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

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UMW- GIRLS OF THE SENIOR CLASS ' Class of 1940 A B1ief History In the autumn of 1935, a group of timid freshmen enrolled at Houlton High School. Since then, this same unit has proved its ability both in scholarship and in athletics, as well as in many other ways. The first. year in high school was not a particularly exciting one for these new- comers. Yet, even though they were regard- ed as harmless little folk, the freshman candidate for circus queen took honors that year. Gradually, this class has automatically come to fill the vacancies left by the older graduates. Particularly on the athletic fields have we noticed these young stars in the posi- tions that Bossie, Ruth, McKay, and many other idols used to fill. This year. the previously hidden dramatic talent of the class emerged in the class pro- duction, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which was an unusual success. Then the circus play cast consisted entirely of senior students, with but one exception. The circus this year was a very happy event for the seniors. For the second time a queen was a member of the 1940 class. In Houlton High, as well as in every school, the existence of the institution is based on what is called scholarship. The senior class has unusually high average, be- ing classed with a former group of graduates that held the highest record since the founding of the school. Commencement day is now just around the corner. With the seniors bustling about exchanging pictures, graduation is drawing closer. The preliminary race has been rung now the members of the 1940 class will be tried on the track of life. If they make as good a showing in the life contest as in their school activity, the future will hold shining awards for them. -P. A.

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Houlton High School leads a very active life. Besides all of these clubs, the school participates in basketball fbotli boys' and l2'Iirls'l, baseball, football, track. tennis nboys' and girls'l, and cross country. There are also speaking exhibitions by the juniors and sophomoresg and representatives from the school are also sent to state and county contests. The highlight of the school year is the an- nual circus which is held in the spring of the year. Nominees fl'0l1l the sophomore. junior, and senior classes are candidates foi the honor of circus queen. The charming senior candidate, Thelma Gartley, received the tribute this year. The first night of the circus is signified by a play presented by the students of the school. A hilarious comedy, UA Pair of Country Kids, was presented this year. Gayly decorated booths, beano and many other games, and the dance in the gym are the important features of the second night. The climax of this gala affair is the crown- ing of the queen and the awarding of prizes. Every year. the students of the senior class present their annual play. This year. Tom Sawyer was dramatized to a large audience. Two other important features of the school year are the North Star and the Highster. The North Star is the year book of the school, and the Highster is the month- ly school paper. All the work on these liter- ary papers is done by students, under the direction of Mr. Marsh. Perhaps you can see, after this brief ac- count of the liveliness of the school. why the seniors experience a sadness at gradu- ation, for we are sure that the happiest times of our lives are spent in Houlton High School. THE TEACHERS Left to right: Front row: Miss McCain, Miss Percival. Mr. Sherman. Principal Lambert. Mr. Wood, Miss Adams, Miss Wallace. Second row: Miss Oelschlegel, Miss Qualey, Miss Henderson. Miss Black, Miss White. Miss Farnham, Mrs. Fitzpatrick. Third row: Miss Hallett, Miss Gellerson, Mrs. Thibodeau. Miss Lawrence. Mrs. Walker. Miss Brooks, Miss Perkins, Mrs. Howe. Back row: Mr. Smith, Mr. Peabody, Mr. Saunders, Mr, Dobbins. Mr. Stinson, M r. Marsh.

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BOYS OF THE SENIOR CLASS Brief Biographies Anderson, Phyllis Alma Glee Club fSec. 3-41 2, 3, 45 Basketball 2, 3, 45 Honor Society 3, 45 English Club 3, 45 Girls' H Club 45 North Star Board 4. Ayotte, Paul James Baseball fCapt. 41 2, 3, 45 H Club 3, 45 Football 3, 45 Highster 45 Track 3, 4. Bell, Barbara Arline Glee Club, 2, 3, 45 Senior Play 45 Circus Queen 1: Speaking Exhibition 25 English Club 45 Prophecy 4. Bell, Leighton Henry Future Farmers fPres. 41 1, 2. 3, 45 H Club 2, 3, 45 Football lCapt. 41 2. 3, 4: Basketball 2, 3, 45 Track 2. 3, 4. Berry, Clayton Scott H Club 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y Club 3, 45 Cross Country fCapt. 41 1, 2, 3, 45 Highster 45 Glee Club 35 Baseball 1, 25 Track 2. 3, 4 iCapt. 41. Beaulieu, Stella Florence Boutilier, James William Cross Country 15 Future Farmers 1, 2, 3, 4. Boutilier, Lloyd George Cross Country 45 Track 35 H Club 3 4 Hi-Y Club 4. Boutilier, Robert McArthur Highster 4. Boynton, Harlan William Speaking Exhibition 25 Track 15 Highstei 45 Glee Club 15 Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 45 C s Treasurer l, 2, 35 Prophecy 4. Brewer, Madeline Elizabeth Senior Playg Honor Scciety 3, 45 English Club 3, 45 Speaking Exhibition 3: North Stal' 45 Gifts 4. Briggs, Avis Louise Agricultural Club 25 English Briggs, Mary Monica Home Economics Club 4. Band 1. Brown, Dorothy Eva Brown, Grace Estella Bubar, Faustina Marie 2, 35 Orchestra 1, 2, 3 Club 4