Machias High School - Margaretta Yearbook (Machias, ME)

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24 THE MARGARETTA PQ, XR! R A xv ,.5' E S F L-YY W 1 L-f'fi S ol 0 ' E10 u 1 r: I -in L SCHOOL CALENDAR Sept. 8, 1941-Machias High School opened with an enrollment of 179 stu- dents. Sept. 10-We enjoyed attending the County Fair. Oct. 3-The student council success- fully sponsored a dance. Oct. 7-The Orange and Black teams are off again. This time it's the mag- azine campaign for the Crowell Publish- ing Company. Oct. 17- All Americans , an assem- bly program presented by the Fresh- man class. Oct. 24-It's Navy Day and the Junior class was right on time with an assembly program. Oct. 30-31-State Teachers' Conven- tion. Nov. 3-With books in their arms, several guilty students went to room 3 to attend the first Detention Hall . Nov. 6-First appearance of the Sen- ior Noose newspaper. Nov. 11-Armistice Day, no school. 10-14-Education Week. It week for visitors. Nov. was a Nov. 10-Rev. O. H. McKenney spoke to student body and guests at assem- bly. Nov. 12-Richard Howell, American- ization Ofiicer of American Legion, spoke to us. Nov. 13-Our guest speaker was Mr. L. A. Sennett. Nov. 14-The Glee Club furnished an hour of music. Nov. 17-Mr. Moan spoke at assem- bly on the Importance of Defense Sav- ings Bonds . Moving pictures for American His- tory class. Nov. 20-Thanksgiving recess. Nov. 19 - The assembly program, Veni, Vidi, Vici , written by Paul Mc- Gouldrick, was presented by the Soph- omore class. , Dec. 5-Freshman party. Dec. 8-Dr. and Mrs. Kimball showed slides concerning W. S. N. S. Dec. 11-Rally before W. A. basket- ball game. Speeches were given by Coach Haley and Spanky Clark. Dec. 12-Sophomore party. Assembly by the F. F. A. Dec. 15-As it was the 150th anni- versary of the Bill of Rights , the P. A. D. class presented an assembly by that title. Dec. 18-Civics class party for the Freshman class. Free pictures by the Lions Club.

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THE MARGARETTA 23 Here's to the Freshmen, The Sophomores and Juniors, Here's to the Seniors, too! Here's to MacArthur and everyone else Who lives under the Red, White and Blue! Here's to Roosevelt and here's to Churchill, Two And Who men who can't be beat! here's to Hitler and all the Japs soon will get the hot seat . So come on girls and fellers'l too, They'll hear what we have to say, We'll shoot the Japs and hang the Germans, We're all for the U. S. A. The And Polly Murphy '42 Pk P!! Pls S1 A PEACEFUL NIGHT moon rose out of a cloudless sky, tinged the tree tops a golden hue. AA rippling stream from the lake went by, Reminding me that spring was due. The stars did blink as their reflection played On the calm, dark waters of the lake, And as night came on and the dusk did fade, I listened to the noises of the drake. While I stood on the bank of the rippling stream, Gazing at all the surrounding place, I suddenly awoke from my peaceful dream, And found the sun pouring down on my face. Glenace Feeney '42 elf Pls Pk FK MY DESPAIR Mr. Pendergast is my teacher, I shall not pass. maketh me prepare hard lessons. leadeth me to expose my ignorance before the class. maketh me rewrite papers for his sake. Yea, though I study 'til 12:30, I learn nothing. confinement bothers me, and my head re- fuses to Work. He prepareth quizzes for me in the presence of my classmates. He giveth me low grades and my work run- neth over- Surely zeros shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in the history class forever. Amen. Alice Smith '43 He He He The THOUGHTFUL THINGS Did you ever stop to think What makes a day gay and bright? It isn't just the sunshine, But that helps out, all right. It's not just meeting friends you like, Exchanging news and jokes, No, it's more than that. It's thoughtful things That you've done for other folks. Ida Bowers '43 ill PF Pk ik ARE TEACHERS PEOPLE? Are teachers really people Like John or Mary Doakes, Or are they what they seem to be- A special kind of folks? No mortal eye could beam such fiamc, No gaze could be so firm That under their hypnotic spell The lordly seniors squirm. No human hand could be so quick To deal out Justice's measure And. confiscate a sling-shot, Some freshman's dearest treasure. No earthly step could be so 'light As in a silent room It stalks some helpless victim Like a spectre from the tomb. No person's lips in rage most vile These fateful words could frame, That poem by 3 o'clock, my friend, Or take your 'D' in shame. U I've studied them, I've wondered, . I've long been deep in thought, I've pondered till my aching brow Is fevered, damp, and hot. I've tried to see their viewpoint, I've tried the best I can, But include them I could never In The Brotherhood of Man . A test I thought to prove my point, So this one I devised To sink them to the depths of shame Or raise them to the skies. That poem by 3 o'clock, she said- I soon must hear her call, And if she takes this like a sport She's human after all. Philip Cole

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THE MARGARETTA 25 Dec. 19-Assembly program by the Home Ec. club. Jan. 19-20-It was too late to think of studying then, as mid-year exams were on us. Jan. 27-We had our first Air Raid Drill. Jan. 28-The P. T. A. was entertain- ed by the Freshman Prize Speaking. Feb. 13-They had us thinking again! This time it was an assembly of Fa- miliar quotations from American His- tory , presented by the Sophomore class. Feb. 18- Who Is Mrs. Chimpsie? Senior play. Feb. 20-School closed for one week of vacation. Feb. 20-21-Basketball tournament. Feb. 28-Sports Day at W. S. N. S. March 1-We returned to school af- ter our vacation. March-School town meeting. April 14-Speaking contest of Prize Winners. April 17-Preliminaries for Spear Contest at Washington Academy, East Machias. Apr. 27-Semi-finals for Spear con- test at Ellsworth. May 5-6-U. of M. Scholarship exam- inations. Pk Pk if JUNIOR HIGH REPORT School opened this year with an en- rollment of 24 pupils in the Junior High. At the beginning of the school year the following oflicers were elected: President, Leonard Bowlesg Vice Presi- dent, William Parker: Secretary, Lor- ing Bridghamg Treasurer, Douglas Rid- diough. Our student council representatives are Leonard Bowles and Alan Bridg- ham. We are represented in the band by Abbie Reynolds, Leonard Bowles, and Mary E. Wallace. The latter is also in the school orchestra. We presented an assembly program in the form of a quiz contest, which was very interesting as well as educational. Leonard Bowles, Jean Cole, Alan Bridg- ham, Constance Holway, and William Parker were the students who took part. Donald Cole, an eighth grader, led all the school in selling magazine sub- scriptions and therefore helped to bring the prize to our room for sales. On various occasions he has proved to be the leading salesman of our school. During the second nine weeks of our school year, we were fortunate in hav- ing Mr. Eugene Mawhinney, from W. S. N. S., as a training teacher. We have also enjoyed having Mr. Joseph Sala, also from W. S. N. S., for the last ten weeks. Jean Cole, Class Reporter. ik Sk PK FRESHMAN REPORT When school opened on Sept. 8th, for- ty-five pupils took their places in the Freshman room, under the supervision of Miss Brown. On September 22nd we elected our class officers: Janice McEacharn, pres- identg Richard Kimball, vice presidentg Barbara Parlin, secretary, and Norma MacLauchlan, treasurer. Our representatives on the Student Council are Jean Tedford and James Foss. James Foss left us at the end of the first semester and his place was filled by Richard Kimball. The class enjoyed a party given on Dec. 5th.