Mapleton High School - Maple Leaf Yearbook (Mapleton, ME)

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l1IDI'1'0RIAL BUARIJ lll'NI Row: Wayne llugrhos, WooilrufT lliggins, Ardis Condon, Marilyn Shea, lilinilio Uhnnrlls-r, Uyril Hall, l Ioyil Illg. glns. N1-ond ltow: Iii:-hard Kvirsta-nd, Barbara Higgins, Marjorie liuvk, Murray Hoylvs. lluano Dow, Carl l.ovl--y, Ilan liadner, Mr. 'I'lu'ki-r, li In iirml ow: I-Il 'idgu Judkins, th-raltl Tompkins, Dale Morrison, Ironnlsl Chanilla-r Nancy Smith. Editor-in-Chief Assistant liditors Literary liditor Assistant Club lfditor Highlights lfditor Assistants Art ladlffll' Assistant Sports lfditor Assistant lfxchange lfditor Alumni lfditor Snapshot liditor joke lfditor MAPLE LEAF STAFF Marilyn Shea Ifmilie Chandler Ardis Condon Barbara Higgins Woodruff Higgins Danny Ladner Marjorie Buck jerry Tompkins Cyril Hall Richard Keirstead Duane Dow Floyd Higgins Murray Boyles Danny Ladner Nancy Smith Dale Morrison Flbridge Judkins Business Managers Carl Lovley NVayne Hughes Donald Chandler Faculty Advisor Mr. Tucker Another school year has passed and an- other record of life inside the walls of dear old M. H. has been completed. l wish to express my gratitude to the staff and Mr. 'liucker for their wonderful cooperation and kind assistance. Many thanks are extended to the mer- chants who have so generously purchased advertisements. Had it not been for them, this publication of the ,llAl'l.I5 LEA! might never have been made possible. llere's wishing the best of luck to the staff of '5-H Marilyn Shea '53 Editor-in-Chief

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14' A I Tl'LTY First Row: Mrs. 'l'urncr, Miss Stevens. Mr, Sharp, Mrs. Rufin znml. Miss Stl-plwlisoii. Mrs. Vnuglin. Second Row: Mr. Baldwin, Mr, Tucker, Mr. Kunemund, Mr. l'm-rkins, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Cainu-ron. FACULTY Althea Turner-English and French Teacher. University of Maine. Dramatics Coach. Ruey Stevens-English Teacher. Farmington Teachers' College, University of Maine. Kenneth I. Sharp, Principal-Psychology and Civics. Ricker Classical Institute, Ricker Junior College, University of Maine, B. A. Edu., Uni- versity of Maine, M. Edu., Aroostook State Normal School fSummer Sessionl, Washington State Normal School fSummer Sessionj, Teach- ing Experience: Roosevelt School, Linneus: Houlton High School: Hodgdon High School. Cleo Raymond-Eighth Grade Teacher. Bates College. Teaching Experience: Rangeley High School, Mapleton High School 1.931-1932. Sarah F. Stephenson - Mathematics Teacher. Fredericton, New Brunswick: Bates College, Castine Normal School, Aroostook State Nor- mal School, Woodstock CSummer Sessionl. School Lunch Director, Senior Advisor. Margaret Vaughn-Home Economics Teacher. Washburn High School, Farmington State Teachers' College, B. S. Teaching Experience: Stratton High School. F.H.A. Advisor. John Baldwin - Music Teacher. Fitchburg, Mass.g Boston University, Michigan State College. Everett Tucker-Commercial Teacher. Cherry- field Academy, Husson College, University of Maine fSummer Sessionsj. Teaching Experi- ence: Brooks High School. Yearbook, School Paper, and Commercial Club Advisor. Richard Kunemund-Science Teacher. Freeport High School, New Yorkg Winthrop High School: University of Maine. Science Club Ad- visor. Robert Perkins-Physical Education Teacher, Problems of Democracy, Civics, and Driver Education. Belfast, Maine, University of Maine, B.S. Baseball Coach, Junior High Basketball Coach. Robert Johnston-Agricultural Teacher. Uni- versity of Maine. Basketball Coach. Donald Cameron - Seventh Grade Teacher. Gorham State Teachers' College, B.S.: Colo- rado St:-lte Teacher College of Education, Colo- rado, M.A.g Teaching Experience: Gray, Maine: Westbury, New York: Damariscotta, Maine.

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THE MAPLE LEAF Editorials NEED FOR AN INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM What is an intercommunication system? This system has one main speaker which is in the office and an individual speaker in each room. By talking in the main speaker it can be heard all through the building. This is a project that will benefit the entire school. Then you might say, L'Why is a system like this needed in our school? just stop and think. Each time the tele- phone rings someone has to run down to the gymnasium or cover the entire building looking for the one who is wanted on the phone. It would save much time and energy. Another way it could be used is at the close of school each day when the notices have to be sent out to all the rooms. When Mr. Sharp gives an oflice girl a long list of notices, she would automatically type them. At this time much disturbance could be saved by such a device, as it would elimi- nate going from room to room to give each teacher a copy of the notices to be read. This system could also be used for re- cordings of special music, ballgames, and speeches. I think it would also make an excellent study hall supervisor. It would be a big improvement in our school and I think we would all enjoy it. Don't you? Emilie Chandler '53 COURTESY IS CONTAGIOUSW Wherever you go, whatever you do, people who are polite and have good man- ners seem to stand out among all others. You need never be afraid to go places or be seen with them because you are afraid that they will embarrass you-they seem to make you feel proud to know someone like them. . We can begin right here in our school to creat: this attitude of politeness by being courteous and friendly to our teachers, janitors, and classmates. Being courteous and friendly toward all those you come in contact with creates a feeling of comfort and good-will. If all people could live up to thes: standards, perhaps the result would mean less wars and misunderstandings between countries and nations. The world would be a much more peaceful place in which to live. Marilyn Shea Editor-in-Chief I-Iave you ever thought how lucky you are to live in a community like Mapleton, in a great country like America? No, I don't suppose you have, but very few of us ever do, so you have nothing to be ashamed of. I never gave it much thought until I had a dream one night. This was an ordinary dream only instead of it taking place in America, I was a Russian citizen. Now there is nothing so strange about dreaming you are in Russia. Only when I awoke, I felt a little shaken. Things I had been taking for granted for so long could be taken away from me over night. just think what it would mean to you if you couldn't read the books you wanted to, or go to the church of your choice. What would happen if you were in constant fear that if you said anything against the govern- ment one of your family might betray you. How would you like to be pulled out of bed in the middle of night because you didn't do your share of work that day? Yes, it could happen right here in our Wonderful America. The very thought of it makes me want to get down on my knees and pray to God that I'll always be allowed to practice my freedom. Marlene DeLucry '5 3