Hermon High School - Microphone Yearbook (Hermon, ME)

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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

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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

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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.