Machias High School - Margaretta Yearbook (Machias, ME)

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THE c1,Ass oi' '51 Thcrc's a class at M. H. S. That cannot be outdone, And this brilliant group Is the class of '5l. The accomplishments are many, ln this group of thirty-five XVc can always think of something To keep the rest alive. VVe entered in September In the year of forty-seven. Of one thing we are certain VVe'll all end up in Heaven. Mr. Hayward is our teacher He is a wonderful guy, He puts up with our foolishness VVith seldom even a sigh. Our president is Laurence He is a lively boy, XVe think his favorite pastime ls trying to annoy. Then comes Alma Merrill For A's she can't be beat. She always has a smile, She's friendly and she's neat. jean WVilliams is our pianist Ami boy! how she can play! But now her heart-and Tinker Are many miles away. Say, Alma, who's that junior boy VVc sec you with so much? Alma seems to have a knack Of always being Hin Dutch . New Betty just can't keep her mind From Lubec, by the sea. Oh, Betty, won't you tell us please VVho the lucky fellow could be? Then, of course, there's Greta VVith a giggle and Let's go . I know for sure she'll never forget The corner of the P.O. Robert is our artist, You should sec his work. For the Margaretta , He was not one to shirk. MARGARETTA Next in line is Pat, She's friendly and polite. Youlll find her writing to Alvin Every single night. Then therels Roma Geel With the best personality. VVe know she'll marry Russell, And live beside the sea. Barbara's our debater, She loves her history. VVe know she'd probably make some lf she ever got a UD . That brings us up to Kenneth, The clown of our class. His future is already planned By a Sophomore lass. Of course you all know Donnie With his friendly, carefree ways. He plans to be the president Any of these days. Richard is the Romeo Of our class of '5l. There's a little sophomore girl NVhose heart he has won. Helen is so fickle, She can't make up her mind. But we know that someday She'll find just the right kind. Then there is Bernice So quiet and so gay. She has quite a long walk, But she makes it every day. Keith is so quiet VVe hardly know he's here. We wish him luck and Happiness, Success and lots of cheer. Madeline comes from Whitneyvilleg A pleasant girl is she. She always has a smile for you NVherever she may be. Now we're up to johnny, An imp most certainly. But you must agree he takes His teasing cheerfully.

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THE MARGARETTA 13 only in warfare and government but in industrial and social development, Today we can hold our own with any nation in education, literature, and invention. We are now an industrial leader of the world. As the United States developed into a great and rich nation, her leaders found themselves faced with many serious prob- lems. The farmers were calling upon the government for relief. The railroads were making money by unfair means. People in many parts of the country were loudly demanding a better tariff system. Labor and Capital were at swords points and their quarrels were making coopera- tion impossible. Government positions were being awarded to incompetent peo- ple. Several of the leading cities were being robbed by dishonest politicians, Courageous and honest statesmen and public spirited citizens have helped to right some of these wrongs. We still have some of these problems today but they are rapidly being ironed out. Soon another problem of Freedom arose, freedom of Race, This brought on the Civil War when the South and the North parted. It seemed the end of the Union was near. Finally, the war over, this big question arose: should the South be punished or treated as though there had been no war? The latter was decid- ed upon. Today, no matter you are, you are equal to all whether white, black, or yellow, In the last eighty years we in two world wars, defending our own freedom and helping other people to be- come free. Now some men predict a third world war. If there is, we will do as we have done before help other people regain their freedom, and protect our own. We are up against one of the biggest what race other men have been trials of our career. Can we down Com- munism? Without a war? In the earlier days of our country, the United States was more or less isolated from the other countries of the world. It took months to cross the Atlantic Ocean in vessels and this was the only way of traveling from one continent to another. Today a person can go from one contin- ent to another in a matter of hours. This was what brought on the big problems of world peace. More and more nations have come to realize that war has no place in a civilized world. The death, destruction, and suf- fering involved more than off set any gains in riches and territory. The desire for peace is growing constantly and in recent years the leading nations have been working together to eliminate war as a means of settling disputes, Throughout all countries, people are watching the efforts of the peace-makers with intense interest. The United Nations is striving for world peace but, up to the present time. they have not had enough authority, The United States will help for world peace and will go more than half way, but if any country tries to overcome us, we will light. Many nations have patented their Con- stitutions after ours and probably many more will. We want to spread democracy as we are doing today to people behind the Iron Curtain and if these people want to adopt our way of life, we will help them attain it. ln the years before us, the people who come after us will uphold this tradition. As long as our freedom is threatened, the American people will defend it. REBECCA CARROLL '52

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THE Mariorie's always laughing, You'll hear her everywhere. Do you all remember The day she fell downstairs? There's a boy named Ralphie Moore, Boy, how he plays ball! NV hen he's playing basketball, I-le is watched by all. Then we come to Duddy- Our secretary so smart. It is plain to see That Arlie's won her heart. Things are far from dull WVith Charlie Savage near. VVe are very glad That he was transferred here. Clayton is his brother A swell guy is he. VVe know Clayton will succeed In whatever he plans to be. Everyone knows Chloe- VVith the golden hair. Chloe is so quiet, Chloe is so fair. That brings us up to Wayne With his grinning, devilish ways. We will not forget him After high-school days. Next we come to Maxine- With her voice so clear. You will hear her singing Whenever you are near. VVhen it comes to dancing, Neil can't be beat. Give him Lelia and some musicg Then just watch those feet! Everybody listens When Carl gives out like Bing. Whenever we can convince him, VVe hear Carlie sing. Then there's Rosalie Flaherty, Always writing a letter. Thcre's nobody in our class XVhom we like any better. MARGARETTA In our Senior play, Carole went over big. She brought lots of laughs In that Negro rig. You'll know Muriel, If you meet her. There's none in high-school Any sweeter. And Esther with Her pleasant way Has a smile for you Any day. john is our athlete- None any stronger M. H. S. has one regretg She won't have him much longer- That takes care of all of us -All of us but me. But by now, you've probably guessed I am Sally-see? There is no moreg This is the end. I hope that nobody Did I offend. SALLY BANN M. H. S. ln the valley of Machias, There's a building where I go, O VVith its white and yellow trimmings, It's the oldest that I know. The building is the school house, As old, as old can be, And if I'm not mistaken, T'will go down in history. Now the building is in ruin, And the floor begins to sag, The walls are slightly leaning, But the teachers seldom nag. Still we love this dear old school The best we'll ever know, And we always will remember it No matter where we go. LAURENCE FOST N 51 ER nl