Houlton High School - North Star Yearbook (Houlton, ME)

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blem. One prominent man said, lt must be stopped! Yes, it must be stopped, but how? The answer is, in my estimation, give them work. After all, the retention of de- mocracy and the extermination of crime will rest on their shoulders in just a few years. Prepare them in the best way: build them up so that they will be ready for their forthcoming responsibility. In order to pre- serve the land of the free and the home of the brave. the present generation must be trained to finish on the right side of the law. The Roman Circus By Clifford Plourde Above the roar of the spectator, the air is filled with the rhythmic beat of hoofs, the clang of metal upon metal, and the snap of searching and quivering whips. Onward! Onward! There goes a torrent of gleaming and sweating bodies with flying manes, pur- sued by bouncing and tattered chariots. A corner! A horse trips and falls. Chariots, accompanied by the crackle of breaking wood and the moans and death shrieks of man and beast, meet in a pile among kicking, frenzied animals. Flying wheels and pieces of torn wood cause most of the multitude to scamper for shelter. Even a few horses, having freed themselves from harness and master, gallop towards the horizon. Nostrils, eyes, and bodies are choked, blinded, and covered by a whirlwind of dust that spares nothing. The very air is loathsome with heat and a stomach-evacuating odor of man- gled and sweaty bodies. But a few still re- main fit to go on. The racers force their horses over their fallen companions, who are crushed beneath their horses' hoofs and chariots' wheels. Then, at last, with a shout of triumph, they break through the chaos and go onward, leaving behind them blood and death. The Close of Day By Barbara Ludwig It was dusk. Another day was drawing to Sinking behind the horizon, the its close. sun cast soft shadows over the countryside. An even row of stately trees bordered the winding dusty road and stretched arms to- ward the darkening heavens. A gentle evening breeze fanned the trees and brought with it the fragrant smell of wild flowers in the nearby fields. Winding its way lazily through the countryside, a stream made its journey to the sea. A lone figure trudged wearily homewardg and, as he walked along, hc thought of his family waiting for him at iiiil THE BAND

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THE ORCHESTRA-MR. SHERMAN, DIRECTOR A Boy and His Dog By Robert Keith A boy and his dog are the best of friends: There are no troubles a dog cannot mend. They laugh and they play and they run all the day: They go through the barn and they romp in the hay, And lo! At the close of another day, That's where Mother finds them-asleep in the hay. Delinquency By John Lakin Practically every day when you pick up a newspaper, you see an account of a murder. robbery, or kidnapping. Most of these inex- cusable crimes are committed by young men between the ages of sixteen and twenty. What do you think? Why, you think of the improper bringing up the certain youth has had. The average man or woman doesn't believe for a moment that this person has been properly treated as far as education and religion are concerned. If I were to tell you that our modern businessmen were at fault, would you believe me? Certainly not! You say, with ample reason, that the busi- ness man is usually the one upon whom the assault or injury is inflicted. Discarding, for the present, the theories of famous journal- ists and juvenile judges. I shall give my viewpoint of the situation. Our many merchants will not employ any youth who is not of age. What will he do? Someone once said, Satan finds work for idle hands. Well, if young men cannot get work, what will they do? A large percent- age of them will go to some pool hall or bowling alley. A lot of these are cheap and dirty. There, they are likely to make bad acquaintances. Their parents will try to stop them, but, because they were discour- aged, do not want to be too harsh with them. The result is sometimes horrible and humili- ating. The Iirst glass of beer is usually the first step on the downward trail. Many boys take their first glass in some cheap dive. One will lead to another, and soon. under the influence of some intoxicating beverage, they will turn to crime. What for? For easy money , with which to buy more liquor. Hence, we have juvenile de- linquency. That is the cause of our huge crime pro-

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the end of the road. He quickened ls steps as he drew nearer home. This was the mo- ment he had waited for during the hard tedious work-the close of day. What I Think of Mid-Years By Phylllaa Hardy I think that we could very easily get along without mid-year's tests. For a great many people, however, this Is the only time of year when any thought is given to lessons Perhaps it is for the benefit of these people that the teachers stay awake wracking their brains for catchy questions. The schedule on examination day seems to please everyone. The only thing that could improve it would be no school at all, but then there would be no examinations. Tests are considered a great help ln rank- ing the student. However, lt would be much easier for everyone if the pupil were judged by his response ln class. Take, for example, the teacher. She would have no tests to make out and correct. Consider the student. Worry before and after the test would be abolished. Examinations are a flxed part of the school's activities. Who am I to upset a carefully made program? Who would let me, anyway? Ears By T. Donovan God has given ears to all of us. If they're ugly and Irregular, there's nothing we can do-except to cover them with hair, if we are girls. Which type of ears ln the following paragraph adorn the upper part of your anatomy? First, there are the stiff ears, which snap back into place, when you bend them. Then there are the soft, flabby ears, which flop about pliantly. Some men have large, ele- phant-llke ears, while others possess incon- spicuous little radios of the mind. The ears of a professional ringster remind one of a pancake with boils. There are also the wing- like ears, that flap violently against the head on a windy day, and there are the opposite type, the kind that snuggle close to the head and try to hide themselves In the hair. ance, at times they are valuable. The young boy who has to wash behind his ears every morning sees no advantage in them, but the man or woman who wears glasses llnds ears convenient hooks on which to hang their double windows. The time when ears seem to be the worst nuisance to me is on a cold day. They're awkward things to cov- er. My ears and my nose always vie with each other to see which can become the red- der and colder. My ears always win but my nose puts up a good battle. I cover my ears with my gloves until they are warm and comfortable. Then, when I take my hands away, they get twice as cold as before. I've often wondered why we have two. Wouldn't it be more practical to have one large, round one on top of one's head? It would be easier for a barber, using the clip- pers, and much easier to cover on a cold day. A cauliflower ear would be a thing of the past. However, the ear situation could be worse. We could have more than two. Scotchman's Lament By Tom Donovan I went to see the Doc one day- Was feeling very bad. He charged flve dollars for the call. I'm dying now, by gad! Limerick By Tom Donovan There was an old lady named Ruffle, Who thought that she'd try the new shuffle She started to jyve And, oh man alive, She lost her false teeth in the scuffle! The Hawk By Maria Putnam When we come up the stairs at noon, We dare not stop to talk, For Mister Marsh stands at his door, Watching us like a hawk.