Norway High School - Caduceus Yearbook (Norway, ME)

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18 THE CA DUCEUS only that wc were on top. The green list was very long, but a bit black and blue after the Freshman Reception. Later in the year, the class burst forth with the elocution of Cicero, which fact we record: ANNUAL SOPHOMORE PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST Sophomores Demonstrate Oratorical Ability ' Unsurpasscd by Previous Years A Those receiving final honors were Wilma Calef, first place, Margaret Cummings, sec- ond placeg Clara Adkins, third place. Physical culture as well as intellectual development was found necessary to a strong character. The class was represent- cd on the athletic field by Aldrich, Billings, Millett, and Whitman in baseball, Calef and Thurston in basket ball. Our dramatic and musical ability was ex- pressed by three members contributing to the Musical Comedy and NVhitman in the school orchestra. An outstanding event in the spring of that year may account for that superior at- titude in which Sophomores are known to excel. H1929 WALKS AWAY WITH BANNER First Class to Receive Trophy Individual Prizes Awarded At the beginning of the year a point sys- tem had been brought into effect by Princi- pal Lord. A certain number of points was to be given for participation in different activities including athletics, dramatics, de- bating, as well as rank and attendance. Sweaters were given to th-e boy and girl re- ceiving the greatest number of points and a banner to the class earning highest honors. The Sophomore class was well recognized for VVilma Calef won the sweater and the class, the banner. Upon returning to school in the fall we were sorry to learn that William Brown, our former president, had gone to join the He- bronians. Four new faces in the faculty greeted us among the familiar countenances of the pre- vious years. . We need not be reminded of the pleasant evening spent at the Flint Farm at Norway Center. This happy occasion may suggest: UMAURICE FLINT HOST OF JUNIOR g CLASS At Sand Pit Corn and Marshmallows Roasted in True Pioneer Spirit The Commercial Club was formed in Feb- ruary of that year. The purpose of the organization was to produce more efficient workers for business men. Many good times were offered by the club which the students will never forget. In the spring the Junior Class sponsored the musical comedy All Aboard. The play was especially satisfactory from every point of view, due perhaps to the number of J unicrs who took part. One more summer sped along and we en- tered in the fall of '28 to conclude our high school career. It was with a determination to set a higher standard for the underclass- men to follow that we took on the dignity of true Seniors. . We were sorry to lose Mr. Lord by resig- nation at the beginning of that year. Three eventful and successful years had been passed under his leadership and protection. We considered ourselves fortunate, how- ever, in securing Mr. Sampson to carry on the extremely difficult problem of principal- ship. Thus far he has shown himself cap- able of conducting the school management in a very commendable manner. During the winter term the Seniors again found their names brought to the public notice. This outstanding feature may sug- gest this heading: HEVELYN BROWN WRITES BEST ESSAY Q On 'Why Should I Votel' This contest in which all Junior and Sen-

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i EZ ?X' E T . L-T' R r lk x ' - 1- ' I .gn 5 X19 - i f' Y, wx' 1 f E 7 1 1 I' ',.-1 5 I W' i 5 Tw 1 I I 1 .F 7- f3'M:fij1:' ., T A' 1 ' Mfg sl l,bL'.'7 A Class Poem Evelyn Brown f'iIlSSlllIlfl'SZ We have reached our lirst turn in life 's way, Our success is the goal, 'tis not play. In our school we have played, we have worked, Four short yearsg some have learned, some have shirked. Now the lessons of life we must learng We must work for ideals, and not spurn The great good, which is gained by true aim, And not rrached by those seeking false fame. It is true, friends are gems, e 'en tho' few, For they realize the work that you do. Slight applause for a duty well done Is far better than false laurels won. Both desire and work join their hand To construct the great fort where we lll stand. 'Tis by these we will climb unknown height, And to each we 'll give help in the llight. In the past lie our Norway school years, To abandon our ehild's whims and fears Wa-'ll try, be square and play the game- Wl-I BUILD FOR CHARACTER, NOT FOR FA ME. ' History of the Class of 1929 In the lives of all there are those incidents and facts which impress us more than oth- ers. Authorities on history tell us that history repeats itself. But there are cer- tain faets which are concealed under a net- work of cause and effect which are impos- sible to penetrate. Treated in a summary form the prominent points stand out more clearly undisturbed by irrevelant details of examinations and other trials which so often cloud the issue in matters of this sort. Our entrance in the fall proved to be as common as that of all Freshman classes be- fore us. VVe see printed in our book of memory in three inch capitals: H1929 TAKES GREEN AS CLASS COLOR Hopeless Innocence of Newcomers Realized by School Authoritiesl' The changing of rooms for each class seemed strange and unnecessary. The Sophomores delighted to add to our bewild- erment by directing us into Senior classes. A few weeks later occurred an event which may Well be revealed in a suggestive headline. such as this: E HFRVESHMAN RECEPTION Paddles Used Under Exclusive Direction of Sophomores Many Regret Subordination to Powers of Elatcd Upperelassmenfl The announcement of our Freshman of- ficers: Paul Brown, Presidentg NVillian1 Brown, Vice-presidentg Margaret Cum- mings, Secretary and Treasurer, brought upon us a feeling of responsibility which spurred us on toward our goal. A goodly number represented the class in different school activities. The summer was spent in preparation to greet the Freshmen as We had been wel- comed. The day came when once more we heard that now familiar bell call us to class- es. The Freshman initiationdid not dider materially from that of the previous year

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THE CADUCEUS 19 ior English classes were allowed to enter was sponsored by the Norway Women 's Club. O11e has only to consult scores of the year for proof of our athletic ability as a class. Letters were received by five girls and four boys for basket ball, three for orchestra, one for debating, four boys for baseball. HSENIOR DRAMA, 'OH KAY', GREAT SUCCESS Mystery and Humor Thrill Audience Our success was due largely to the capable direction of Mr. Anderson. A The spring term was filled with customary excitement of exams , class parts, and plans for Commencement. During these four eventful years our class has survived the administration of two prin- cipals and numerous teachers. During the last two years We have watched the erection of the new brick high school building. Great was our disappointment when we learned that the Class of '29 would not have the honor of having our shadows be the first to darken the doorway. It would be incomplete to conclude this brief history without extending a unani- mous class expression of our appreciation for all the agreeable associations, kindness- es, and help received from our highly es- teemed faculty and superintendent. -Wilma Calef. Salutatory Living With Our Ideals Greetings I-friends, parents, teachers, school board and undergraduates. It is with the greatest feeling of pleasure that I ex- tend to you, in behalf of this graduating class of Norway High School a most cor- dial welcome. We desire to proffer our thanks for the advantages and helpful assistance that you have rendered us these past years. We seniors longingly hoped to graduate from the new and greatly needed school building. Although we were denied that opportunity we are none the less grate- ful and it stands before us as an ideal, successfully materialized. Tonight We pass from school life 'into life 's school. Courage runs high within us, for we little realize what there may be in store for us. We have our youthful dreams of a future, and only through the aid of strength of character and loyalty to our ideals is there the possibility of making the dreams a reality. It has been said that 'tthe power of an ideal is unlimited. This thought brings the conviction that the ideals formed by the youth of to-day must necessarily be carefully conceived in strength and beauty to insure the future of society as well as of the individual. We take forth with 'us the ideals of youth, or the early mental conceptions of moral, intellectual, and spiritual life that are to be the foundations of such character as we may develop, in the years to come. There is not one of us who do not possess high aspirations towards living a fine and successful life, but it is very difficult al- ways to know the right path and to keep one 's feet firmly on it. Our environment, associates, and train- ing has been conducive to developing the highest of ideals. We should have gained knowledge of three vital things: experience in the ways and needs of living a healthy life, the use of our minds not only for self- preservation, but also for the betterment of society, and finally the realization that life receives it's inspiration and beauty through eo-operation with the ideals and beliefs of Jesus of Nazereth. If we trace the lives of great men we will find that they all depended upon ideals for inspiration. What would our social and industrial world be to-day if it were not for the visions and dreams of such men as, Thomas Edison, genius of electricity, Hor- ace Mann, the father of modern education, Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, the savior of Lab- rador? I am convinced that each of us has gained