Oak Grove Coburn High School - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Vassalboro, ME)

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OAK LEAVES There is something in the very fibre of our being that thrills to the majestic glory of a sunset, to the harmonious chord of a great symphony, to the rhythm of the unfathomable tides, to the delicate grace of a snow- fiake. These draw us, because in some intangible, inexplicable way, they find a spiritual response in our spiritual selves. Experiences like our re- sponse to b-eauty in all its varied forms are spiritual realizations and once experienced, are ours forever. There is littl-e that We are capable of saying about these unsought experienc-es in the realm above th-e material, where our real selves find their true expression or response. Both friendship and spiritual experiences are closely linked and friendship may often be a stepping stone -to a greater power in living abundantly. F. W., '36. ANOTHER VOLUME FOR THE OAK GROVE CASE When Briggs Hall was built our Principals with prophetic vision and proud confidence in th-eir girls insisted that the architects include in the library a special bookcase reserved for volum-es written by Oak Grove Girls. One of the newest to arrive is Solo Flight by Beatrice Hussey, '32, who has just sent us a copy of her first edition With a dedication to her Alma Mater. It is a charming little volume and We extend our congratulations with the hope that she may have many others in the bookcase of Oak Grove. WHEN IMAGINATION FAILS Anticipation, they say, gives a keener s-ense of enjoym-ent than realiza- tion. If this is tru-e, it is because our imagination paints the future with such rosy colors that when the event really happens, it seems faded and uninteresting by contrast. There are some experiences in life, however, which are completely satisfying, and because of the subtle spiritual way in which they reach our lives, it is impossible for us to anticipate them, and therefore, their realization is always more joyous and satisfying than We could have imagined. A kind word, an und-erstanding smile, the clasp of a friendly hand, a moither's love, and all spiritual adventures make life more beautiful, more dynamic, more joyous. 5

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OAK LEAVES EDI r 1: 1'5 OUR YOUNG ALUMNAE CONTINUE TO LEAD Whenever a young graduate of Oak Grove receives some outstanding academic honor in college, is selected to a coveted oflice on her campus, publishes a book, or is recognized for some superior quality, she knows that there is a jubilee in her honor on the hilltop she loves at Oak Grove. The ,iubilees have been particularly frequent. this year as our younger graduates have gone forth to outstanding posts of leadership in colleges from the Atlantic to the Pacific. We had a whole handful of class presidencies and many social as well as academic honors. We who are still at Oak Grove not only feel the thrill of these announcements as Mrs. Owen makes them, but we feel a great inspiration to carry on the torch and provid-e a beacon for those who follow us. We know our School expects the utmost from each one of us and we felt a real thrill at one Collection as Mrs. Owen was talk- ing to a group of Seniors about college plans for another year when she smiled and remarked facetiously, You must remember that since there is only one presidency possible in the same class, not more than two of you should go to the same college. Leadership, socially and academically, is expected of us, but more than that, real character is expected of us. We are told again and again that it is the high integrity of our characters, rather than the outward honors, that our Alma Mater cares most about as we go out from these beloved halls. ADVENTURES IN LIVING Every day we meet and forget p-eople, and of the hundreds met in a year, very few would ever be remembered after a few months, but I am certain that any day will go down in our memory books of life as the begin- ning of greater happiness when we find a personality which seems to broaden, inspire and brighten our whole being. Then we have found a friend, and friendship is one of the two most beautiful experiences in the world. 4

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OAK LEAvEs Qld AY J I - l . 1,53 4-1,5 I Ll l R I ' dmiigwx irtgagmlvign U - pug.. vang' -'I A LATO roam - :inet tonm BANK mum V- uni -.,.,- .-. . . E-- ,N lQvo:'W?'.'a'R!- llf O A ' -sg! Q O NIMH!!! 'N Q - W QOH - ADDRESS TO UNDERGRADUATES In a recent biography of Jane Addams, there is a delightful story of her childhood when she was dreaming night aft-er night that she was the sole person in the world and that some day she would have th-e responsibility of starting a wheel in the affairs of the world. In her waking hours as in her dreams, Jane Addams always felt her responsibility in life as sole. She never stopped turning wheels in her efforts to make the world a hap- pier, finer place. As we, the graduating class of 1936 come to our Commencement exercises, we should like to leave with you, dear Undergraduates of Oak Grove, something of the philosophy of lif-e that we have gained from our experiences as we have lived here together. It is the task of us who are graduating to help make real advances in establishing a better world. It is the task of you dear Undergraduates whom we leave at Oak Grove to carry on the work of making this school a wonderful example of under- standing and friendship. There is no limit to what can be accomplished if you, as Undergraduates, begin the new year n-ext September with the real Oak Grove spirit. Loyalty is one of the first prerequisites for fineness of individual character and of helpfulness in a group. There can be no traitors in your group if it is to realize its finest and happiest possibilities. As we go on through life, we find that there are many influences that determine our successg but today I should like to speak to you of three that have a special influence during your boarding school days,-your attitudes towards your studies, your recreations and your friends. It would help us all very much if we could only realiz-e early in our student life that our studies are not something designed to punish us or to keep us from other activities we might prefer, but rather that th-ey are to provide the informa- tion and the training necessary to fit us for greater success, happiness and service. 6