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

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ing to latest poles, if it wasn't for 46, detention l1all would have to close down for lack of customers. They have even taken the championship from 45 as to keeping the teachers going. Ask M1's. Far- ley about that after the fourth period Eng- lish Class. But honestly, this year has brought forth many hidden talents. Under the title of authoress should go the names of Beth Lee Judkins, Veverly Phelps, and Carolyn McClosky. Of the band Mr. Bean tells me that without Al Astle, Joyce Leavitt, Jackie Hall, Georgia Holden, Marietta Doescher, Mary Shaw, Hank Baulch, Rog- er Jackins, Pat Clarke, Q-take a deep breath herel George Pray, Vaughn Tot- man, Joyce Daigle, Lois Barton, Dick Hatch, and Mary Spain there just would- n't be-well, you can see the end of that statement. We are very proud of our boys on the basketball team this year, too. Dick Hall, John Richards, George Pray, and Managers Hatch and Savage really proved their worth on the floor. Wise juniors we may beg but if it weren't for a few seniors, come French Prose day, our exultation would be greatly de- flated. fOr so it was whispered by a little birdl. In cupid's department the arrows nave been flying fast and straight. Many a new romance has started. Some have reached the year mark. tCongratulations, Joyce and Bobj. Of course, a few have fallen through, but here is to all of you. Good luck! Not many boys have left our fold for the armed services. But to those who do go before long-Good luck from your pals of 46. Because our class president, Oscar French, left for Ricker last fall, we elect- ed again early this year. Dick Hall and Vaughan Totman ran close, but Vaughan tinally won by a slight majority. CNancy and Vaughan are keeping the junior class White House in the family, it seemsj. These notes would hardly be complete without mentioning Madame Briggs, the guiding angel of Room 12. Those who have known our beloved French teacher will never forget her. Those who have yet to meet her will never know a better friend and teacher. We are proud to be juniors and hope we .will be able to fill the shoes of the seniors as well as they did this year. J. M. H. Sophomore Notes We have now acquired the title of So- phisticated Sophomoresf' This school year opened with an enroll- ment of eighty-six most extraordinary stu- dents. We regret the loss of a fellow stu- dent of last year, Kenneth Fitzpatrick. As a newcomer, Fay Fong Yee is very wel- come to this class of '47. He hasn't done too badly for himself either, way from the start. - The Sophomore Speaking Contest is ex- pected to go over in a big way this year. How could it help but do so with the fol- owing contestants: Gertrude Ayotte, Jan- ette Bates, Genette MacNair, Mary Skehan, Shirley Ingraham, Tommy Martin, Dick Manion, Larry Reece, Fay Fong Yee, and Eugene Wakefield. Fern Spinney and Beecher Tracy are alternates. Some little romances this year are those of Dick and Jackie, Genette and Dean, Lar- ry and Jean, and Paul and Normap A very recent twosome is Betty and Jerry. Oh yes, we can't forget Mary and Scotty, or is it Carl? We wonder too who Janette Bates has her eyes on now. Could it be someone from Ricker, Janette? All of us are doing our part in the school activities, such as the band, orches- tra, glee club, and basketball team. What would all these groups be if it weren't for the Sophomores to help make them a suc- cess? A Although we are said to be a very stu- pid class, we still have a large representa- tion on the honor roll. Speaking of salesmen for were we?J room sixteen beats anything we ever heard of. This room of ambitious-never-tiring girls had one hundred percent on the very first day of the Curtis Campaign. We have patriotically bought war bonds and stamps and have greatly helped in the' Red Cross drive. We are sure that in future years the pupils of the class of '47 will be listed among the leading citizens of our country. D. M. B. 7

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given in the traditional scheme. Plan 433 The third plan involves simp- ly the building of a new high school and using all of the present school buildings. It is the cheapest plan, but serious con- sideration should be given to plans which offer greater conveniences and educational advantages. It is important for you, People of Iloulton, to look at these plans, to study them, formulate your opinion, and most important to act. If this great educational awakening takes place, the federal gov- ernment will directly or indirectly operate the schools, and they will thus be con- trolled. Therefore, it is imperative that we plan for our children of tomorrow, for it is only tomorrow that these things will take place, rapidly and thoroughly. Let us BE PREPARED. G. DOW Senior Notes INTO THE VALLEY OF DEATH RODE THE 600 At least that is what we eighth graders felt like when, in 1941, we first entered the formidable and thus far unapproach- able senior building. To our surprise it was not as bad as we were led to believe by our tormenting upper classmen. There were many golden hours to lighten the dark periods. The class was well named Freshmen. We were so green we said Yes, Ma'am to Mr. Dobbins, our math instructor. We struggled through our classes under the supervision of Miss Gellerson, Mrs. Howe, Miss Percival, Miss Stinchfield, and Mr. Dobbins. All of these have left Houl- ton High with the exception of Mrs. Howe. During this iirs'tE'ear .we elected as class officers Bob McCormack, President: Gloria Dow, Vice-President, Dean Ingraham, Treasurer: and Nydda Barker, Secretary. We advanced to the next year as Silly Sophomores, teased the Freshmen, and groveled in the path ot the Seniors. We took our places in the Band, Orchestra, Glee Club, Cheer Leading, Twirling Squad, Basketball, Hi-Y Club, and other activi- ties. We also gained the honor of attending the Senior assemblies. Then we were Juniors! Many of our 6 classmen won recognition in the Junior Speaking Contest. More of our boys went off to war. Billy Rush was one. Some of us entered the Honor Society and the Eng- lish Club. And we all wished for the bless- ed day when we would become Seniors. At last! after eleven long, struggling years, ibut we don't mean that we spent all that time in Houlton Highl we became Seniors. The glory of it soon wore off, and we settled down to some good hard work. At first we thought we could take it easy our last year, but to our disappointment there seemed to be more wo1'k than ever. Alma Brown was elected as our D. A. R. Candidate, and we hoped that she might be the one to go to Washington. Again we elected class officers: Merle Tyrrell, Presi- dent: Sophie Hughes, Vice President: Alma Brown, Secrtaryg and Stan. Grea.ves, Treasurer. Stage Door was given as our Senior Play. Mrs. Brooks was our director, and we had one of the best and most cherished good times of our high school years, in preparing and presenting this play. Speaking for the whole class of '45, we can look back on our high school days with few regrets. We believe we had the best, most helpful, and most understand- ing teachers of any school ever. Our prin- cipal, Mr. Lambert, could not be replaced in our hearts. As we relinquish our position to the Juniors, we wish them the same fun and good times we had in our senior year. We hope they will be able to look back on their high school years with the many fond memories that we have. Ruth Dunlop Junior Notes Since the class of 1946 entered the por- tals of Houlton High School three years ago, it' has grown from a giggling, awe- struck bunch of boys and girls into a so- phisticated, self-controlled group of ladies and gentlemen. fOr so we thinkl. The first of the year these Jolly Juniors didn't know quite how to behave as their position called for, but they have settled down to throwing erasers and chalk. In one way we should be very proud of these so-called masterminds. Why, acord-

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