Lawrence High School - Diary Yearbook (Fairfield, ME)

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LAWRENCE DIARY There are two major factors which tend to separate the people of the world, the first being distrust. Only after people have learned to trust each other can lasting world peace ever be attained. The other factor is the misconception of the various religious beliefs. It is time that we, the pupils who are graduating in '44, begin to think seriously about the complexity of the situation, so we may be able to act intelligently and understandingly when we are called upon to do so. ' WALLACE CHALTRY, 12K. AN AUTUMN EVENING It is dusk. The sun sinks slowly below the horizon while its fading rays paint the scattered fluffy white clouds a beautiful deep rose-red, signifying a fair day on the morrow. The air, 'sharp and exhilarant, is scented with the pungent odor of burn- ing leaves. In the semi-darkness, issuing from bonfires, bright flames can be seen, leaping, falling, and forming varied shapes which seem strangely weird. Gradually, however, the flames subside, grow still fainter, and die, leaving only red glowing coals here and there. The moon rises slowly as if it were suspended on the end of a string being slowly drawn up by invisible hands, and as it ascend-s high in the heavens, the earth appears changed in its magic glow. The trees, extending their leafless arms toward the sky, assume uncanny grotesque shapes. In nooks and corners everywhere are deep black shadows which no eye can penetrate. Across the narrow dirt road is the river on which the moon shines and ca-sts reflections like a thousand polished mirrors on its broad, smooth surface. Across the river in the distance, lights which resemble glowing fireflies against the midnight blue of the sky, flicker from farmhouse windows. So day fades into night. Silence and tranquillity everywhere pervades 5 thus the whole world seems lulled to rest and peace. LESTER GILBERT, 12K. WINTER WON DERLAND The last downy Hake had been sent to earth, heralding the end of the storm. As the clock struck twelve, stillness filled the air and thin columns of smoke streamed straight into the sky, groping their way toward the starry heavens. I wended my way through the unmarred blanket of white fluffy down and glancing about, I saw before me a transformed world. The world before me lay wrapped in an exquisite robe of white ermine. Overhead, the myriad of stars resembled glittering diamonds whose beauty dazzles the admirer. The moon, gorgeous in its fullness, seemed appliqued on a background of blue-black velvet. The trees with their snow laden 21

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There's a high scho 1 here in Fairfield must not go around pitying himself for his disappointment. He must LAWRENCE DIARY try to arouse the sympathy of others, y word or deed the object responsible ' nderstand that the road of life is a nor must he ever, in any way, harmoqu bewildering maze with many ups an the bitter with the sweet , he must tively, intelligently, and understan successfully with any situation can, successful man. downs and that one is obliged to take strive to deal with the situation objec- ingly: The man who is able to cope in my opinion, be rightfully called a d ETHEL MACBETH, 12K. LAWRE That is called d Whose beauty is ad Who chances to She stands so stron With doors eve? Where everyone's W If he'll only ste For four years here Now 'tis time fo And how we hate to You'll never re We'll always love 0 And wherever Fond memories of d Will help to les We hope the other c N CE HIGH ar Lawrence High, ired by everyone pass by. and sturdy opened wide loomed cordially inside. e've studied- r us to go,- eave dear Lawrence lly know. r High School e go in life ys at Lawrence en the strife. asses ll That'll graduat from her doors, Will love, cherish, alnd respect her rights As did the classls of '44. ELEANOR WARE, 12K. DISU As we all perceive, the future wil victory, but the battles leading to tl is a long, rough one. Even after a tr ered, we must look forward to a divi people will be looking out for its ov that we must pull together and be world, this will be a happier and bett NITY ,l bring to the United Nations a great nis victory will be bloody, and the road eaty has been signed, sealed, and deliv- ded earth-that is, each nation and its in interest. As soon as people realize time one body, striving to rebuild the r place in which to live. 20

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I l l 1 LAWRENCE DIARY branches appeared like celestial selntinels protecting this sleeping land of beauty. Even the little 'brook whilch had trickled so merrily through the meadow, now lay still and tranquil lin its narrow transparent bed. A huge white sheep dog, watching over his ilock, proved to be shrubbery disguised by nature's magic wand. I I neared home, but before I went inside I took one long, lingering look over this winter wonderland. I went to bed confident that I would have a big task ahead of me in the morning! p FRANCES RAFFERTY, 12K. l , 1i,l . SNOW Snow falls with 'careless leisure On the earth so leak and drear, And its whitene s brings enchantment To all the hillside near. As one stops to admire the beauty That this artful snow has brought, He wonders how such loveliness Could be by Nature wrought. , I MARY Bowxsu, 12K. .i ..1. SCRAP Books l There are many kinds of scrap bpoks dealing with various subjects-war, floods, poems, 'short stories, picturrzs of famous people, newspaper articles and many other interesting subjec s. . Such a collection is of great personal value. Since in all probability the owner will spend years accumulat ng such a collection, he will become an authority in his particular lineg b sides, he will have some subject which he can discuss intelligently with others. Business and professional men find that this diversion gives them relax- ation, and at the same time, the material collected may correlate with their chosen vocation. Many successful 'men have pointed out the fact that their career had its beginning in a colle'tion of newspaper clippings. FRANCES HEBERT, 12K. I l DoEs IT PAY T0 BE KIND? Have you ever tried to catch elusive pig that has just evacuated its abode? You haven't? Well, therl a most exasperating experience awaits you! l It was about dusk when the incident took place. A knock was heard at the door. The waiting visitor as ed assistance in loading a runaway pig ' 122 l I 1 1