Leavitt Area High School - Angelus Yearbook (Turner, ME)

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W ar LEAVITT ANGEFLUS EDITORIALGXS DON'T TOUCH IT Alcohol is playing an important role in our war effort. It is being used in the manufacture of explosives, dyes, varnishes, and synthetic rubber, and innumerable other ways, but when most of us hear the name alcohol we usually think of wine, whiskey, and beer. Alcohol in beverages is used by many people as a means to drown their troubles, others drink for the pleasure they get out of itg and there are still others who drink to be sociable. Probably the majority of these people know very little about the results of this drinking, and that is the duty of the present generation to learn about these effects in order to avoid the great danger which attends the use of intoxicants. The first effect of alcohol on the human body is a burning sensation in the throat. This causes the heart to beat faster in order to get blood to the irritated parts. The arteries near the skin expand and in the stomach the alcohol passes directly into the blood stream without being acted upon by the gastric juices. It then passes into the intestines where it is absorbed. These ef- fects continue until the alcohol has been eliminated from the body. Tests prove that alcohol weakens the muscles and clouds the line of vision. When a drunken driver comes to a crossing he can- not put his foot on the brake as quickly as he should. Besides, the stop light assumes a gray color instead of the usual red, yellow and green. After a special study of accidents it was found that one out of every three fatal accidents was caused by drunken drivers or pedestrians under the influence of liquor. It is not a good practice for athletes to drink. Alcohol doesn't add strength to the body, but has just the opposite effect. It les- sens the accuracy and judgment of the player. Many athletic leagues have strict rules against drinking. For a great number of years alcohol was used as a medicine. In the Revolutionary and Civil wars it was used as an anesthetic since ether was not available. It was also used as a stimulant ini the case of shock but the use of alcohol in the field of medicine has been greatlyldeclining. During the past thirty years the use of alcohol in hospitals has dropped 80 per cent. Alcohol is alcohol, and its effects are the same regardless of the source. Wine and beer contain less alcohol than whiskey, so the effects are naturally milder: but this is due to the dilution and not to any special kind of alcohol. So as one strolls into a beer par- lor he should realize that the first drink starts weakening his mind and soon he hasn't the ability to stop drinking and can easily become an addict. In closing I wish to add that, whether we have been brought up in homes where alcohol is used freely or in those where it is never used, it is our task as individuals to make our own decisions after knowing the facts about alcohol and learning the results of its use as a beverage. Edith Boothby

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tzqq The Leavitt Angelus Vol. XLVII 'turner Center, Maine, June 1944 NO 1 ':---1- ---- -1--1--1'-0-f1-f-t-1'-H--f-'t- -- - --' 'Ir 5 EDITORIAL BOARD 2 I Editor-in-Chief Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor-in-Chief Edith Boothby l E Boys' Athletics Merle Libby, Jr. Q Girls' Athletics Nellie Gordon Q ! Exchange Editor Crystal Reed i 5 Joke Editor Helen 'Williams 2 Q Faculty Adviser Lauriee Lewis I 5 Business Manager Lauren Gilbert, Jr. 2 I Ass't Business Manager Kenneth Records Q l CLASS EDITORS l 1944 Laura Timberlake 1946 Jean Bonney 1945 Ruth Gibbs 1947 Rbbsrt Boothby Q Published annually by the students and 5 Q alumni of Leavitt Institute Q 40 cents per copy 5 Address all business to the Business Manager

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LEAVITT ANGELUS SHIRLEY MAE BEMPKINS Shirl North East Carry, Maine Special Course Girls' Glee Club 11, 2, 3, 495 Forensic Club 11, 295 Sec. of Forensic Club 1295 Basketball 11, 2, 495 Inter- class Basketball 11, 2, 495 Softball 1295 Mixed Chorus 1495 Olfice 1495 Property Manager in Senior Drama. A nursing career Is Shirley's idea Of life after leaving High. Think of the joys Ot wards full of boys, How the days will ily! We are certain you will receive the best from life, Shirl. ESTHER L. DUNN Esther Hartford, Maine Special Course Class Treasurer 1195 Class Secretary 1295 Beneiit Drama 1295 Senior Drama 1495 Basketball 1295 Inter- class Basketball 12, 395 Salutatory. Esther had no time for sports5 , All she thought of was reports. Now that your aim is won Take time out and have some fun. 1 Meet the genius of the class. She's been with us only three years, but she's our Salutatorian. We're proud of you, Esther. LAURENCE PERCY GAGNE Gagne Greene, Maine Special Course Interclass basketball 11, 2, 3, 495 Property Manager at Senior Drama 149. Lawrence is a quiet lad But is he full of fun! When it comes to ping-pong games He certainly can hum! Gagne, you have always been rather quiet, but if we ever wanted to find you we always looked in just one place. May you be as successful in life as you we1'e in ping-pong. MELVIN EMERY GIBBS Gibbs Turner, Maine Preparatory Scientific Course Physical Education Leader 1395 First Prize Junior Declamations5 Interclass Basketball 1495 Senior Dramag Prophecy for Girls. Melvin's aims are soaring high For Uncle Sam he plans to fly. Melvin, you never have talked very much, but you were always a good student. Uncle Sam will gain quality when he receives you.