Gayeties” 2; Librarian 3; Softball 4; Edi- torial Board 4; D. A. R. Candidate 4. GEORGE ERIC CRAIG Geo nee1 The starry Galileo with his woes. General Course: Touch Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Volunteer Fireman 3, 4. LEROY OLEN DUPUSEA Dup” Owe boy is more trouble than a dozen girls. College Course: Touch Football 1, 2, 3f 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Representative to Student Ixgis lature 3; Candidate at Dirigo Boys’ State 3. Class Will. BETTY RUTH GRIFFIN Bett” “The laws are with vs, and God on our side. ' College Course: Class Secretary 1; H. R. H. Miss Jones” 1; Glee Club lf 3; Junior Exhibition 3, second prize for girls; Librarian 3; Softball 4. Class Prophecy. ALFRED CHARLES HASKELL Al” Better men are made, hut where are theyV Commercial Course: Curses the Villain is Foiled” 2; Touch Football 3, 4; Volunteer Fireman 3, 4. HAROLD GORDON LAWRENCE Gordon” Like two single gentlemen rolled into owe.” Agriculture Course: F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Volunteer Fireman 3, 4. LIN WOOD HARRISON LIBBY “Lib Ah, happy years! Onee more, who would not he a boyV General Course: F. F. A. 1; “Sophie from Sandiesville” 1; Touch Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Volunteer Fireman 3, 4. CHARLENK MARIE LINDSEY “Charlie” A peach of a pal and everyone s pal. Commercial Course: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2; Editorial Board 4. GAYLE AMBER LOVLEY “Abbie” Of xurpansinp beauty and in the bloom of youth Commercial Course: “H. R. H. Miss Jones” 1; “Sophie from Sandiesville” 1; Glee Club 1; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; “Curses the Villain is Foiled” 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2; Editorial Board 3, 4; Junior Exhibition 3, first prize for girls; League Prize Speaking 3; Spear Speaking Contest 3; “Ready-Made Family” 4; “The Kid Makes Up His Mind” 4. Class Gifts for Boys. CELIA CHARLOTTE OVERLOCK “Cecelia” “The sweetest joyt the wildest woe is love. Commercial Course: Glee Club 1, 2, 3; “H. R. H. Miss Jones” 1; “Gas Lite Gayeties” 2; Librarian 3, 4. SHIRLEY ELLOUISE RIDEOUT “Cookie” Be pood, sweet maid, and let who will be clever. Commercial Course: Glee Club 1, 2, 3; “H. R. H. Miss Jones” 1; “Gas Lite Gayeties” 2; Librarian 3, 4. M JOHN FREDERICK SIMPSON Johnnie” From the crown of his head to the sole of his foot, he is all mirths Commercial Course: Touch Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Junior Exhibition 3; Ready-Made Family” 4; Volunteer Fireman 3, 4. Class Gifts for Girls. ALDEN GERALD SMITH Smitty” work could be the fun that sports are General Course: Class Vice President 1, 3; Touch Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Junior Exhibition 3, second prize for boys; Ready-Made Family” 4; Vice President Student Council 4; Volunteer Fireman 4; The Kid Makes Up His Mind” 4. Class History. DAVII) EUGENE SOMERS Dave” Good humor makes all things tolerable Commercial Course: Transferred from Carmel High School 3; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 4; Touch Football 1, 4. ROBERT NEAL STEARNS Neal” A modest man never talks of himself General Course: Projector Club 4. ROSCOE VINAL TIBBETTS Tib” He did nothing in particular and did it very well. ’ General Course: Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Librarian 4; Representative to Student Legislature 2, 3. ROBERT DONALD TREADWELL Bob' � � “Did tremble like a guilty thing surprised” Commercial Course: “Curses the Villain is Foiled” 2; Editorial Board 4. CORINNE CLAUDIA VIOLETTE “Connie” “This and a great deal more like it, we have had to pat up with, Commercial Course: “Curses the Villain is Foiled” 2; Softball 2; Class Secretary 8; Junior Exhibition 3; Edi- torial Board 3, 4; “The Professor Roars” 3; “Ready-Made Family” 4. Honor Essay. SHEILA ANN WEBBER “Sheila” “Quality not quantity is my measure College Course: “Sophie from Sandiesville” 1; “H. R. H. Miss Jones” 1; Glee Club 1; “Curses the Villain is Foiled” 2; Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4; Editorial Board 2, 3; Editor 4; Student Council Secretary 4; “Ready- Made Family” 4; “The Kid Makes Up His Mind” 4. Valedictorian. FRED G. WILES “Freddie” “ took to my heels as fast as I could Agriculture Course: F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter 3; Volunteer Fireman 3, 4. MARVIN D. WILLEY “Doc” “He is a self-made man, and worships his creator.” College Course: “Sophie from Sandiesville” 1; Class President 1, 2, 4; “Curses the Villain is Foiled” 2; Junior Exhibition 3, first prize for boys; League Speaking Con- test 3, second prize for boys; Spear Speaking Contest 3; Student Council 1, 2, 4; Student Legislature 3; Class Treasurer 3; Editorial Board 3, 4; Boys’ Basketball Manager 3, 4; Volunteer Fireman 3, 4; “Ready-Made Family” 4; “The Kid Makes Up His Mind” (Mgr.) 4. Class President’s Address. GILBERT WARNER YOUNG “Gibby” “The power of thought, the magic of the mind!” Commercial Course: Transferred from Carmel High School 2; Editorial Board 3, 4; Junior Exhibition 3; Vol- unteer Fireman 3, 4; “Ready-Made Family” 4; “The Kid Makes Up His Mind” (Mgr.) 4. Class Prophecy. SENIOR STATISTICS Marne Favorite Saying Pet Peeve Pastime R. Adams (!!!??“ $?”) School Tinkering C. Andrews I don’t know Being too tall Waiting for the Chevrolet C. Bowen Sure, Sure Typing Visiting M. Bragg I got news for you Being short Playing records M. Bryant Is that right? Cruelty to animals Riding horseback G. Craig 0. K. Detention Seeing Janie L. Duplisea 0. K. for you Home work Talking to girls B. Griffin I wouldn’t say that House work Telling jokes A. Haskell Pie—ase Girls Arguing G. Lawrence Huh! Chevrolet Working on cars L. Libby Whoopee do I Exams Hitch-hiking C. Lindsey Don’t be foolish Basketball referees Playing cribbage G. Lovley Well, Hi there Spike heel shoes Writing letters C. Overlock O’Boy Selling candy Baby sitting S. Rideout You wanna bet Getting mad Talking to Celia J. Simpson 0, My Lord Sociology class Getting stuck A. Smith Crumby sakes Studying Laughing D. Somers 0 Sure Staying after school Getting caught in the act N. Stearns I guess so Women Running projector R. Tibbetts As a matter of fact, yes Shorthand Reading R. Treadwell 0’ Yeah Fords Doing chores C. Violette Hey, Mable Driving complaints On the go S. Webber So My disposition Chewing gum F. Wiles What Driving Getting stuck M. Willey I disagree Nothing to do Getting Hermon High mail G. Young That’s the way it goes Bookkeeping Flirting Where can be found Ambition Cause of Death Billings Road To be a gangster Driving slow Five Road To be a nurse Kids Hermon Corner To get married Old age Hazemont Diner To be a success Talking too much I. 0. 0. F. Hall, To be a teacher Eating Bangor Sidney Street To go to Alaska Traveling Hermon Esso To graduate Sleeping 36 Ford To be a minister’s wife Not being able to talk Ohio Street To own a brewery No dates Pine Tree Road To be a farmer Hoeing Hermon Comer To be thin Small feet Sunoco Station To be a bookkeeper Refuses to die Newport To be a dancer Being overweight Senior room To live in Conn. Not seeing Woodie Boston To be a WAC Doctors Lord’s Residence To own a car Shaving Across from the school To be a Physical Ed. Basketball house teacher Main room To be a man Over work In the Model A To be an inventor Being noisy At home To live the life of Riley Studying In the barn To work at Gen. Motors Girls Main Street To inherit a million No place to go At Carmel To be a secretary Refuses to die 39 Ford To get a driver's license Over mischievous Roaming from place to To be a minister Sitting still place Atlantic Restaurant To be able to sing Shaving off his mustache EDITORIALS TE EDITOR-. J Social Service as a Career “Social Service is the sum total of organ- ized effort made by a community to solve problems that affect the well-being of all its citizens.” There are three types of social work: case work, group work, and commun- ity organizations. Children’s Aid Society in New York City began the first child welfare agency in 1853 for child placement. In 1933, statistics re- vealed 243,000 dependent children were be- ing cared for in institutions or in foster family homes. In 1912 the United States Children’s Bureau was created, minus educational func- tions. In 1948 an Interdepartmental Com- mittee on Children and Youth was estab- lished to coordinate the work of various federal agencies for children and youth. Cooperation among child-saving agencies and their simplification are among the great- est needs of the day. Efficient management, ample knowledge of whereabouts of desirable homes, and more trained officials are among the future needs. Child welfare work is a position with many different fields. A college degree is re- quired. A master’s degree is necessary for professional recognition. One interested in this career studys economics and sociology at the college of liberal arts or social work. Many fields are open for specialized work, and the need is great for trained women social workers in public health, state health departments, the Children’s Bureau in Wash- ington, etc. If you enjoy serving your com- munity, it’s rewarding work. Edi tor-in-Chief The Training and Opportunities of the Medical Secretary The work of the medical secretary is very important. Much responsibility goes with this work, and good training is necessary. The medical secretary has many duties. She is a receptionist, secretary, and assistant. Professional preparation is important. The proper high school course is necessary. Spe- cial training beyond this may be secured in junior colleges and medical aid schools. There are mental and physical qualities necessary in this field of work. Physically, strength and good health are essential. Intelligence and strength of mind are essential mental qualities. Other qualifications necessary in this work are: dependability, punctuality, tact, patience, sympathy, and firmness. There are many fields open to the medical secretary. She may secure positions in hos- pitals, public health clinics, or she may work with country doctors. The salary that a med- ical secretary receives will vary according to the type of position she holds. In small communities,the salary ranges from $30 to $40 a week. In larger cities salaries begin at $35 to $50 a week. There are both attractive and unattractive features in this field of work. An attractive feature is its variety and its interest. A sec- retary must at all times be ready to sacrifice her personal plans. The preparation for this field of work is demanding, but the rewards are many. Assistant Editor The MICROPHONE Military Service The problem of military service has be- come especially important to the public at the present time. But mostly so to the boys of high school age. As we all know, some of the boys that are graduating this year will be in the draft age before fall. The army is a very important organiza- tion. It is important to society in peacetime and in war. It brings sorrow to many parents, but if it were not for this army we would probably be under Communistic control right now. A man who enters the army by enlistment or draft must have good physical and mental requisites in order to pass his examination. He must have the ability to follow instruc- tions and to take orders. He must have the willingness to work hard and have tact and patience. In the army a man may obtain a profes- sion, if he is ambitious and has the ability to learn. A man can attend school and learn to become an officer, if he has the qualifica- tions. I have just mentioned some of the good points of the army, but there are some poor ones too. Some of these are, sleeping on the cold ground, marching a great deal, and living on rations in times of war. I therefore believe that the boys in the class of “51” should look before they leap, and if they like some other branch of service, they should try to get in it first. Assistant Editor (The preceding articles are term paper condensations.) Preparing for the Future Due to world affairs today, some young people have a dim outlook on life. Neverthe- less, we must prepare for the future. Whether it will be a future of war or a future of peace depends upon us as much as any one else. While we are still in school we should choose a vocation and work to learn all we can in that line. Current events are very important and should be discussed and read every day. When we graduate from school we shall go out into the world as men and women, and we shall be expected to be good, intelligent citizens. In order to do this we must first know the qualities of a good citizen and then strive to fulfill these qualifications. No person can teach us how to be a good citizen unless we open our minds and decide we want to be one. As individuals we must have the respon- sibility of doing the best we can. When we are twenty one we shall have the right to vote. Whether we vote intelligently and as an individual depends upon the training we get now. Why don’t we try now to do the best we can This will help us to be good citizens and good parents of the future. Assistant Editor The MICROPHONE 15 SCHOOL CALENDAR Sept. 5—School Began—No comment. Sept. 6—Senior Play Tryouts—So soon? Sept. 13—Magazine Contest Began—The race is on. Sept. 22—Senior Social—Great fun. Oct. 17—Senior Pictures Taken—Neckties. Oct. 19, 20—Senior Play—Great success. Oct. 26, 27—Teachers’ Convention—Good hunting, too! Oct. 31—School Spellers picked—Sit down, seniors. Nov. 3—League Spelling Contest—Well, next year. Nov. 3—Junior High Whirl-i-gig—State Fair. Nov. 6—Hearing Tests—What? Nov. 10—Junior High Social—Fun for everyone. Nov. 17—League Round Robin—H-15, Car- mel-0; H-ll, Corinna 2. Nov. 23, 24—Thanksgiving Holidays—Eat and sleep. Dec. 1—Basketball game at East Corinth —A close one! (First game of season) Dec. 15—Fall term closed—Only a half year left, seniors! Jan. 2—Winter term closed—Here we go! Jan. 24—Junior High at Veazie—Future League Champs. (First game of season) Jan. 26—Honor Parts announced—Brains, Inc. Feb. 7—Group Pictures Taken—Watch the birdie. Feb. 15, 16—League Basketball Tourna- ment—Just by a whisker, though. Mar. 2—League One-Act Play Contest— Champs! Mar. 12—Town Meeting—More drama. Mar. 15—Junior High 3 One-Act Plays— Budding actors. Mar. 23—Junior Exhibition—Nervousness exists. Apr. 6—3 One-Act Plays—Talented youths. Apr. 13—League Speaking Contest—Good job. Apr. 13, 23—Vacation—Another rest? Apr. 27—Corinna here—Batter up! (First game of season) May 2—Softball at Hartland- STRIKE! (First game of season) June 3—Baccalaureate—The first of 3 great days!!! June 4—Senior Alumni Banquet—Should old acquaintance be forgot? June 7—Graduation—FINALLY??????? SPELLING CONTEST Dorothy Wiles, Joan Burgess, Joyce Stew- art, and Wayne Bishop represented Her- mon High School in the Central Maine League Spelling Contest held at Carmel, November 3, 1951. These students, competing against a group of other students in a school assembly, re- ceived the honor by winning the spelldown. Each contestant performed creditably. 16 The MICROPHONE First row: C Viobtte, G. I.ovley, J. Simpson, Mr. Dwyer, A. Smith, C. Andrews. Second row: C. Bowen, G. Young, S. Webber, M. Willey, M. Bragg. A READY-MADE FAMILY The Senior play,“A Ready-Made Family,” was presented Thursday and Friday, Octo- ber 19 and 20. The play was a farce in three acts. Carmelita Andrews played the part of Agnes Martin, a widow, who met, while vacationing, Henry Turner, a widower, and an old sweetheart, played by Marvin Willey. They became engaged. Neither tells the other of the children at home, three in one household and two in the other. The young- sters, having heard of the big surprise, planned to upset the matrimonial apple-cart by acting their worst before their prospec- tive step-parents. One had (its; another talked baby talk; a third played the role of a holy terror. Sammie became a klepto- maniac ; and Doris, having had an operation, harped on that. After two hours of compli- cations and final settlements, Agnes and Henry emerged with victories. The “Kids” accepted their new parents. CAST Agnes Martin Carmelita Andrews Bob John Simpson Mari lee Corinne Violette Gracie Carla Bowen Henry Turner Marvin Willey Miss Lydia Sheila Webber Doris Gayle Lovley Sammie Alden Smith Begonia Mary Bragg Nicodemus Gilbert Young Director Prin. L. W. Dwyer Tin MICROPHONE 17 First raw: M. Kitchen, A. Smith, E. Bates, B. Bridge. Second row: G. Overlook, B. Bishop, W. Bishop, R. Bemis. JUNIOR EXHIBITION The annual Junior Exhibition was held March 30, 1951 in the high school gym- nasium. The speaking program was as follows: Rich Guy Samuel Davenport Golda Overlock Ropes Anonymous Burrill Bridge Minnie at the Skating Rink Anonymous Ruth Bemis Music Billy Miske’s Last Fight Dorothy Kilgallen and Richard Kollmar Wayne Bishop The Country Belle Anonymous Audrey Smith The Absent Minded Professor ............. J. L. Harbour Melvyn Kitchen Music Mickey’s Marker Leota Black Ethel Bates Fisherman’s Luck Merry Beth Black Burton Bishop First prizes were won by Burrill Bridge and Ethel Bates, second prizes by Burton Bishop and Audrey Smith. All contestants received gold-plated medals. Burrill Bridge and Ethel Bates represented Hermon at the Central Maine League Speaking Contest at East Corinth on April 13, 1951. 18 The MICROPHONE First row: I). Keirstead, G. Lovley. M. Kitchen, Mr. Dwyer, A. Smith, P. Leathers. Second row: M. Bragg, G. Young, S. Webber, M. Willey, M. Light. LEAGUE ONE-ACT PLAY The Central Maine League one-act play contest was combined with the state district contest this year. This contest was held at Corinna, Maine, March 4, 1951. The par- ticipating schools were: East Corinth Acad- emy. Corinna Union Academy, Hartland Academy, Newport High School, Carmel High School, and Hermon High School. The trophy was presented to Mr. Dwyer and the cast of Hermon High School whose play, “The Kid Makes Up His Mind”, won the contest. This play was shown again, Thursday, April 5,1951, in the Hermon High School Gym. Cast Harvey (Screwball) David Keirstead Albert (Beef) Melvyn Kitchen Nita Patrica Leathers Lanore .................... Gayle Lovley Mrs. Cheney Sheila Webber Lulie Belle Mary Bragg Director.... Prin. L. W. Dwyer Prompter .... Marilyn Light Property Manager Gilbert Young Stage Manager Marvin Willey Tht MICROPHONE 19 STUDENT COUNCIL First row: M. Duplisca, E. Kates, M. Light, Mr. Dwyer, A. Smith, S„ Webber, M. Willey. Second row: S. Bowden, l Leathers, A. Nowell, M. Violette, G. Ellingwood, T. Rey- nolds, A. White, D. Robinson. CHEERLEADERS First row: L. Kitchen, S. Lindsey, M. Johnson. Second row: R. Bcmis, J. Hatch, N. Phillips. 20 The MICROPHONE EXCHANGES This year we were pleased to exchange yearbooks with the following schools: “The Breeze” of Milo High School; “E. C. A. Rocket” of East Corinth Academy; “Live Wire” of Newport High School; “The Sedan” of Hampden Academy; “Trident” of Brewer High School; “Harbor Beacon” of Sullivan High School; “Angelus” of Leavitt Institute; “The Maple Leaf” of Mapleton High School; “Chrysalis” of Greenville Consolidated High School; “The Muse” of Corinna Academy; “The Winner” of Winthrop High School; “The Islander” of Bar Harbor High School; “Washingtonia” of Washington State Nor- mal School; “The Rocket” of Carmel High School; “The Ripple” of Hartland Academy; “Crimson Crier” of Orono High School; and “The Thomasonian” of Thomas Business College. We enjoy exchanging our yearbooks with these schools. We get many good ideas for our yearbook through these exchanges and enjoy reading the work of other students. Robert Treadwell ExchangeEditar ONE-ACT PLAYS The evening of April 5, 1951 marked the annual presentation of three one-act plays in the gymnasium. “His First Shave” was given by the freshman class. Members of the cast were Linwood Lufkin, Patricia Mc- Ginley, Allen White, Joyce Stewart, and Ruth Campbell. “For Whom the Telephone Rings” is the comedy presented by the sophomore class. The cast included Charlotte Keirstead, Shir- ley Nelson, Marilyn Light, Harold Elling- wood, Vanessa Lord, and George McKay. The league and district championship play, “The Kid Makes Up His Mind”, was pre- sented in a repeat performance. The cast was: David Keirstead, Melvyn Kitchen, Patricia Leathers, Gayle Lovley, Sheila Web- ber, and Mary Bragg. Each of the three plays was under the di- rection of Mr. Dwyer. Jean Simpson, Terrance Reynolds, Patricia Leathers, Marilyn Light, Marvin Willey, and Gilbert Young served as property and stage managers and prompters for the plays. THE PROJECTOR CLUB The new projector club has brought about an opportunity for more students to learn better projector operation. The students are very much interested in this club. Its mem- bership is now eighteen. At the end of the school year there will be a small number of club members picked to take responsibility of the machine—preferably one from each class. At the first club meeting the leader stressed that the members showing little caution and care in handling the expensive equipment would have to be eliminated from the club. A threading diagram was drawn on the board and explained. Questions were answered. During the next class actual prac- tice in threading was given. The club will continue with other instruction classes, tests, and actual experience. The class has held activity period once or twice a week. During the past school year there has been a shortage of operators. Many students were interested in learning projector opera- tion, but they did not have the opportunity to acquire properly the art. If a student from each class is capable of properly setting up the machine, the instruc- tors are saved the time and trouble of learn- ing to operate the projector, a process which would interfere with their own educational program. They need all the time possible to devote to it. Also, the teachers could be using the time in class, while one of the operators set up the machine. The MICROPHONE 21 MAGAZINE DRIVE This year, as in preceding years, the school held its annual magazine drive. The total magazine sales in this drive amounted to $1,002.20, of this the school received $356.94 which was used to improve the school in various ways. The school extends its thanks to Carla Bowen, Business Man- ager; Marilyn Phillips, team captain of classes 7-9-11; and Alden Smith, team cap- tain of classes 8-10-12; who did a very fine job of keeping things straightened out dur- ing the drive; The highest class total was $259.20 for the Freshman class. High sales- man for the school was Lawrence Eaton, with the amount of $102.80. For his out- standing work in this drive he received a very fine wrist watch. Second highest was Avery Boudreau, with $55.25, and George Hall, third highest with $51.90. Those who sold over the amount of $30.o0 received certificates of achievements. These were: Lawrence Eaton, Avery Boudreau, George Hall, Ronald Adams, Lloyd Robinson, and Marvin Willey. For the school’s great work in reaching the $1000 mark the Curtis Circu- lation Company presented to the school a plaque which will be kept in the trophy case. The school wishes to thank the Curtis Circu- lation Company, who make it possible for us to sell magazines, and the students at Her- mon High School who sold the magazines. This drive was a great success this year, and we hope it is a better success in years to come. DRAPES Part of the money obtained from the magazine drive was used to purchase maroon cloth for gymnasium drapes. The drapes were made by the senior girls with a head committee of three: Charlene Lindsey, Betty Griffin, and Shirley Rideout. These drapes improve the appearance of the gym and also darken the gym for film showing. SWEATER DANCE The Hermon l.O.O. F. Triumph Lodge sponsored a benefit dance, February 27, 1951. This is the second year the dance has been held for the purpose of buying awards for the basketball teams. The Odd Fellows and high school students sold 198 tickets. There was a large attendance. A fund of $99.00 was the gross amount, with a profit of $51.50. The school appreciates the inter- est this lodge has taken in our school’s un- dertakings. CHEERLEADING Led by an ambitious little leader, our six girls, dressed in their new blue and gold uniforms, have cheered our team on to one victory after another. In the face of defeat as well as victory, they fought continually to keep up the morale of both team and fans. The girls in the squad as well as the stu- dents want to express their gratitude to Mrs. Andrews who designed and made the new uniforms. STUDENT COUNCIL The officers of the student council for 1950-1951 are: Marilyn Light, president; Alden Smith, vice president; Ethel Bates, treasurer; and Sheila Webber, secretary. The student council has led several projects this year that have helped toward improvements in our school. They took charge of equipping a game room, buying practice equipment for boys and girls, and the purchase of a new lighting system for the gymnasium. They sold sweaters and “T” shirts, took charge of a paper drive, and gave a dinner to raise money for basketball awards. They have also helped to establish regulations for social activities, supervised the freshman initiation, and helped establish the National Honor Society. The MICROPHONE THE FUN OF BEING SICK We always look at sickness as something to dread. People have always seemed to feel sorry for themselves when they are sick. Did you ever stop to think of the fun of being sick? It does sound a little silly I know, but there actually is some fun in being sick. Certainly you have been sick in bed some time or other and have had mother and the rest of the family waiting on you hand and foot. Don’t you like to be waited on once in a while? Remember how good it makes you feel just to have a little attention. We always like to have the mailman come while we are sick, for surely we’ll get at least one get-well card. It’s fun to open the card and see who is thinking of us. Boy, doesn’t that fruit that Aunt Martha sent taste good? How did she know that fruit would hit the spot as it did? Those flowers in the vase surely smell nice. Just look at those red roses! That plant with the reddish colored leaves is beautiful. Someone was thoughtful to send it. I agree with you that being sick isn’t any great pleasure, but don’t you agree with me that there is some fun in being sick? When people start feeling sorry for themselves be- cause of illness, let’s remind them to look at the good things in life and enjoy the fun of being sick. This article is not intended to make people want to become ill, so for heaven’s sake don’t start getting careless with your health. David Somers ’51 Haste Makes Waste — Not Always We were hitting sixty miles an hour as we came to the letter S curve. The tires squealed. The car swayed and lurched as it finally straightened out, about fifty yards beyond the turn. Nobody spoke as the speedometer hand rolled up near the eighty mark. The next curve, wet by falling rain, came into view. The speedometer read the same as it had a few seconds before. Quickly it dropped back to sixty, as the brakes were applied. The curve came and went. Where did we go? Well, read on. The reason for all this death-defying driving was that we were taking a woman to the hospital. This woman was slowly choking to death. Before we left the house the doctor exclaimed, This woman will die within a half-hour, if she does not get to a hospital.’’ The doctor, sitting on the edge of the back seat, was wondering how much longer he was going to live. Fifteen minutes later the woman was in an oxygen tent and was slowly recovering. Haste makes waste, but not always. Ronald Adams ’51 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A COIN 1 am a poor, thin, battered dime. My sis- ters and brothers have left me. I am old and lonely. No one cares anymore. But it wasn’t always like this. There was a time when I was wanted by everyone. Years ago, when I came from the mint, I was bright and shiny. A picture of President Roosevelt was on my face. I glowed when I was handled. My first owner was a little girl with long flying curls. She took me with her wherever she went. One day while we were walking the little girl saw a big all-day sucker in a window. We went into the shop and she passed me to an old man who in return gave her the lollipop. I stayed in a cash register for days and days. I grew dusty. Then a tall thin man The MICROPHONE 23 came into my life. I was given to him in change for a bill. He looked at me and dusted me off. “You are very pretty,” he said. I will never part with you.” I think he really meant to keep me. But he was poor and his family, large. One day, when there was only some butter in the house, he gave me away for a loaf of bread. I have been pushed around and changed hands many times. 1 missed the little girl and the tall thin man. They took good care of me. Now 1 have grown rusty. My face no longer shines. Sometimes people flip me in the air, and it hurts me when I roll on the ground. My life has been long, and I have many happy memories. Soon I will leave this world and return to the mint. I shall be happy when I am new again. Patricia McGinley ’54 BOOKS A book may be big, Or it may be quite small; The tales may be short, Or they may be real ‘‘tall.” A book may be fiction, Or perhaps it is true; But the best thing about it, It’s for me and for you. A book may tell stories, Of France or of Spain; It may show late styles, Or tell how to win fame. But we have this enjoyment, Here’s what we all need; The first fundamental We must learn to read. Marilyn Light ’53 THE TROPHY It was a Thursday night in March, The air was crisp and cool, That was a lucky night for us, We won a trophy for our school. With Mr. Dwyer as our coach, It was our aim to win. Of course we wouldn’t let him down— You should have seen him grin. The trophy now belongs to us. Of course we’re very proud, The play goes on just one more time, We hope to have a crowd. Mary Bragg ’51 THE WALLFLOWER Well—here I am sitting in a remote cor- ner trying to hold back the tears of remorse, hating the very idea I ever had of coming to this dreadful party. Oh, it’s really not dread- ful. Everything and everyone look so lovely. All but me—the ugly duckling, the wall- flower. They try to be so polite about it, but I know. I see their pitying side glances as they glide by on winged feet, laughing gayly and having such a wonderful time. If I were only beautiful or even pretty, 1 would be so happy. But no, I have to be a plain Jane destined to be only one thing—wall- flower. I’m not so bad, if you look at me from a different point of view. I have light brown hair. It does look rather drab, but right after I wash it it’s very shiny, and my eyes —they are big and brooding, but pretty in a childish sort of way, and I can dance well. Oh what's the use of trying to fool myself— I'm plain. Now look at that nice looking boy across the room. If he’d just smile at me. I’d be so happy—but I shouldn’t think of such things. It will only make me feel worse than I do. I’ll just glance at him again. He’s what I call a perfect guy—Oh! He’s looking this way. He’s smiling! Oh! But he can’t be smiling at me—not me! The wallflower. There must be a pretty girl somewhere near me. I’ll look. Behind me? No. Over there? No. Over here? No. But it can’t be me. 24 The MICROPHONE He's getting up. He's walking this way. Now he's standing in front of me smiling—at me!—Just me. “May I have this dance? Gayle Larky '51 MYRON Myron drives the G. M. C. That takes us kids to school, We all laugh and have much fun And obey the Golden Rule. In the morning at eight or past, Around the corner he appears; Laughing and joking with one and all Throughout the tiresome years. Up the Wing Road we do go, And then upon the York; Over ruts and through the mud, We’re racing with the clock. When all our roads are safely made, We hurry off to school; But we’ll see Myron again to-day, If we’re good and obey the rules. Natalie Phillips Ruth Campbell “54” THE MARCH OF DIMES There’s much excitement in our town, A parade is marching through; The containers are many and empty, Waiting for dimes from you. There are girls on every corner, Boys on every street, Gathering dimes for the children Who cannot use their feet. A nickel for a coke at noon, Another for a bar; A quarter or so for some cigarettes, Why not put it there? So when you see a container, Think of the lonely times, Of a polio victim who wishes you To “Join the March of Dimes.” Ruth Campbell ’54 THE FIREMAN’S DREAM Flames and smoke, And the glass that broke, And the fires that rise, Into the skies, And scorch the stars; And motor cars That hurry along When they hear the gong, And the Wh o o o o, And the Wh e e e e, And the ding dong dong. These are all the things To sing about; O yes, O no, There is no doubt The finest fire is the fire that’s out. Shirley Rideout ’51 THE RED-HEADED COWBOY When I saw him the first time, he was playing: baseball in the Texas League. I saw then that there was a ballplayer of major league calibre. That day he made two start- ling catches. They were really amazing. He got four long hits and stole two bases. Here was a player who could run, hit, and field with the best. He was a large boy with red hair, broad shoulders, and ears that stuck out like wings. I found out that his name was James “Red” Carver. I found that Red had a fiery temper and knew how to use it. That was his only weakness. If prodded and teased enough he was like a mad bull. Red lived on a ranch The MICROPHONE 25 and punched cows for a living. One time he had been called the lop-eared cowboy. That person never called him names again. It was near the spring training season, and I was headed for Arizona. I was going to take this boy with me, if I could get him to sign a contract. The first question I asked him was, “Do you like baseball?” He replied, “There’s nothing 1 like better.” 1 asked him about a contract. “I’d love it,’ he said. “I’ve waited all my life for this chance.” We left the next day for Arizona. From the first meeting the manager did not like Red. When Red stepped up to the plate and blasted the pitching all over the park, the manager was angered. How could a young upstart do that? In the first day of the season Red was in left field. He got two hits and walked twice. That was very good for a rookie. That day he made a mistake which got inside the manager’s skin. He didn’t start the next day and was very glum. The other player who took his place was doing fine until he sud- denly broke his leg sliding into a base. The rookie started the next day and again played a startling game. He finished the season in that position. He had a batting average of .1329 and was named the rookie of the year. The manager apologized for keeping him out two weeks of the season and became Red’s good friend. This paid off in the end for the manager, for many years later, when the team was in the doldrums, Red was re- sponsible for keeping that same manager on the team. That year the team spirit was high. The team won the pennant. This shows that if you have a real friend once you will always have him. Wayne Bishop ’52 SPRING RAIN Have you ever stopped to listen, To the rain upon the roof? Or the small splash of water, As it hits the horse’s hoof? Or the rain in the barrel, As it splashes to and fro? The rain comes down from Heaven, And sinks in the ground below. The clouds open freely, And the lain is spread afar; The lightening hits the treetops, And the world is all ajar. If you are in the country, And you see the clouds on high, Then you wonder what will happen Way up there in the sky. If you are in the city, And can’t even see the sky, You won’t have time to wonder What will happen in the sky. I love to sit and watch the rain, And see the lightning strike. To see the cows come up the lane, To come in for the night. But if you’ve never seen it rain, Nor lightning, nor thunder, Just move out to the country, Where there is nothing to get under. Roscof, Tibbetts ’51 MIDNIGHT SURPRISE You hear a footstep on the stair; A hand is on the rail. For a moment all is silent, Then you hear a dreadful wail. You look out through the window, My, what you see there. The weird things you see Would raise the bravest persons hair. There are ghost and goblins, Witches and bats, Skeletons and monsters, Spooks and cats. 26 You go to bed And have just begun to dream, When suddenly you hear A wild unearthly scream. With shivers running up your back. You say, “What does this mean?” Oh, now you remember— It’s Halloween. Janet Brady ’53 THE BOMBSHELL It was at the end of a quiet dinner in the Martin household that the ‘‘bombshell” hit, and exploded. “I’m going to get married,” calmly an- nounced Cynthia, who had always claimed that she would be an old maid. A dead silence. Mr. Martin was shocked, Mrs. Martin was stunned. Their little baby girl! Why, she was only a junior in high school. It seemed only yesterday that she had stepped on a rotten board in the floor of a neighbor’s barn and had come running into the house. “Mummy, Mummy,” she cried, “ that mean ol’ barn bit me!” Then the words started. “My dear girl!” exclaimed her father, ready to launch a lecture. “Do you realize that you are only 16 years old? Your mother was 21 when we were married. You’re much too young, and you haven’t even finished high school. Your mother had finished high school and----- Her mother burst into tears. “Aren’t you happy, dear?” she sobbed. “We’ve always given you everything you wanted, or have we been too lenient?” “Now, wait,” said Cynthia, laughing. “I mean that I’m not going to be an old maid all my life. I plan to get married eventually, but not in the near future, anyway.” The MICROPHONE “By the way, Mum,” said Cynthia, as she got up from the table, “did Peggy call while 1 was gone? I’m going over to her house to- night to study for an English test. I’ll be home early. ’Bye.” She went out the door, leaving a stunned silence behind her. Pat Leathers '53 A MEMORIAL The soldiers lie beneath the ground, As flowers deck their graves; Millions mourn these valiant men Who died their land to save. They were faithful to their country, Their lives were the most they could give; In combat on the battle field They died so we might live. Above all, they died for us, They faced the enemies guns; They died for you, and you, and you, As well as their own loved ones. The best way that we can thank them Is by making this a land of peace. And by making the powers of prejudice And bigotry decrease. Janet Brady ’53 SATISFACTION When you have accomplished something That you long have tried to do, You work and slave to get the thing, Then make it good as new. Then, when the finished product To perfection you have brought, Satisfaction is the pinnacle For which you long have sought. Joyce Stewart ’54 The Mu unrnoxh: 27 JUNIOIJ CLASS First tow: C. Harris, E. Byers, M. Phillips, E. Bates, B. Bridge, G. Overlook, A. Smith. Second row: M. Brown, R. Bemis, J. Hatch, J. Burgess, G. Shields, J. Overlook, Mr. McLaughlin. Third row: D. Wiles, B. Bishop, M. Kitchen, P. Porter, W. Bishop, C. Honisted, P. Woodard. SOPHOMORE CLASS First row: E. Burgess, S. Lindsey, F. White, P. Leathers, M. Light, G. McKay, N. Hacket, L. Kitchen, T. Voudoukis. Second row: Mr. Smith, M. Johnson, B. Wilson, I� . Hillman, V. I ord, B. Wiles, R. Willey, I . Pomeroy, S. Nelson. Third row: S. Judkins, V. Libby, M. Teague, M. Lord, M. Griffin, C. Kierstcad, A. Torrey, A. Nowell, L. Robinson. Fourth row: H. Ellingwood, C. Heughan, 1 . Kirstead, C. Lindsey, R. McLeod, S. Andrews, A. Boudreau, W. Hammond, M. Dysart. 28 The MICROPHONE FRESHMAN CLASS First row: D. McGinley, J. Stewart, C. Tapley, C. Pickard, A. White, R. Campbell, T. Reynolds, Mrs. Patten, J. Frost. Second row: B Dean, T. Somers, S. Patten, M. Bragg, S. Burgess, G. Bragg, J. Russell, J. Hillman. Third row: N. Phillips, J. Simpson, P. Dole, R. Tozier, S. Hatch, R. Goodspeed, W. Allen, P. McGinley. Fourth row: A. Lawrence, L. Eaton, H. Treadwell, L Lufkin, R. Manson, S. Clark, P. Teague. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA First row: A. White, G. Lawrence, P. Porter, A. Nowell, R. McLeod, G. Ellingwood, D. McGinley. Second row: Mr. Smith, W. Allen, L. Eaton, M. Dysart, L. Robinson, R. Willey. Third row: C. Homsted, F. Wiles, A. Boudreau, E. Byers, S. Andrews, B. Bishop, S. Clark. The MICROPHONE 29 First row: L. Libby, W. Bishop, E. Byers, A. Smith, D. Somers, J. Simpson, L. Du- plisea. R. Tibbetts. Second row: M. Willey, T. Reynolds, A. Boudreau, B. Bridge, P. Porter, C. Tapley, L. Robinson, Mr. McLaughlin. BOYS’ BASKETBALL This year’s starting five was made up of four seniors and one junior. The seniors were as follows: John Simpson, left forward; Dave Somers, right forward; Alden Smith, center; and Leroy Duplisea, left guard. The lone junior was Gene Byers who played right guard. Those playing major roles as substitutes were Wayne Bishop, Roscoe Tibbetts, Linwood Libby, Philip Porter, and Avery Boudreau. Also we had one of the best managers in the state in the person of Mar- vin Willey. With another year of excellent coaching by Reginald McLaughlin, we had a league record of nine wins and one loss, becoming co-champions with Newport. Our season record was seventeen wins and two losses, the losses being only by a total of three points. For the second year in a row Hermon ap- 30 The MICROPHONE plied for a berth in the Eastern Maine Class M Tournament. After the teams were com- pared we found ourselves in ninth place, as rated by the point system. Since the top eight teams were picked outright for the tournament, we found ourselves very dis- appointed, since we were only two points be- hind the eighth team. After failing to get into the Eastern Maine Tournament, we were determined to win the Central Maine League tournament. We made a good start toward this by beating a scrappy Corinna team the first night, 44 to 34. How- ever, on the second night, we were beaten by a good Newport team, 36 to 34. Although we received only one trophy and failed to get into the Eastern Maine Tourna- ment, we feel we had a very successful sea- son. The members of the basketball team would like to take this opportunity to thank all school oflicials and any of the townspeople who have helped us during the past year. Hermon 61 East Corinth 46 4 Hermon 60 Carmel 12 •Hermon 65 Corinna 33 •Hermon 44 Hampden 17 •Hermon 52 Alumni 42 •Hermon 52 Newport 53 Hermon 61 Hampden 40 •Hermon 62 East Corinth 37 Hermon 72 Howland 33 •Hermon 68 Howland 37 Hermon 39 Carmel 17 Hermon 47 Hartland 42 •Hermon 53 M. C. I. 47 Hermon 70 Corinna 44 •Hermon 60 Hartland 47 Hermon 49 M. C. I. 47 Hermon 60 Newport 50 At Newport Hermon 44 Corinna 34 At Newport Hermon 34 Newport 36 •Indicates home games. BOYS’ BASEBALL The baseball schedule for the season of 1951 is as follows: April 27 Corinna May 1 At Hartland May 4 Carmel May 8 East Corinth May 11 At Newport May 15 At Corinna May 18 Hartland May 22 At Carmel May 25 At East Corinth May 29 Newport The dates of two Hampden games haven’t been set as yet. The starting time of games will be at 4 p.m. again this year. Mr. McLaughlin: “Linwood, spell ‘muscle’.” L. Libby: “What kind of muscle?” Mr. McLaughlin: “The kind you are study- ing about.” L. Libby: “1 don’t study muscles; I study figures.” Census-taker: “How many bushels of corn did you raise last year?” Fred: “I don’t know. We don’t bushel it; we bottle it.” Alden: “How’d you get that Hat tire?” Ronald: “Ran over a milk bottle.” Alden: “Didn’t you see it?” Ronald: “No, the kid had it in his pocket.” Joyce Stewart: “Where is your tie, Terry?” Terry Reynolds: “Where it is supposed to be, hanging in the closet.” A friend said to Ronald Adams who has been seen talking to a girl, “Did you get a date?” Ronald: “Oh! That isn’t what I talk to girls for.” Friend: “How do you get your dates?” Ronald: “The girls come and ask me for them.” The MICROPHONE 31 First row: V. Lord, M. Brown, G. Lovley, C. Andrews, T. Somers, M. Light. Secant! rou-: S. Webber, C. Lindsey, P. Leathers, G. Overlook, C. Bowen, Mr. Mc- Laughlin. Thin! row: It. Campbell, P. Woodard, M. Lord, J. Simpson, S. Burgess, D. Hillman. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Our basketball season started this year on December 1, with our first game against East Corinth. About twenty five girls re- ported regularly for practice. This gave Coach McLaughlin much encouragement for a successful year. Carmelita Andrews was elected captain, and Sheila Webber, manager. The varsity team was composed of Carm- elita Andrews, Gayle Lovley, Vanessa Lord, Charlene Lindsey, Carla Bowen, and Tretha Somers. Later in the season, due to illness and in- jury, we lost two of our regular guards, Carla Bowen and Charlene Lindsey. Under the able assistance of Coach McLaughlin, Marilyn Brown and Marilyn Light replaced these girls. Our season’s record was as follows: Hermon 40 East Corinth 27 Carmel 45 Corinna 34 Hampden 52 Hampden Hermon Hermon Hermon Hermon Hermon 19 East Corinth 43 34 46 22 38 40 Hermon 32 Hermon 45 Hermon 73 Hermon 48 Hermon 59 Hermon 46 Carmel 60 Hartland 41 Corinna 71 Hartland 48 Newport 43 Newport 39 GIRLS’ SOFTBALL The Hermon girls’ softball team had a very successful season in 1950. They were undefeated and won the Central Maine League championship. Our softball team will present a new lineup this year, as we lost five players through graduation. However, despite the loss of these players, we hope to win some victories. Our 1951 games are scheduled as follows: May 2 At Hartland May 9 At Carmel May 16 At Newport May 23 East Corinth May 28 Corinna 32 The MICROPHONE GRADE EIGHT First row: R. Hamel, I . Robinson, C. Grant, M. Duplisea, S. Goods peed, M. Overlook, I. Voudoukis. Second row: A. Willey, C. Wilson, R. Pratt, S. McKay, J. Manson, M. Doughty, Mrs. Herrick. Third row: G. Overlock, P. Frost, J. McKay, M. Snow, T. MacKay, R. I unton, T. Law- rence, R. Grace. GRADE SEVEN First row: J. Cunningham, S. Bowden, C. Lindsey, M. Violette, E. Libby, J. Cunning- ham, I). Dean. Second row: Mrs. Hillman, It. Ormsby, P. Hunt, R. Rear den, E. Lawrence, R. Duplisea, J. Palmer, D. I imbert, C. Campbell. Third row: M. Drew, G. Hall, H. Bates, S. Archer, P. Buell, D. Stevens, L. Ilcui'han, G. Noyles. THi MICROPHONE 33 Junior High Highlights Busy schedule . . . initiation . . . Mother Goose characters . . . Such parties . . . Christmas . . . Valentine . . . Mrs. Herrick’s birthday . . . One-act plays . . . Junior Red Cross . . . Many cards sent out. .. Mrs. Hill- man’s Audubon Club . . . May Day Party . . Augusta trip . . . Orientation day for Orade 6 ... No monotony . . . Much interest. COAT RACKS When school opened in the fall, there was no place for the Junior High pupils to hang their coats. After quite a long wait we got a coat rack. It was put in the hall. The rack is made of wood. It has shelves to put lunch boxes on. There is a place to put rubbers and plenty of coat hangers for coats. One side of the rack is for the eighth grade, and the other side is for the seventh. Doris Stevens, Grade VII JUNIOR HIGH JINKS It has been a long time since we of the Junior High school have issued our paper, The Junior High Jinks. We list the activities that have taken place during the year. This work connects with the Junior High English. Raymond Ormsby, Grade VII JR. RED CROSS We are changing the Hermon Junior Red Cross back to the Junior High Red Cross because we haven’t been having meetings very often, and we feel that the high school people haven’t as much time to do the work as we do. Our new officers are: President Carline Grant IV, President Mildred Duplisea Secretary Malcolm Violette Treasurer Eleanor Libby At present, we are making scrapbooks to send to the Children’s Ward at the Eastern Maine General Hospital. We are coming along very well on them. Our Junior Red Cross meeting is held every other Friday, when we take up the Junior Red Cross col- lection. We depend on this to buy any mate- rials we need for our work, such as get-well and sympathy cards which we send to many different people during the year. Anna Willey, Grade VII SOUP EQUIPMENT The 7th and 8th grades thought they would like hot soup during the cold weather, so they brought their own bowls and spoons. Money for the other equipment was taken from the Junior High fund. The following equipment was purchased: two kettles, two ladles, dishwipers, and two new electric hot plates. The 7th grade girls did the work. The children enjoyed the hot soup very much. Reginald Hamel, Grade VIII THREE ONE-ACT PLAYS Three one-act plays were given in March: “Blue Jeans Girl’’, “Grandmother Nick”, and “By Special Request.” The cast of “Blue Jeans Girl” included Philip Hunt, Donald Lambert, Mildred Duplisea, Sylvia Archer, Sandra Bowden, and Rose Pratt. The cast of “Grandmother Nick” was as follows: Danny Robinson, Deanna Dean, George Hall, Gloria Overlock, Philip Frost, and Jean Manson. “By Special Request” was performed by Marlene Doughty, Thelma Lawrence, Her- bert Bates, George Noiles, and Eleanor Libby. We appreciate the splendid interest shown by our parents and friends in this dramatic effort. CURTAINS We are hoping before long to have black curtains hung over the eighth grade room windows. The purpose is to darken the room when using the movie projector, strip film machine, or the opaque projector which we now have. It is rather difficult to have to go to the gym whenever there is a picture to be shown. This interrupts classes and wastes a lot of time. These curtains will be fixed in such a way that they will not interfere with the lighting of the room during the rest of the time. Carline Grant, Grade VIII 34 The MICROPHONE JUNIOR HIGH LIBRARY The Junior High Library which is in a red case in the back of the 8th grade room, has about 120 books. There are some books with historic background which are very in- teresting. There are also some books that are educational and some for pleasure read- ing. The books that have been read most are “Boy With a Pack,” “Sea Snake,” “Long Shanks,” “Cow By the Tail,” “Barry Blake of The Flying Fortress,” “The Gypsy Girl’s Secret,” “Betty Grable and The House of Cobwebs.” A few of the authors are Mark Twain, Louisa Alcott, Zane Grey, Dorothy Bennett, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Olive Miller. All of the library books are very interest- ing and are being enjoyed, not only by the 7th and 8th grade pupils but high school stu- dents as well. Thelma Lawrence. Grade VIII GLEE CLUB The Hermon Junior High School has glee club every Monday afternoon, the last period. We all meet in the 8th grade room. Mrs. Herrick plays the piano and we sing. Mrs. Hillman stays in the 7th grade room so the children who are not in the Glee Club can study. When we put on the three one-act plays, the glee club sang three songs as a part of the entertainment. We also sang at the com- munity Halloween party last October. On May 2 we expect to take part in the May Day party. We are planning to put on this to raise money to help pay for the new steel chairs the school is buying. Caroline Wilson, Grade VIII A MORNING VISITOR Rev. Percy G. Beatty, brother of Mrs. Herrick, came to show us some of the pic- tures he had taken on a trip to the Pacific coast. These were of many interesting places. He had taken the views in color which made them more interesting. Mr. Beatty, who lives in Paterson, New Jersey, spent the last two periods of the morning, April 5, talking to us and showing his pictures. He came on the invitation of the 7th grade geography class which is studying the United States. Danny Robinson, Grade VIII THE NATURE CLUB The Hermon Junior High nature club is very interesting, it helps us learn about the study of birds, how they build their nests, where they build their nests and their colors. The first thing we did was to elect a presi- dent. Doris Stevens was elected. She was the one who was supposed to conduct our meetings. Then we made a detailed study of all the birds we found the most interesting and made reports about them. We made re- ports about such birds as the robin, the blue jay, different kinds of sparrows, and other birds around here. We also took up the study of trees and made reports about them. We studied about the spruce, pine, cedar, birch, and other com- mon known trees. We all enjoy the nature club very much. Robert Duplisea, Grade VII WHIRLIGIG The annual Whirl-i-Gig was held in the gym on November 3, 1950. The 7th grade had made curtain pulls, and from wishbones had made little papooses. From shells which came from Florida the 8th grade had made shell curtain pulls, ash trays, birds, and other ornaments. The girls were in charge of the fortune telling and the boys the bob- bing for apples. We had cardboard boxes with pictures pasted on the front of the boxes. Inside there was a joke. These made up our sideshows. There was home-made candy for sale; dropping pennies in a jar of water, and other stunts. The amount taken in was $28.37. Thomas MacKay, Grade VIII BOYS’ SPORTS There were ten boys on the junior high basketball squad this year. On the team were Malcolm Violette, center; Thomas Mc- Kay, right guard; Robert Dunton, left guard; John McKay, left forward; and Danny Robinson, right forward. The sub- stitutes were Neal Reed, Robert Reardon, Robert Duplisea, Philip Frost, Donald Lam- bert, and Philip Hunt. We played eight games this year, with four victories; two over the freshmen, and two over Carmel. We lost four, two to Hampden and two to Veazie. Danny Robinson, Grade VIII Tin MIC nor HONK 35 HAWK HIT PARADE Linger A While Detention Do You Remember Basketball games Boo-Hoo Vanessa Lord Have A Smile For Everyone You Meet Audrey Smith Early Morning Blues 8:30 So Long, It’s Been Good To Know You Charlie My Boy i ovesick Blues For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow ------ Shot Gun Boogie Never The Less Let’s Go I’m Sitting On Top Of The World I Double Dare You The Roving Kind There’ll Be Some Changes Made Mr. Music Jealous Heart I'll See You In My Dreams Red Head You Wonderful You Senior Class Charlene Lindsey Richard McLeod Oh For Just A Chance To Love Mr. McLaughlin John Simpson Carla Bowen Town meeting Mr. Dwyer Lawrence Eaton Marvin Willey Junior Class Chester Heughan Leroy Duplisea Faculty Janice Hatch Mrs. Myers Eugene Byers David Keirstead Ronald Adams Lois Kitchen You The Too Fat Polka Hot Rod Race Baby Face Just The Way You Look Freshman Reception Life Gets Tedious Sociology Class Silver Bells ’J: 15 bell Use Your Imagination Exams Please Believe Me Excuses for detention Accidents Will Happen Rank cards Just For A While Ethel Bates My Silent Love Mildred Duplisea Wedding Bells Shirley Rideout SENIOR LOW DOWN Class Scientist Neal Stearns Class Pest Fred Wiles Class Woman Hater Robert Treadwell Class Man Hater Betty Griffin Class Athlete (Boys) Class Athlete (Girls) Class Dancer Alden Smith Carmelita Andrews Gayle Ixnley Class Shrimp Mary Bragg Class Outdoorsman Roscoe Tibbetts Class Actor Marvin Willey Class Actress Sheila Webber Class Gentleman Class Lady Class Auto-Jockey Gilbert Young Mary Ellen Bryant Ronald Adams Class Clown David Somers Class Worker Leroy Duplisea Class Farmer Gordon Lawrence Class Imp Carla Bowen Class Romeo John Simpson Class Juliet Corinne Violette Class Talker (Boys) Class Talker (Girls) Alfred Haskell Shirley Rideout Class Tvpist Charlene Lindsey Class Quietest Bov George Craig Class Quietest Girl Class Strong Boy Celia Overlock Linwood Libby SENIOR INITIALS Ronald Adams Rare Attraction Carmelita Andrews Capable Athlete Carla Bowen Cautious Blonde Mary Bragg Matchless Beauty Marv Brvant Mightv Bashful George Craig .. Guilty Character Leroy Duplisea Lovable Dupe Betty Griffin Bewitching Girl Alfred Haskell Able He-Man Gayle Lovlev Gleeful Lass Gordon Lawrence Great Lad Charlene Lindsey Charming Lady I inwood Libby Lustv Lover Celia Overlock Curious One Shirley Rideout So Romantic John Simpson Jovial Scholar Alden Smith Atomic Specialty David Somers Dazzling Sensation Neal Stearns Nifty Scientist Robert Treadwell Really Tops Roscoe Tibbetts Rare Treat Corinne Violette Costly Vitality Sheila Webber Marvin Willey Startling Wonder M ischievous Wanderer Fred Wiles Famous Wolf Gilbert Young Gentle Youth 36 KEY HOLE SPY Attention, all nosey people! We are de- lighted to let you in on some of the latest gossip. What seems to be the attraction at the Hermon Sunoco Station? Ask a certain senior girl. It appears that two red heads are a main attraction for two senior boys. Those two boys couldn’t by chance be the two who skipped school the first day of spring? A little sophomore boy complained to Mrs. Myers that the senior boys are taking all the sophomore girls. (Sorry, D.K., you’ll have to wait till they graduate.) This is a real tough one, what freshman girl has a crush on one of the good looking junior boys? His initials happen to be W. B. Strike a bell? Who’s favorite theme song is Roily Polly? What is so interesting about the Five Road to a little senior girl? Mrs. McLaughlin cer- tainly knows the way to win the hearts of our basketball teams. We know now why Mr. McLaughlin is always wearing a big smile. What senior boy could Nancy Hackett have her eye on this time? Shirley Nelson sure keeps those Hermon boys guessing! What junior girl can’t make up her mind? Contact G.O. Looks like a certain senior blonde might capture her love after all. If Hermon High School is invaded by the U. S. Navy, we shall know the cause. A cute senior girl has been corresponding to three sailors, all at one time! Suppose Robert Treadwell will ever catch that certain senior girl? What makes Boston so popular to two senior girls and one of our good looking boys? What blue eyed gal is looking for a one-way ticket to Connecticut in June? We wonder how much board Alden pays? Looks like Mr. Dwyer has given up the hope of receiving chairs from the first person who makes a million dollars. All good things Must come to an end. So good-bye for now. Your nosey friend. “Key Hole Spy’’ The MICROPHONE THE IDEAL STUDENT T alent of Alden Smith H air of Janice Hatch E yes of Mary Bragg 1 ntelligence of Vanessa Lord D isposition of Gilbert Young E agerness of Jean Simpson A bility of Sheila Webber L oyalty of Pat Leathers S ense of humor of Carla Bowen T act of Marilyn Light U naffectedness of Joyce Stewart Determination of Marilyn Phillips E fficiency of Allen White N eatness of Mary Bryant T eeth of Dorothy Wiles WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF Ronald Adams couldn’t twist his hair? Carla Bowen was bashful? Jean Simpson got serious? Ruth Bemis couldn’t see her certain redhead? David Somers lost his voice? Priscilla Dole was quiet in algebra class? Avery Boudreau couldn’t comb his hair at least seven times a day? Sylvia Archer should laugh? George Craig couldn’t get in Bangor? Ethel Bates went steady? Charlene Lindsey didn’t have a dace? Shirley Patten was unpopular with the boys? Pauline Teague got noisey? Marvin Willey couldn’t find someone to argue with? Daniel Robinson got tall? Shirley didn’t have Celia as a friend? FROM THE SCRAPBOOK Enrollment of 171 students in September . . . Immediate start on senior play . . . Faculty outing at Herrick’s camp in Bucks- port . . . Four touch football teams . . . An- nual magazine contest . . . Freshman initia- tion . . . Junior Red Cross elects officers . . . Tennis table set start of game room ... Fu- ture Farmers go to the Eastern States Ex- position in Springfield, Mass. . . . Profit of The MK HOP HONE 37 $300 on magazine drive . . . Student council elects officers . . . Volley ball set purchased . . . High school joins the Crusade for Free- dom and signs Freedom Scroll . . . Receive $1000 achievement plaque for high school ... Senior class pictures taken . . . Senior play is presented before an audience of over 300 . . . Junior Red Cross to collect items for Togus..........First honor roll an- nounced with four high honors, twenty-two honors, and seventeen honorable mentions . . . School presented United Nations Flag by local Farm Bureau chapter . . . Individual pictures taken of all six grades . . . Joyce Stewart wins school spelling championship . . . Seniors decorate for school lunch benefit Halloween party . . . Eighth annual Whirl-i- gig presented by junior high . . . Future Farmers form rifle club under the direction of Charles B. Smith, Jr. . . . Microphone board announced . . . Six cheerleaders named . . . Gym prepared and repaired for basket- ball . . . Girls lose and boys win at Round Robin . . . First game of the season at East Corinth . . . Sophomores select class rings . . . Eleven senior boys visit the Maine Voca- tional Technical Institute . . . Junior high forms nature club . .. Junior Red Cross com- pletes afghan for Togus . . . School closes for Christmas vacation with parties . . . Boys lose important Hermon-Newport clash by one point . . . Junior high boys have basket- ball team, winning four games and losing four games . . . Sheila Webber elected to re- ceive Emily Post award . . . Future farmers hold rope-splicing and rafter-cutting contest . . . League one-act play cast chosen . . . Seventh and eighth grades to put on three one-act plays . . . School carries on March of Dimes campaign . . . Cheerleaders get new uniforms . . . Hermon wins over Newport to tie for Central Maine League lead . . . Junior exhibition finalists chosen . . . Microphone group pictures taken . . . Mary Ellen Bryant chosen as D. A. R. candidate . . . Freshman and sophomore plays and casts chosen . . . Temperance Day observed . . . Sophomore class rings arrive . . . League play wins trophy at Corinna . . . Sweater dance spon- sored by Odd Fellows for basketball awards . . . Eugene Byers, ’52, elected as ’51 class marshal . . . Honor parts for graduation an- nounced . . . Polio drive held . . . Opaque pro- jector received . . . Junior high presents three one-act plays . . . Paper drive to bene- fit awards . . . Students attend career day at M. C. 1. .. . Junior exhibition won by Burrill Bridge and Ethel Bates . . . Students attend state student council convention in Bangor . . . Freshman, sophomore, and league one- act plays presented . . . “Krossroads Kapers” includes eight seniors . . . “Her Last Date,” teenicide . . . Microphone goes to press. Pat Leathers. School Reporter JOKES “Why don’t you like the girls?” asked G. Young. “They’re too biased,” replied A. Haskell. “Biased,” replied Gibby. Yeah—bias this and bias that, and in no time you’re broke.” ♦ ♦ M. Willey: “I could marry anyone I please.” L. Duplisea: “Well, why don’t you then?” M. Willey: “I don’t seem to please any- body.” The doctor was examining C. Lindsey. “You have acute appendix,” he summed up. Charlene sat up on the table. “Listen, doc- tor,” she said pettishly, “I came to be exam- ined, not admired.” G. Lovley: “You know what happens to boys who don’t ask questions?” R. Tibbetts: “Yes, they grow up to be bachelors.” M. Willey: “Why did you leave the girl’s house so early?” N. Stearns: While we were sitting on the sofa, she turned out the lights. Guess 1 can take a hint.” Mr. Lord: “I’ll teach you to make love to my daughter.” J. Simpson: “I wish you would; I’m not making any headway.” 38 The MICROPHONE Alumni: We want to thank the alumni who have contributed back numbers of the Microphone. We now need only the 1942 issue to make our files complete. CLASS OF 1950 Barbara L. Bartlett, living in Hermon. Clara Louise Booker (Mrs. Paul White), attending Eastern Academy Beauty Culture School. Guy A. Brown, attending University of Maine, Orono, Maine. Richard Byers, United States Army. Loretta Mae Dyer, working at M. M. Bakeries, Dover, N. H. Christine Mary Fletcher, living in Hermon. Thomas Edward Frost, living in Hermon. Charlene Evelyn Goodspeed (Mrs. Lloyd Hill), living in Hermon. Beverly William Gordon, working at Thayer’s Sunoco Station, Hermon, Maine. Earl Eugene Hall, Air National Guard. Merton Derwood Hillman, Air Corps. Dorothy A. Keith, attending Providence Bible Insti- tute, R. I. Mildred Elaine Kitchen, working at Wheelwright’s in Orono, Maine. Bevely Ann Libby, working at Bryant Jewelry Co., Bangor, Maine. Joan Marjorie Lindsey, attending Mercy School of Nursing, Portland, Maine. Ree Vivian Mason, attending Rumford Community Hospital, Rumford, Maine. Richard H. Mason, U. S. Army. Edward Granville Nowell, United States Navy. Bernice Edna Pomeroy, living in Hermon. Donald Carl Smith, U. S. Marines. Charles A. Thayer, working at Thayer’s Sunoco Station, Hermon, Maine. Peter N. Voudoukis, living in Hermon. Joan Elissa Withee, working for Mrs. Ray Bemis, Levant, Maine. Harold I eone Woodard, Jr, United States Air Force, Dow Air Force Base. CLASS OF 1949 Delores Bartlett, working at The Merrill Trust Banking Co., Bangor, Maine. Phyllis Bates, attendng Farmington State Teachers College, Farmington, Maine. Ray Bemis, U. S. Navy. Donald Bowen, U. S. Army. Gerald Crosby, living in Hermon. Anne Hall, working at Kinney Duplicator Co., Ban- gor, Maine. Lloyd Hill, living in Hermon. Emery Leathers, attending the University of Maine, Orono, Maine. Carrol Libby, working for Charles Hayward Co., Bangor, Maine. Joyce Lord, working at Bangor Savings Bank, Ban- gor, Maine. Clifton Nelson, working for Getchell's, Inc., Presque Isle, Maine. Robert Phillips, living in Hermon. Ralph Tibbetts, carpenter work, Hermon, Maine. Annie Treadwell (Mrs. Chester Terrill), living in Glenburn. Alfred Wiles, working for Webber Oil Co., Bangor, Maine. CLASS OF 1948 Ronald Byers, working for T. R. Savage Co., Ban- gor, Maine. Paul Fos8, working at Foss’s Esso Station, Ban- gor, Maine. Paul Goodspeed, Air National Guard. Th, MICROPHONE 39 Barbara Gray, working for International Silver Co., Connecticut. Gwendolyn Gray (Mrs. Bruce Trenholm), living in Hermon. Elaine Hemberg, working for Eastern Trust Banking Co., Bangor, Maine. Glenys Leavitt (Mrs. Merle Pomeroy), living in Con- necticut. William Lindsey, United States Navy. Duane Lovely, managing a broiler farm in Carmel. El wood Mason, United States Army. Grace Mason, training at the Eastern Maine Gen- eral Hospital, Bangor, Maine. Clair Overlock, working at Freese’s Dept. Store, Bangor, Maine. Juanita Patten (Mrs. Charles Corson), living in Hermon. Carroll Pickard, attending University of Maine, Orono, Maine. Joanne San Antonio, attending University of Maine, Orono, Maine. Mary Treadwell (Mrs. Colby L. Berry), living in Bangor, Maine. Hariette Voudoukis, working for Border Express, Bangor, Maine. Giace Warren, working for Bangor Daily News, Bangor, Maine. Mary W ithee (Mrs. Ray Bemis, Jr.), working for Emple’s Knitting Mills, Bangor, Maine. Alfred Woodard, United States Navy. CLASS OF 1947 Kenneth Bartlett, working for Bangor Hydro Co., Millinocket, Maine. Raymond Bowen, United States Army. Forest Bragg, Air National Guard. Aileen Burgess (Mrs. Stephen Seguino), living in Hermon. Harriette Dole, attending University of Maine, Orono, Maine. Martha Goodcll (Mrs. Clayton Stevens), living in Hampden, Maine. Harold Gray, living in Hermon. Bonita Lord, working for the American Homes Club Plan, Bangor, Maine. Bradford Lord, working at B. H. Lord General Store, Hermon, Maine. Betty Luce, attending University of Maine, Orono, Maine. Rosanne Penleton, attending University of Maine, Orono, Maine. George Perkins, managing poultry business in Win- terport, Maine. Mildred Perkins (Mrs. Robert Stubbs), living in Winterport, Maine. Gordon Somers, United States Army. Dorothy Tapley, working for Acme Supply Co., Ban- gor, Maine. Everett Tibbetts, working for the Nowell Glass Co., Bangor, Maine. CLASS OF 1946 Eileen Austin, working for a Telephone Co., in Mississippi. Gloria Blake (Mrs. Ronald Byers), working for T. R. Savage Co., Bangor, Me. Rita Bowen (Mrs. Wayne Duplisea), living in Ban- gor, Maine. Rosemary Garland, Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. Kenneth Gray, United States Army. Edith Huey (Mrs. Richard Duran), living in Her- mon. Dorothy Libby (Mrs. Francis Cadorette), living in Saco, Maine. James McCarthy, working at Emple’s Knitting Mills, Bangor, Maine. Arthur McGinley, United States Army. Marise Philbrook (Mrs. Bradford Lord), living in Hermon. Donald Robinson, convalescent in Detroit, Michigan. Ruth Robinson (Mrs. Robert Sherwood), living in Hermon Geraldine Robertson (Mrs. Douglas McLain), work- ing at the First National Stores, Bangor, Maine. Alice Sherwood, working for Webber Motor Co., Ban- gor, Maine. James Wiles, working for Itarling Motor Co., Ban- gor, Maine. Patricia Wilson, working at Freese’s l ept.. Store, Bangor, Maine. Policeman: “Didn’t you hear me call you to stop?” Gene Dyers: “I didn’t know it was you. I thought it was some one I had run over.” Sergeant: “What is the first thing to do when cleaning a rifle?” Privates It. Lindsey and R. Brown: “Look at the number.” Sergeant: “And what has that to do with it?” Privates: “To make sure we are cleaning our own guns.” 40 The MICROPHONE Insist on Rawlings Athletic Equipment NEWPORT The Finest in the Field” Paul Witham, Jr. — Distributor MAINE Furbush-Roberts Printing Co., Inc. 108-110 EXCHANGE STREET BANGOR. 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Compliments of Compliments of 1r. and Mrs. George Dyer and Loretta CLASS OF 1953 CAMPBELL SNOW Compliments of EXPERT MECHANICS On All Makes of Cans JIMMY’S ROLLING DINER 2C 4 Third St. Near Bass Park MIMEOGRAPH HEADQUARTERS KINNEY DUPLICATOR CO. Bangor, Maine Supplies for All Makes Compliments of PETER’S RESTAURANT Opposite Bangor House Please Patronize Our Advertisers 77 , MICROPHONE 67 Compliments of A FRIEND ALSTON STUDIOS. INC. East Weymouth, Massachusetts New England’s Leading School Photographers Co ntplimen ts of .11 NIOR HIGH SCHOOL Compliments of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SEWING SOCIETY HERMON MAINE Compliments of WARD'S BODY SHOP. INC. BREWER MAINE Please Patronize Our Advertisers The MICROPHONE 68 Complimenta of HERMON S. S. COMMITTEE HERMON MAINE MV Carry Neie Corea for Trucks and Cars AYERS RADIATOR HOSPITAL General Radiator Repairing Also Circulation Restored 71 BUCK STREET BANGOR, MAINE Compliments of VIr. and VIrs. Ronald Byers All Branches of Beauty Culture MRS. 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