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

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THE LIVE WIRE STUDENT COUNCIL Back Row--G. Mullen. R. Swanson, R. Scott, B. Foss, H. Smith, H. Shapiro, F. Pray, M. lii'zull'orll. Front Row-AE. Dow, H. Wiers, M. Fletcher, J. Webb L. Clement, L. Wiers. Emerson, Shirley Darling, Ethel Henderson, Gladys Graves, Mabel Parker. The general manager for this event was Richard Scott. FRESHMAN CLASS At the first of the year, the Fresh- men Were initiated by the Sopho- mores and received by the Seniors, according to custom. They have held few class meetings, since their home room periods each Week have been devoted to a study of First Aid. This course was first taught by Mr. Wyman, and later by Reginald Richardson. The class has sponsored a Fresh- man Speaking Contest and a Moth- er's Day Assembly. SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomore Class began their I year's activities with the annual cus- tom of initiating the Freshmen, tak- ing a Whole day for his event, and ending with a parade on Main Street. The class purchased class pins and ordered their class rings. Members of the class who took part in Sophomore Speaking were Doris Dow, Dorothy Soper, Althea Condon, Frank Pray, and Roland Peterson. The speakers were coached by the faculty members, and the affair was given as a special assembly. First prize was awarded to Dorothy Soper and second prize to Frank Pray, who was also the author of his selection. STUDENT COUNCIL President John Webb, Jr. Vice President Bernard Foss Secretary and Treasurer Mildred Fletcher Faculty Adviser Mr. Sherman l

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' NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL Rosemary believe that Tom is an em- bittered man with a past! This, of course, supplies Tom with the requir- ed romance, and he and Rosemary elope in the last act, Rosemary still believes that her uncle disapproves of Tom because of his fictitious past! The parts were well portrayed, the cast well made up, and, on the whole, it was a very successful production. Music was furnished between the acts by the High School Orchestra under Miss Thorne's direction. Credit for the backstage cast goes to: Business and Stage Manager Norman Stevens Assistants Mildred Fletcher Herbert Condon Prompter and Coach Miss Genevieve Hawkins SENIOR CLASS The Senior Class has had a busy and successful year, making and com- pleting plans for graduation. Baccalaureate Services were held June 4, at the Union Church. The Class Night program, June 6, included the following items: Class History Lorraine Clement Class Gifts Emily Parent Bernard Foss Class Will Phyllis Whittaker Class Prophecy Alice Whittaker Norman Stevens The annual Senior Prom was held June 9, at the Newport Armory. Also on June 9, was the Seniors' Last Assembly with the following program: Address to Undergraduates John Webb, Jr. Farewell to Seniors Colleen Richardson I Awarding of Letters, Prizes and Medals Richard Swanson The class colors were blue and gold, and the class flowers were white roses. Beulah Leavitt was class marshal. Diplomas and awards were given out at the Commencement Exercises. The honor speakers of the class of 1944 are as follows: Valedictorian-John Webb, Jr., with a four years' average of 95.58. Salutatorian--Lyle Chadwick, with a four years' average of 90.18. First Honor Essay - Mildred Fletcher. Second Honor Essay - Dorcas Carsley. JUNIOR CLASS The highlights of the year for this class were the Junior Prize Speaking Exhibition, held at the Town Hall, April 12, and the Junior May Dance, at the Newport Armory in May. The class has been busy with class meet- ings and earning money for gradua- tion. The Juniors have been successfully carrying out the plan of class dues. This practice was first adopted by the class in their Freshman year. The members of the class who or- dered their class rings last spring re- ceived them late in the fall. Two of the members of the class are now serving with the armed ser- vices, Omar Perry with the Army and Norman McKenzie in the Navy. The following were the partici- pants in the Junior Prize Speaking Exhibition and were coached by the members of the faculty: Marilyn MacLauch1an, Helen Wiers, Jeanne Littlefield, Joyce l

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NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL The members of the Student Coun- cil are elected by their classes to rep- resent them in supervising and regu- lating school affairs. This year the Council has sponsor- ed the successful Winter Carnival, the annual magazine contest, a get- acquainted assembly, the sale of war bonds and stamps, and the sale of stu- dent activity tickets. The members of the Council purchased Student Council Pins. Six members of the Council attend- ed the meeting of the State Student Council meeting in Augusta, April 1. WINTER CARNIVAL The highlight of the annual Winter Carnival program, February 19, was the crowning of the carnival queen, Mildred Fletcher. The other queen candidates, Phyllis Whittaker, Helen Wiers, Doris Stevens, and Betty Tur- ner, acted as attendants, and a group of student sportsmen acted as escorts for the coronation procession. Miss Fletcher then awarded the prizes for the sports events of the carnival. Joyce Emerson and Richard Swan- son, high scorers of the girls' and boys' races, received the individual cups. Others who starred in the carn- ival were Richard Scott, Kenneth Small, Maurice Bradford, Howard Gray, Philip Coburn, David Rowe, Joyce Sheridan, and Louise Wiers. A program, which preceded the coronation, included selections by the N. H. S. orchestra, vocal duets by Dorothy Soper and Kay Doore, and novelty numbers by the Kitchen Band. A play, entitled Cookoo, I'm a Bird, and coached by Mr. Wyman, included in the cast Babette Tucker, l Richard Swanson, Frank Pray, and Richard Nason. The sports events both in the morn- ing and afternoon, were held on Lake Sebasticook and Tip Top Hill. The annual public baked bean sup- per was held the week before the Carnival, which was postponed be- cause of weather conditions. The supper was under the direction of Miss Florence Treworgy, assisted by the Student Council. ENGLISH CLUB President John Webb, Jr. Vice President Jeanne Littlefield Secretary and Treasurer Babette Tucker Faculty Adviser Miss R. Hawkins This is a purely honorary club, whose members must maintain an average of 90 or more in English. The English Club has carried out its usual activities, including an unusual and amusing ,initiation of new mem- bers. At each of the monthly meet- ings, two members have given three minute reports on some famous American authors. Varied programs and refreshments were a feature of each meeting. The English Club members also compiled and adminis- tered an English test to the freshman class. Prizes were given to the high- est scoring boy and girl at the Com- mencement Exercises. The members of the Club are listed as follows: John Webb, Jr., Jeanne Littlefield, Babette Tucker, Margaret Fletcher, Geneva Mitchell, Jack Randall, Had- ley Smith, Lyle Chadwick, Shirley Darling, Ruth Harris, Guy Mullen, Rosalie Jones, Joyce Sheridan. l