Hermon High School - Microphone Yearbook (Hermon, ME)

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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.

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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”

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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)