Hermon High School - Microphone Yearbook (Hermon, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1953 volume:

A STEADY DIET OF GOOD LISTENING WITH DAILY SURPRISES ON WGUY WGUY-FM 1230 K. C. 93.1 Meg. CBS Radio Network Compliments of THE FACULTY THE MICROPHONE from the press of Furbush-Roberts Printing Co., Inc. 108-110 Exchange Street Bangor Please Patronize Out Advertisers Dedication We, the students of Hermon High School, dedicate this 1953 issue of the Microphone with deep gratitude to Mrs. Bertha G. Myers in recognition of her many years of service. She has served faithfully as teacher and friend for sixteen years. BERTHA G. MYERS Commercial Baypath Institute U. of M. HOWARD D. BEMISS, JR. Principal, Social Studies Boston U., BS U. of M., M-Ed. MADELINE I). STEVENSON English and French U. of M., BS FACULTY REGINALD H. McLAUGHLIN Math and Science Boys’ Athletics U. of M., BA U. of M. Graduate Work KATHERINE B. HERRICK English and Social Studies Aroostook State Normal School U. of M. CHARLES B. SMITH, JR. Agriculture U. of M., BS U. of M. Graduate Work The Mieroj phone Published Annually by the Students of HERMON HIGH SCHOOL Volume 24 Number 1 EDITORIAL BOARD EdUor-in-Chief Patricia Leathers Assistant Editors Marie Griffin Co-Business Munayers Assistant Business Managers Literary Editor Joyce Stewart Chester Heughan Marilyn Light, Vanessa Lord Lloyd Robinson Ruth Campbell Natalie Phillips Carleton Pickard Theresa Voudoukis Assistant Literary Editor Terrance Reynolds Marilyn Lord Assistant Locals Editor Priscilla Dole Faye White Assistant Alumni Editor Shirley Burgess Athletic Editor—Boys Avery Boudreau Joke Editor Muriel Johnson Linwood Lufkin Donna Hillman Typist Muriel Teague Asaj tnnt Ti nistf Patricia McGinley BOARD OF EDUCATION Mrs. Hattie Frost Howard A. Crosby Fred E. Emerson Supt. E. C. McGraw Prin. H. D. Bemiss, Jr. Commencement Activities The Commencement activities will begin with the class trip on June 6 to Bar Harbor where the seniors will go on a cruise and have a shore dinner. The Baccalaureate service will be Sunday, June 7, 1953, at 4:00 P. M. at the Hermon Baptist Church. The Senior-Alumni banquet is to be held Mon- day evening, June 8, at 6:30 P. M., in the 1.0. 0.F. Hall. Commencement will be Thurs- day evening, June 11, at 8:00 P. M., in the 1.0. 0.F. Hall. The graduation ball will fol- low. The graduation program is as follows: Processional Invocation Salutatory Vanessa Lord First Honor Essay Muriel Johnson Music Second Honor Essay Marilyn Light Class History............... Faye White Class Prophecy..............Muriel Teague Music Class Will---------------- Marilyn Lord Class Gifts ........... — Donna Hillman Chester Heughan Music Valedictory Patricia Leathers Presentation of Awards ..............Prin. H. D. Bemiss, Jr. Presentation of Diplomas........... Supt. E. C. McGraw Benediction Recessional Class Colors: Green and White Class Flower: Pink and White Variegated Carnation Class Motto: “A step at a time but always forward.” Class Marshal: Leroy Patten Class Advisor: Mr. Charles B. Smith, Jr. 4 MARILYN JOAN LIGHT Mai Mai is our very popular miss. We predict that she’ll go far. Always a smile and a cheery word Won for her the D.A.K. Commercial Course: Class President 1. 2. 4; la-ague Spelling 1. 3; “Candy Goes on a Diet I : “The Professor Roars ' i Prompter) 1 ; Student Council. Secretary I, President 2 : Junior Red Cross 1. 2. 4. President 2 ; Glee Club 1. 2, 3; “For Whom the Telephone Ring 2 : ‘The Kid Makes Up His Mind Prompter) 2; Bas- ket bail 2. 3; Schoolboy Patrol. Captain 2; 'National Honor Society 3. 4. President 3; Editorial Board 3. Co-Business Manager 4 ; She Married Well 3: D.A.R, Candi- date 4 : Grandpa’s Tw'in Sister 4 ; Librarian 4 ; Second Honor Essay. FAYE DIANNE WHITE “Minnie Faye is our gay secretary Though not the executive type. She’s happy when scolding Dave. But seldom is found with a gripe. College Course: Class Vice President 1; Candy Goes on « Diet «Prompter) 1 ; Junior Red Cross 1; Class Treasurer 2; Sbftball Co-Manager 2i Class Secretary 3. 4 ; Editorial Board 3, Alumni Editor 4 ; league Spelling (Alternate) 3; National Honor Society 4 : Grandpa s Twin Sister i Prompter) 4; Class Hirtory. PATRICIA LOUISE LEATHERS Pat Pat is our happy Editor, Who madly dashes ’round. And when she leaves this year, we know She’s University bound. College Course: The Professor Roars 1 ; Candy Goes on a Diet 1 : Junior Red Cross 1. 2. 4. Treasurer 2: Basketball 1. 2. 3: Librarian 1. 2; National Honor So- ciety 2, 3. 4, League Initiation S. 4 ; Edi- torial Board 2. 3. Editor-in-Chief 4 ; “The Kid Make Up Hi Mind 2; “For Whom the Telephone Rings (Prompter) 2; Stu- dent Council 2; School Reporter 2. 3; Softball Co-Manager 2: Projector Club 2: Junior Exhibition 3. first prise for girls; League Speaking 3. first prise for girls; She Married Well” 3; Softball 3. 4; Class Vice President 4 ; “Grandpa’s Twin Sister 4 : The Shock of His Life 4 ; Valedictorian. SIDNEY DUANE ANDREWS “Sid Sid is our Romeo. On the sly no less. We’ve heard but never seen. We’re afraid we must confess. General Course: F. F. A. 1. 2; Candy Goes on a Diet 1 ; Touch Football 1, 2; Class Vice President 2 ; Class Marshal 3; Class Treasurer 4 ; Grandpa's Twin Sis- ter '4. LORA MABLE BUNKER “Laura “Laura is our traveler. She’s always on the move, Her morning visits to every room Only go to prove. General Course: Bradford High School 1 ; Bangor High School 2; Glee Club 3; League Spelling 4. AVERY ADELBERT BOUDREAU Bud” Bud is our dashing cavalier. In basketball—a star. With your smile you’ll win 'em W’herever you are. General Course: F. F. A. 1. 2; “Candy Goes on a Diet” «Stage Manager) 1 ; Junior Red Cross 1 ; Glee Club 1. 2; Base- ball 1. . 3. 4: Touch Football 1. 2. 3; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Projector Club 2; Class Treasurer 3; Junior Exhibition 3; '■Grandpa’s Twin Sister (Business Man- ager) 4 ; Editorial Board. Sports Editor 4. ESTHER MARIE GRIFFIN Marie” Marie” is the jolliest Member of our group. She always has a witty word To help us all “recoup. Commercial Course: Junior Red Cross 1, 2: (Bee Club 1. 2. 3: Junior Exhibition 3; Grandiia’s Twin Sister 4; Editorial Board. Assistant Editor 4 ; Magazine Drive Captain 4 : Librarian 4. WALTER WILLIAM HAMMOND Walt Walter is our reader. He has. always, a book. But if you nudge him gently. At his lessons he will look. College Course: Touch Football 1. 2. 3: Baseball 3, 4; Projector Club 3: Grandpa’s Twin Sister” 4. DONNA OLIVE HILLMAN “Donna I onna is our studious (T) one. Full of fun is s(he. If something is going on. Far from studies she will be. College Course: Softball 1. 2. 3. 4; Junior Red Cross 1 ; Editorial Board, Athletic Editor (Girls) 3. Exchange Edi- tor 4 : National Honor Society 4 ; Class Gifts. CHESTER WILLARD HEUGHA'N “Chet Chet is our singer. He croons” and they swoon.” He’ll make headlines again Before many a moon. College Course: Junior Red Cross 1 ; Touch Football 1. 2. 3; National Honor Society 3. 4 ; Glee Club 3. 4 ; Grandpa’s Twin Sister (Stage Manager) 4 : Editorial Board. Assistant Editor 4 : Class Gifts. MURIEL FRANCES JOHNSON Muriel CHARLES EDWARD JOHNSON Digger LOIS MEDORA KITCHEN • Shorty ’ Muriel is one of our redhead . She and Nei«” are unseparable twin . No matter the weather, always together. Even through thick and through thin. Commercial Course: Candy Goes on a Diet 1 : League Spelling Contest 1 ; Junior Red Crone 1 ; Glee Club 1 ; Cheer- leading 2. 3, Captain 4 ; Librarian 2, 4 ; National Honor Society 3. 4 ; Editorial Hoard 3. Joke Editor 4 ; Grandpa’s Twin Sister 4 ; First Honor Essay. Digger is our ambitious boy. Hi aim will make you quake. If you Should meet him in later years Be careful I For your life’s sake!! General Course: Bangor High School 1. 2. 3: Grandpa's Twin Sister (Stage Manager) 4 ; Glee Club 4. Lois is our Shorty, Happy as can be. After graduation -what? We’ll have to wait and see. Commercial Course: Junior Red Cross 1; Glee Club 1 ; Librarian 1, 2, 3. 4 ; Cheers leading 1. 2; Softball 1. LLOYD DELMONT ROBINSON DAVID WILLIAM KEIRSTEAD Dave Dave is our devil Who loves to laugh and tease. S|toed tests in typing Are truly his pet peeves. General Course: Candy Goes on a Diet 1 ; Touch Football 1. 2; The Kid Make Up Hi Mind 2; For Whom the Telephone Rings (Stage Manager) 2; She Married Well (Stage Manager) 3; Grandpa's Twin Sister 4. MARILYN EVELYN LORD Marilyn Marilyn is another red, And a quiet one. at that. She’s often found with Theresa. Having a fine. lively chat. Commercial Course: Class Treasurer 1 : Junior Red Cross 1; Glee Club 1. 2. 3: Basketball 2 : National Honor Society 3. Vice President 4 ; Editorial Board 3. Local Editor 4 : Student Council. Vice President 3: Grandpa's Twin Sister 4 ; Wilbur’s Wild Night 4 ; Librarian 4 ; Class Will. Charlie Charlie is our nifty chauffeur. His blue Plymouth is always there. We Grant he’ll be willing to run errands For cutting classes are truly no care. General Course: F. F. A. 1. 2; Junior Red Cross 1, 2; Glee Club 1 ; Baseball 1. 3. 4 : Touch Football 1. 2. 3 : Student Coun- cil 2 : Editorial Board 2. 3. 4 ; Junior Ex- hibition 3. first prize for boys; League Speaking 3 ; Projector Club 3; Grandpa's Twin Sister 4. VANESSA BEATRICE LORI) Ne Ness is our third redhead. With one other, she makes a pair. Whenever there’s some excitement. She and Muriel are always there. Commercial Course: Class Secretary 1 : The Professor Roars 1 : Basketball 1. 2. 3 : Junior Red Cross. Secretary 1 ; Glee Club 1 ; National Honor Society 2. 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3: For Whom the Telephone Rings 2: Editorial Board 2. 3. Co-Business Manager 4 ; Class President 3: Junior Exhibition 3, second prixe for girls; Student Council, Secretary 3; Maga- zine Contest. Co-Captain 3; Wilbur’s Wild Night 4 ; Librarian 4 : Salutatorian. DOROTHEA JANET POMEROY Dot Dot is our spitfire. Her temper’ ever aflame. She gets riled up in typing But she likes it (T?) just the same. Commercial Course: Junior Red Cross 1. 2; Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Librarian 4. MURIEL AYT9 TEAGUE Muriel Muriel is the quietest Of our noisy class. Always willing to work Is our cheerful lass. Commercial Course: Junior Red Cross 1; Glee Club 2 ; Editorial Board. Typist 3. 4 ; 'National Honor Society 4 ; Librarian 4 ; Class Prophecy. VERNON BRADLEY LIBBY. JR. Lib Lib is our joking jester - Mrs. Stevenson’s pet senior peeve. He'll keep ’em ever laughing With some antic up his sleeve. General Course: F. F. A. 1 ; Touch Foot- ball 1. 2 ; Projector Club 2, 3 : Junior Ex- hibition 3; Baseball 3, 4; Grandpa's Twin Sister 4. THERESA ATHENA VOUDOUKIS Theresa Theresa is our worrier. And often wears a frown. Though we know really, deep inside. It seldom gets her down. ommercial Course: Junior Red Cross 1. 2; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Editorial Hioartl. Literary Editor 4 ; Grandjm’s Twin Sis- ter «Prompter) 4; Magazine Contest. Business Manager 4 ; Librarian 4 ; School- boy Patrol 4. EDITORIALS EDITORIAL BOARD First row: F. White, M. Li ht, A. Boudreau, C. Heughan, Mrs. Myers, P. Leathers, M. Griffin, T. Voudoukis, V. Lord, M. Johnson. Second rote: N. Phillips, R. Campbell, P. McGinley, P. Dole, S. Burgess, T. Reynolds, L. Lufkin, M. Lord, M. Teague, D. Hillman, C. Pickard. Extra-Curricular Activities And Their Values “Sissy!” “Aw, come on, be a sport.” “Can’t you take it?” “He’s very unreason- able.” These taunts will follow the poor sport from childhood to maturity. Character traits are developed in childhood, and good sportsmanship is definitely a character trait. The time to obtain and develop these traits is while a person is developing, which is the teen-age period. School is not just an institution of learn- ing. It is, also, an institution for training a person’s social habits. It is in school, where a teenager is surrounded by his equals, that he learns the values of friendship and co- operation. He learns to co-operate with his teachers and his friends, but this is accom- plished not only through class work but 12 The MICROPHONE through the aid of extra-curricular activi- ties. There are many extra-curricular activi- ties in the schools today. Various contests are held between schools in the performance of dramatics, debates, and athletics. The student who learns to accept defeat without hard feelings and is able to sincerely con- gratulate his opponent on the victory be- comes the adult who is able to meet the set- backs that accompany success and overcome them without ruining his opportunities. A teenager finds out how hard it is to ac- complish something under pressure as he realizes the trophy for the school depends upon how well he pronounces his words and puts the idea across to the audience through his actions and expression, or upon his mak- ing this basket regardless of the excitement and cheers of the crowd. A certain degree of quickness of mind is developed when the basketball player has to quickly decide whether to pass or feint or when the young actor or actress has to rearrange his or her actions when a prop for a particular scene is on the wrong side of the stage. Many people feel that the extra-curricular activities of the school do the student “no earthly good,” but any student can tell you that this is not true. Perhaps it seems at times that no work is being done, but any outside activity calls for a lot of work on someone’s part. Even a simple trip to the library, although not strictly an extra- curricular activity, calls for letters to be written and arrangements to be made, which are done by students, and followed up by class discussions and tests. All in all, extra-curricular activities play a very important part in the role of the stu- dent of today. They develop his mental ability, self-control, ability to make friends, co-operativeness, and sportsmanship, all of which are important character traits. Patricia Leathers, Editor-in-Chief A Joint Effort For An Enjoyable Life There are many ways to make the school life of each student a happy one, but there are also many ways to make one’s school life a tedious, unenjoyable task. We can have a school with each student taking part and sharing the responsibilities or one where there is always trouble. No one likes to go to school if they can not get some enjoyment out of it. Let’s make our school one of which each one of us can be proud. The best way to do this is to have a closer rela- lationship between the student, parents and teachers, therefore, doing away with any misunderstandings. When one comes home from school all dis- couraged and in the quitting mood, his par- ents should not ignore him; they should try to help him solve his problem. Perhaps there is trouble between the student and the teacher, or between the student and the par- ents, or some other source. This is where the parents should step in. It is a privilege of the parents as well as a duty to go to visit the school and talk to the teachers. Perhaps the teacher and the parents could straighten out many problems and make the school life of the student much more pleasant. There are students who have to work at home. I mean by work, having duties as- signed to them that they are expected to do whether they want to or not. These students miss out on some school activities, but, above all, their school work is neglected because of their responsibilities at home. When a student’s grades are low they are left out of some activities which depend wholly on ranks. Often the teacher considers these students uninterested, when it is not entire- ly the student’s fault. There again we have a misunderstanding because the parent and the teacher have never met to talk over the student's particular situation. It would be The MICROPHONE 13 impossible for the teacher to visit each par- ent, so it is the parent’s duty to visit the school. Not only would this perhaps straight- en out this misunderstanding, but if the stu- dent thought his parents were interested in his school enough to visit it, school might look more appealing to him. Many times there is a misunderstanding when the student comes home with an exaggerated story. Quite often this starts some harmful gossip which ends in hard feelings between teacher and student, when it could have been ended by the parents with no hard feelings and just a little shame in the right place. The Parent-Teachers Association is doing much to join the community together and to make a better school. But there is the job ahead to get each parent interested in the school life of his own child. The parents should support the teachers but each parent should be interested in their children’s work at school. There are still many parents who believe that it is the teacher’s duty to run the school. I wonder if the students are doing their part to convince their parents that this is the wrong way to look at this situation. We like to have our parents visit our plays and pro- grams and it is their duty. Let us, the stu- dents, remember that we have duties to them as well. Let us all strive to do our part to make our school a gathering of not only teachers and pupils but of parents, teachers and stu- dents, working together for the good of all. E. Marie Griffin, Assistant Editor The important thing is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are go- ing.—Oliver Wendell Holmes. Graduation And What It Means Graduation is the beginning of the sever- ing of family ties. We all have had our families to take care of us, to plan for us, and to guide us. Many of us have been working part-time for a few years, but it has been only for our own spending money and personal wants. After graduation we must find a vocation which we can enjoy and will provide us with an income sufficient to support us. We will be completely on our own. Some of us wonder why get a high school education when we are going to have to go into the service? This does sound gloomy, but the services prefer men with a high school diploma, and rating comes quicker if you have one. These young men need to get their high school education to be better citi- zens after they return from the service. An- other point is that a high school diploma helps in getting a job in civilian life. The men who have their diplomas will be ready to go on to school under the “GI” Bill. Graduation should be the completion of a course in learning to work and to co-operate with others. The object of a high school is to help prepare us to go out on our own. This means developing us to be able to fit easily into society. Why Not Stick To It? What do all of us want out of life? Do we want a good iob. security, and hanniness'’ Or do we want the insecurity that a person is mostly likelv to feel if he is not prepared for anv specific profession or job? We train for our ioh or profession through grammar school and high school. One of the most important stepping-stones to getting a good job is to be able to show our hi dv school diploma. Tt shows the world that we were able to stick to it: we have “ghie”. Graduating from school is half the battle of growing up. If we quit before entering high 14 The MICROPHONE school or even after two or three years of high school, are not we admitting very plain- ly that we cannot get along with people, that we cannot cope with our problems? If we cannot co-operate with our classmates, how can we get along with the outside world? School is a “growing-up” process. We learn to live with people and to look all circumstances squarely in the eye. Do not quit school, go on, graduate. It is worth it in the end. Joyce Stewart, Assistant Editor The Editor Speaks We wish to thank the Bangor School De- partment for the hospitality which they have shown to us this school year. Hermon High School has been in session in the Hannibal Hamlin school building since September 3, 1952, occupying 7 of the 12 classrooms and an eighth room for play rehearsals and cheering practice. We also wish to express our appreciation for the use of other build- ings for our extra-curricular activities: namely the Mary Snow gymnasium for bas- ketball games and the Fifth Street Junior High School auditorium for the senior p’av. And appreciation is expressed to the Bangor Theological Seminary for the use of their gymnasium for basketball practice. The students are commmended for the spirit with which they have accepted the difficult situations under which we have had to work this year. Because of the lack of facilities, several extra-curricular acti ities, as well as assembly programs, have been forfeited. Among those activities was the girls’ basketball team, the loss of which was much regretted by the students. We wish to express our appreciation to the Triumph I.O.O.F. Lodge of Hermon for the use of their hall for our plays, speaking, and Commencement exercises, and other or- ganizations and individuals for their help. Being located in the city of Bangor has given our Business Staff an opportunity to increase our list of advertisements. We hope everyone will patronize our advertisers, who have been most helpful this year. P. L. L. Note Of Thanks To— Our sincere thanks are extended to our good friends who have helped in many ways to better our school. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Duran purchased a speaker system for the new high school. Mr. Clarence MacDonald gave a gift of money to purchase athletic equipment. The P.T.A. presented the school with a micro- scope and they are also purchasing a clock system with the help of the high school. The Portland-Monson Slate Company donated four made-to-order sinks for the science laboratory and have plans for new tables for the room. Marilyn Lord, Iyocals Editor Citizenship To become an American citizen, one must be either born here, naturalized, or made a citizen by an act of legislation. A definition of citizenship is the relation- ship of a person to his state or country by which he owes obedience and loyalty, and in turn receives protection. The term citizen does not necessarily mean that he or she has the possession of political rights. A citizen bears both rights and duties. These rights and duties are called civic. By this name we can distinguish them from political rights and duties. From the day I was born I possessed civic rights and duties. These rights include the right to protection of life, liberty and prop- erty; the right to peaceably assemble; the right of trial by jury; and the right to hold office under the Federal Government. In re- tura for these rights I owe my country serv- ices or duties, such as obeying the laws for keeping the peace. All American babies from their date of birth possess these rights, as provided in the fourteenth amendment, but in the United States the political rights and duties, such as voting are not possessed bv a citizen until he or she reaches the age of twenty- one. Muriel Johnson, Class of “53” The School Beside The Road The School beside the road they called Our dear old Hermon High, When fire leveled it, one morn, And let just ruins lie. Bangor, which is located Just eight miles from our town, Offered us a school to use Until our new one’s done. We like it here at Hannibal; Advantages, we’ve found. As long as we are back on time, We’re allowed to go downtown. Another thing that’s really great: No detention anymore. But the office here is always full Of gum-chewers by the score. Even though we like it here Our hearts still go astray— Out to our new building Which is growing day by day. We’ve watched the progress of our school From cement to lumber loads. We’re anxious to see our school again— “The school beside the road.” Roberta Wilson, Class of “57” Freshman Initiation 1 have come to the conclusion that Fresh- man Initiation was really tough this year, but the Freshmen proved to us Sophomores that, as a whole, they were good sports. The Initiation was fun for everyone. I think the Freshmen dreaded it a little, but enjoyed it just the same. The stunts weren’t too bad. After all, why was George Noiles so bashful about propos- ing to Mrs. Stevenson? I also heard that Marlene Drew was a little discouraged about carrying the big Webster dictionary, weigh- ing about fifteen pounds, with her all day. Why did Robert Reardon think he had such a hard job? All he had to do was to bail a pail full of water out with a thimble. Ray- mond Ormsby should have enjoyed his stunt since he’s always talking, but evidently he didn’t. He was supposed to make a five min- ute speech on “Why I Think Freshman Initiation is Unfair.” It was short so maybe he didn’t think that it was unfair. Donald Lambert really got an eyeful; he had to count the number of pupils with blue eyes in the school. Beverly Hill saved Mr. Myers, the janitor, a job by sweeping down the stairs with a toothbrush. The Sophomores checked on Chandler Campbell’s drawing ability by having him trace a hand of each of the teachers and get their autographs. It was all topped off by the Freshmen reciting the following poem on bended knee each time they met a Sophomore. I am a meek and lowly Freshman, To you, Sophomore, I do bow, To be a Sophomore is my ambition. Please, oh, please do tell me how. If your slave I have to be. Please let me off my bended knees. Carline Grant, Class of “55” The Storm The white clouds looked too white, I guess. And the sky was a little too blue, That’s how my mother prophesied The storm that was coming through. She told me to prepare for snow And to chop her plenty of wood. We got some boughs and banked the house, As many as w'e could. 16 The MICROPHONE For the brisk, cold winds had started to Blow ’round our cottage door. ’Twas to be a storm, a dreadful storm, Like we’d never seen before. The thin gray trees began to sway, They looked so sad and cold. The light brown grass on our front lawn Was turning white with snow. The fire in our fireplace Assured us we’d be warm. And good hot soup, my mother made, Helped to fight the drifting storm. When lunch was through, I pulled my chair Next to the open hearth To read my book of poetry, And once I wrote a verse. My mother hummed a sleepy tune And rocked in her favorite chair. Then very soon I heard her step, On our old and rickety stair. But 1 sat up and read my book, And as 1 watched the storm, I knew that during the passing night A new world was to be born. 1 added a stick to the dancing flame, In our old-fashioned fireplace. And then I, too, began to climb Our rickety dark staircase. The snow outside my window-sill Was drifting high and deep. I saw one lonely starlet shine And then I went to sleep. Next morn I woke with the dying storm In time to watch the sun Rise up to greet, with rays of gold, The new world that had come. Ruth Campbell, Class of “54” The Class Of 53 The class of ’53 awaits that Long awaited day. From last September ’til This June, which isn’t Far away. When the subject of class Trip arose, we all had Different views. After many pros and cons ’Twas voted, we take an Ocean cruise. Alas the final day has come, It’s graduation day. Although we’ve all had lots Of fun, it hasn’t all Been play. Theresa Voudoukis. Class of “53” Heidi” Heidi was a mixed breed of chow and collie and was the best watch dog around Emersonville. She had been with the John- sons for five years, but now they were mov- ing to the city and there was no place for a dog there. Mr. Johnson kept putting off the day when he would have to find a home for her. Mr. Johnson was working on his car on that memorable day of May 27, when he looked around him to see where his small son, Billy, had wandered. Suddenly he saw Billy down on the railroad tracks. Billy had never been warned about going on them, for very seldom did a train pass through there. There was a train coming now though, and Billy was too afraid to move. Mr. Johnson knew he would never reach his son in time. Suddenly a flash of black and white fur darted from the porch and bounded toward the tracks. Mr. Johnson knew that Heidi had reached the tracks, but had she been able to save Billy? Billy was lying on the side of the tracks shaken up but unhurt. On the tracks lay the limp body of the dead dog. Tears came to Mr. Johnson’s eyes, as he placed his hand on Heidi’s head and said, “Thanks, old Girl, I know you have the best of all homes now.” He took Billy by the hand, lifted the dead dog in his arms, and started for the house, still blinded by the tears in his eyes. June Wentworth. Class of “55” Hot Rod Race Around the track at full speed raced Ted Snow. He was now second behind the “Bullet,” the fastest car in New England. About two minutes later everyone was yelling, “Look out!” “Look out!” There was the Bullet cross ways on the track and Ted coming at him at a rate of ninety-five miles an hour. At that instant there was a loud Thr MICROPHONE 17 crash and everyone rushed toward the track. In rolled the fire truck, the ambulance, and the tirst-aid cars. The first thing 1 knew Ted was being carried from the burning car on a stretcher to the ambulance. He was badly burned and had a severe case of concussion. Three months later Ted was out of the hospital and as good as new but not quite so daring. ‘‘Next week is the big race, think you’ll try it?” asked Ted’s brother Bob. ‘‘Not on your life, go out there and nearly kill myself again? I’m not crazy,” remarked Ted. “The only trouble with you is that you crack up once and then get ‘chicken’,” Bob told Ted. All of a sudden Ted got a little put out with his brother’s attitude and told him to hold his breath until after the race. The big day finally came and Ted made the final race. Around the track at full speed. Ted is four cars behind, now three, two, and now he’s ahead!!! Closer and closer he comes to the finish line. “Hurray! Hurray!” were the calls from the people. Ted had won. After the race was over many went to Ted to congratulate him on his victory. Gloria Goodspeed. Class of “57” Her First Visit Yes, it was her first visit, And she hoped it didn’t come fast. She was very, very nervous. She wished her turn was past. She read all the books there were, She read each and every text. But how could she ever concentrate, When she knew she might be next! Finally, from the door of his office. At her he nodded—“Come.” Slowly she got up and followed, But her face looked awful glum. And one half hour later, Grinning at those in the hall. She had had her teeth fixed. And it hadn’t hurt at all! Marilyn Lord. Class of “53” What Christmas Means To Me Christmas means a lot of fun, Of giving and receiving, Buying gifts for everyone, And in Christ, believing. It means the “hello” of neighbors, As they pass you on the street, And as you go out the door, All the friends you meet. It means the joy of watching Someone in your family Give a great big smile When they, their presents see. It means the joy of everyone, Of kids especially, When they see the lights and gifts All over the Christmas tree. Terrance Reynolds, Class of “54” I Am An American Citizen In a small apartment on the third floor of a large rooming house in a poor section of New York, an old man lay in bed at the brink of death. His name was Mr. Papalos. He knew death was very near so he tried to remember the happiest time in his life. As his mind wandered back he remem- bered the day he became a citizen of Amer- ica, after many years of hoping and praying for that wonderful privilege. He recalled an incident of a few months back when his wife had become so discour- aged about being financially capable to care for her family properly since Papa was so ill. He had told her not to worry and complain so much but to pray and hope. “Believe in good and it will come to you. You are in America where all people help one another. Please remember, Mama, you are an Ameri- can citizen and America will take care of you.” Mr. Papalos passed away quietly, satisfied that his family was well provided for now. Marilyn Light, Class of “53” 18 The MICROPHONE Farming In Colonial Times People then did not possess All the things we do today. Still they hung on, never gave up In their tired, hard-earned way. Though their houses and their wood-sheds Often were so much alike, None would complain about it For they were content with life. Chores were hard without equipment. Everything was done by hand, And what tools they did have back then Would be strewn around their lands. For the wood took up the sheds, There was little room inside For the farmer’s crude equipment, So outdoors it did reside. In those days they had some livestock— Several cows, pigs, and hens. Then out front, a well-curb crude As it was made by hand. Although their lives were hard and weary. Lacking the comforts of today, They have molded our great country, Strong it is—strong it must stay. Judith' Wall, Class of “57” American Dream The dream of America today is world peace; peace between nations, countries and states. That is a dream that will probably never come true because, primarily, in- dividuals will have to learn to get along with one another. When the average in- dividual cannot get along with people in the family, how then can we expect peace be- tween nations, countries, and states? Alice Lawrence. Class of “54” Education The “red” school house was in the North, Plantation schools were in the South, Both boys and girls were sent to school. Where they were taught the “golden rule.” Education means a lot, A student should not “go to pot.” When you go to school each day, You go to learn and not to play. You may not want to go to college, But if you do you get more knowledge, You learn a lot more every day, And in the long run, it will pay. If you leave school to go to work, You make a very great mistake, You always want to stay in school. And do so for your future’s sake. Irving Heughan. Class of “57' Eighth Grade Hermon High A—we have none. B—we have three, Bates, Bowen and Byers as you plainly see. C—we have one, Earl Cole is his name. D—is Pat Dorr, who is sure to win fame. E—there’s a blank here in our list. F—Flewelling and Freeman would surely be missed. 0— Gloria Goodspeed gives two G’s in a row. H—Haskell and Heughan we find are not slow. While Homsted and Hills are both on their toes. 1— is a space as ev’ryone knows. J—Judkins and Jellerson now come along. K—W as Dennis King who could sing us a song. L—Lawrence and Lovely, then Lindsey and Light. M—McLaughlin and Moore all try to do right. N—next come two Nowells, though not re- lated. O—O’Keefe, then Ormsby, as now may be stated. Overlocks two, Elaine G., Grace. P—Pinkham and Pomeroy who once ran a race. Q—is for Queen. Oh! who will she be? R—Ramsdell, Robinson? We just can’t agree. S—Simpson comes next close followed bv Smart, then Joyce and “Jack” Stevens who brims over with art. T. U and V all show vacant places. W—Wilson and Wall have bright, happy faces. X, Y and Z, as always, come last. So now you have read each name in our class. The MICROPHONE 19 Calendar Do You Remember? Sept. 3—First Day of School Sept. 16—Senior Play Cast Announced Sept. 24—Magazine Contest Regan Oct. 6—Senior Pictures Taken Oct. 10—Freshman Reception Oct. 16—Individual Pictures Taken Oct. 17—First Term Ranks Oct. 24—Senior Play Oct. 30-31—Teachers Attended Convention Nov. 4—Students Elected Eisenhower Nov. 4—Driver Training Clinic Nov. 6—league Spelling Contest at East Corinth Nov. 10-11—Armistice Vacation Nov. 14—Round Robin at Newport Nov. 18—First Game of the Season at Husson Nov. 26—Magazine Movie—“Francis” Nov. 27-28—Thanksgiving Recess Dec. 3—First Home Game—East Corinth at Mary Snow School Dec. 19—Christmas Parties and Movie Sponsored by Sophomores Dec. 19—School Closed for Christmas Vacation Jan. 6—School Sessions Resumed Jan. 21—Rank Cards—Midyears jan. 23—National Honor Society Members An- nounced Jan. 23—Junior Exhibition Semi-Finals Jan. 23—Junior Class Sponsored Movie Jan. 28—Group Pictures Taken Feb. 2—Sophomores Received Class Rings Feb. 13—League Tournament at Newport Feb. 20—1. Q. Tests Given Feb. 20— Freshman Class Sponsored Movie Feb. 20—School Closed for Vacation Mar. 2—School Sessions Resumed Mar. 10—One Act Plays Mar. 13— League One Act Play Contest at Corinna Mar. 16—Seniors Heard Farmington State Repre- sentatives Mar. 19—Senior Class Parts Announced Mar. 26—Senior Class Sponsored Movie Mar. 27—Teachers Attended County Convention Mar. 27—Junior Exhibition Apr. 10—League Speaking at Hartland Apr. 17—Vacation Began „. , c , . Apr. 27—Sessions Resumed in the New High School May 8—National Honor Society Initiation at Corinna June 6—Senior Class Trip June 7—Baccalaureate june 8—Senior-Alumni Banquet June 11—Graduation June 12—Last Day of School and Pinal Rank Cards FROM THE SCRAPBOOK—The wondering of the students as to how the inside of Hannibal Hamlin would look, and what the new principal and teacher would be like . . . The excited preparations for the Senior Play . . . How the cameras were broken by the senior class pictures being taken . . . The parked cars at the Bangor Drive-In Theatre when the bene- fit movie for the P.T.A. was shown . . . The first time the basketball players practiced in the B.T.S. gym . . . The noise made by candy wrappers during study halls . . . The Eighth grade and Seniors on their trip to Ellsworth . . . Peoples’ lives being en- dangered by the arrival of the Driver Training car . . . The rivalry in the Magazine Contest . . . The dismal look on the faces of the League Spellers at E.C.A. . . . How Hermon spoiled Carmel’s first bas- ketball game of the season with a score of 74-45 . . . The success of the Senior Play . . . Many privileges being taken away after the first honor roll was an- nounced . . . When our five peppy cheerleaders were chosen . . . The happy face of our editor-in-chief when the files of the Microphone were completed . .. “Francis, the Talking Mule,”—our reward for do- ing so well in the Magazine Contest . . . The over- stuffed students after Thanksgiving recess . . . How the elementary students grumbled when the high school patrol leaders took over on the school busses . . . The annual Whirl-a-Gig . . . How hard it was to settle down after Christmas vacation . . . How the Juniors worried over Jr. Ex. tryouts . . . Then, soon after, the congratulating of the winners to speak in the semi-finals and then the further con- gratulations to the eight winners of the semi-finals . . . New members added to the National Honor Society and the officers chosen . . . The sudden need of tape when the class rings arrived . . . The casts chosen for the two one-act plays and the starting of rehearsals . . . The wave of Mumps . . . The night of the plays . . . Richard Mullen’s medal for the best actor in the League Play Contest . . . Marilyn Light being chosen as the D.A.R. Candidate from (CONTINUED ON PAGE 25) SENIOR PLAY First row: L. Robinson, I). Keirstead, M. Light, S. Andrews, M. Lord, M. Griffin. Second rote: M. Johnson, Mrs. Stevenson, C. Johnson, P. Leathers, C. Heu han, F. White, W. Hammond, V. Libby, T. Voudoukis, V. Lord. JUNIOR EXHIBITION First row: N. Phillips, J. Frost, A. White, J. Simpson, R. Hillier. Second row: C. Pickard, L. Lufkin, T. Reynolds. The MICROPHONE 2l Senior Play The Senior play, “Grandpa’s Twin Sister,” was presented Friday October 24, 1952 at Fifth Street Junior High. The play was a comedy in three acts. The cast was made up of Lloyd Robinson as Grandpa Hatcher: Marilyn Light as Maggie, his cook; Patricia Leathers as Louise, his grandniece; Marilyn Lord as Betty, his granddaughter; Walter Hammond as Edgar, his grandnephew; Marie Griffin as Clara, Edgar’s bossy wife; Sidney Andrews as Ralph Wyatt, a young doctor; Vernon Libby as Henry Collins, a smart lawyer; Muriel Johnson as the Widow Williams, an undying flame; and David Keirstead as Adam McPherson, a specialist in saving. The play was under the direction of Mrs. Madeline Stevenson. Other seniors who took part were Theresa Voudoukis and Faye White as prompters, and Chester Heughan and Charles Johnson as stage managers. Vanessa Lord helped with the make-up. Muriel Teague and Donna Hillman were in charge of the tickets. One-Act Plays On the evening of March 10, 1953, two one-act plays were presented in the I.O.O.F. Hall. The first play was “Wilbur’s Wild Night” under the direction of Mr. Bemiss. Members of the cast were: Robert Reardon as Wilbur Maxwell; Shirley Goodspeed as Betty Lou Maxwell; Ruth Campbell as Con- nie Maxwell; Terrance Reynolds as Mr. Maxwell; Marilyn Lord as Mrs. Maxwell; Vanessa Lord as Miss Turk; Leroy Patten as Mr. Mallory; and Marvin Overlock as Heap Chief Tail Feather. Members of the Glee Club sang three selections under the direction of Miss Hewes. “Shock of His Life” was a comedy pre- sented under the direction of Mrs. Stevenson. The cast included: Richard Mullen as Wil- bur Maxwell; Patricia McGinley as Betty Lou Maxwell; Sylvia Archer as Connie Maxwell; Douglass McGinley as Mr. Max- well; Patricia Leathers as Mrs. Maxwell; and Danny Robinson as Hercules. This play was selected to compete in the league one-act plays presented at Corinna March 13, 1953. In the contest there were six schools com- peting. They were Corinna Union Academy, Hartland Academy, Newport High School, Carmel High School, East Corinth Academy, and Hermon High School. Corinna won the trophy, with Hartland winning second place and Newport third place. Richard Mullen, of Hermon, received an award for the best actor of all those competing in the six plays. Junior Exhibition The annual Junior Exhibition was held March 27, 1953 in the Odd Fellows Hall un- der the direction of Mrs. Stevenson and Mr. Bemiss. The program was as follows: Music The Unknown Soldier Douylass Carleton Pickard The Last Leaf 0. Henry Natalie Phillips The Circus Sorayan Allen White The Snow Goose__________________________Gallico Joyce Frost Music Terrance Reynolds The Swan Song Brooks Jean Simpson Mr. Traver’s First Hunt Davis Linwood Lufkin The Scarlet Letter Hawthorne Rena Hillier First prizes were won by Terrance Rey- nolds and Rena Hillier; second prizes by Allen White and Joyce Frost. National Honor Society This organization was created to raise enthusiasm for scholarship and to develop leadership as well as arousing interest for the service of the school. To become a mem- ber a junior or senior must have an average of eighty-five per cent. A sophomore must have an average of ninety per cent. Members are not admitted on rank alone. They must have the qualifications of leadership, serv- ice, character, and scholarship. In May the following students were initiated by members of the Society in the The MICROPHONE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First row: P. Leathers, C. Heughan, M. Johnson, V. Lord, Mr. Bemiss, M. Light, F. White, M. Lord, I). Hillman. Second row: S. Burgess, T. Reynolds, L. Lufkin, P. Teague, A. Lawrence, M. Teague. Third row: S. Goodspeed, R. Campbell, A. White, C. Grant. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA First row: T. MacKay, R. Bemis, D. McGinley, P. Frost, W. Allen, Mr. Smith. Second row: R. Dunton, G. Noiles, H. Bates. Thr MICROPHONE 23 ■ various schools in the league: Muriel Teague, Donna Hiliman, Faye White, Alice Law- rence, Pauline Teague, Linwood Lufkin, Shirley Burgess, Allen White, Shirley Good- speed and Carline Grant. Vanessa Lord and Patricia Leathers were among the original charter members of the Hei-mon Chapter. The new officers for the National Honor Society of the Hermon Chapter are: presi- dent, Ruth Campbell; vice-president, Mari- lyn Lord; and secretary-treasurer, Shirley Burgess. Spelling Contest The school spelling contest was held No- vember 1, 1952. Hermon representatives in the league contest held at East Corinth were: Joyce Stewart, junior class; Carline Grant and Shirley Goodspeed, sophomore class; and Robert Duplisea, freshman class. Jane Ann Cunningham, freshman class and Lora Bunker, senior class, were alternates. East Corinth won the contest. Eighth Grade Activities At the beginning of the year the eighth grade chose their class officers, who are: president, Meriel Homsted; vice-president, Arnold Byers; secretary, Dianne Light; and treasurer, Leland Nowell. The eighth grade and the seniors went to the Black Mansion, the Hancock County Creamery, and the freezing plant. They showed us through all three places and in the Creamery they gave us ice cream. We ate our lunch at Mr. Bemiss' camp in Surry. We had the 11th annual Whirl-a-Gig which was quite successful. We made calendars, various kinds of pins, and Christmas tree ornaments. We sold popcorn and home made fudge, had side shows, and the usual guess- ing of weights, etc. We have also done numerous things in Junior Red Cross work. We made place mats and nut cups to send to Togus and the East- ern Maine General Hospital at Christmas. We also made scrap books to send to the children’s ward. We are working on two scrap books of Maine, one to go to Japan and the other to California. We have taken part in all Welfare Drives. We made the usual trip to Augusta April 8. We have enjoyed being in the eighth grade and are looking forward to being freshmen. Meriel Homsted Magazine Contest The high school, in co-operation with the Curtis Publishing Company, carried on its annual magazine contest. Theresa Voudoukis was business manager. Each class had a captain and they were: Marie Griffin, senior ciass; Juanita Hihman, junior class; Shirley Goodspeed, sophomore class; George Hall, freshman class; and Roberta Wilson, eighth grade. The freshman class had the highest class total. George Hall, a freshman, was high salesman for the school. For his ac- complishment he received a wrist watch. Priscilla Dole, a junior, was the second high- est salesman. She received a flash camera for her fine work. With the money received from the contest the school purchased suits for the cheerleaders, basketball uniforms for the boys and other necessary equipment. The school wishes to thank all the people who gave donations and helped to make this campaign a success. Future Farmers This year the Future Fanners of America celebrate their twenty-fifth anniversary as an American Agricultural Organization. This national organization is created for all boys interested in agriculture. Three members of the Hermon Chapter won banquet awards in the Rural Electrifica- tion Essay Contest—William Allen, Doug- lass McGinley, and Robert Goodspeed. Doug- lass McGinley won a prize for second place in the county. The officers for this year are: president, Philip Frost; vice-president, Robert Good- speed; secretary, Douglass McGinley; treas- urer, William Allen; reporter, Royce Bemis; chaplain, Herbert Bates; sentinel, Thomas MacKay; and chapter advisor, Charles B. Smith, Jr. Other members are: Robert Dun- ton, Robert Tozier, Martin Harris, and George Noiles. THE SHOCK OF HIS LIFE First row: I) Robinson. R. Mullen, Mrs. Stevenson, P. McGinUy Second row: P. Leathers, C. Tapley, S. Archer. WILBUR’S WILD NIGHT First row: S. Goodspeed, R. Campbell, Mr. Bemiss, R. Reardon V Lord Second row: T. Reynolds, M. Overlock, L. Patten, M. Lord. ’ The MICROPHONE 25 The Glee Club The Glee Club meets every Tuesday after- noon under the direction of Miss Kathleen Hewes. There are three officers and they are: chairman, Rena Hillier; vice-chairman, Jean Simpson; and librarian, Eleanor May- hew. They sang at the two One-Act Plays and Junior Exhibition. Exchanges We are pleased to exchange yearbooks with other schools. Through these exchanges we find new ideas which help to make our yearbook better. We will comment on a few yearbooks, but there is not room to comment on all the yearbooks we receive. The Rocket’’ East Corinth Academy Your individual class writeups are very- good. The Ripple” Hqrtland Academy We like your joke section. The Rocket” Carmel High School Your poetry is very good. The Muse” Corinna Union Academy Writeups of activities are well written. The Live Wire” Newport High School Your Senior Class History is a good idea. “The Sedan” Hampden Academy The ad section shows a lot of work. The Winner Winthrop High School Your jpke section is very good. The Maple Leaf” Mapleton High School Your sketches are very good. “The Angelus” Leavitt Institute We like your cover. We also exchange with: “The Breeze,” Milo High School; “The Sachem,” Old Town High School; “Spindrift,” Sumner High School; “The Crescent,” Lee Academy; “The Chrysalis,” Greenville High School; “Crim- son Crier,” Orono High School; “The Islander,” Bar Harbor High School; “River- side,” Winterport High School; “Washing- tonia,” Washington State Teachers College. Donna Hillman, Exchange Editor Microphone Files The files of the yearbooks have been re- stored, thanks to our numerous friends. Many issues were given by the faculty and alumni. We now have a complete set; in fact, we lack only a few issues to complete a second set. What Christmas Means To Me Back before the turn of the century, Christmas was quite different from the Christmas of today. The tree was decorated with popcorn, candy, and fancy ribbon. The Christmas dinner took two or three days to prepare. Today’s Christmas tree is a 2 or 3-footer that stands on a coffee table trimmed with spring flowers, white doves, or paper lace doilies instead of traditional tinsel. But one thing, remember, gilded and modem, it is still a festive table and a merry one. Christmas is always plump with tradition and green with memories. For Christmas, the feast, the tree, the meaning is still to me the year’s wondrous day. Beatrice Lambert, Class of “54” Do You Remember? ■CONTINUED FROM PAGE IS) Hcrmon High School . . . Senior honor parts figured out . . . Rena Hillier and Terry Reynolds winning Junior Exhibition . . . Relief of bidding a final adieu to the Microphone??? Ruth Campbell, Carline Grant, School Reporters Talk not to me of the stock whence you grew. But show me your stock by what you can do.—Spurgeon. How a man plays the game shows some- thing of his character; how he loses shows all of it.—Bushware. JUNIOR CLASS First row: J. Frost, P. Dole, J. Simpson, R. Campbell, C. Pickard, N. Phillips, A. White, J. Hillman, R. Hillier, Mrs. Stevenson. Second row: P. McGinley, P. Teague, C. Tapley, L. Lufkin, L. Patten, S. Clark, A. Lawrence, S. Hatch, S. Burgess. Third row: N. Peary, M. Bragg, W. Allen, T. Reynolds, L. Brawn, D. McGinley, G. Bragg. SOPHOMORE CLASS First row: M. Tozier, J. Wentworth, M. Duplisea, S. Goodspeed, C. Grant, D. Robin- son, M. Doughty, C. Woodard, Mr. McLaughlin'. Second row: E. May.hew, T. Lawrence, R. Bemis, T. MacKay, M. Overlock, P. Frost, I. Voudoukis, G. Overlock. Third row: P. Griffin, R. Dunton, J. McKay, R. Mullen. FRESHMAN CLASS First row: G. Peavy, P. Buell, B. Hill, S. Archer, G. Adams, S. Nowell, R. Duplisea, C. Lindsay, S. Bowden, Mrs. Myers. Second row: J. A. Cunningham, C. Campbell, E. Libby, M. Teague, P. Hunt, H. Bates, M. Drew, D. Dean, E. Lawrence, L. Peary. Third row: R. Ormsby, G. Nodes, L. Heughan, J. Palmer, R. Reardon, R. Dorr. EIGHTH GRADE First row: E. Lindsey, R. Wilson, L. Nowell, A. Byers, M. Homsted, D. Light, J. Walls. P. Dorr, L. McLaughlin, Mrs. Herrick. Second row: M. Lovely, Jacqueline Stevens, G. Goodspeed, E. Cole, G. Overlock, L. O’Keefe, M. Nowell, E. Pomeroy, E. Overlock, J. Bates, P. Jellerson, M. Moore, L. Ormsby, L. Robinson, R. Lawrence. Third row: W. Smart, W. Freeman, S. Bowen, P. Ramsdell, R. Simpson, W. Haskell, E. Judkins, D. King, J. Pinkham. 28 The MICROPHONE GLEE CLUB First row: E. Lindsey, R. Wilson, B. Hill, G. Goodspeed, M. Nowell, L. McLaughlin, J. Walls, P. Dorr, J. Bates, R. Lawrence. Second row: M. Lovely, S. Bowden, G. Adams, E. Mayhew, L. O’Keefe, C. Lindsay, P. Buell, S. Bowen, J. Simpson, W. Freeman, D. Dean, J. Hillman, G. Overlock, G. Peavey. Third row: P. Dole, G. Noiles, P. Griffin, C. Heughan, C. Johnson, W. Haskell, L. Nowell, E. Judkins, L. Heughan, R. Hillier. SENIORS President Marilyn Light Vice President...........Patricia Leathers Secretary............................Faye White Treasurer .............. Sidney Andrews Adviser_________________________Mr. Smith SOPHOMORES President .....Shirley Goodspeed Vice President ......... Carline Grant Secretary ..............Mildred Duplisea Treasurer Daniel Robinson Adviser ...............Mr. McLaughlin JUNIORS President------------ Carleton Pickard Vice President ............ Ruth Campbell Secretary--------------------------Natalie Phillips Treasurer------------------- Allen White Adviser____________________ Mrs. Stevenson FRESHMEN President............. Sherrill Nowell Vice President----------- Gloria Adams Secretary.................Robert Duplisea Treasurer ----------------Sylvia Archer Adviser____________________ Mrs. Myers NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY President ---------------Ruth Campbell Vice President Marilyn Lord Secret ary-Treasurer ....Shirley Burgess Adviser.................... Mr. Bemiss The MICROPHONE 29 BASKETBALL TEAM f irst row: T. MacKay, L . Robinson, L. Patten, A. Boudreau, C. Tapley, Mr. McLaugh- lin. Srroml row: R. Reardon, R. Dunton, J. McKay, R. Mullen, T. Reynolds, R. Duplissea, R. Bemis. Basketball The basketball season a t Hermon High opened with twenty boys reporting to Coach Reginald McLaughlin. Although this year’s team was not as successful as in past years, the boys gained valuable experience in both varsity and junior varsity competition. The squad loses only one from the start- ing line-up by graduation. The remainder was made up of two juniors and two soph- omores. The starting line-up for the team was Danny Robinson, Thomas MacKay, Colby Tapley, Leroy Patten, and Avery Boudreau. Terry Reynolds was used as utility man. This year’s manager was Royce Bemis. The Junior Varsity won 8 games and lost 8 games. The starting line-up for the junior varsity team was Robert Reardon. Robert Duplisea, Robert Dunton, John McKay, and Richard Mullen. Russell Dorr served as sub- stitute. The varsity scores were: Hermon 54 •— Husson JV 55 Hermon 74 to Carmel 45 Hermon 40 L Sumner 56 ‘Hermon 63 L- East Corinth 89 ‘Hermon 75 UJ Hartland 49 Hermon 67 L- Corinna 71 ‘Hermon 58 L- Sumner 63 ‘Hermon 58 (_ Newport 70 ‘Hermon 55 (_ Carmel 57 ‘Hermon 61 L Hampden 83 Hermon 49 b East Corinth 54 Hermon 45 fc- Hartland 47 •Hermon 59 L. Orono 83 ‘Hermon 43 L Hampden 69 •Hermon 62 u Corinna 63 Hermon 44 Newport 70 Hermon 32 u Orono 42 League Tournament Hermon 71 yp Carmel 40 ‘Indicates home games. 30 The MICROPHONE CHEERLEADERS N. Phillips, M. Doughty, J. Wentworth, D. Dean, M. Johnson. Cheerleading Due to the elimination of the girls’ bas- ketball team this year there was a large number of girls trying out for cheer- leading. The judges were members of the faculty and those chosen were: Muriel John- son, Captain, Natalie Phillips, June Went- worth, Marlene Doughty, and Deanna Dean. Our substitute was Mildred Duplisea. As there were only five cheerleaders in- stead of the usual six, we had to work out new cheers, many of which were successful. Our uniforms consisted of yellow blouses, bine skirts, and blue and gold sweaters. Blue and gold megaphones were also pur- chased. We would like to take this oppor- tunity to thank Mrs. Bemiss for making our skirts. We feel that we had a successful season in spite of our teams many losses because of the spirit and enthusiasm of both the team and the cheerleaders. Spring Athletics At this printing it is not certain that the athletic field will be completed in time to meet the baseball and softball schedules, as the new high school was built on the pre- vious ball field. The games will be played, howrever, if the field is ready for practice as we hope. The schedules are as follows: Baseball Fri. Apr. 24 Newport Tues. Apr. 26 at Hartland Fri. May 1 East Corinth Tues. May 5 at Carmel Fri. May 8 Corinna Tues. May 12 at Newport Fri. May 15 Hartland Tues. May 19 at East Corinth Fri. May 22 Carmel Tues. May 26 at Corinna Softball Wed. Apr. 22 Corinna Wed. Apr. 29 at Hartland Wed. May 6 at Carmel Wed. May 13 at Newport Wed. May 20 East Corinth Th MICROPHONE 31 Personals H. H. S s Ten Commandments I. Thou shalt not whisper—talk loud enough for the rest of us to hear as it might be interesting. II. Thou shalt not deface thy books or other school property as it will costeth you money. III. Thou shalt treat thy teachers with re- spect for they art thy elders, if thou doth not abide here too long. IV. Thou shalt not copy thy neighbor’s work for it might be wrong. V. Thou shalt not launch any flying mis- sile such as paper wads or airplanes as you might get caught. VI. Thou shalt not attempt to date your best friend’s steady as she might ac- cept and place you in jeopardy. VII. Thou shalt not try to get a two weeks’ vacation as teachers can sense these attempts and only give you more work. VIII. Thou shalt not persuade thy parents to do try work as their methods are easily recognized by teachers. IX. Thou shalt not run up and down stairs as thou would become so exhausted that thou would be unable to do thy school work, and that would be tragic. X. Thou shalt not write notes as thou might be embarrassed if they should be intercepted. English Literature Finally, Brethren—Graduation When 1 Was One and Twenty—Mr. Smith Remember Me When I Am Gone Away—The Seniors La Belle Dame Sans Merci—Marilyn Lord A Nightmare—All Tests A Definition of a Gentleman—Walter Ham- mond Break, Break, Break—Pencils The Cloud—Rank Cards The Great Lover—Leroy Patten Shall We Join the Ladies?—Tommy MacKay and Lloyd Robinson The Test—Speed test in typing the Master—Mr. Bemiss It Was A Lover and His Lass—David Keir- stead and Faye White Lord, I Thank Thee—for June 11th When Icicles Hang by the Wall—Senior Room The World is Too Much With Us—Muriel Johnson and Vanessa Lord Vanity Fair—Senior Girds The Good Samaritan—Mrs. Myers On His Having Arrived at the Age of Twen- ty—Mr. McLaughlin Music, When Soft Voices Die—Glee Club The Splendour Falls—after 2:31 P. M. A Child’s Laughter—Marlene Doughty The Pity of It—Study Hall On Growing Old—Linwood Lufkin Faith, Hope, and Charity—Carline, Mildred, and Shirley Editorial—Pat Leathers The Charge of the Light Brigade—Boys’ Basketball Team In Memoriam—Girls’ Basketball Team Getting into Print—Microphone Key Hole Spy Hi there! Do you want to know just what's going on around ole Hermon High? Well, step up a little closer and I’ll tell you what I’ve found out by my post at the key hole. Easy now! Don’t block my view for there’s still a lot going on that I must catch to re- port to you.—WHO had her picture taken on the lap of a Jr. boy alias Santa Claus? . . . What seems to be the main attraction in Levant for two 8th Gr. girls? It couldn’t be a certain Bemis family, could it? . . . What happened to Dave K.’s mouse-tache? She must have the upper hand in this set . . . Which popular Sr. gal listens to the “Lone Ranger”? Could it be she has an interest in Texas? . . . Word has gotten out that a cer- tain Jr. boy should beware—after the “nat- ural” acting of a certain Sr. girl in the one- act plays . . . Who is going to send a bill for rent to Lloyd R., or has he filed a claim in the Soph, room? . . . Which peppy cheer- leader has a peculiar fondness for dimples? The MICROPHONE No hints here . . . We wonder who L. B. will be thrilling with her escapades after June? . . . From where I sit a certain Frosh girl (P. B.) has tried hard but not landed yet . . . The “crew-cut” fever has been spreading rapidly as of late but those with the curliest hair seem to have been stricken first . . . Will the two Sr. sisters make it a “double” after graduation or will it just be an Anchors Aweigh” solo? . . . We wonder if it will come to blows between two popular boys, one a Jr. and the other a Soph. It’s hard to tell who’s ahead, and “she’ll never tell.” . . . Who has R. H. got her eye on now? Something must be ready to come to a boil, the calm before the storm ... It seems that almost everyone came down with mumps during a recent epidemic. Too bad, Mr. McLaughlin, we know you wanted a vacation! . . . Which dark-haired lass’ theme song is “Bonda, Bonda, Bonda?” Hint—he also has a lease on the Soph, room . . . The Frosh girls really have us guessing. Not so for their popular president and a certain “Sr.” boy, though . . . Who is Dot P.’s secret heart throb—we can’t seem to find out. She keeps it pretty well hidden, but yours truly wonders if those downtown trips every night have any- thing to do with it? . . . Which blonde Jr. girl is very interested in the Coast Guards? Wouldn’t we like to have a peek into her diary’!! . . . What seems to be the great in- terest at Bangor High for a certain Soph, girl? Need a hint? He used to go to Hermon High . . . We hear that a certain Sr. boy is a pretty fair baker. If he would learn to sew, he’d make a pretty good wife for Boudreau (rhyme son) . . . There’s a certain Soph, set who never stays apart for long. Their fights are only excuses! . . . How come no one of the fair sex has latched on to a certain curly-headed Frosh devil—but we understand the light will daw’n soon ... It seems a certain Jr. pair spend a great amount of time watching TV. Hint—he has a Plymouth . . . Which Jr. girl keeps Bates- ing the hook in hopes to catch a successful Levant dairyman? ... It is rumored that detention will be re-established w’hen we move into the new high school. Will it turn out to be an extra study period for every- one, or can we accustom ourselves to the new threat? .. . Which Sr. redhead seems to pre- fer red bicycles and light green Pontiacs? We wonder, hm-m-m? All good things Must come to an end, So good-by for now— Your nosy friend, “Key Hole Spy” H. H. S. Celebrities Jerry Lewis Richard Muhen Mr. Tap Toe .......... Reginald Hamel Digger O’Dell.......... Charles Johnson Popeye ------------------Avery Boudreau Steve Canyon ............ Lloyd Robinson Slip Elm Carline Grant Beetle Bailey David Keirstead Killer Stanley Bowen AWOL Agatha Marilyn Light Dagwood Vernon Libby Minnie Mouse Faye White Hot Rod Happy Sidney Andrews Ellsworth Merwyn Lovely Mighty Mouse Mr. Bemiss Charley Brown and Lucy T. Reynolds, P. Leathers Bowery Boys Aggie Class The Heart of Juliet Jones Rena Hillier Grandma Marie Griffin Les Paul and Mary Ford ..L. Patten, .1. Wentworth Bluebeard Colby Tapley The Great Mr. B. Chester Heughan Loretta Young Marilyn Lord Gravel Gertie Marlene Doughty Mr. and Mrs. North T. MacKay, M. Duplisea Lil Abner and Daisy Mae .......... R. Goodspeed, P. McGinley Jackson Twins Vanessa Lord and Muriel Johnson Lois Butler Joyce Stewart Ma and Pa Kettle Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin Betty and Veronica Meriel Homsted and Dianne Light Irma and Jane Marilyn Lord and Theresa Voudoukis The Flying Dutchman Linwood Lufkin and his Chev. Thumbelina Jane Ann Cunningham Senior Statistics Name Favorite Saying Pet Peeve Ambition Age Theme Song S. Andrews “I guess you know” Barbara To retire Old man of the mountain Rocking Chair On the Moon A. Boudreau “Had to, dead you know1' Lipstick To own the Red Sox Just about I’m Just a Poor Bachelor L. Bunker “Well!” Ellery To persue Deux Tear Down the Mailbox M. Griffin “Trouble is—” Shorthand To be young again Old as Methusela Why Don’t You Believe Me? VV. Hammond “No kiddin?” Women To be a dairyman Father Time Pretend C. Heughan “Tch-tch-tch!” Mr. McLaughlin To be a crooner 2x0 Singing In the Rain I). Hillman “Holy Cow!” Poems To join the WAVES Ancient You Like? C. Johnson “Gotta be shoveling off” Live people To be an undertaker 39 I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive M. Johnson “Oh sugar!” Co-eds To sit on the boss’ knee A sweet young thing Wish You Were Here D. Keirstead “ !?! !! ” Short hair To be or not to be -0 Sweet Words L. Kitchen “Say!” Men in general To be an angel Younger than springtime Setting the Woods on Fire P. Leathers “You’ll learn” Study halls??? To live Prime of life Oh Happy Day! V. Libby “Well now!” Bookkeeping To sleep Approximately 3 Fool, Fool, Fool! M. Light “Sure” The Air Force To go to Texas Grandma Moses My Baby’s Coming Home M. Lord “Why?” Mumps To ride in a Studebaker Too young Ma Says, Pa Says V. Lord “I dunno!” Mailman To be a steno. for the Navy Sweet sixteen ’Til I Waltz Again With You D. Pomeroy “(Sigh-h-h!)” Typing To type 150 W.P.M. Half-past seventeen Delicado L. Robinson “Ain’t that a monstrosity?” Running out of gas To drive a taxi Ancient Mariner This Is Heaven M. Teague “I don’t care” Flat tires To own a new Cadillac Old enough So-So T. Voudoukis “Oh-Ji-h!” Tall boys To have a career Nigh on to— Faith Can Move Mountains F. White “That’s fer sure!” Moustaches To keep Dave straight Too old Have You Heard? The MICROPHONE 35 Humor Mr. Smith was explaining hybrids to his class: “For example,” he said, “if you cross a horse and a donkey you get a mule. Now what would happen if you cross a mule with a cow?” ... . “You’d get milk with a kick in it!” piped up Lloyd. Linwood L. in Physics class: “My father told me to laugh at the simplest things in life and I’d always be happy.” Faye: “You must laugh at yourself all the time.” � Vernon L.: I'll toss a coin—if it’s heads, we’ll go to a movie. If it’s tails, we’ll go see the girls. If it stands on edge, we’ll study. Mr. Bemiss: “Why is getting up at five o’clock in the morning like a pig’s tail?” Muriel: “1 don’t know—why?’ Mr. Bemiss: “Because it’s t’wirly!” • Dorothea, bumping into her typing table, while looking over an assignment: “Excuse me!” Walter H., explaining the broken wdndow to Mr. Bemiss: “I was just cleaning my sling shot and it went off.” Mrs. Stevenson: “I’m glad to see you’re getting to class on time.” Leroy: “Yes ma’am, I’ve got a parrot now.” Mrs. Stevenson: “A parrot?” Leroy: “Yes, I never seem to hear an alarm clock. But now I’ve got that parrot and what he says when the alarm goes off sure wakes me up!” Muriel T.: “What was that explosion at Griffin’s farm?” Pauline: “Paul gave the chickens some ‘lay-or-bust’ feed and one of them was a rooster!” —And then there’s the time that Lila typed away two minutes of her speed test with no paper in the typewriter. Sidney: “Sony I’m late, Mr. Bemiss. I’ll be here bright and early tomorrow.” Mr. Bemiss: Don’t promise the impos- sible, just be here on time.” • Mrs. Myers: “Now, Colby, which month has twenty-eight days?” Colby, after a long pause: They all have!” Young Miss Howard, in charge of the third grade, was as cautious as little Willie was conscientious. A bit surprised at the erudition displayed in a composition the boy had turned in, she inquired suspiciously: “Willie, are you sure that this is strictly original?” The youngster pondered the question briefly and then replied: “Well, you might find a few' of the words in the dictionary.” Mrs. Stevenson in English class: “I want you to have these terms in your notebooks: epigram, soliloquy, and hyper- bole.” . Lloyd R.: “How about monstrosity? Our television’s broken, The ice rink is muddy, The movie’s unspoken— Hey! Why not let’s study? Horrible thought for today: If and w-hen we get the girls in our driver training class in helicopters they not only will not know whether they want to go right or left, back- wards or forwards, but up or down! ‘ Bonda: “Will I be able to read when I get my new glasses?” Bud: “You will.” Bonda: “Ain’t science wonderful; never could read before.” • A green little chemist On a green little day Mixed some green little chemicals In a green little way. The green little grasses Now tenderly wave O’er the green little chemist’s Green little grave. 36 The MICROPHONE The tired clerk had pulled down blanket after blanket until only one was left on the shelf. Then the customer remarked, “1 don’t really want to buy today. I was only look- ing for a friend.” ‘‘Well, madam,” sighed the clerk, “I’ll take down the last one if you think she’s in it.” Pesky Passenger: “What has happened, Conductor?” Conductor: “Nothing much—we ran over a cow.” Pesky Passenger: “Oh, was it on the track?’” Conductor: “No, we chased it into a barn.” Cat: “That’s a nice suit you’re wearing. Wonder if the style will ever come back. ’ News Item: Mr. Jones visited the school room yesterday and lectured on “Destructive Pests.” A large number were present. Woman Driver—one who gets a bang out of life. • Brains—the last thing a man looks for in a girl. Mike: “Do you like talkative women or the other kind?” Joe: “What other kind?” A Missouri man used to spin a long, windy tale about his invention of a marvelous life- like scarecrow. It was made of tin, he said, and not only waved its arms but emitted a loud yell every few' minutes. “Did it scare the crows? I asked. “Scare the crows!” he cried. “I should say it did. Why, that contraption scared the crows so bad some of them fetched back corn they had stolen two years before!” First Farmer: “When did you decide not to marry a city girl ?” Second Farmer: “Last summer we had one at our summer camp and she tried to open an egg w'ith a can opener.” I w'ould advise a young man to pause Before he takes a wife; In fact I see no earthly cause Why he should not pause for life. A father took his little son Johnny to the Zoo. “See Johnny,” he said, “those are wild animals. If they ever got out of those cages, they’d tear a person to pieces!” “Poppa, if that lion should come out and grab a hold of you and tear you to pieces,” said Johnny, “what number bus do I take home?” One day a little girl questioned her mother: “Mama, do all fairy tales begin with— ‘once upon a time’?” “No, my dear,” replied her mother, “some- times they begin with, ‘Honey, I was de- tained at the office’!” In court, a judge took up the questioning of a defendant. “I understand that your wife is scared to death of you,” he said. “That’s right, your Honor,” admitted the defendant. The judge leaned over and whis- pered in his ear: “As man to man,” he said, “howr do you ever do it?” • First Eskimo: “I think I’ll marry that cute little Eskisquaw over there in the mink parka.” Second Eskimo: “Don’t rush things. Wait six months and see how she looks in the day- light.” The steamer was only a few feet away from the quay w-hen a man came rushing madly from the dock gates shouting: “Wait! Wait!” Without pausing in his stride, he flung his bag on the boat, took a desperate leap, and landed on the deck with a crash. “Made it!” he gasped. “One second more and I’d have missed the boat!” “What do you mean, missed it?” asked the startled deckhand, helping him to his feet. “This here boat’s just cornin’ in!” The ferry captain shouted into the crew’s quarters: “Is there a mackintosh down there big enough to keep tw'o young ladies wrarm?” Came a voice from below: “No, but there’s a McPherson w'ho’s willing to try.” AUTOGRAPHS 38 The MICROPHONE This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first graduating class of Hermon High School—the class of 1928. We hope to place the class observing its 25th anniversary in the Alumni section of the MICROPHONE each year, and would appreciate information on the whereabouts of class members. Class of 1928 Hubert Bates, working for Prentiss Carlisle Co., Bangor, Maine. Stacy Miller, Executive Secretary, Agricultural Ex- tension Service, Orono, Maine. Class of 1948 Ronald Byers, United States Air Force. Paul Foss, proprietor of an Esso service station, Bangor, Maine. Paul Goodspeed, United States Air Force. Barbara Gray (Mrs. Charles Sibley), working for Kinney Duplicator Co., Bangor, Maine. Elaine Hemburg (Mrs. Harold St. Louis), working for Eastern Trust Banking Co., Bangor, Maine. Glenys Leavitt (Mrs. Merle Pomeroy), living in Connecticut. William Lindsey, United States Navy. Duane Lovely, managing a broiler farm in Carmel, Maine. Elwood Mason, living in Levant, Maine. Grace Mason, a nurse at the Los Angeles General Hospital, California. Clair Overlock, working at Freese’s Dept. Store, Bangor, Maine. Juanita Patten (Mrs. Charles Corson), living in Hermon, Maine. Carroll Pickard, working at Pleasant Hill Farms. Hermon, Maine. Joanne San Antonio, attending the University of North Carolina. Mary Treadwell (Mrs. Colby Berry), living in Ban- gor, Maine Harriette Voudoukis, working for Border Express, Bangor, Maine. Grace Warren, working for Bangor Daily News, Bangor, Maine. Mary Withee (Mrs. Ray Bemis), living in Illinois. Alfred Woodard, United States Navy. Class of 1949 Delores Bartlett, working at The Merrill Trust Banking Co., Bangor, Maine. Phyllis Bates (Mrs. Colby Walker), living in Co- rinna, Maine. Ray Bemis, United States Navy. Donald Bowen, United States Army. Gerald Crosby, working for B. A. Railroad, Her- mon, Maine. Anne Hall, living in Hermon, Maine. Lloyd Hill, United States Army. E. Galen Leathers, attending the University of Maine, Orono, Maine. Carrol Libby, United States Air Force. Joyce Lord, working at Bangor Savings Bmk, Ban- gor, Maine. Clifton Nelson, United States Army. Robert Phillips, United States Army. Ralph Tibbetts, carpenter work for Oscar Swanson, Bangor, Maine. Annie Treadwell (Mrs. Chester Terrill), living in Glenburn, Maine. Alfred Wiles, working for Webber Oil Oo., Bangor, Maine. Class of 1950 Barbara Bartlett, working at Border Express, Ban- gor, Maine. Clara Louise Booker (Mrs. Paul White), employed in Boston, Massachusetts. The MICROPHONE 39 Guy Brown, living in Hcrmon, Maine. Uichani Byers, United States Army. Loretta Dyer, employed in Dover, New Hampshire. Christine Fletcher, working at J. J. Newberry’s, Bangor, Maine. Charlene Goodspeed (Mrs. Lloyd Hill), working at the State Hospital, Bangor, Maine. Beverly Gordon, working for the State of Maine. Earl Hall, United States Air Force. Dei-wood Hillman, living in Hermon, Maine. Dorothy Keith, attending Providence Bible Institute, Providence, Rhode Island. Mildred Kitchen (Mrs. Stuart Devine), living in Orono, Maine. Beverly Libby, attending Central Bible Institute, Missouri. Joan Lindsay, training at Mercy School of Nursing, Portland, Maine. Ree Mason, training at Rumford Community Hos- pital, Rumford, Maine. Richard Mason, United States Army. Edward Nowell, United States Navy. Bernice Pomeroy, employed in Bangor, Maine. Donald Smith, United States Marines. Charles Thayer, working at Charles Grotten’s, Ban- gor, Maine. Peter Voudoukis, United States Army. Joan Withee, working for New England Telephone Telegraph Co., Skowhegan, Maine. Harold Woodard, working for B. A. Railroad, Hermon, Maine. Class of 1951 Ronald Adams, United States Army. Carmelita Andrews, training at the Eastern Maine General Hospital, Bangor, Maine. Carla Bowen, working at the Bangor City Hall, Bangor, Maine. Mary Bragg, working at the Merrill Trust and Banking Co., Bangor, Maine. Mary Bryant, attending Farmington State Teach- ers’ College, Farmington, Maine. George Craig, United States Air Force. Leroy Duplisea. working for the Maine Central Railroad, Hermon, Maine. Betty Griffen, dental assistant for Dr. Clarence Allan. Alfred Haskell, United States Navy. Gordon Lawrence. United States Army. Linwood Libby, United States Army. Charlene Lindsev (Mrs. Charles Thayer), living in Hermon, Maine. Gayle Lovely, working for the Commercial Credit, Bangor, Maine. Celia Overlock (Mrs. Elwood Beckwith), living in Wallingford, Connecticut. Shirley Rideout (Mrs. Chesley Smith), living in Hampden, Maine. John Simpson, United States Navy. Aldcn Smith, attending the University of Maine, Orono, Maine. David Somers, United States Navy. Neal Stearns. United States Army. Roscoe Tibbetts, carpenter work in Boston, Massa- chusetts. Robert Treadwell, working at Endicott-Johnson Shoe Store, Bangor, Maine. Corinne Violette, attending Becker Junior College, Worcester, Massachusetts. Sheila Webber (Mrs. Delmont Hart), living in Bos- ton, Massachusetts. Fred Wiles, living in Hermon, Maine. Marvin Willey, attending the Eastern Baptist Col- lege, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gilbert Young, United States Navy. Class of 1952 J. Burton Bishop, United States Army. Ruth Bemis, working for H. C. Royal (Accountant), Bangor, Maine. Wayne Bishop, United States Air Force. Marilyn Brown, training at the Eastern Maine General Hospital, Bangor, Maine. Burrill Bridge, attending the University of Maine, Orono, Maine. Joan Burgess, working at Hammond Moccasin Co., Bangor, Maine. Corinne Harris (Mrs. Gordon Lawrence), working for American News Co., Bangor, Maine. Eugene Byers, United States Air Force. Janice Hatch, working at Hilltop Pharmacy, Ban- gor, Maine. Clarence Homsted, living in Hermon, Maine. Golda Overlock, working at Shiro’s Shoe Store, Bangor, Maine. Melvyn Kitchen, United States Army. Jeanette Overlock, working at Backers Factory, Wallingford, Connecticut. Phillip Porter. United States Navy. Marilyn Phillips (Mrs. Robert Mullen), working for C. W. Ten Broeck, Jr., Bangor, Maine. Gloria Shields, working for New England Telephone Telegraph Co., Bangor, Maine. Kenneth Wilson, employed in California. Patricia Woodard (Mrs. Norman Moneault), work- ing at Bangor Hydro Oo., Bangor, Maine. 40 The MICROPHONE The System Company “Women’s Fine Apparel Dexter Bangor Snow Neally Company MILL AND LUMBERING SUPPLIES AND HARDWARE SPECIALTIES 84-90 Exchange Street Bangor, Maine WANT ADS WANTED: A basketball team. Apply to H.H.S. girls. A bus service. Apply to Levant students. A lasting store of gum. Apply to Ruth Campbell. No interruptions. Apply to the faculty. A place to hide things. Apply to Reginald Hamel. A Pontiac bicycle, preferably red. Apply to Muriel Johnson. A standardized 4-foot hole to reduce working hours. Apply to Charles Johnson. His girl back. Apply to Arnold Byers. A chance to sell candy. Apply to Dave Keirstead. A rich girl to take care of him, preferably before old age. Ap- ply to Chester Heughan. Please Patrovize Our Advertisers The MICROPHONE 41 Compliments of B. H. 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Proprietor Tires, Tubes, Auto Accessories, General Repairing Telephone Connection 8-2421 Hermon, Maine DELCO UNITS and FURNACE BURNERS Keep the Home Fires Burning with FUELS from DOYLE CARTER Office: 46 Center St., Brewer Tel. 7468 — Nights 7877 COAL COKE OIL “As Near As Your Telephone” — Dial 4569 BANGOR FLORAL COMPANY (Incorporated 1925) L. C. Hathaway, Manager Office and Greenhouse Flowers-by-Wire 996 State Street Bangor, Maine Please Patronize Our Advertisers The MICROPHONE 43 Compliments of HOTEL TURN INN Route 2 Hermon, Maine DAVID BRAIDY Showing a Fine Selection of SPRING SUITS, COATS, DRESSES AND HATS 14 Hammond Street Up one flight where you save Bangor KITCHENETTE State Street, Veazie CLAMS - CHICKEN - STEAKS - LOBSTERS Sandwiches .. . Home Cooked Pastry Bus Stop Pleaxe Patronize Our Advertisers 44 The MICROPHONE Compliments of Modern Cleansers and Dyers Compliments of CLASS OF 1954 Harold S. Harvey Beverley H. Harvey Harold S. Harvey Co. Tel. 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Pntrnnize Our Advertise- Th MICROPHONE 65 Compliments of HAZEMONT DINER What Foods These Morsels Be C o in pi intents of A FRIEND PILOTS GRILL Across from Dow Field Meet your friends at this famous eating place Specialty — Steaks, Chops, Chicken, Seafoods of all kinds Banquets, Weddings, Parties of all kinds BANGOR, MAINE Compliments of EARL C. McGRAW Superintendent of Schools TRY GEORGE'S FOR MEN’S CLOTHES 142 Main Street Bangor, Maine Please Patronize Our Advertisers The MICROPHONE 66________________________________________ HATCH'S DAIRY FARM Pasteurized and Haw Milk and Cream Produced and Processed at the Farm HEHMON Tel. Conn. “From the Moo to You” Compliments of Narragansett Spa 29 Water Street Bangor, Maine Smart's General Store Raymond A. Smart, Prop. ESSO Gas - Lubrication - Tires - Batteries Groceries and Hardware - Devoe Paint 1447 Hammond Street Bangor, Maine All types of Beauty Culture Elite Beauty Shop 21 Central Street Bangor, Maine Phone 9-3946 Juanita Littlefield, Prop. “The City Fuelers Stickney Babcock Coal Company Hard and Soft Coal — New England Coke All Grades of Fuel ami Range Oil 17 HAMMOND ST. BANGOR, MAINE P1em e Patronize Our Advertisers The MICROPHONE 67 D. D. Terrill Saw Co., Inc. Manufacturers of THE FAMOUS TERRILL SAWS AND TOOLS 124-126 Exchange St. Bangor, Maine STROUT FORD SALES 499 HAMMOND STREET BANGOR, MAINE We at SEAVEY'S Are always ready to serve you Members Florist Telegraph Delivery Association G. S. Seavey Son GREENHOUSES 270 Fourteenth Street Bangor, Maine Foster's Dye House One-Day Service DIAL 8379 BREWER, MAINE Please Pntronize Our Advertisers The MICROPHONE 68___________________________________________ GARLAND BROTHERS FANCY GROCERIES AND FRESH MEATS Specializing in Wirthmore Poultry and Dairy Feeds Agents for Sagadahoc Fertilizers Corenco Fertilizers For Prompt Service Phone Hermon 8-2832 J. F. WOODMAN Anthracite COAL Bituminous New England Coke Range and Fuel Oil Iron Fireman Wall Flame Burners Office: 9 Hammond Street Telephone 2-0043 Bluestein's Auto Sales Hermon, Maine Compliments of MANLEY C. BEMIS GENERAL STORE West Hampden, Me. Please Patronize Our Advertisers The MICROPHONE 69 STAR BEEF COMPANY Telephone 6410-49 When you ask for Dubuque, you ask for the Best” 16 Union Street Bangor BEN SCLAIR SHOES and CLOTHING 94 Pickering Square Bangor, Maine Compliments of Eastern States Farmers' Exchange Employees of the Brewer Warehouse Louis KIRSTEIN Sons Realtors REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE SERVICE Established in 1894 44 Central St. Bangor, Maine Compliments of Leen's Electric Motor Service Telephone 9416 54 Wilson St. Brewer, Maine Please Patronize Our Advertisers 70 The MICROPHONE Compliments of THE AUTO REST PARK ROLLER SKATING RINK WALLACE MILLER TEN BROECK Bangor STEEL FRAMES FOR GYMNASIUMS — GARAGES — COMMUNITY BUILDINGS W. T. GRANT COMPANY 4 Stores in 1 • a Variety Store • a Fashion Store • a Dry Goods Store • a Home Furnishing Store 6-16 Central Street Bangor, Maine Compliments of WEST GARAGE GENERAL REPAIRING BODY AND FENDER WORK 73 Buck Street Wrecker Service Bangor, Maine GRAVES TYPEWRITER COMPANY ALL MAKES OF TYPEWRITERS Sales — Service — Supplies 240 Hammond Street Tel. 8060 Please Patronize Our Advertisers The MICROPHONE 71 Compliments of CLASS OF 1956 Compliments of GRADE EIGHT Compliments of DEXTER'S MARKET FANCY MEATS — GROCERIES Telephone 2-2269 20 Water Street Bangor “THE WATCH SHOP” BOYD NOYES, INC. Jeweler8 and Diamond Merchants 25 Hammond Street Bangor Goodwin Auto Body Shop Harry C. Goodwin, Prop. Body and Fender Specialists Tel. 3982 41 Perkins St. Bangor, Maine The Oldest and Finest Shop in Town riease Patronize Our Advertisers 72 The MICROPHONE Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of GOLDA OVERLOOK Class of 1952 Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of BILL'S CAFE 14 Post Office Square Bangor, Maine Compliments of MURIEL JOHNSON PAT LEATHERS MARILYN LIGHT VANESSA LORD FAYE WHITE Please Patronize Our Advertisers The MICROPHONE 73 QUEEN CITY DYE HOUSE CLEANING DYEING PRESSING 18 Clinton Street Bangor, Maine C. D. MERRIFIELD CO., INC. OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES 23 Central Street Bangor, Maine Tel. 3793 Compliments of Peter LaFlamme's Barber Shop Water Street Bangor See DON LEWIS For TV Patten Street Bangor Lewis B. Pearson Typewriter Co. Underwood Typewriters Sundstrand Adding Machines Sales — Service 1-19 Hammond Street Tel. 7842 Bangor, Maine IT, ■axe Patronize Our Advertisera 74 The MICROPHONE GENERAL STORE EARL GARLAND CARMEL, MAINE Dial 2011 All Branches of Beauty Culture MRS. CORA VIOLETTE Telephone 8-2333 Hermon Compliments of CHRISTMAS RUG CO. 29 May Street Bangor, Maine VINER'S MUSIC CO. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Bought, Sold, Repaired Rented, Exchanged 20-24 Broad St. Bangor, Me. Compliments of RAYMOND GOODSPEED Pletme Patronize Our Advertieere The MICROPHONE 75 BEAL BUSINESS COLLEGE Professional Training Since 1891 Fall Term Opens September 14, 19511 Catalog on Request 9 Central Street, Bangor Phone 7905 Olympic Sporting Goods Company, Inc. 27 Central Street Bangor, Me. School Business Our Specialty Mower's Home-Made Doughnuts 31 Sixteenth Street Bangor, Maine Sold by Your Independent Grocer Remember: “Mower’s Taste Like More t'leaxe Patronize Our Advertisers „ BE RIGHT BUY AT WIGHT’S - r FOR SPORTS SERVICE Rod Repairs — Outboard Repairs Tenni Rest ringing — Gunsmithing , Whiize'r Parts — Bicycle Repairs JOHNSON OUTBOARPS SPALDING ATHLETIC-COODS FELT LETTERS IN ALL SIZES AND COLORS' ■ j ' . it-Hout Sej’vice Be Sure to Ask for Tram Prices WIGHT'S SPORTING GOODS 54 SPATE STREET BANGOR, MAINE y RAY T. LUCE GENERAL INSURANCE Telephone Hermon 2821 West Bangor and Hermon Mutuaf Fire Insurance Company Directors: Roscoe W. Snow, President Alton Richardson Walter S. Allen Emery L. Leathers C!?vence M. Homstead Clyde U. Ilewes Ray T. Luce, Secretary-Treasurer 7 r FPHONE: HJT'tDN 2 21