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

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It is for us, the younger generation, to make this peace an enduring one, built not on suspicion and force but on trust and love. PATRICIA MASON, '45, V-E DAY In every heart today there is prayer for peace and hope for an enduring peace, one that will last for generations to come so that our children and their children's children will never have to know the bitter pain and terrible disaster that this merciless. war has brought. Soon the booming of the guns will be silent on the far-flung b-attle fronts of Europe and many of our loved ones will be returning. It is not a day of jubilation and hysterical cele- brations but a day of silence and reverence. May it not be too long before we shall welcome home not only the boys from Europe but those who have to continue this bitter War in the far islands of the Pacific. 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XLVIII VASSALBORO, MAINE, JUNE, 1945 NUMBER 1 EDITORIAL STAFF A.l',lflL'jrffC Enfifwif jOSlil'l-llNli ALLFRliY, 'EIS PHYLLIS MAYHR, 'il7 li'I'Hlil. l,liWlS, '46 MARGUERITIE ROGERS, '45 limiz1c.u furlllalgff' lZS'l'lZLLlE PARSONS, '45 l6li'l'SY ClARPlfN'l'lfR, li MARY .IRAN LDALY, '-I6 Albfclft Ifdilrn' jliAN CARTER, '-ii fiminhllll flfflfulfr' Ezfilur BARBARA GAZARIAN, '-I6 1915, PHYLLIS CLARK ALEXANDRA SliXX'ALI., '-AH BARBARA S'l'liVliNS, '-I6 Aff Edimr SYLVIA SENIOR. '-l7 Aufixllnlf Ari Ifzfilw jlfNNlFlfR KIZNYON, 'LIS fffmi lfzlilurr 1948, MARY LOU SCQIIADL IU-16, CARULYN JANE XVOUU VM9, SHIRLEY HRUXWN 19417, jIiAN GIBSON Clrlwzdm' Cfmlnziflrc 19-15, JOANNE VERMETTIZ 1917, 19116, PAMELA SIMONS jl5AN HUMASON HMS, PAI lLlNlf STRAXVIILC ,Klfll All Comlnunications should be addressed and chucks inside Pilyzllilc to lNIi1inlge1' uf LFAK l.l-Avlis. Price of OAK LEAVES 32.00. The members of OAK LEAVES staff wish to extend their sincere thanks to the generous contributors and to those many advertisers who have co-oper- ated wholeheartedly to make our magazine a success. We especially wish to thank our kind Adviser, Mrs. Owen. 5 OAK LEAVES 1945 TO MR. AND MRS. OWEN You made a school, You, who were two, and now are many. You taught us obedience and tolerance, Respect for others, Common sense. You gave us land- ' Love of the open spaces, A beautiful farm in which to play and roamg A garden with flowers to study in, come Spring. This is only the start, I could write a book, but that is not my forte. I'm only trying to say In this meagre, unable way, Thank you. Thank you for the memoriesg For a start in the future, For companions here at school, And for faith in life, in God, and in our school. Forgive us, please, the things we do That are not Worthy of the way You've taught us,- Our tempers, impatience and misunderstanding. God bless you both. BETSY ANN CARPENTER, 1945. ROSEMERE 6 OAK LEAVES 1945 1.i'?iA11Y , l Q M' Q f X V? ' 'QE-ilvym b y g TIES THAT FREE Would the bird freed Of the earth by the easy Power of his flight Turn and rend with His sharp beak the pinions Which bear him up, In his proud liberty Craving independence Of the very things That make him free? N. S. DREAMS Drifting clouds in a sky of blue, How oft' I've watched you there, In countries near and countries far, With thoughts,-some old, some newg Thoughts of another child like me, Who?s gazing up with infinite glee To watch the patterns in the sky, And wish that she were riding high On a drifting cloud of wishes true And dreaming dreams, some old, some new. ESTELLE PARSONS, '45, 7 wlp w We Q Q X it .. V' as at 3 F Wav 5 1 W 4 x 5-Us : Fw AS , .X Wk M f H., H5239 'QR 1-Q 0 Egarx V! A asf, GS u ' WN K 'li S f I QV :sp ,NA Sv V f V' ,A , , Q Wil N g. x 5 Q Wf A ,gf H' , X51 611, 2, i , ,lex sk fr , 1- wkkksx 9 if he ,F V agwff . ff f ,J W fi . , ,T ,L Q W 1 ,gy 'U ,f 4 E if 4 kts B M .42 Q? 9 v is Q X gf A , f ya' QQ! . L as wvlis, , X. ,Ng N xg 8 A Q, MQW f Az fix M t- M' Six: swf F A Q. ,W sw Kffif 'psig' XM .5 fri k . , Q4 N yi, N 'k mi, SEQ: W ek sr OAK LEAVES 1945 GROWTH Life of the young and the old alike is similar to the mist of an early morn. It hides that which lies ahead of us until a greater power comes to break through the uncertainty and to render visible that which we wish to attain. Life is a gradual transformation from the obscurity of our hopes to their radiant actuality. MARY LOU BRAINARD, '45, MY REVERENCE The clouds, the sky The birds, on high, All nature wide and free. These, God, are nearest thee. The humming bees The arched trees Above the fiow'rs lowly- This is my chapel holy. J. FRANZ, '45, CALLING I fly on wings of silver In the deep, dark heavens of blue I'm lost in clouds of wonder And rainbows of varied hue. The rain may come down in torrents The thunder crash and roar But I am in God's own land I dip my wings at His door. PHYLLIS CLARK, '45. 1. BLUE HYACINTHS Small, blue, berry-like flowers are grape-hyacinths. They seem to hold the reflection of a deep sky among their soft, green leaves. These miniature grapes hold the cool, deep blue of a wave-tossed ocean. Such a color is so refreshing! When I look into one of these tiny blossoms, my fancy takes me floating on a cloud, through a deep, blue sky. I drift on airy seas to visit far places, and climb to reach the heaven. They say that small things are often the most beautiful. I wish they bloomed all summer. Spring is such a short time in which to enjoy them. JEANAHUMASON, '47. 9 OAK LEAVES 1945 BACKS OF QUAD FROM GARDEN IN XVINTIZR BEAUTY'S STRONGHOLD Beyond these towers Stretch the mountains Surging between the valleys, So blue in the sunlight, Like a mighty ocean Rolling to our feet, Breaking beneath the summit, Falling back and leaping Like the insistent, white-lipped Breakers, beating the rocky shoresg Like the hungry, frenzied Wolfpack, leaping at their quarry. Throw yourselves, mountains, Bitter with your burden Of civilization, at our Peaceful, smiling height. Spend your strength in Leaping, never, never Reaching even to the Low-flung shadow of 0ur crimson western tower. 10 OAK LEAVES 1945 These towers erect as soldiers- And far-seeing as any dreamer- Hold at bay all turmoil, The fretful world twisting Unrested at their feet. Oh world beyond the mountains, Men swearing in the valleys, Even your cries are lost In murmurs among the pines Singing upon this summit. You may look to our towers, But not climb the height, Lift your heart to our lighted Turrets, but only kneel at their feet. For this is the stronghold of Beauty! And she is jealous of her peace. Men among the surging mountains Remember always that these towers Keep the stronghold of bright Beauty, Tread you softly by here And never break her peace. NANCY KEEFER SPIERS, '41.' THE PUEBLO OF SANTA BARBARA This small pueblo in the highlands is famous because it has a very big market on Tuesdays. It is a little white village with a small adobe church, a convent, and a court house that serves at the same time as a prison, post- office and other things. The market-place is in front of the church. The Indians from different pueblos have to start long before sunrise and walk miles and miles to arrive rhere early in the morning to find a good place to put their merchandise. Then, they sit on a small stool and wait for the customers to buy their pottery, textiles, baskets, candles and candy. In the middle of the street, there is a big fountain, made of stone, with a strange figure carved on it. There the Indians come to fill their small mud pitchers and big jars, and carry water to their homes. On Sunday morning they get up about 4 o'clock to be able to go to church at 5 o'clock mass. Some of them also go to a later mass. Since it is very cold in the hills where they live, when they go out they wrap themselves with big ponchos and blankets, made in many colors and different designs. They wear their best costumes, which are made of silk with different colors. The women's blouses have a great deal of work as they are woven by hand, 'FSpring song from an Alumna in the Service ar a distant post. 11 . OAK LEAVES 1945 and the combination of designs is very pretty. Skirts are simple, blue or green with an embroidery a little way from the bottom. On their heads they wear ribbons that are woven too, and they wrap themselves within big shawls which are also very colorful. After the mass is over many go back to their houses again, walking very fast as they feel cold and hungry. But some of them walk slowly, thinking about the sermon that the Priest explained that morning and which they were not able to understand very well. In a few houses one can see smoke from the chimney and as one goes by them one smells coffee, tortillas. and black beans with chile. Their lives run very peacefully and languidly. They work hard and have few pleasures besides working on their farms. There is really nothing outstanding in the pueblo but if you like to see the Guatemalan Indians work on their pattern blankets and weave native designs, and if you enjoy Spanish architecture, come and visit the little church and the monastery at Santa Barbara. THELMA IBARGUEN, '46. -l,l... i.. SPRING Spring has come to drink up all the snow She's freed the leaves and dancing blades of grass And set the brooks to singing as they flow The birds to warbling gaily as they ifiyg She's burst the buds full blown upon the trees And called the tiny fledgelings from their nest To float upon the muted, warm, spring breeze. GENE PINTER, '47. u CORNER or EAST GARDEN FROM STUDIO WINDOW 12 OAK LEAVES 1945 IN A PERSIAN GARDEN-OCTOBER DANCE RECITAL DRAMA Laugh Pierrot! ! Cry Pierette! ! The whole world is your stage, For the Drama has gone on and on And increased its light with Age. The fire of Drama was kindled in an old Grecian day And now the flame of Avon Blazes triumphantly along our way. So laugh Pierrot! ! Cry Pierette! ! The whole world is your stage, For the Drama shall go on and on And glow brighter age after age. BARBARA PETERSON, '46 SILHOUETTE She stood in the meadow quietly, Silhouetted against the blue horizon, Her beautiful coat shone like polished bronze, And her mane whipped about her arched neck like red flame. NANCY KNOX, '45 13 OAK LEAVES 1945 READY FOR TWENTY-FIVE MILES AFTER ANOTHER WEEKEND AT ROSEMERE ALONG A LANE As I walked along a narrow, brown, dirt road the open fields with tall green grass swishing in the soft breeze were on each side of me, and here and there were peaceful, quaint old farmhouses. I looked straight ahead. It was there. Thrills quivered along my spine and I quickened my pace to- ward a brown drive circling from the road. A long white farmhouse stood beyond the yard. Vines were swinging between the posts of the long porch. The happy voices of many girls echoed from a big play room. I followed the drive on to a large white barn where more voices were pouring forth in happy laughter and horses munched contentedly. The wide lawns. the shady trees, the stone walls about the house, all seemed to protect this home. It deserves protection because it has offered its shelter to many who have loved it. This is Rosemere. JEAN CARTER, '45. TO ROSEMERE Idyll of freedom! There's sweetness in your heart! By your hills and streams, we love to roam And gay are the hours before we depart, But you're much more to us all-a home. To you-the grand couple who ever share your farm Could we ever express all our thanks for her? White house of grandeur, comfort and charm Keep your wings of welcome outstretched forever. BARBARA GAZARIAN, '46, 14 OAK LEAVES 1945 COUNTRY LANES A swift gallop along country lanes ablaze with autumn foliage, wild asters like a purple haze across the meadows, young calves and a red colt gambol- ing in a pasture, long reflections in a river that flows beside the Winding road, riding to a hilltop to drink in the beauty of another October landscape, watching lambs and little pigs when we stop at the farmer's to water our horses, resring beside the river for a snack at the half-way mark, happy laughter and carefree hearts as we trot along, waving to children along the way who shout, The Oak Grove girls are coming, galloping the last of twenty-five miles to find that the cooks who have gone ahead have a roaring fire and sizzling hot supper Waiting for us-that is what it means to ride to Rosemere. - S. HARMONIES The symphony my eyes have seen Has never reached the ear. If only I could hear the gull's slow flight, The sun upon his wings,- Listening to seen melody Dlespising the beauty Doled to me by brass and string! N. S. A GLIMPSE OF OUR EAST GARDEN IN MAY 15 OAK LEAVES 1945 MINUET IS DANCED AT OCTOBER RECITAL THE HIGHLANDS OF GUATEMALA The sky is deep blue, The mountains are bluish green, The wheat fields gold yellowg The churches are pure white with their silvery bells. These are things that I like in the Highlands. THELMA IBARGUEN, '46. A SYMBOL OF FREEDOM The fog is dense and heavy, but through the grey mist as the ship steams nearer New York we can see the world's greatest lady, our Statue of Liberty. Her torch is held high, lighting and guiding to her shores all peace-loving, homeless peoples, whatever their race or creedg lighting the way to opportunity and freedom. Her proud head is high, defying anyone to dare steal that liberty which she symbolizes. As the ship glides closer and closer to the shore, people become aware of what she symbolizes and they offer a prayer of thanks. Her welcome to these blessed shores is always friendly and sincere, to the homeless and helpless as she opens wide the doors of opportunity which swing out from the halls of Freedom. EMMA BERGDOLL, '-47. 16 OAK LEAVES 1945 ON TI-IE SIDELINES AT TI-IE RIDING COMPETITION GOING OUT IN THE RAIN There are times every ordinary month when the rain comes down all day, making the outer world look dismal if you are gazing upon the land from the inner side of a Window pane. Far too few people ever venture out in a shower, if they can possibly help it. If they are caught in one, they hasten as quickly as possible to the nearest shelter. If only they would stay out in it for a few minutes, Without worry- ing about getting wet or catching cold, they would realize the merits of it. They will get wet, but as for colds, I have been out in many a rain and haven't one yet, from that source. There are two kinds of rain, one being the summer shower. The other is the steady, rainy day, when the clouds are always at the point of breaking, but the sun can never shine through. To be out in one of these is delightful, if you are in the country. I admit that rain in the city is not pleasant. It splashes up around your legs, flinging dirt at you, and making everyone uncomfortable. However, if you are lucky enough to live in the country, you ought not to have missed such experiences. I love to walk along a country lane, bordered with green pastures, fragrant flowers, and many trees, with the rain beating on my face. It is so refreshing! You come out of the wet with new life, which the rain gives to you as well as to the flowers. JEAN HUMASON, '47. 17 OAK LEAVES 1945 TOXVERS OF BRIGGS 18 OAK LEAVES 1945 The years have gone I' know not where The days were short Without a care. With a trace of a tear I must turn back. It is gone, it is gone- My childhood. TO GOD, I DID PRAY ESTELLE PARSONS, '45 Darkened clouds of War hung black o'er the land All earth seemed dismal and gray. My heart beat heavy with sad grief unconsoled, Yet, to God, I did. pray. I heard the thunder of cannon across the land Rumbling from far away, Hope seemed lost, the end .seemed Yet, to God, I did pray. near, One day through this heavy black cloud The sun shone in a gleaming ray Bringing me joy and peace once again, And, to God, I did pray. Oh God, on such a joyful day Hear me when I rejoice and pray. ,. 'V I 0' POLLY J oHNsoN, '45. 19 OAK LEAVES 1945 SAILS White are the sails, which make her sway, As we cut the white caps on Cape Cod Bay, Blue is the sky, above us so high Where silver sea gulls like to Hy White are the sails, which swell in the gale, All this is what makes it a pleasure to sail. BARBARA KITTREDGE, '46 i...i1 i. AU REVOIR As I now think of leaving Oak Grove It seems to me it's all too soon I think of all the fun I've had And about the Wonderful girls I've met. I'll never forget the second floor of Senior Dorm How Budge and Betsy were always raising a fuss Over Bill or Derby or being engaged: Or Ruthie calling down the corridor, Hey, Little Corporal . In years to come I'1l remember the fun We Scarlets and Blacks had Pulling together as a team to win each game. In reminiscence I'll look back To all the teachers With Whom I lived, and learned to know What really wonderful sports they were. .i....-1.- Is that the bell? I mumble low, Can it be My dream is o'er ?- Now how can I In waking tell, That which my dream Will only spell? 20 CAROL LINDE, '45 M. JONES, '45 OAK LEAVES 1945 FOUR IN A ROW HOLIDAY Golden hair, golden hair, shining in the sun, Won't you come away with me and have a little fun? Golden hair, golden hair, rippling in the breeze, Won't you come away with me-pretty, pretty please? Blue eyes, blue eyes, laughing at the sky Won't you come away with me and watch the clouds pass by? Blue eyes, blue eyes, dancing impishly, Won't you come away with me and see the emerald sea? Come my friend, come my friend, I'll take you by the hand, And we'll be off together in the summer's fairy land, Hurry now, hurry now, and we'll be off to play Through the woods and meadows wide, before the close of day. CONSTANCE PENN, '46. ' A 'MUDIAN Clop, clop, clop went de horses, a'takin' their time as usual. Barnabus, sittin' up der, his mouth so large, and beaming so hard, that his thick lips and his large nose met, smack together, was very happy, cos he was going to a weddin'. No, not invited, but who bothers to git invited in Bermuda? All ya' have to do is to follow the crowd, an' sit an' stare. He had been engaged by someone livin' down by the South Shore, but he had decided that it was too hot, an' anyway he wanted to see der weddin'. The most honorable Sir Howard's daughter was gettin' married. All the people were comin' in their best. Some in formals as d' Americans say, and some in just their Q'Sunday best . 21 OAK LEAVES 1945 The bells are ringing and Lawd-a-mercy, here comes the bride! All in white with the most honorable Sir Howard beside her. An' just see the bridesmaids. I guess dat's how ya' do it when ya' got a name from the King. Den dey come through the Church door, and another weddin' is over. And now, maybe I'd better go an, git those people down by South Shore. I'm only an hour late! And so, the 'Mudian gathers up his reins, and clicks to his horses. My, but ain't it hot. They can't expect anyone on time with weather like this! There he goes, a perfect ole timer of Bermuda, taking his time without a care in the World. PHYLLIS MAYOR, '47. TO PRINCE A St. Bernard is not uncommon- But Prince is different from them all. Sometimes he answers when we summong More often he ignores the call. Oh Prince-my lop-eared St. Bernard- You'Ve such sad, kind, thoughtful eyes. You show for me so much regard 5 It's hard to criticise. For when I leave to come to school You seem to understand That I'll return to play and fool Goodbye -you lick my hand. BARBARA STEVENS, '46. .-.. . 1T TRUST Trust, they say, is a wonderful thing, It makes you feel aliveg It makes you want to laugh and sing, As for higher ideals you strive. DOREEN WHEELER, '46. 22! K LEAVES1945 lDl2ARl5R LQROXY' 'l'Hl', lfRlliNDSHlPS OF YEARS 'l'Olilz'I'l-IIER AT OAK UROVI, MEMORIES Long forgotten-, Long lost friend, I see you now, As you were then, PATTERNS We laughed and sang, Had worlds ot' fun Oh! to be happy As we were then. PRISCILLA MARRIKDTT, '45 Honey cleat! the brook ran on Over pebbles dewy white, 'Yonder an old elm stood Weaving patterns in the moonlight. 23 NANNETTE GARIIART, '45 OAK LEAVES 1945 Over our towns of northwestern Oregon, as a beacon on an airfield, stands Mt. Hood. In winter we go up her slopes to ski and in the summer we camp in the hills at her feet. Those who rise in the early dawn see the sun like a halo above her snow-crowned head. All day she stands on our horizon, ma- jestic and tall, glistening in the sunlight. Atsunset she is robed in a mantle of roses. When it is dark we still see Mt. Hood, a gleaming white silhouette against the dark sky, a Guardian Angel watching over all her land. Mt. Hood is symbolical of Oregon. MARGARET MCLEAN, '45, UP THE TRAIL A jet-black mane blew in the air Quick feet sounded up the trail A silver neigli floated from afar' Then all grew quiet and still. NANNETTE GARHART, '45. The thought of world peace should make each of us strive for peace with friends and enemies. How can nations attain sincere and lasting peace when their citizens are belligerent? Peace means love, and love means God. A closer contact with Him and universal brotherhood are fundamental if this peace is to endure. FRANCES CLEARY, '45. soivm or OUR FAvoruTEs 24 Wk Wise? 'sf QQ ig ,www 3 . N M-...M ,AM 9--www -. :N f Q J ,hui I Q iii ii N.. X - M N 'fi w jp f' ,W OAK LEAVES 1945 LE CUIN FRANCAIS TIENS! PAPA, QUI EST DANS LE JOURNAL! LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Sous les auspices de notre professeur de francais Dr. Ramler, nous avons forme un comite charge d'organier un cercle francais. A la premiere seance de ce comite en octobre, 1944, nous avons discute le but, le programme, la constitution et la cotisation du cercle et nous avons elu: Estelle Parsons presidente, Ethel Lewis vice presidente, Carolyn Jane Wood secretaire, et Barbara Stevens tresoriere, pour un an, a la majorite absolue des suffrages. Dir. Ramler a ere nommee conseiller. Les reunions ont eu lieu regulierement du mois de novembre au mois de mai, deux fois par mois, le dimanche. A la premiere seance reguliere, le 5 novembre nous avons celebre Vanniversaire de Dr. Ramler, pendant la partie recreative de la seance, par une petite fete. Le numero principal du programme etait la solution de plusieurs casse-tete. On s'est tres bien amuse. Le 19 novembre le cercle a presente des vepres francaises, dans la Chapelle. Le sujet en etait: Les Fetes en France du ler janvier a la Saint-Sylvestre. Avant les Vacances de Noel une petite fete nous a toutes reunies dans le cercle. C'est at cette occasion que nous avons choisi la piece pour etre representee. C'etait Le Voyage de M onsiem' Perri- cihon par Labiche et Martin Le jury charge de distribuer les roles a choisi lesmembres suivants: Joanna Franz, Monsieur Perrichong J . Vermette, Madame Perrichong Mary Jean Daly, Henrietteg Carolyn J. Wood, Armand, et Polly Johnson, Daniel. Barbara Harkness etait Majorin. Le 14 decem- bre ala Chapelle Francaise Dr. Ramler assistee par les deux pages Estelle et 26 OAK LEAVES 1945 Joanne a baptise les belles poupees que nos avons habillees pour les enfants pauvres. Nous nous somme mises a lire des poemes frangais du dix-neuvieme siecle, accompagnes des conferences interessantes sur la vie et les idees des auteurs. Plusieurs membres du cercle ont parle sur d-ivers sujets litteraires dans la Chapelle frangaise de Mercredi. Le 9 mai, a la chapelle frangaise nous avons chante la Marseillaise et celebre dignement la victoire des Allies. A la fin de l'annee nous comptons donner un 'the pour les membres perspectifs. LE CHANSON DE MAI Voici le j oli Mai Ou tout le monde est gai Les jeunes filles fleuronnent Dans leurs robes de printemps Et des fleurs en couronnes. Voici le joli mois Les oiseaux chantent au bois Les fleurs boutonnent Et les jeunes gens s'en vont Porter des fleurs a leurs mignonnes. 27 OAK LEAVES 1945 L .,- A W 7 Q'fOW1 our 'I 3 iQfJ ybunger ens I L. ' to 9 4 , ' i i ' i Iggy ff gl Q M ' R-, i A , 4 x is ' R' r I 'S' ., vi. X ,,, 5 75556. S ,E 5' , T . EE 'Q K nw I 1 ' . K 1 Ap ' 6 9 V X A . , I x. 'J' ti f ai- ,g i l ftalalw-if -r K ' RAIN Rain! Strumming on the roof-tops all night long, Soothing all the people with its vagrant song, Spattering on pavements, far below, Faster than the wind can blow. Rain! Sprinkling on the meadows, lush and cool, Making tiny ripples on a glassy pool, Every little rain-drop dancing, gliding And swiftly as it comes, subsiding. A., '48. ROADS THAT CALL Dreams of cliffs and clover, mountains high and swift winged birds, roads to wander on to see the earth's beauty-spendthrift I would be where money could be thrown away. Houses may be grand with their panelled and orna- mented walls, but the woods hold far richer treasures than any gold could buy. So l must be going, going to the sweet scented woods and the road that calls, and calls, and ever calls. NANCY ELLIOTT, '49. 28 OAK LEAVES 1945 Mil A CANDIDATE FOR MADISON SQUARE THE WILD STALLION There he stood, ears extending, Eyes ablaze and nostrils trembling- if A coal black stallion, with flowing mane, A horse that never could be tame. Impatiently he pawed the ground And started at the slightest sound. According to the custom old, He fought, his bunch of mares to hold, And through all the whole prairie, There was none as good as he. In later years, when he has gone, His story shall live on and on. PHYLL REX Rex was once a dog with might, Who, when younger knew how to fight. He was a dog with a carefree mind, And did as he pleased all of the time. When Rex could be seen coming, All the little dogs would begin running. 29 IS HARPER, '48 A. SEWALL, '48 OAK LEAVES 1945 THE OLD SHOES The old shoes lay On the dusty floor, And they knew that they Would be worn no more, For their tongues were parched And their heels were sore. Then they heard a noise From the great outside Far away, The Boys! We had better hide- They will kick our leather To bits ! they cried. The boys came in Picked them up, and rang And they hung the shoes On a grey sedan, And in the car, Were a girl and a man. Then the shoes were pleased, for they knew they were to bring good luck on a wedding day. J. ALLFREY, '48. SUNSET IN THE ALPS The boy glanced at the sky and then whistled. From all sides goats came running up and butted him playfully. He laughed and pushed them awayg then he turned and ran down the narrow mountain path which led to the village. As he rounded a curve in the path he stopped in breathless Wonder. The snowcapped mountains which surrounded him on all sides seemed to be burning with some unseen tire-glorious, beautiful. Far below him in the valley the roofs of the village were gleaming in the last rays of the sun. Somewhere high above him an eagle screamed and flew back to its nest. Even the goats were still, realizing perhaps for the first time, the beauty of the world they lived in. The flaming red changed to rose and then slowly faded away as the wind among the Iirs echoed its immortal music. The last sunset colors disap- peared from the sky. The boy walked very slowly down the winding path to the village. ' SHIRLEY BROWN, '49. 30 lining H sk I Qx X gs? QF H X Q Wx . AN K Luv . Qi. if ,N A W 755' Q . ,vw , ., M w I , ' S 5 W5 wa-..,. n OAK LEAVES 1945 MOHAMETT Far beyond the garden walk The apple, the wild cherry tree Mohamett, King of cats Watches yon bumble bee. Then a zephyr blows Bringing to Moham's nose The scent of a stranger On the garden path. Then rises Mohamett Sure in his wrath To catch the stranger On the garden path. Quick in his anger Swift as an acrobat He leapt in the air After the rabbit So brown and so fair. The small rabbit screeched- Leapt from Mohamett's reach. Mohamett then charged At the rabbit at large. The rabbit's now gone. The rabbit's now dead- And Moha1nett's fine glory Has gone to his head. ELSIE NORRELL 49 HOPEFUL If I were a little yellow birdie And a little yellow birdie were me I'd Hit my little yellow wings And fly out to the old apple tree. I'd sit awhile and Hit awhile And sing just one song more While the poor little yellow birdie Was scrubbing the kitchen floor! 32 OAK LEAVES 1945 INDIANS ARRAYED FOR WILD RIDE IN SPRING HORSE SHOW MORNING MYTHS Appollo ri'des across the sky And plays upon his lyre. His fiery horses stamp and snort And recklessly they rear. . Diana, the smiling sister Comes forward with heavenly light. It's she who shoots the stars And illumines all the night. Aurora in her chariot Brings forth the light of dawn And sends a rosy glow On Jupiter's front lawn. 33 JOAN TOLSON, '49 OAK LEAVES 1945 THE UNBROKEN COLT There was once a little colt And my how he could bolt He lived on the range And never did change, This little unbroken colt. One day a man appeared He was tall with a pointed beard, He tried to catch this little colt But he was like a thunderbolt And would not be deprived of the range. RUTH WARNER, '49. lil-.. -1. THINGS I PRIZE People can live in a house all day, but not so for me. Give me the out- doors, and leave me alone. I could wander till eternity. No flashy jewels, no glittering gowns would pass me on the way. I'd give my soul the freedom it craves, and let it cry out with joy. Give me the flowers, the woods, the hills, the lakes and honey bees. I could sit a million hours by a lake of endless miles. NANCY ELLIOTT, '49. ANOTHER LUSCIOUS FEAST AT OUR RENDEZVOUS 34 OAK LEAVES 1945 REHEARSAI. FOR THE TEA HONORYNG MAINE'S FIRST LADY BAKING DAY Donald and Peter tugged and strained at the huge white sack of flour. Soon it began to slide along the sky. They were two little sandy-haired angels with freckles, and they were taking the Hour up to the oven, for God to make biscuits with. They were very, very careful, for the last time when they brought flour for the popovers, they had spilled a lot of it. God had been very angry, and had clipped their wings. CPeople looked up and said, What a beautiful day. Only one big white cloud in sight. J Peter and Donald started to pull the sack up the steps. One by one, thump, thump, they heaved the huge bag of flour. At the top of the stairs was the oven, red-hot and burning, with sparks shooting out. Beside it stood God, in a big white apron, with a chef's hat tilted on the side of his head. Donald and Peter had very red faces by now. They stopped to rest on the tifth step from the top, and then went on. On the next-to-last step Peter slipped and fell. The bag plopped on top of him, and almost smothered him. Poor Donald grabbed frantically at one corner, but the sack eluded him, and started bumping down the stairs. Soon it gained speed and began fly- ing down. Then the sharp corner of a step made a big hole in one side. Flour began flying out everywhere. The two angels dashed down to stop it, but the sack was almost empty and there was nothing they could do now. 35 I OAK fDown on earth the people said, My, a snowstorm, how strange! We thought Winter was all over. J LEAVES1945 But poor Peter and Donald trembled, for they saw that God was reach ing for a pair of scissors on the cupboard shelf. J osEPH1NE ALLFREY, '48 MY WISH I wish I were a sailor A sailing on the sea The ocean waves, the sharks and whales Are good enough for me. A sailor's life is thrilling- Across the waters blue, To go on a ship that's sailing Is my only wish for you. JOAN CORNWALL, '49, l.l. .1. MAISIE'S LITTLE FORD Maisie had a little Ford Its paint was white as snow And everywhere that Maisie went The Ford refused to go! Maisie had a little Ford To fly the World around But when our Maisie got aboard It wouldn't leave the ground! She took it for a ride Beside a glassy pool . But once it hit an awful bump Throwing Maizie in to cool. THAT SMIRK I had been chasing caterpillars Up an apple tree They gave me quite a chase,- And in my dreams I saw each one With a smirk upon its face. 36 H. A. DENIS, '48 E. NORRELL, '49 me-X QW if 3 is Nm E W H, 5 si ii 1 Hs. X gg 5 I 0 zips M F' IQ rg Q fa, ., 3 Sew 5 A ,, XQJIQ 'Q , if . 'lg W N: fx 3 n 4 5 ' wa. A wh 1: -1:1 1 :M as Q 'K ,,, . . N A9 gf hz it A My Q, 1 3' ., 1 ' mM af . 1 .:, , , KQKM , 1--'K , ' . ENS 'UA LN , ff A , W U V wa , f aim 'XLR Q :fa yi ,wai- OAK LEAVES 1945 CLOUDS High were the waves along the sandy beach, High were the waters across the ocean blue, And swiftly passed the clouds,-such funny things they do. ANON. DAWN The dark blanket of night was slowly fading away into another dawn. Somewhere out of the grey mist came a bird's sleepy chirping. A d0g's bark shattered the stillness and from the barn came a soft, patient lowing. Here and there in the Village, lights began twinkling. Sounds of activity came from a back yard where some early riser was. mending his cart. Just as the sun smiled ab-ove the distant hills a robin announced the coming of day. Fragrant odors rose from the houses in the village and were carried along by a playful breeze. Everybody was awake and full of vitality. O THE POETRY OF SOFT SNOW ON EVERGREENS IN THE SUNSHINE OF AZURE SKIES 38 OAK LEAVES 1945 'P 8: fl, Q ABOVE THE WINDING KENNEBEC VALLEY WE COME TO OUR LOVELY HILL TO PLAY AND WORK A FEW YEARS AND GO FORTH TO MORE STUDY, PURPOSEFUL LIVING AND GLAD SERVICE DREAM HOME I dream that I will find a wonderful place on a hill where I can look down on the people in a little village. I want a white and red little house, with stones leading up to the steps where I enter. There must be large trees and small trees and flowers all around it. Wonderful animals which you can play with will be in the barn and wonderful people that love you will live in the home-when I find this dream home. MARILYN HERRON, '49. DAWN How silent, how silent is the night, Look! See how the stars shed a gleaming light. Then quickly as it comes, it begins to pass away And the coming of the dawn will bring the light of day. ARLENE FERGUSON, 49. 39 OAK LEAVES 1945 5 -1 I fig ll' lf? will x ASKK, ' i I5.-Lx A. W.!QL.:r 'S ff' . r Xxx .5 f,Q,:r , . Ii .i Ziwzax Z -N A 1 BARBARA LITTLE BOUVE .4 glowing beurib nl evening Entered from St. Marys-in-the-Mountains fLittleton, New Hampshirej, 1943. Junior Reading Q14 Latin Club Qjg Hos- pital Aide Q5, 4, g Skating Club 13, 41 g Win- ter Carnival 13, 41 g Dance Club 13, 4j g Recital Q4j g Lens and Shutter Barbara is enrolled at Russell Sage. SALLY LOU BROWN Purple irii tilwzg 41 gill'dC'lZ linlered from Punchard High School QAndo- vcr, Massachusettsj, 1944. Hospital Aide my Ski Club f4jg Winter Carnival g Dance Club Q45 g Recital Sally Lou plans to attend Boston University. 40 OAK LEAVES 1945 ii l BARBARA JANE CARLSON Morning innligbt uc1'o.i1f ii irifzduu Entered from William Hall High School QWest Hartford, Connecticut1, 1944. Hockey Team Q41 g Soccer Team Q41 3 Dance Recital Q41g Dance Club Q41g Skating Club Q41 g Ski Club Q41 g Winter Carnival Q41 g Stu- dent Leader Committee Q41. CYNTHIA BUNKER The friendly rnzrlfltf of fl mniphre Entered from Scarsdale QNcw York1 High School, 1944. V Choir Q41 3 Hospital Aide Q41 3 Skating Club Q41 9 Dance Club Q41 g Recital Q41 g Horse Show Q41 g Lens and Shutter Q41. Cynthia patriotically foregoes college for the Cadet Nurses Corps. BETSY ANN CARPENTER Dimzznndx .rpufkling on green ifelrvl Entered from Skowhegan High School, 1943. junior Reading Q31g Expression Recital Q3, 41 3 Masque and Dirk Q3, 41 g Brush and Palette Secretary Q41g Le Cercle Francais Q41g Lens and Shutter Q41 g Oak Learer Staff Q41 g Dance Recital Q41g Masque and Dirk Play Q41g Ski Club Q41 g Class Will Q41. Betsy Ann has been accepted at Stephens junior College. 41 OAK LEAVES 1945 DIEAN KATHERINE CARTER The .rang of zz lark nl dam: Entered from Mocreland Hill School 1New Britain, Connecticut1, 1942. Class Treasurer 121 , Le Cercle Francais 121 , Winter Carnival 12, 31 g S. S. V. 12, 31 , Latin Club, Consul 131 , Horse Show 12, 3, 41 , Oak Leaver Staff 12, 3, 41, Hockey Team 13, 41, Ski Club, Varsity 13, 41, Choir 13, 41. Jenn has been accepted at Connecticut College for Women. Pl-lYLLlS AMELIA CLARK Purjlle pu'lI.lif. ,f in 21 .fil1'e1' lwu'l Entered from Hanover 1Massachusetts1 High School, 1943. Exhibition 131 , Skating Club 13, 41 , Dance Recital 141, Le Cercle Francais' 141 Masque and Dirk 141 g Student Leader Committee 141. Phyllis is enrolled at Wheaton College. T We FRANCES MAE CLEARY Fireliglat al waning twzmzg fbe pzmxr Entered from Sarah Dix Hamlin School 1San Francisco, California1, 1944. ' Brush and Palette 141, Tennis Tournament 141 , Soccer Team 141, Winter Carnival Frances is enrolled at Adelphi College. 42 OA-K LEAVES 1945 BERYL CAROLYN DAWLEY A medal in ber latina' Entered from Williarn Cullen Bryant High School 1New York City1, 1943. Exhibition 131 g Expression Recital 131 Q Sil- ver Cup-Expression 1313 Ski Club 13, 41g Winter Carnival 15, 41 g Dance Club 141 3 Dance Recital 141g Masque and Dirk Play Bet l wlans to stud drama at the American Y l 1 Y Academy of Dramatic Art. MARILYN ANNE DAVIS Gay fmliripalion of Clarirlmnr Entered from Marlboro 1Massachusetts1 High School, 1944. Brush and Palette 1413 Dance Recital 1415 Soccer Team 1413 Winter Carnival 1415 Skat- ing Club 141 g Choir Marilyn is registered at Oberlin College. JOANNA LOU FRANZ Sktzlerr nuff: fl7!'0llglJ lbs' pillar Entered from Stockbridge 1Massachusetts1 High School, 1945. Class Play 131g junior Reading 131 g Horse Show 131 9 Skating Club 15, 41 3 President 131g Masque and Dirk 13, 41 3 Dance Club 13, 41 g Senior Board Treasurer 141 g Student Lead- er 141 g Class President 141 g Le Cercle Francais Play 141 g Tennis Tournament 141. Joanna plans to enter the University of Texas in September. 43 NANNETTE GARHART A11 mftelopc paired on Il mounlnin :rag Entered from Anne Wright Seminary QTaco- ma, Wash.ington1, 1943. Tennis Tournament Q3, 41 g Winter Carnival Q3, -41 g Hockey Team Q3, 41 g Horse Show Q3, 41, Masque and Dirk Q3, 41g Masque and Dirk Play Q41 g Ski Club President Q41 g Skiing, First Prize Q41, Dance Recital Q41, Hospital Aide Q41g Team Major Q41, Choir Q41g Le Cercle Francais Q41. Nannette is accepted at Colorado Woman's College. f' fr X V... ,,. --' 'Z OAK LEAVES 1945 MARJORIE FURBISH A laughing brook iuiinkling over uibize peblzler Entered from Princeton High School, 1943. junior Readings Q31 g Lens and Shutter Q31 g Ski Club Q31 5 Exhibition Q51 3 Winter Carnival Q41 g Hockey Team Q41 g Horse Show Q41. BARBARA POWELL HARKNESS Thu .mug of 1l'ifId rimong the piner Entered from William Hall High School QWest Hartford, Connecticut1, 1944. Dance Recital Q41 3 Dance Club Q41 g Le Cer- cle Francais Q41g Brush and Palette Q41, Ski Club Q-41g Skating Club Q41, Le Cercle Fran- cais Play Barbara has been accepted at Russell Sage College. 44 OAK LEAVES 1945 LOIS JOHANNESEN Maonbeamr playing over a Perrian rug Entered from Monroe High School QRoches- ter, New York1, 1942. Secretary Q21 g Play Q31 g Exhibition Q31 3 Winter Carnival Q2, 3, 41 3 Skating Club Q3, 41 g Ski Club Q31g Dance Recital Q41g Brush and Palette Q41. Lois has been accepted at Cazenovia junior College. PRISCILLA HOWARD White milf billowing in a breeze Entered from Ftenchboro School, 1941. Class Play Q1, 315 Soccer Team Q1, 2, 31, Exhibition Q2, 31 g Vice-President Q21 3 Winter Carnival Q1, 2, 3, 415 Horse Show Q1, 2, 3, 41g S. S. V. Q21g Volley Ball Captain Q21g Choir Q2, 3, 41 g Hockey Team Q3, 41. Priscilla plans to enter Vermont College. PAULINE MABEL JOHNSON Blue Iazbrpur' above deep rare peonier Entered from Deering High School QPort- land, Maine1, 1942. Winter Carnival Q2, 3, 41 g Ski Club Q3, 41 g Tennis Tournament Q3, 41 g Dance Club Q3, 41 g Dance Recital Q41 g Le Cercle Francais Play Q41 1 Brush and Palette Q41 g Masque and Dirk Q41 Polly is already accepted at Syracuse Univer- sity. N 45 OAK LEAVES 1945 MARGARET FISKE JONES Candleliglatufrou rare books Entered from Hamilton QNew York1 Cen- tral High School, 1944. Student Leader, Secretary, Q41 5 Winter Car- nival Q41g Ski Club Q41, Skating Club Q41, Tennis Tournament Q41g Soccer Team Q41g Archery Q41g Choir Q41g Dance Club Recital C43- Margaret is registered at Hood College. DOROTHY JUSKALIAN Bronze lilier lzeride a lube Entered from Watertown QMassachusetts1 High School, 1944. Dance Club Recital Q41 g Hockey Team Q41 5 Soccer Team Q41 5 Tennis Tournament Q41 g Skating Club Q41 g Lens and Shutter Dorothy has been accepted at jackson College of Tufts University. CAROL RAINE LINDE Golden dafadilr nodding in llae breeze Entered from William Hall High School QWest Hartford, Connecticut1, 1944. Dance Club Q41 5 Dance Recital Q41 g Winter Carnival Q41 g Ski Club Q41 g Skating Club Q41 3 Soccer Team Q41 g Hockey Team Q41. 46 OAK LEAVES 1945 PATRICIA LOUISE MASON The happy buzz of many gueslr Entered from Nathan Clifford School QPort- land1, 1941. Vice-President Q11 g Class Play Q1, 21 g Presi- dent Q21 g Declamation Q21 g Le Cercle Francais Q21, S. S. V. Q2, 313 Vice-President Q31 , Masque and Dirk Q41g Lens and Shutter Q41 g Brush and Palette Q41. Patricia has been accepted at Katharine Gibbs School in New York City. PRISCILLA MARRIOTT . Blue forge!-me-nal: betide a garden pool Entered from Groton QMassachu'setts1 High School, 1942. Cheer Leader Q21 g Declamation Q21 g S. S. V. Q2, 31 5 Exhibition Q2, 31 3 Winter Carnival Q2, 3, 413 Soccer, Captain Q31, Ski Club Q2, 41g Camera Club Q31 3 Hockey Team Q3, 41 g Team Major Q41 g Masque and Dirk Q41 3 Student Leader Priscilla is registered at Rhode Island School of Desin. ESTELLE PARSONS A cre.freul moon above .scurrying :Zandt Entered from Marblehead QMassachusetts1 High School, 1943. Class Cup Q31g Hockey Team Q31g Latin Club Q31g Junior Reading Q31g S. S. V., Sec- retary Q31g Consul Q31g Horse Show Q31g Masque and Dirk Q3, 415 President Q41g Ski Club Q3, 41 g Skating Club Q3, 41 g Oak Leaver Staff Q3, 41 g Manager Q41 g Choir Q3, 41 g Hos- pital Aide Q3, 41 3 Tennis Tournament Q3, 41 g Lens and Shutter Q3, 41g Le Cercle Francais, President Q41 g Student Leader Q41 g Commence- ment Honors Q41. Estelle has been accepted at Connecticut Col- lege for Women. 47 OAK LEAVES 1945 IRENE PETER PITSILADIS Smile! ,happier nodding in the garden Entered from Bulkeley High School QHart- ford, Connecticut1, 1945. Lens and Shutter Q31 3 junior Reading Q31 3 Badminton Club, Q31 g Winter Carnival Q5, 41 g Dance Club Q41 g Masque and Dirk Q41. Irene has been accepted at Lesley College. RUTH SEELEY REED Tull piner againrt the mme! Entered from Fort Fairheld High School, 1943. Camera Club Q31g Exhibition Q31 g Hospital Aide Q31 g Winter Carnival Q3, 41 g Brush and Palette QS, 41 g Secretary Q31 g Ski Club Q3, 41 g Winter Carnival Q3, 41g Dance Recital Q41, Masque and Dirk Q41, Class Secretary Q41, Prophecy ' Ruth plans to continue her work in Art at Rhode Island School of Design. MARGUERITE ELIZABETH ROGERS While liliei' in ir Iurquoire mae Entered from Dana Hall School QWellesley Massachusetts1, 1944. Choir Q41 g Lens and Shutter Q41 1 Class Vice President Q41 g Oak Leaver, Art Editor Q41 Winter Carnival Q41 g Ski Club Q41 g Dance Re ciral Q41 3 Commencement Honors Q41. Marguerite is enrolled at Mr. Holyoke. 48 OAK LEAVES 1945 NANCY SPEAREL Ffrcfliey jlffhfrfzig over .1 fmxldozl' Entered from Beaver Falls QNew Yorkj High School, 1944. Choir Q-4jg Soccer Team Q4jg Winter Car- nival Q4jg Dance Club Recital Q-Og Senior Play Nancy has been accepted at Syracuse Univer- sity. MARY PATRICIA STORK Cfimimz lnlipr againft bltzrlf 1'el1'uI Entered from Mamaroneck fNew York, High School, 1943. Skating Club , Treasurer 3 junior Reading QBJ g Oak Leaver Staff Q35 9 Tennis Tournament QS. 41g Winter Carnival QB, 4jg Dance Club Recital 13, 4jg Brush and Palette Q-Og Stu- dent Leader my Patricia expects ro return to Holland. jOANNE VERMETTE The mug uf 41 lbrlnb .ll ew!!-lide Entered from Orono High School, 1943. Winter Carnival 1513 Ski Club QSM Choir 13. 41, Class Treasurer f4jg Le Cercle Fran- cais f4j 3 Dance Club Recital HJ g Oak I.ea1'e.r Staff f4jg Class Essay Joanne is to enter Middlebury College. 49 OAK LEAVES 1945 MARJORIE RUTH WADE A merry May Day frolic Entered from Lexington QMassachusetts1 High School, 1943, Horse Show Q51g Skating Club Q3, 41g Ski Club Q3, 414 Winter Carnival Q3, 41 g Hockey Team Q3, 415 Dance Club Q3, 41g Dance Re- cital Q3, 41 g Brush and Palette, Vice President 441- Marjorie has been accepted at Boston Univer- sity. MARY ELISE WHITE Golden iwbeaz' uzzring an llae plain Entered from Fryeburg Academy QFryeburg, Maine1, 1943. Junior Play Q31 3 Class Treasurer Q31 g Win- ter Carnival Q3, 41g Ski Club and Varsity Q3 41g Dance Club Q3, 41g Dance Recital Q41 Horse Show Q3, 41 g Class Gifts Q41. Mary Elise has been accepted at Russell Sage College. BARBARA ANN BICKFORD An alabaxler 1'a,re of deep blue fi0u'er,f Entered from Great Neck QNew York1 High Schusol, 1942. Choir Q2, 3, 41g President Q41g Dance Re- cital Q41 g Class President Q31 g Oak Leaver Staff Q2, 3, 413 Brush and Palette Q3, 415 President C49- Barbara is registered at Wellesley College. 50 OAK LEAVES 1945 BARBARA JEANNE RIEBEL A .rilzfer birth-in early Spring A Entered from Elmira Academy fElmira, New York1, 1943. ' Latin Club Q31 3 Camera Club Q31 g Masque and Dirk Q3, 419 Play f41g Exhibition f31g Recital Q31. Barbara expects to attend Ohio State Uni- versity. MARY LOU BRAINARD A .rtar-tipped Jilifer wand Entered from Woodrow High School fMid- dletown, Connecticut1, 1944. Brush and Pallette 1415 Dance Recital Q41 g Lens and Shutter Q41 g Le Cercle Francais Play Q41 g P. G. Play Q41 g Student Leader Chairman Q41g Class Secretary Q41. Mary Lou has been accepted at Connecticut College. . CYNTHIA WRIGHT CUMMINGS Purple violets in 4 rapper baud Entered from Edward Little High School fAu- burn1, 1944. Soccer Team f41g Ski Club 141g Winter Carnival 141g Brush and Palette f41g Dance Recital 1415 P. G. Play Cynthia is registered at Stephens junior Col- lege. 51 NANCY LEE KNOX The rlaytlamif beat of fm'-aufuy boafr Entered from Bulkeley High School ford, Connecticut1, 1944. Dance Recital Q41 Skatinf Club Q41 3 P. G. 9 5 Play Q-41g Horse Show Q41. Nancy Lee plans to attend Morse College. OAK LEAVES 1945 FRANCES ELIZABETH CUMMINGS An ezfening rlar arfer Ike moufzlaim Entered from Norway High School, 1944. Soccer Team Q41 g Skating Club Q41 g Dance Recital Q41 g Dance Club Q41 g P. G. Play Q41 g French Play Q41. Frances is registered at Wheelock College. QHart- NANCY LANG A .mug al evening when lighter are lou' Entered from Vlhaynflete School QPortland1, 1944. Dance Recital Q41g Hospital Aide Q41g Ski Club Q41g Winter Carnival Q41g Brush and Palette Q41 5 Lens and Shutter Q41 g Choir Q41 3 President Q41 g Student Leader Q41 g P. G. Play 141- Nancy plans to study music at Beaver College. 52 OAK LEAVES 1945 MARGARET MKLGREGOR MQLEAN A :while-cupped peak on Ibn' far burizwz Entered from St. Helen's Hall fPortland, Ore- gonj, 1944. Class Treasurer 1415 P. G. Play My g Dance Recital Q41 g Latin Club Margaret has been accepted at Wliitinan Col- lege. SENIOR SURVEY Most Intellectually Interesting .............. . . Mary Lou Brainard Most Original ................ ...... B eryl Dawley Most Likely to Succeed . . . . . Marguerite Rogers Most Sophisticated ..... ...... P atricia Stork Most Artistic ..... ..... P olly Johnson Best Athlete ....... , ....... . . Priscilla Marriott First to be Married .......... ...... N ancy Lang Does the most for Oak Grove . . . ..... Estelle Parsons Best Silhouette ............. . . Nannette Garhart Best Entertainer . . . ...... Jean Carter Most Humorous .. .. Frances Cleary Most Attractive .... . . . Betsy Carpenter Best Dressed .... .......... R uth Reed Cutest ........ .. Cynthia Cummings Quietest ........................................... Nancy Lee Knox SCENES AT SPRING FORMAL ron SENIQRS 53 O SCOPE O SEN IO OAK LEAVES 1945 0 C 0 3. J' Name Defrriplion Exprer ion Ambition Ought Jo be Noted for Barbie Domestic I know Car for Grad. gift Costume designer Industry Lou Systematic Last bell has rung Connecticut WAC sergeant Poise Sally Frivolous You don't love me! To be a nurse Collector of bracelets Friendliness Bunky Friendly What am I saying? To grow taller A country doct r Singing in the shower Barbara Kind-hearted Hey, kid! - To go to Alaska Professor Hospitality Betsy Smooth Ruthie- To own a convertible Washington Hostess Skowhegan Carter Altruistic That's neat! C untry estat On 50 list Gullihility Phil Shy Oh, my goodness! Interpreter Author Giggles Frankie Vi gorous Phooey! Nurse Spanked California Cyndy Short and sweet We-e-e-e-e-ll ! Radio Taller Gentleness Fran Quiet Yes? Parler Francais Social Worker Patience Bunny Inquisitive What's that? Housewife Adviser to love-lorn Tact Budge Original Wha-a-a-t? To act Editor of Modem Screen Dramatic ability jo Franz Sunny I d0n't know To work in ceramics Skating champion Enthusiasm for parties Fuzzy Cheerful Cherub Oh, well To be taller Understood Smile Yank Above it all Really? Ski in the Alps Doctor Brothers Harkie Happy Are you kidding? Airline Hostess Diplomat Connecticut Puss Boyish That's swell! To own a ranch With N.W.M. Police Dungarees jo Helpful I know,--but- Gain weight Spanish senorita Rochester Polly Lots of fun All right! More mail French teacher Those eyes!! jonesy Pretty Need I say more? To be alwayS happy Near Bowdoin Eyelashes Dickie Sparkling Say now Guess!, In a jazz band Four in a Tower Nancy Lee Unperturbed Do you think you're funny? More horses A teacher for a week Hartford Nanc Musical How do I know? To get M.R.S. degree Beaux Solos Carol Impulsive Say-! Freedom Baseball manager Ice-cream! Pert A good kid Can I help? Aviatrix Landscape architect Comedy Pat Efficient I just got a letter- To be a Governor Career woman Chuckles Mac Four-square We won't go into that Go west Owner of coffee plantation Oregon Stell Ambitious Will everyone please pay for- President On time Helpfulness Pitsy Nice Tell me- Kinderg rten teacher Millionaire's wife Talking Greek Ruthie Languid H-u-um Illustrator Congress woman Her race horses Margo Charming Hi-i-i ! Own home Principal of Oak Grove Pink cheeks! Nancy Smiling You know it! Drama Grown up Mischief Pat Calm Hello, folks! Designer Governor's wife Accent Jo Studious Now, Frankie! Diplomatic service In U. of M. Songs . Buddy Happy-go-lucky My Roomi Backstroke record In Briggs Her diets!! Whitey Genuine Ohh, Yes! Ride at Madison Square With the Navy Mooney Bicky Sophisticated As a matter of fact Wellesley Lawyer 90 list Rieb Scholarly Hello there! Summa cum laude With Quiz Kids 90's 54 OAK LEAVES 1945 IN ' f in pix JJ ff A LIG HTER 'Q NY If X. Y M VEI N SONG TITLES 1. Two O'clock Jump . . . Activities 2. No, No, Nannette . . . Ellen 3. Don,t Get Around Much Anymore . . . Off 'Priv' 4. Thanks for the Memory . . . Mr. Wallace 5. Skater's Waltz . . . Redgie and Rosie 6. Don't Fence Me In . . . Jack and Jill 7. Why Don't We Do This More Often . . . Camp Suppers 8. Are Ye Able? . . . Morning before Exams 9. Home on the Range . . . Nan 10. East Side, West Side' . . . Budge 11. Two In Love . . . Carol and Coz 12. Little Sir Echo . . . English Class 13. When the Lights Go On Again . . . 6 :30 A.M. Bell 14. Why Don't You Do Right? . . . Adviser to Advisee 15. Song of India . . . Dr. Alexander 16. I'm Confessin' . . . Student Leader's Meeting 17. live Got Plenty of Nothin' . . . Empty Mailboxes 18. San Francisco . . . Frankie 19. Everything Happens to Me . . . Bunny Dm is 20. You Are My Sunshine' . . . Stell 21. Elmer's Tune . . . Nancy Elliott 22. Everything I Love . . . Oak Grove 23. When You Come to the End of a Perfect Day . . . Ride to Rosemeie 55 OAK LEAVES 1945 IF NARc1ssUs COULD HAVE SEEN THIS DICTIONARY DITTY While looking through the dictionary Hunting for a Word I happened to stumble o'er this one That seemed to me absurd. Now the word was called enigma And I could plainly see Its definition was a riddle Which it surely proved to be. Some day I'll seek an easy word Or maybe I am too absurd! l SATURDAY MORNING What is this peculiar feeling As Saturday morning dawns? Oh, yes, the room needs cleaning, And my room-mate again is gone. But she's really a good soul, And thoughtful as can be. And the cleaning of the room Isn't always done by me! 56 J OAN TURNER, '47 OAK LEAVES 1945 CHAMPIONS AND VUOULD-BE CHAM ON BEING TALL PIONS They say, How lovely to be tall I How nice like a giraffe. What fun to see above it all ! It makes me laugh and- laugh. I was assured, when I was ten CI was still young and toughb That taller girls have nice men, And all that sort of stuff. But here I am at twenty-seven- A loveless life I've lead. My dainty boots are size eleven All people fear my tread. But bitter though I here may sou nd, Love's ALL I've missed above the ground! ON BEING SHORT PAMELA SIMMONS, '46 Each year it seems that I will grow, And yet it never happens so, For as each birthday comes around, No trace of tallness can be found. The circumstances so sad to me, May be quite hard for you to seeg But while my friends grow tall W I stay behind, a stunted tree! 57 ith glee, CYNTHIA BUNKER, '45 OAK LEAVES 1945 WHY PRINTERS HOWL What is a printer like? A hungry wolf A blazing furnace A devouring monster A demon unsatiated Howling for more, more, more. What is an editor like? A sleepy snail A lazy idler A postponing vagrant A dreamer procrastinating Promising, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow! And that's Why printers howl. On the third bell I arise And dust the cobwebs from my eyes. Hurriedly I dress and run- Another school day has begun. For Sunday morn I patiently wait, Then I can lie and dream 'til eight. SUSAN FRISBIE, '46. FROM FORMALITY OF CHOIR TO INFORMALITY OF SUN DECKS 58 0-AK LEAVES 1945 QUIET, PLEASE I've been hearing all these stories Of this super-duper stuff- Rich and flaky, brown and toasted, You can never get enough. Have some Cheerioats for breakfast. Served with berries-what a treat! Taste our good old-fashioned oatmeal, or Hot Ralston can't be beat! Then, Those Quaker Puffed Wheat Sparkies- Shot from guns-bang, crackle, pop! I can hear them every minute, And I wish they would stop. Try our wonderful new cereal, The bright announcer begs. As I turn the radio off I yell, Just gimme ham and eggs ! JOSEPHINE ALLFREY, '48. THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES CShower Timej Each afternoon about this time, Into the shower I regularly climb. I throw my towel up over the rack And turn the cool Water on my bare back. Ah, what a feeling! I burst forth in song.- No, there is no air raid! No! Nothing's wrong. In loud, shrill tones they harry me. I Wish to stay. Oh, can't they see! The next in line comes rushing by To soon emerge as refreshed as I. SUSAN FRISBIE, '46. THE ART OF MOUNTING A HORSE Some people mount a horse as if they were brushing their teeth, just another daily habit. But if you were a beginner, never to have been perched 'up on one of those four-legged things, you would think it the most harrow- ing experience in your life. Speak to your horse and then mount, says the complacent teacher. I was too scared to speak, and as for getting on his back, I literally climbed 59 - x OAK LEAvEs 1945 up the poor thing, clutching at him wherever I could. He was very patient, while I wiped my forehead, and tried to get comfortable. The teacher again smiles sweetly, while you feel like a ghost in the mak- ing. l Now there's nothing to be frightened about, says she. To be sit- ting on a horse with two useless reins in your hands. Goodness, suppose he starts to buck! O dear! I just know I'm going to fall off! Out you go, and out I went to be bounced up and down for half an hour, but surprise of all surprises, I didn't fall off, in fact I enjoyed it! PHYLLIS MAYOR, '47. You must hurry but do not run The bell for Study Hall has already rung Bring your pens and pencils too, For you must have some studying to do. Have you done your Algebra yet ? It's the third equation I don't get. My French I cannot seem to do How do you pronounce bijoux? I just read in Sociology That I owe you an apology. My valence in Chemistry is bothering me I wish that electrons were big enough to see Isn't that story of Poe's creepy? Ho hum, I am getting sleepy. Nine o'clock, the bell's just rung Finally, I have my home work done. 60 OAK LEAVES 1945 THE ROUGH RIDERS RIDE AGAIN Six spirited jalopies drew brake on the Dania line Motors roared loudly as tense faces stared forward, Awaiting the report of the rifle that was the start. Excited comrades shouted advices to their favorites- The riiie cracked and they were off! The cars started! With screeching gears, they surged, radiator to radiator And, increasing speed, raced down the highway. The Rough Riders rode the range again! The cars Raced, still six afender, into the town, Nothing could stop them, not even the red light before them- Nor Ed Henson, the town cop, behind them. Still at breakneck speed they reeled around the corner- Toward the bridge the cars surged into line For only two could cross at a time. Out onto the beach,-they still did not slow, But far over the sands, few cars could go,- One by one the cars lurched in their traces It was those who went farthest that won those races. RENEE DENIS, '46 Wie, al, , 'AY 4- is fit AWE' if .1 'I for 'S AJ, 2 7 ff vc g-X 61 OAK LEAVES 1945 SCHIJUL N QI SENIOR CLASS NOTES As the glad and proud possessors of Senior House, we met immediately for a reunion with the old girls and to welcome our new members. The following evening we held a business meeting in the living room of Senior House and elected the following officers: President, Joanna Franzg Vice- President, Marguerite Rogersg Secretary, Ruth Reedg and Treasurer, Jo- anne Vermette. We enthusiastically elected Miss Bailey as our Senior class teacher. Joanna called many business meetings in the Honor Study Hall for Seniors as we worked on our Cooperative Government. The next big party was the Merry Christmas one in Senior House which the decor- ating committee had completely transformed. It was a huge success. The singing and dancing were so much fun that we decided to have these parties much oftener. Immediately after the Christmas holidays we had our traditional skating party by moonlight when Mrs. Owen was waiting in the Senior Playroom with an abundance of delicious hot refreshments. Two charming demonstrators from the Electrical Power Company in Augusta came in November to explain the mechanics of the new General Electric stove our Principals had installed as a happy surprise for us. They returned later to demonstrate the stove, cooking and serving a delicious dinner of many courses when we christened our gay pottery plates and cups we had provided. There was a Christmas present of a complete set of pyrex dishes, and countless have been the parties from breakfast for three to fried chicken and birthday parties that filled the big Playroom. One of the merriest parties was when the Postgraduates entertained all Seniors at a Wonderful Saturday morning breakfast. We are so fortunate to have this big Playroom and the conveniences of home. We sponsored the Masquerade which was as gay and original as Oak Grove Masquerades usually are. It is always fun to see who can keep the secret 62 OAK LEAVES 1945 WHIEN SENIORS DINE WITH PRINCIPALS about her costume and escape detection for the entire evening. There were more national costumes than the San Francisco Conference could collect, and original designs never seen on land or sea, besides the beautiful great-aunt and grandmother costumes that fascinated us by their elegance of the Gay Nineties. We were at home to the Faculty and our sister class at a Sunday tea in January and then our sister class entertained us. One of the most eagerly awaited events of the Winter Term was the joint concert with the Bowdoin Glee Club and the formal dance for the Seniors after the concert. As OAK LEAVES goes to press we are looking forward to our Spring Dance when some of the Bowdoin men are returning again. One of the surprises of the Spring Term was a sudden invitation to dinner with our Principals who had added enough tables in their long living room so that they could entertain forty at a formal dinner, for which lobster had come from the Maine coast the evening before. It was such a delightful occasion. Now we are looking forward to our Senior Banquet. Baccalau- reate Sunday, Candlelight Service, Class Day and Commencement Morning. Besides the big events there have been many little every day pleasures that are fun in themselves and these little things have made our years at Oak Grove so wonderful. 63 OAK LEAVES 1945 OAK LITAVIHS STAFF W'l'l'H CLASS IZDITORS AND CQAl.l,NDAR fi0MMl'l I'l'.lI JUNIOR CLASS NOTES September twelfth and we are back once more at Oak Grove greeting Old and meeting New! As soon as the Seniors had elected their officers, we met, unanimously choosing Miss Snider as our class teacher, and the following otiicers: President, Barbara Stevensg Vice-President, Mary Jean Dalyg Sec- 64 OAK LEAVES 1945 retary, Ethel Lewisg Treasurer, Barbara Kittredgeg and Class Editor, Caro- lyn Jane Wood. Just as we were all settling down to study, as becoming our new status as upperclassmen, it was time to plan our gay Hallowe'en party. lt was com- plete with horror house, fortune telling, penny throwing, bowling and the ever abundant refreshments. We also had the honor of planning the Christ- mas pageant and presented The Cradle Song which impressed everyone both with the theme of the play and the talent of our great actresses such as Constance Penn, Pamela Simons, Barbara Peterson and Doreen Wheeler. On February eleventh we honored the Faculty and our sister class at a tea capitalizing St. Valentine for the theme of our decorations. Everyone was charming in formal afternoon gowns and we were delighted with the compliments paid by our gracious guests. Winter was very good to us, giving us lots of snow for marvelous skiing and the never-to-be-forgotten skating parties. WHEN CANDID CAMERA FANS CORRAL SOME UF OUR FACULTY 65 . Q X Ns . 'Ml gg: x y .4 , L J veg IZ., w Z . 'K 4 wsu., . na jg Q .X fix 0 , TH gba x AKQ as 4' , , Q K.,-1 AL if-X ,, VY' V E Lv . 6.35 . - 4- QXff 9Q'RL 'Nm ' -3 x. 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'Sm aw A Q 'W K f if A k 'Q ' 4 ,, v ' ,Q , I L m iiam ' 7 WIS N M 4-,N -3 1 OAK LEAVES 1945 March nineteenth was suddenly here and each girl took her turn in the Junior Reading try-outs . Fourteen members won places in the Finals and made a big program for April fourteenth. As this goes to the printer we are looking forward to a wonderful Horse Show, Class Picnic, all the fes- tivities of Commencement, and to next September as Seniors with all the grand times that year means in Senior House at Oak Grove. SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES ' At the tirst meeting of the year we elected as our class oflicers: President, Nancy Nelbg Vice-President, Ellen Tapleyg Secretary, Eleanor Tolsong and Treasurer, Elaine Giorgi. Our next meeting was devoted to electing our class teacher, Miss Blasberg. We also elected Jean Gibson as Class Editor for OAK LEAVES. Beides many informal parties and birthday celebrations during the year, we entertained everyone in November with an exciting mystery play. Phyl- lis Mayor with her English accent made a grand British ofiicer even though she giggled once. We were delighted when the Seniors invited us to a formal tea. Later we tried to be hostesses as charming as they had been. We were soon searching everywhere for the right pieces and worrying about the Try-outs , but when We appeared before the judges twelve of our class won a place in the Finals for the Sophomore Declamation. The Winter Term was a happy one with all our winter sports and a won- derful skating party by moonlight after which Mr. and Mrs. Owen served delicious hot refreshments to our class. We have already conducted Sunday Vespers once when we chose Wel- coming the Wounded as our theme. We shall conduct Vespers again in May when We shall have another candlelight service. Some of our members have already won enough points in Dramatics to qualify for Masque and Dirk and we are proud of them. Others are active in Lens and Shutter, Brush and Palette and La Cercle Francais. Several also had important parts in the Dance Recital. We have several real artists in our class who have had one-man exhibitions in the Studio this year. Those who like horses best are happy and proud of the places they have won in the Spring Horse Show. We would like to thank Miss Blasberg for all her helpfulness as our class teacher and Mr. and Mrs. Owen for their generous hospitality at Rosemere as well as Oak Grove. We are looking forward to next year and to welcom- ing our new classmates. .T-111-.ll FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES We certainly were glad to find every one of our noted Eighth Grade on opening day, and to welcome six new members, Joyce, Mina, Suzanne, Phyl- lis, Louise and Heidi Ann at the beginning of the year. 67 OAK LEAVES 1945 Miss Gerow was unanimously elected as our class teacher. Officers were elected a follows: President, Jane Pooleg Vice-President, Pauline Straw- heckerg Secretary, Suzanne Whiteg Treasurer, Phyllis Harperg Class Editor, Mary Lou Schade. Early in the year, we gave our class play, Tom Sawyer , with Jennifer Kenyon in the title role. Huck Finn and Aunt Polly were portrayed by Jane Poole and Joe Allfrey. It was lots of fun. We were proud to have three members of our class, Jane Poole, Jean Long- staff and Jo Allfrey, invited to join Masque and Dirk , and we were also pleased when Jo, Suzanne, Jenny and Jeanne won places in the Choir. During the winter term, our sister class, the Juniors, gave us a pleasant tea. Later we enjoyed returning their hospitality. We ended our winter season with a night skiing party, which we enjoyed very much. Mrs. Owen treated us to hot chocolate, sandwiches and doughnuts after the skiing. Sunbathing on our sun decks and sleeping under the stars are among our spring delights. We spent a wonderful week-end at Rosemere and are now awaiting our class picnic at the Farm . We have alread-y met some of our new classmates for September and we are eagerly looking forward to meet- ing all the new girls next fall. STUDY IN LINES - ART EDITORS FAVORITE 68 OAK LEAVES 1945 JUNIOR DEPARTMENT NOTES As soon as our turn came we elected our class officers. They were as fol- lows: President, Mary Hatch, Vice-President, Joan Cornwall, Secretary, Ellen Crouch, Treasurer, Joan Tolsong Class Editor, Shirley Brown. We were delighted when Miss Mills consented to be our class teacher. In January, with the help of Miss Mills, we presented our play, The Fif- teenth Candle , a story of the evils of employment of children in factories in 1880. The leading' parts were played by Nancy Elliott as Rosa, Elsie Nor- rell as Stella, the older sister, and Cornelia Conquest as the heartless father of the Italian family. Three times we have planned the Vespers on Sunday evenings. The themes were: The Ten Commandments, Faith Without Works, and The Search for Peace. We were invited to a tea given by the Post-graduates. We returned their graciousness by a tea of our own when our decorations were carried out in rainbow colors. The flowers were presented to us by the Post-graduates. This has been a year of many happy parties for our Eighth Grade. In Feb- ruary we had a skating party with music and delicious refreshments served by Mrs. Owen in her apartment. Shall we ever forget Cornelia's birthday party, when our whole class tried to sit at the same table? We are looking forward to our Class Picnic and to being together next year as the Freshman class. WHEN DEBUSSEY, BACH AND CHOPIN BRING US THEIR IMMORTAL MUSIC 69 OAK LEAVES 1945 PROGRAMS Every fancy has been pleased this year in the variety of fun, information and inspiration Oak Grove has brought to us through our entertainment course, from our swing around the universe with the brilliant astronomer, Mr. Alfonso Ibarguen, uncle of our Thelma from Guatemala, to the Spring lecture on wild flowers with all the colored slides that were so lovely. Our October program was by Warren Lee Terry, formerly with the Metropolitan Opera but at his rollicking best in a program of gay songs from Gilbert and Sullivan. Between songs he amused us with anecdotes from the lives of composers and his own experiences on the stage. The noted Belgian anthro- pologist, Dr. Armand Denis, kindled the Wanderlust in our spirits by his tales of far-off places he had visited, and the strange life he had seen on his jaunts around the world on the Roosevelt-Denis Expeditions, on one of which Renee had circled the globe with her famous parents. We were all glad to meet the father of Renee and Heidi Ann and see pictures of their laboratories and chimpanzees in Florida. With tones as clear as a temple bell, Dr. Alexander, mystic philosopher and authority on India, lectured twice to us during his week-end visit. As an appropriate prelude to mid-year examinations, William Wallace demon- strated amazing concentration and memory. Donald Scott-Morrison brought us an entirely new prdgram as he played many of the favorite compositions of Bach, Listz, Chopin and Debussy with clever make-up and costumes to impersonate each artist. He also played the harpsichord which he brought and allowed us to try after the concert. Next on the academic program was the lecture by Talbot Hamlin of the Human Engineering Laboratory, who discussed our various Aptitudes, emphasized the importance of an adequate vocabulary K j ust as though we didn't hear about it every day lj and explained I. Q.'s. One of the most brilliant concerts of the year was by the talented Austrian pianist, Hilde Somer, who had just come from broadcasting two concerts with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Besides her wonderful concerts, Hilde Somer was a happy guest as she enjoyed the skiing and gave us an opportunity to get acquainted with her as we do with all the artists and lecturers brought to Oak Grove. 70 awww p K Q . X C .mating mln X .- Q x,-auQb +101 1 W f ., S X 'W X 5 A QQNQMNQQ kpfgiiw, 2 . f is .1 A +f xr -J . ' N Q vias ww mv. ww, , . vf.XgSsNNNXf5 V fig -SXSQXS WS x x X ,. N M x Y we ' V Q .N 'nn y-,sw 'iw' -e-in 5 ,Q-N. N1 W M55 ,. Q WQQQF7 K an wa: SQ if 3 an is Qs VAT. Y - gg. P ,A 'ggi iw .gk , Aw n ' ,wya W5 , A, ,RA f fgfii- N 4? gs ww X332 ,MI W, ,nu 'Wil ww.-.f..N.... 1 W, nm lgfmi, xi Why, W w'? . , - --1--.M ,fN..M-n..i..,, . ., P M , J' W OAK LEAVES 1945 OUR FIRST JOINT CONCERT Someone said, Traditions are made at Oak Grove , and we surely hope it is so. March third was a grand day at Oak Grove with Professor Tillotson and all his men arriving at 2 P.M. for a joint rehearsal immediately in our Chapel with the Oak Grove Choir. The Tea Dance at 4 o'clock was the first one in our new ballroom of Briggs Hall. The Bowdoin men were genial and our Choir was gay. Six o'clock came so soon, when a delicious buffet supper was served in the dining hall for our guests and their hostesses, after which, Principal and Mrs. Owen invited the joint choirs to their apartment for coffee. It was all so pleasant that we hated to hurry away and dress for the concert. The Bowdoin Choir is always formal and so were we. Those who saw and heard us said it was a charming picture and if they enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed singing it was a glorious evening. The entire pro- gram was wonderful, being the regular concert by the Bowdoin men for the first half and then our joint numbers. The double quartet was fun with such encores as We Went to the Animal Fair . A delightful surprise of the evening was our Oak Grove Alma Mater sung with the new verse which the composer, Harold Kimball, '07, had sent in time for the Bowdoin men to include. The Seniors were hostesses to the Bowdoin men at 9:30 for a formal dance in Senior House. It was a delightful party and every Senior knew just how Cinderella felt at midnight. When the Bowdoin men started for the train they were still singing and we felt like singing, too. NEW ENGLAND THANKSGIVING Feast, fun and home are synonomous with Thanksgiving. Some of us were pitying ourselves. a bit when we waved to the happy horde going to their own homes or with friends for Thanksgiving. Then our Principals told us they were planning to invite us all to Rosemere for Thanksgiving. We were ready early the next morning to go by horseback, by bus and auto- mobile. When we arrived, long wooden tables in Early American style were alreadiy arranged on either side of the great fireplace in the big room of the playhouse the Owens have built for us at their farm. We raced upstairs with our blanket rolls to choose our beds since we were invited for the full weekend. When we raced down again the fragrance of roast turkey and other tantalizing odors filled the.Playroom and everyone helped somewhere from putting the red dishes on the green tables, to arranging the center- pieces of fruit, stirring the gravy, bringing logs for the fireplace and dis- tributing the enchanting turkey favors that made placecards for everyone. Such a feast from tomato soup and salad to juicy roast turkeys that weighed twenty-five pounds apiece and on to apple pie, mince pie and pump- 72 OAK LEAVES 1945 kin pie with whipped cream that kept us merry at the table for more than an hour. We helped do the dishes and then we told stories, read, listened to the radio, helped take care of the horses or did whatever pleased our fancy. We were invited to tea at seven in the main house of the charming old Pratt homestead with all its fireplaces and that mellow atmosphere that comes when fine old pieces of furniture have been in a family for generations. High Tea was never higher, with an inexhaustable source of fruit salad heaped with heavy whipped cream, all the sandwiches and irrestible Rose- mere Delights . Miss Wearing poured. By the time the Rosemere Delights appeared, some of our gourmands were weeping crocodile tears over their bursting belts. After the tea, we gathered in groups around the different fireplaces to sing, to read, and to tell stories until our hosts returned to Oak Grove and we adjourned to our Playhouse. CHRISTMAS SEWING BEE Filled with the Christmas spirit that finds its sweetest joy in giving, each of us joined a happy group around her Adviser to sew on warm, flannel clothes for a new baby or dress dolls for children in the hospitals. Every group radiated joy and fellowship as we cut, basted and trimmed the little garments while listening to Christmas carols. Two mornings later our dolls were presented in a colorful ceremony as each was christened by Dr. Ramler and then left to be taken to the hospitals. It is a colorful ceremony we all enjoy. MASQUE AND DIRK MAKES MERRY 73 OAK LEAVES 1945 MASQUE AND DIRK Looking forward to a year of fun working together, Masque and Dirk opened its first meeting with Estelle Parsons as President, Betsy Carpenter as Secretary, Joanna Franz as Treasurer, Nannette Garhart heading the Stagecraft Department, Barbara Peterson handling the Makeup, and Bar- bara Riebel organizing the Publicity. The first meeting included a buffet supper at our clubroom in the gymnasium. Miss Bailey was our guest. At that meeting we outlined our plans for the coming year. A little later we entertained our faculty at tea. The first test for talent was a Major Boos program led by the Senior Board at which Masque and Dirk aspirants were auditioned . The even- ing was hilarious and everyone present was delighted-even the amateurs . In January we initiated thirteen new members, Pert Marriott, Irene Pit- siladis, Pat Mason, Betsy Starke, Jo Allfrey, Jane Pooler, Jean Longstaff, Carolyn Jane Wood, Polly Johnson, Ruth Reed, Phyllis Clark, Jo Vermette and Budge Dawley. After the impressive ceremony we welcomed them in Senior Playroom with lots of good things to eat. This year we presented two plays, The Old Lady Shows Her Medals, by Barrie, and The Minuet'. Betsy Carpenter and Barbara Riebel in The lVlinuet gave a superb performance, while Budge and Estelle starred as Mrs. Dowy and Kenneth. Mrs. Owen directed the two plays and a large amount of credit goes to her. Before the performance she entertained us at a lovely supper in her apartment. Since aspirants to Masque and Dirk are now required to appear in a test performance before they become Pledges, a group of Spring candidates en- tertained us in May with an amusing' farce of boarding school events. The l YOU'RE A PROPER MAN TO LOOK AT, COOS MRS. DCDWEY 74 1-in. f i S, K,i:,,,g 1 'W vf K Ya 5 gsm un Q . A, . . ll ,M M .-M... OAK LEAVES 1945 l MASQUE AND DIRK'S BIG FIVE - SENIOR BOARD following week the neophytes who were candidates for membership were given a list of standards to follow daily in order to meet the Masque and Dirk requirements. Those who pas-sed the test successfully, received their invitations and were initiated in an impressive candlelight ceremony in the Ball Room of Briggs Hall when announcement was first made of the new President and Senior Board. The new President, Renee Denis, has as her Senior Board, Constance Penn, Pamela Simons, Barbara Peterson and Caro- lyn Jane Wood. The new members initiated at the Spring ceremonies this year are: Nancy Spearel, Pauline Strawhecker, Pamela Simons, Dorren Wheeler, Renee Denis, Cynthia Bunker, Mary Jean Daly. We who are grad- uating feel that Masque and Dirk is in competent and loyal hands. Long live Masque and Dirk! L'ECOLE Life at school has. been but a span across the river, That which lies beyond is even bigger, So let us be grateful for having been here. A place rich in friendship and atmosphere, Where we are being prepared to meet whatever's ahead, So let us hail, and let praises be said To our marvelous School! PATRICIA STORK, '45. 76 OAK LEAVES 1945 SPRING HORSE SHOW The Horse Show this year has been the gayest with more costumes and tricks than ever before and with amazing displays of horsemanship. As usual, the Horse Show began with the three judges watching every move- ment in mounting and dismounting at the stables. The Grand March at 10:50 with Priscilla Howard leading, opened the events at the Ring, where the Beginners' Class competed closely for the ribbons. Before the Good Hands Class, Nannette Garhart demonstrated horsemanship on our Argen- tina gelding, Glamor Boy. After both groups of the Good Hands Class had competed we had a marvelous feast at the Rendezvous, hot tomato soup, siz- zling hamburgers, toasted frankfurters, deviled eggs, celery, tomatoes, onion rings, lettuce, and all sorts of pickles. After several rounds of our favorite sandwiches we had new doughnuts, chocolate cup cakes, apples and bananas, besides a choice of beverages and lots of fun. The Show opened again at the Ring at 2 P.M. with Nannette leading the Grand March, followed by the Parade and Indian Drill in striking costumes. The Intermediate Class had a long competition and then Nannette on Cri- quete and driving Silver, with Barbara Gazarian on Lady and driving Jack gave a wonderful exhibition of tandom racing. As the Don Cossacks chorus burst on the air from the loud speaker that furnished music all day, ten Cos- sacks in scarlet blouses and picturesque turbans dashed over the ring behind a flying banner to put on a lively drill that certainly demonstrated their horsemanship and training. If we had not been proud of our riders before, we certainly could boast about the brilliant work of the Advanced Class that finished the competition. Everyone enjoyed the horsemanship of Mary-Elise on Glamor Boy, Priscil- la's Indian riding on Misty and Jean's swift bareback ride. The grand finale was the Parade and Egyptian Drill in authentic Theban costume of 2,000 B.C. which was put on by the Advanced and Intermediate Classes. The 77 OAK LEAVES 1945 brilliant colors and the clever horsemanship made it one of the high spots of the entire day. It thrilled us as we watched them go swiftly through the intricate drill led by Nannette. Three cheers for our fourteen saddle horses, dozens of excel- lent riders and three marvelous riding teachers! - LOOK PLEASANT, YOU CAMERA FANS OF LENS AND SHUTTER LENS AND SHUTTER Photographer's delight, the Lens and Shutter Club has had a fine year with Barb, Presidentg Sid, Vice-President, Do, Secretaryg Jo, Treasurerg Ellen and Stell as the Dark Room Managers, and with the enthusiastic leadership of Miss Blasberg. One of the highlights of the year was our exhibition of enlargements at Open House. We sold a number, which helped buy a new enlarger for the dark room, a paper cutter and several other accessories. As a result, the dark room has been used extensively this year and our aspiring artists have made some fine photographs in spite of rationed films. With the equipment we now have we are making some ambitious plans for next year. 78 OAK LEAVES 1945 BRUSH AND PALLETTE Brush and Palette has had an interesting year under Miss Blasberg's competent guidance. Officers elected at the beginning of the year were: Bar- bara Bickford, Presidentg Marjorie Wade, Vice-Presidentg Ellen Tapley, Secretaryg and Betsy Carpenter, Treasurer. One of our first projects was to plan vespers for a Sunday evening. Our theme was Social Equality and our more melodious members formed a chorus to sing Negro spirituals. In the Winter Term we combined with the girls taking Private Art to hold Open House. Our guests viewed the many facilities of the Art Department in our charming Studio and admired the talent of our members. Miss Blasberg drew pastel caricatures for our guests during the party while other talented artists demonstrated arts and crafts such as pen and ink Work, air brush, and block printing. Delicious refresh- ments and dancing were enjoyed after the Exhibition. In April we entertained the whole school with living reproductions of fa- mous paintings. Carefully reproduced costumes and girls whose features were amazingly like the lines of the old paintings made them strikingly real behind the mammouth frames and we received many compliments. Among the famous pictures presented were: Vermeer's, Young Woman With a Water Jugg Le Brun's, Madame Le Brun and'Her Daughterg Fra Angelico's, Annunciation 3 Lawrence's, Pinkie 1 Titian's, Laviniag Manet's, Le Bon Bockg Whistler's, Little White Girlg and Raphae1's, .Sistine Madonna. We bought several books which the Art Department has wanted for a long time and we finished the year with a wonderful dinner party. BRUSH AND PALETTE SCAN SKETCH 79 uw T-1552 SPOQQ-Q: .Q- wsi X www N-....,,M, 95' if Q wmwwmwmm N 'QX215 Ill. .211 .N x my OAK LEAVES 1945 RECREATIC Our recreational program has again been so va- ried and extensive that it is impossible to do justice to each team and favorite activity within the limits of our few Athletic Notes . With the versatility of our Director, the challenging enthusiasm of our Team Majors, our jolly Captains of each sport, and the eager cooperation of every girl, the pro- gram has been a happy one. The first friendly rivalries between Blacks and Scarlets surged forth in September with the hockey and soccer teams. Each girl was invited to become a Black or a Scarlet and immediately became ab- sorbed in the spirit and success of her team. The opposing teams were spurred to highest endeavor by cheers from the sidelines led by spirited leaders and bythe hope of placing their team name on the Silver Athletic Cup. It was great sport to watch Lee, Nan and Pert race down the field after a hockey ball, and with that grand spirit that always reigns between the rival Scarlets and Blacks every- one cheered even when a rival made a goal. Soccer enthusiasm soared as we watched Carol, Coz or Shirley and all the others who made the game excit- ing. Daily the arrows flew to the targets as such archers as Margo, Margaret, Lois and Nan drew their bows on the green beyond the West terrace. Day after day the classes in aesthetic dancing prac- ticed for the Dance Recital. It was a festival of grace and color. June twenty-third, Shangri- la, May I have the pleasure? , and In a Persian Market will long be remembered for the costumes, the intricate steps, the artistic figure and the light- ness of such dancers as Sue, Buddy and Jo. The lovely bouquet given to Mrs. Page only indicated in a small measure the appreciation of the dancers for all her work. The beautiful snow storms that came one after another may have tied up traffic in big cities, but they were certainly welcomed with ecstasy by a hundred jubilant skiers at Oak Grove, where 81 OAK LEAVES 1945 christies, gelandesprungs stem turns and all the tricks were practiced and perfected. Our fancy figure skaters were whirling and spinning over the ice day after day, and sometimes by moonlight, working on the numbers they demonstrated in the Winter Carnival which was such a happy play day of winter sports with our parents and guests. It was like a dream to watch such graceful skaters as Redgie, Mary Jean and Barbara whirling over the ice at the Winter Carnival. On the same day scarlet jackets and beribboned poles dotted the West campus. We were thrilled with the ease and skill of skiers like Mary-Elsie, Janet, Pastora and Irene. While skiing, skating and riding were the major sports, yet there were some who kept up their volley ball, badminton and ping-pong throughout the winter season. Spring brought the rhythmic beat of marching feet as drills, formations and turns were practiced on the green lawn of Gannett Field, for the Exhibi- tion. The bright colors of the flags led the steady rows and stood by for the trim exercises. The big pinwheel was especially fine. Then formality gave way to a jolly contest of soccer that was fun for both participants and cheering sections. The .tennis tournament with its emphasis on individual artistry and skill is still in progress, featuring such players as Pat, Frankie and Jo with the champion still undecided as Oak Leaves goes to press. It has been a grand year with a wonderful variety of recreation from which to choose, from all the grace we gained in our hard practice for the aesthetic dancing and our physical 'dtness exercises to the wide range of sports to enjoy. As the recreational activities for the Seniors have given place to marching for Commencement, we realize how near we are to the end of another year. Three cheers for our Majors, our Captains, our Cham- pions, our Director and all the good times we have had! .H I' I' NOW um.: FREJIIHRAC f X i, UoN r you apwl-. 1 K Y n u'LL 5 1 .4 .sam wage I BYNUI1' FALL. D 5 is '54 C' X 82 OAK LEAVES 1945 DO YOU REMEMBER Sept. 12 Opening day with old girls welcoming new ones and thrilled to see their friends again? And the get acquainted party tonight? 13 Registration with everyone talking over her courses with Princi pals and Registrar, getting books and then going through a model day's schedule just so the new girls would feel more at home to morrow? 15 Our thrills over the grand new horses, and our old favorites? 16 Faculty reception to us, by dormitories, with dancing in our new Ball Room of Briggs? 17 When old girls give us their inspiring challenge at first candle light Vespers? 19 How pleased We are to have Miss Drusilla Bailey here again? 21 That luscious Camp Supper at the Rendezvous and the gorgeous sunset? 23 Our class parties at the first Picnic Lunch on the West Terrace and the fun this afternoon when we choose and welcome new girls as Scarlets and Blacks? 24 The luxury of our first Sleep-in until ten when fruit, dough nuts and milk are brought to everyone? The impressive response of new girls at their lovely candlelight Vespers? 26 How amusing others look as Aesthetic Dance groups begin to covort and glide. 27 Our eagerness for a gay Work Holiday-and feast at the Ren dezvous? 29 How Waterville stares as we flood the little college town? 30 Charming tea given by Mrs. Page and Aesthetic Dancers? Oct. 1 Dr. Banning's morning message and Junior Vespers with Masque and Dirk charmingly at home to Faculty at four? 3 That heavenly moonlight ride over country roads? 4 When we filled the station wagon to go to Rosemere for afternoon to help Owens mow lawns, Weed and rake? All the fun and laugh ter watching Masque and Dirk? 6 ing lecture by the brilliant astronomer, Alfonso Ibarguen? 7 the weekend at Rosemere? 8 Brush and Palette's fine Vesper Service? 9 Archery, Badminton, Tennis, Soccer, Hockey, Riding - which to choose? 83 How we leapt through space and toured the universe in a fascinat All the wistful looks of the rest of us when a bunch set out for Nov. OAK LEAVES 1945 Yummie, sizzling hot hamburgers at Camp Supper? Exodus to see Since You Went Away and how the fasters appreciated the lecture on cooking tonight? How gaily and easily exuberant Freshmen impersonate Tom Sawyer ? October's intense beauty along every hillside? The excitement and thrills of the horsey to welcome Jack and Jill to our stables? Dr. Alexander's wonderful lecture on Philosophy and Poetry of India? Unusual Vesper Service of Expression Students? How good it is to have a real librarian in our beautiful new library overlooking the Kennebec Valley? Our growing fondness for these delicious Camp Suppers? The dash and dramatic talent with which Warren Lee Terry brought us a lively program of Gilbert and Sullivan? All the thrills, and more, as Juniors put on gay Hallowe'en Party? Those sagging branches of scarlet apples? Our sudden seriousness a nd new concentration? Why? Listen, my dear-Exams! ' How triumphantly the riders set forth on the twenty-five miles to Rosemere for the weekend? The Harvest Moon over Rosemere meadows? The suspense as Sophomore's present their exciting Mystery Play? ' Trail Blazers' Picnic Supper? Interesting meeting of Student Leaders? An evening of poetry and refreshments around the Owens' homey fireside? Dr. Dennis' entertaining lecture on his travels in general and anthropoid apes in particular? Autumn colors and another feast at our great outdoor place where we helped cook supper? Fragrant bouquets of stocks from our garden? Colorful-graceful-gay-the Dance Recital? James Coney's inspiring sermon? That marvelous dinner,- pheasants, from Dr. Garhart hunting in North Dakota with Clark's cranberries from Cape Cod? And Vespers by French students? How we got the extra holiday? And such a gang setting forth? Our thrills when our Principals invite us to Rosemere? Ride to the farm, Thanksgiving feast and that High Tea? Vespers of the Class Presidents? Eagerness with which ski enthusiasts hope for snow? 84 OAK LEAVES 1945 Dec. Jan. 30 1 2 4 6 9 10 12 13 15 9 11 13 OUR XVONDER FUL MAJORS Serenade and felicitations to our Dr. Ramler-today she becomes a citizen of U. S. A.? When musicians outdo themselves in Piano Recital? Dramatic talent of Grade Eight tonight, after interesting Art Exhibition and open house in Studio? Thrills and squeals? We can skate on Frog Pond! The fragrance and charm of Christmas evergreens everywhere Z' Our delightful Sewing Bee, all the Christmas parties overflowing Christmas spirit and gay decorations in Senior House? P. Gfs excellent portrayal of To1stoi's What Men Live By ? The sweetness and pageantry of French Chapel when Dr. Ramler christens the dolls? And the beautiful, moving Junior Play, The Cradle Song ? When Juniors give the Class Teacher a concealed Christmas pres- ent? And we go carolling? Home again! Home again! Happy New Year to all as we begin a new term! The most heavenly winter scenery anywhere? Prelude to Exams-lecture by the Memory Wizard? 85 Feb. Mar. OAK LEAVES 1945 14 When Faculty are at home at charming tea? Colby men speak to us tonight? Skating party for Eighth Grade and dozens of Mrs. Owen's cheese sandwiches ? 19 Another full day-Piano Recital, Masque and Dirk initiations and Freshman's skating party with more of Mrs. Owen's toasted sandwiches. Dramatic and delightful impersonations by Donald Scott Morri- son? How pleasantly the P. G.'s entertained at their Tea? 23-25 Mid-Years, Mid-Years and our vows to study harder? Whether there was anyone who didn't go to Movies? All the hot chocolate and sandwiches Mrs. Owen made for the skiing party? All the famous persons from Queen Elizabeth and Cyrano de Ber- gerac to the Marx Brothers at our Masquerade? 17 20 21 26 27 28 Seniors are charming hostesses at their Tea? Glorious full moon? 31 The fun of riding on the bridle paths in all their winter beauty? 1 Seattle cakes and ice cream for all of us to help celebrate Nan's birthday? 3 Lecture by Mr. Hamlin of Human Engineering Laboratory? 5 All the excitement when class rings arrive? 6 Models parade as Seniors select style for Commencement gown? 8 Our fun at evening skating party for Seniors and in Playroom where Mrs. Owen's toasted sandwiches disappeared so rapidly. 10 Trustees Meeting? Freshman skating party? And Piano Recital tonight? 11 Dr. Banning's sermon, Junior Tea, and Junior Vespers 13 Stell goes adding for Oak Leaves and returns with a roll ? 14? Early Communion at St. Mark's for Episcopal girls? 15 Blue Danube over loud speaker, flood lights, gay skating party and a warm, savory welcome with those delicious toasted sand- wiches? 16 Brilliant concert by noted pianist, Hilde Somer, who is our guest and skiing companion this week? 17 Our Jolly Winter Carnival? 18 Freshman Tea this afternoon for Faculty and Juniors, and inspir- ing Vespers conducted by young men from Colby? 20 Our happy hours of skiing in the bright sunshine? 23 Our gales of laughter over French Club Play and M. Perichon? 25 Our friend James Coney? Supreme hostesses-Grade 8? 28 How our big Choir re-echoes as it practices for Concert? 2 That dinner party for all in Senior Play Room? 3 Trills and thrills and more trills! Concert and dance with Bow- doin Choir? 86 OAK LEAVES 1945 FIRST ARRIVALS FOR SKIING -WINTER CARNIVAL 4 How Trail Blazers boast about feast and fun at Miss Hum- phrey's Camp? 6 Chicken Salad sandwiches and hot chocolate for Choir girls who went only to Tea Dance? 8 How Masque and Dirk talent shone in their plays tonight? 11 Piano Recital and lovely vocal solos, too? 14 Anyone more studious? 15-16 Exams and more exams? 17 The lovely wildflowers pictured on our screen? 19 Enthusiasm of Oak Leaves adders as they set forth? 21 How conscientiously we clean our rooms? 23 Away we go again for vacation? April 10 All the happy surprises awaiting us, including two more fine grand pianos? 13 Was anything more delicious or more fun than our Camp Supper? 14 Interesting Pan American Program tonight? 16 How rock garden blooms for Stell and Pert? All the sun decks covered with sleepers? 17 Great vases of flowers everywhere, gleaming silver, a thousand sandwiches and hordes of distinguished guests as we assist Mrs. Owen at tea in honor of wife of Maine's new Governor? 18 Garden party for Underclassmen? 20 Wonderful, and living reproductions of famous paintings? 21 The big evening-Sophomore Declamations and Junior Readings? 23 J onquils and grape hyacinths in our garden and moonlight over it all? 87 May OAK LEAVES 1945 How lively the horses prance to the music as they drill for Spring Horseshow? , - Anything we like better than our camp suppers? Juniors at their candlelight Vespers? May Day in our fragrant gardens? Letters, telegrams and telephone calls from many colleges where invitations have gone for Senior Dance? Spring Exhibition of Gymnastics on Gannett Field this evening? The solemn gladness, beauty of our V-E Day services? Apple blossoms, violets, narcissus, iris and sunbaths today? Wonder of wonders! Where are they? The Ladies of Shalot? All the parents and friends who came for the Spring Show? The Black Disc and its gay pages? ' Candlelight Vespers of our Sophomores? When Oak Leaves editors work overtime and the Senator appears with very special refreshments? Spring Piano Recital and Miss Snider's young artists? And our beloved Miss Porter returns to delight us all? The day arrives-so do corsages, and then the guests for the Sen- iors lovely Spring Formal in Briggs Ball Room? Charming Garden Party of Le Cercle Francais? - Postponed-but grand Horse Show all day and sumptuous noon feast at Rendezvous with camp supper for good measure? How magnificently they ride? Principal Owe-n's marvelous new camera and the pictures he takes of Thebans, Indians, Russian Cossacks and all the ribbon winners who rode so Well? Merry musicale of Seniors? Shall we miss them next year? Heavenly day as each class and teachers set off to lakes or Rose- mere for annual Class Picnics ? The lovely solos and anthems by our robed choir of thirty-two at Vespers? 88 E