Newport High School - Live Wire Yearbook (Newport, ME)

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NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Page 6' breezes to bring the enchanting songs of the feathered heralds of spring hither to further add to the invigorat- ing beauty of that scene of peace and contentment. Everywhere master- minds, millionaires, and lovers are building their perfect study halls in which to study their American History Geometry, English or whatever they see staring them in the face fwhen- ever they open their eyes to futilely attempt once more to understand that lesson l. They find console- ment in their theory of the perfect study hall in which they will easily study - tomorrow. This spring fever gag is certainly a convenient one. After all, one can't help it if one's delicate mind suddenly becomes afflicted, can one? You are justified in letting things slide. Your conscience has no need for suffering. Oh, yeah! Come on, wise upl' Spring is the time of year when new life is appearing everywhere. The long- absent birds are doing their best to pleasingly invigorate your sense of hearing: the budding trees, the sprout- ing grass, and the early-blooming fiowers are pleasing to the eyeg the warm sunshine and cooling breaths of fresh air should give one a light, gay feeling. Spring is the one time of year when everyone should feel young, gay, jubilant, just bubbling over with enthusiasm and ambition: the time of year when one should think of the beauty of love of nature, and of life itself, and how we are going to some day make our place in that picture: the time of year when - aw, come on! It's really disgusting to see the youth of today trying to kid themselves into believing that their heart isn't strain- ing itself to suppress that indescrib- 4 able bubbling sensation from 'which nature allows none to escape. Whad- daya say? Tuck your dignity into the closet until later on and kick over the traces and - let 'er rip. Tl Good Old School Days How much do your school days mean to you? Are you one who loves to fool away the time, and go to school only for the fun in store? The answer you should be able to give is UNO! You, as a citizen of the United States, should take great pride in your school work. After all, just think of those students in the war-torn countries who do not have schools to go to. What kind of future have they to look forward to? They will not, like we Americans, be able to proudly present a diploma to their new employer to prove that they have the necessary knowledge for that particular line of work. They will either have to start all over again after this world crisis, or, on the other hand, take what is left of the positions and be satisfied. These are only a few of the things to keep in mind when we get a little bored with studying. Even if your roving eye should fasten on the parti- cularly inviting form of a huge person who would make the ideal target for an ink-dipped spitball, do not give up. Hold on to your will-power, and think back to this little article. You can win the battle if you just remember. We are, of course, entitled to our fun in school, but, even as those who are older and have finished their schooling years ago, we must be ready and will- ing to take our share of the work with our play.

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l Page 5 TYIE LIVE WIRE llllllllllll Do What You Can And Be Proud OF lt Have you ever felt lost, or sort of left out of everything? Have you ever felt as if the World could get a- long without you if you just simply dropped out? Did you ever have the feeling that the part you are playing in life just isn't important enough to anyone to bother with? If you have experienced all these fears, then you are only like any other normal boy and girl in the world. We've probably all felt this way at either one time or another, and these feelings shouldn't be treated by amused parents as silly. childish ideas, or just passing fancies. The young people of today need not face these worries any longer, how- ever, for there are so many things to be done. Things that may be small, to be sure, but are of the utmost im- portance when carried out. Heading the list is the undertaking of becoming and being a good citizen. Many of our futures depend on this. The things we do today, whether right or wrong, will help to make us what we are to- morrow. Even the youngest school children who cannot help their country in any other way can be taught that the good citizens of the present time are the ones who will get along in later life. They can be taught that in the crisis the world is in, nothing is as important as the growth of a healthy, morality-loving, law-abiding group of citizens. It is up to us to show them that they mean much to time growth of our country. They must learn to share the responsibili- ties which are not too complicated for their young minds. Another item of importance is that of helping the individual groups of workers who are doing their part to win the war - - Red Cross workers, and the like. These huge organiza- tions, although very fortunate in the past few years, are always grateful for any help they can get for the poor and needy, the crippled and sick, and to go for the war relief fund to our own soldiers. As it's plain to be seen, we must never complain about not having any- thing to do. Instead we should pitch right in with a smile and help to do the things necessary for the comfort of our human race. We must not sit back and let others iight our battles for us: we, too, must fight for the liberty and justice which is necessary to the lives of every true American. Cooperation, its benefits and all the things that go with it, are now play- ing the leading roles of the world, and our duty is to help these benefits along with every ounce of hope and strength in our bodies. Get Out OF That Rut! The scene is the main room at N. H. S. The time of year is early spring. The time of day is the middle of the fourth period. The action takes place in the far corner of the room: there doesn't happen to be anybody sitting in that vicinity, so the fly fthe creator of the disturbance! has not yet been reached by the intense mood which seems to predominate the re- mainder of the inhabitants of this typical spring study hall. The win- dows are carelessly beckoning the lazy

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IW' ill, ,fi W f A fww 0 ,- H,f x., V THE LIVE WIRE Richard L. Banton Rit College Course Honor Part, Class Gifts, Class Vice Pres. 1, 2, 4, Student Council 1, 2, 4, Boys Glee Club 3, 4, V. Pres. 3, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, Junior Prize Speaking, Journalism Club 1, 2, Booster Board 1, 2, Live Wire Board 1, 2, English Club 1, 2, 3, Hobby Club 3, Dramatic Club 4, Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, N Club 4, Winter Sports 3, Mgr. Track 3, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, Coach 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Yes, Ritz , your friendship we may keep, Though you've gone on to College, Just keep that square chin up, old pal, And choose the best of knowledge. Gerald Booth Gerald General Course N Club 4, Boys Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Football 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, Fall Intramurals 3. Gerald is a quiet lad, Our friendship he has earned, We wish him all success and luck In lessons to be learned. Muriel Boylan Mim Commercial Course Gregg Theory Certificate 3, N Club 3, 4, Journalism Club 1, Senior Play, Dramatic Club 2, Girls Athletic Club 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4, Junior Prize Speaking, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Girls Glee Club 4, Winter Sports 4. Muriel is a girl who has Those wondrous hidden charms, Of Welcoming a friend in need With sympathizing arms. Frances Brewer ' 'Frannie' ' Commercial Course Honor Part, Class Marshall, Class Sec. and Treas. 2, 3, Senior Play, Gregg Theory Certificate 4, Student Council 3, 4, Sec. and Treas. 4, Home Makers Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 1, 2, Pres. 3, 4, Orchestra 3, 4, Librarian 4, Girls Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Sec. and Treas. 3, President 4, Freshman Glee Club, Hiking Club 1, Safety Broadcast WABI 3. To Frances, here's a prophecy Which fits quite well, 'tis true, A great pianist you will be, And more success to you. f I 0