Lewiston High School - Folio Yearbook (Lewiston, ME)

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Why An Auditorium ? How many of us have really stopped to think of all the wonderful things we shall miss when we leave this high school? Very few I believe, or else we would not be so anxious for graduation day. We shall miss the long discussions before and between the periods, the arguments in the classrooms, the fun at recess, not omitting the class meetings at the Armory. We did not hold so many dances and athletic activities as other high schools because we could not always get tl1e Armory, and not having an auditorium of our own, we had to wait or do without. But remember our joy when we did have a basketball game and a dance after! It is certain that if we had an auditorium where every student could learn the cheers used at sport events, it would increase their school spirit, it would encourage the athletic. In that way Lewiston High School would have bigger and better teams and students would not be afraid to go out for different sports as long as they would have a place to practice. We spent wonderful years in this school, and we would be glad to start over again, but we envy the student who will succeed in getting an Auditorium. What a wonderful graduation they will have, in their own hall. Pl H Isms Since Communism, Fascism, and Nazism are trying to take root in these United States of ours, a grave responsibility rests upon us as students to dis- sipate any invention that might destroy our individual liberties. We are fortunate in living in a land whose government embraces a true democracy. But how unfortunate we should be, were these isms to have mastery of our fond government, and forever rob us of our freedom. We little realize the suffering and misery that is being experienced in countries where these isms,' have control. Let us arouse ourselves and meditate upon this vital problem. Let us also contend to retain our gifted liberty, wherein is religious and racial tolerance, and freedom of speech and press. I plead that as students we shall not drift into a state of false complacency. but that each one put his shoulder to the wheel and fight for our one common ism,,' true Americanism, which our forefathers secured,-which they hoped their posterity would perpetuate. -Harold Jones The situation of the world at this time when we are to be turned out into it is not very encouraging. A few of us will continue our schooling, of course. but the majority will start walking up and down the streets in search of employ- ment. There will, no doubt, be many moments when we shall be very discouraged, but we shall be able to look back to our high school days and recall the good advice of our teachers. -Evelyn Illainenfe

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Our Watchword---Conquer Too soon, fellow seniors, fmay the day never comelj we shall reluctantly have to bid adieu to our teachers, school, friends, and all that has been a part of us for four happy years, keeping only our fond cherished memories, to go our several ways which we hope will ultimately lead us to our goal. Each one of us has different views, different hopes, different dreams, and the power to make them come true resides only in us. There is no such thing as good or bad luck, we make our own life, our own opportunities, our own happiness, and therefore we spoil or make a success of our lives. What an awful thought that really is . . . spoil or make a success of our lives . . . that is the one thing we cannot let George do. Difficulties cower before those who confront them boldly, and what does it matter if we are not in the limelight? Isn't it through the simple things of life that we attain great heights? Remember, our watchword - - - Conquer! --Carmelle Boucher To Our Auditorium of the Future Fellow classmates, now that the time has come for us to bid farewell to our school, teachers, and friends, I think one thought should remain uppermost in our minds. We must, as preceding classes have done, graduate from the Armory, but should we let the other classes who will graduate in the future do the same? All the students and teachers know the need that Lewiston High School has for an auditorium. What student isn't familiar with the confusion and length of time it takes to hold an assembly in the Armory, or the difficulty of holding a class meeting when a pageant, or some other affair is in progress there. Shouldn't we, as seniors of the class of '39, assume the responsibility of doing everything in our power to obtain this greatly needed building for our school? Let us hope that when the present freshman class is ready to graduate, it will not be from the Armory, but from their own auditorium. -Dorothy Young Think Much, Say Little Think much, say little , are the famous words used in Knute K. Rockne's essay on Qualities That Make or Mar Success , and I think it is a proverb worthy of everyone's attention. Those who say a lot and do little thinking are the ones who often find themselves in trouble, but the wise person thinks a lot and does little talking, until tl1e appropriate time for speaking comes. Every- one should take these words to his own advantage. -Helen Gallagher

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Taking Care of the Minutes We have often been reminded in class of the importance of making proper use of time, or minutes. Now that each one of us will soon go his or her own way, it may not be amiss to recall in a brief outline the lessons taught us here con- cerning proper use of time. First, it would be well to form the habit of performing each duty in its proper moment and not wait until one feels like doing this or that job. Punc- tuality is a virtue indeed, and work is well done when accomplished on time, thus affording satisfaction and peace of mind. On the contrary, laxity and tardiness result in loss of minutes first, then minutes extend into hours, days, and years. There is no retracing lost time, for we live our lives only once, and the realization of this fact should impress upon our minds the real importance of making proper use of each and every minute granted us by the Almighty. Scripture reveals that God intended we should work, therefore proper use of time brings forth happiness. -Jeannine Dionne Our Responsibility I heard the phrase, a peaceful change,', somewhere, or at least I thought I did. Oh, yes, I remember now. Some dictator in Germany said that to calm the nerves of a worried world. Soon after saying this, he Went out and conquered a peaceful people who had never done any wrong nor wished to. He said that he had done this to give them protection, from what, I do not know. This dictator then took the youth of this conquered land and turned them into a military machine so that he might be able to capture more lands that needed to be protected from attacks by greedy nations. Youth of America, soon you will become the voters, the taxpayers, and perhaps a part of the Army of this great United States. When you do go out to become an active part of this nation, beware of the phrase, peaceful change, unless it comes from your own heart. If you do not, some other nation will want to come over peacefully to change you and your children into a military machine so that you might be protected from outside enemies. -Wesley Farnum A Thought Have you thought of quitting when times were tough, And didn't have patience to do your stuff? If you have, I wish to say, Keep on smiling in the usual way. Forget your troubles and fight on through, And surely success will come to you.