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

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Over in ldurope, .lun in Holland, Mark in Germany. and Tony in Italy are not talk- ing about sports or new cars. They are out looking for their next or ,perhaps their last meal. VVe American kids are surely getting a wonderful education. We'll surely be a smart group when we get -out of school. We'll be prepared to run our nation very well. Then America will be supreme a- mong world powers. Wliat world is that? Why it's the world made up of Janis and Marks and 'l'0nys about whom we said shame . We'll be the masters. but mas- ters of what? What. can we do to prevent such condi- tions as these from occurring? lsn't the U. N. R. R. A. taking care of starvintg' Europe, we ask? Yes, they are doing their best, hut they must have backing and that backing comes from us and our homes. We are not giving the financial and mater- ial uid which we could easily do. Far tow much ot' our money is going for liquor and for crime and its prevention. lf our crime rate wasnft as great, more money would be feeding starving people instead of pay- ing for this great. national liability. There- fore one of the things that can be done to prevent world breakdown is for us, the leaders. to act like leaders and not. be just these in name. XVe students can help by learning the ways in which to solve these problems and when the time comes to vote, to vote wisely for men who actually will solve these problems. Do you ask, Need we be so blind that we cannot see our duties nor need we be so selfish that we will not perform them? Need we be the lost generation, unable to assume our rightful leadership? I honestly say no! R. Manion THE NEW SCHOOL Every communiity has its problems. The town of Houlton, known as a moderately progressive community, is no exception to this rule. Recently a survey was made and presenfted to the townspeople which clear- ly showed the deficiencies in the buildings and facilities of Houlton schools. Being progressive, the people. at the last town meeting, voted to purchase a large tract of land. the Bird Farm. for the construc- tion of a modern. up-tcrdate high school with equipment equal to that of any school known, Many new antd interesting additions would be made in the curriculum offered by this 116W school. Some particularly in- teresting changes would come with a greatly extended agricultural course, the i l l l I THE FACULTY OF H. H. S.

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THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE NORTH STAR .. F lx lv ' , Yi- -1 i f . l i 1 'Kg -iii.-iv is ARE WE TO BE THE LOST we live quite simple lives of ease. Might GENERATION we, if all this continues, not fall into a. 'I'his writing might have heen entitled Thu Post-XVar Ainericzziii Philosophy. lt might, have been called many thinlgs. As a student and as a member of the so-called next generation, 1 am stating my views on tho outlook of the American- people on international problems. W'hen I point out their short comings and their national selfisliuess, l do so in the belief that these may he rectified if We will heed the warn- ings sounded. XVo Americans have coin-parative wealth, ww have an, powerful national defense sys- ic-nn. we have an abundance of food, and feeling of false security and complacency, That would be the greatest error we could make. We are supposed to he the w0rld's leading nation. A leader should act forthe benefit of others. Oh yes, we look at the papers and pity war-torn nations. We say shame when we see, in the newsreels, scenes of starving homeless people in these far-away lands. Then we go homo from the movies and have a delicious meal and talk about the new car we need. lsn't this a kind of hypocricy? ls this super- ficial sympathy helpinlg' these unfortunate people?

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introductioni of horticulture, enlargements in the physical education department, im- provements in the commercial course made possible by new equipment and additional space. Other very welcome changes would come with an adequate auditorium and li- brary as well as ample classrooms and corridors well-lighted and spacious. It must be remembered, however, that a school is a school, and that the new school will only be as good as those with- in lts doors make it. The fundamental features will be the same. Study on the part of the pupils will still be as necessary Activities and by Lolo The activities and organizations at H, H. S. got started rather late this year, but when they did get started, they really got down to work. They have not only sponsor- ed dances this year, but have had as well a Gay Nineties Review. Here are a few of the main activities and organizations which show you just what goes om. the eighth period in the day. The orchestra, consisting of twenty-five members, .is under the direction of Mr. Maher. This group has played at several assemblies and will continue their good work throughout the year. The H-Club is one of the sohool's exclu- sive organizations, which enrolls only the most outstanding athletes as members The following were elected as officers for the year: President, Paul Millerg Vice President, Martin Smith: Secretary, Will- ard Putnam. The Glee Club, under the direction of Mrs. Falrley, was elected as follows: Coau- ductress: Glenice Boynton: Assistant Con- ductress: Janice Randy S-ec'y: Lois Tomp- kinsg Librarian: Faye Albert and Patricia Robichaudg Music Committee: Gertrude Ayotte, Betty Cone, and lShirley lnigraham. This group of sixty-seven girls has had a very successful year and next year it is expected to be even better. The National Honor Society, under Mrs. Howe's supervision, has again taken in several new members. Regular inltiations were held in the fall and at mid-years. as ever, although it will be physically easier. The need for well trained and ex- perienced teachers will be as great as ever, if not greater. Although the seniors of this year will not be able to take advantage of the new school, they are very much behind their underclassmen in their wishes for a new building. All of us hope that before -the present freshmen are graduating there will be a fine new building and that they will be able to say, graduated from that beautiful school, Houlton High School . R. Manrion Qrganizations Tompklnl The Ricker Honor Society was invited to attend the second initiation and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Officers elected for the first term were: Pres. Lois Tompklnsg Vice Pres. Judith Neversg Sec'y. Phyllis Spell-man: Treas. Evangeline McClayg Executive Committee, Richard Manion and John Waalewyn. Officers for the second term were: Pres. Ann Thomp- song Vice Pres. John. Waalewyng Sec'y. Eleanor Haley: Treas. Faye Albert, Ex- ecutive Comirnitte, Hilda Carmichael, and Mary Lou Bailey. The English Club, under the direction of Miss Kennard, has as us-ual taken in many members. After the initiation of these new members, a supper was served in the Home Economics room. This group also sponsored a dance in the gym after the Presque Isle game, which was very succ- essful. Officers this year were: Pres. Thomas Martin: Vice Pres. Maxine Alb- ert: Sec'y.-Treas. Shirley Ingraham. The high school band, directed by Mr. Maher, has had one of its most active years. Besides sponsoring various dances, they have presented a Gay Nineties Re- view. This performance took place in March at the Temple Theatre, and both nights drew large crowds. The money re- ceived from this will be used to go toward new uniforms and to help pay the expen- ses of sending the band to the New Eng- land music festival at New Hampshire. Something new has been added this