Lee Academy - Crescent Yearbook (Lee, ME)

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4 THE CRESCENT dent of the United States alwa.ys holding that oiiice. Since 1905 the American Red Cross Socie- ty has helped in seventy-five disasters in this country and foreign countries. In all, it has expended 312,000,000 Our national calamity, the Dayton Flood, that occurred in the year 1913, gives us an idea what the Society does at such times. As soon as news was received, nurses and doctors were sent to aid the stricken people. They worked hand in hand with the govermnent in the expenditures of the money and the work of relief. School houses, chugches, and other public buildings were opened so that the people who had lost their homes would have some shelter. After the flood subsided, lumber was given to many of the people so they could build new homes. In some cases food was procured from merchants, but much of it was received from the people outside the Hood district. Bangor alone sent nearly 351000 to help these people. In Key West, Florida, a great many of the men are employed in the fishing industry. In a great storm which occurred in 1909, they lost their boats, the only means they had of earning a living, but the Red Cross Society furnished them material to build others and paid them wages while they were really work- ing for them selves. After the boats we1'e finished, the wages ceased and the fishermen resumed their occupation. One branch of the Red Cross Society aids in the prevention of the dreaded disease, tuber- culosis. There are sanitariums all over the United States. One way of raising money for this work is by the sale of the Red Cross Christ- mas seals. Even with the great need of money caused by the war and the suffering in Europe, the year 1914 breaks all records in the sale of these charity stamps. In a few weeks 35520,- 000 was raised making a total of 82,320,000 received in the fight against the NVhite Plague. During the present European War the Red Cross has sent 195 doctors and nurses to take care of the wounded. Some went to the scene of battle and some to hospitals. Many sup- plies have been sent, such as blankets, coats, bandages, and disinfectants. The Society in Bangor has sent many supplies and nearly 33000. Last November they sent S2000 to the Belgians and much clothing. The Red Cross Society holds a much higher place in the eyes of the world than it did a few years ago, and it is growing more and more in importance. Charles Wagner author of The Simple Lifefl says that thc sentiment which causes people to run to each otherls aid and gives them courage to go into the thickest of the fight to rescue the wounded and bind up their wounds, will some day put an end to war. 'iThc Red Cross will triumph over the cannon . And now, in behalf of my classmates who are to tell you of our past and future, I again bid you a cordial welcome. Josie BIINNIE 0'RoAK. gilistnrg uf the Clllass nf 1EI15. LTHOUGH I do not wish to make this V - history as unwelcome as Ancient Hist- ory has been to some of us. I feel that I must call your attention to a few of the im- portant events of our four years at Lee Academy. Of the twenty-eight who entered in 1911 only nine members now remain, but in 1915 Helen joined us, making our class the largest

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THECRESCENT 5 that has graduated from Lee Academy within twenty-six years. In our Freshman year, when we were young and irresponsible, we spent our time mostly in play, but have regretted it ever sinceg but the saying, iiChildren will be children,', has given us some consolation. The next year we returned wise and honored Sophomores,-at least in our own estimation, which is the way with most Sophomores. That year we were lucky in everything we undertook, even in winning the basketball game against the Seniors and Juniors. In our Junior year we distinguished our- selves by making ice cream once, and by look-- ing out for the Sophomores. In order that you may understand and ap- preciate our brilliant successes as Seniors, I think you ought to know the individual mem- bers of our class a little better. ' First, tlzere is Josie, who has always been held up as the one member of our class who was dignified and an old maid. But it was at Reunion in 1914, that a miraculous change ca.me over Jos, and now, when there is a boy in sight tmeaning one particular boy, of coursej .los always manages to remain in sight too. Since the Senior Play, when one of the boys in- formed her that she looked pretty on the stage, I, her roommate have been obliged to bear the name of HJeff because of her increased height. From Jos, my mind naturally wanders to Evan, the fiirt of our class. This little boy has gone through his four years at Lee Academy winning the heart of many a fair maid and then breaking it. But this year he has done no more than crack them, and as one of the Soph- oniores always has a bottle of glue handy, he has succeeded in repairing some of the damages. Then we have known of cases where Evan, him- self, came to the rescue. Avon also has an interest in the Sopho- mores. Although he is fond of study he does not spend all his time in this way, as those who have been in the Dormitory reception room can testify. Avon does not believe in flirting, but he has never been able to find a girl that thinks as he does, so his social life has not al- ways been a happy one. In her younger days, one member of our class formed the had habit of not studying. This was all right until our Senior year, when alas! we found that the back seats were for the brilliant only. This has proved hard eng the Senior class, hecausc many of us have been obliged to wear glasses because of the brightness in the front of the room. This is caused by Luda, the light of our class in good nature, hair, etc. Would you ever guess that Vance had been bashful? No, I think you would notg never- theless it is true. But when the Senior .Play came off, he surprised every one by his fine im- personation of the French peddler. We expect he will soon be looking for a girl. Good luck to you,Vance,when you decide to go a-courting. Helen, our gift from the Junior class, is noted for being true blue: she was true blue be- fore she carrie to Lee, she was true blue toPage for nearly a year: she has been true blue to Mike for over a year: and we wonder to whom she will be true blue next. E Following in alphabetical order, and other- wise, comes Karl, who, soon after entering our class, had a chance to make a choice between girls and A -Hs, and Karl decided in favor of the girls. This choice has caused him some trouble, asit is no cinch to ring an Academy