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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1949 volume:

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They selected a hillside among young oaks, and opened a school where their children might enjoy superior educational advantages amid guarded surroundings where character building should go hand in hand with Latin and Science . The teachers were excellent, the school immediately attract- ed patrons from a distance, a dormitory was built, and Oak Grove became a private boarding school in 1857. Friends contributed for its maintenance and endowment and Oak Grove was a flourishing school when the buildings were burned in 1887. Charles M. Bailey of Winthrop promptly built a large new building containing the recitation unit, a suite for the Principals, a wing for boys and a wing for girls. Oak Grove remained a coeducational school for nearly seventy-five years. Among its most noted graduates of those earlier days were Amy Morris Homans who established the first school of Physical Education for women in this country and later became head of the graduate school of Physical Education at Wellesley College, James Leon Williams who never attended any school except Oak Grove and yet became one of the greatest dentists of his day, making inventions for his profession which are still in use, winning distinction as an artist, and Writing several booksg and Rufus M. Jones who is not only a former student but was Principal at Oak Grove until he went to Haverford College in 1893. Oak Grove later went through a period of drepression and rapid changes of Principals having had twenty Principals in its first sixty-nine years. It was a time for young and vigorous Principals with a vision to come to Oak Grove, and refusing the Principalship of two other schools that were much better equipped, endowed and offered twice as large salaries, Robert and Eva Owen came to Oak Grove in 1918. During the first ten years they were laying strong foundations, increasing the acreage from 29 to 300 acres, studying at Harvard or in Europe during the summer, and making a careful survey of educational trends and opportunities. 3 THEIR SIMPLE COMMENCEMENT GOXVNS CENTENNIAL POOL MIRRORS THE SENIORS IN OAK LEAVES 1949 They were impressed by the number of noted schools such as Andover, Exeter, Groton, Deerfield, Abbot and Emma Willard that had been ex- clusively for girls or for boys since their foundation or had become so in recent years. There was no boarding school for girls in Maine and no Quaker boarding school exclusively for girls in the United States. Oak Grove became a school entirely for girls in 1925 and has grown steadily in prestige and equipment. It draws its students not only from the length and breadth of this country but also from many other countries and today over ten percent of its students come from outside the United States. Among the most generous donors of Oak Grove was Joseph E. Briggs who gave freely during his lifetime and made Oak Grove his residuary legatee. Sturdy and beautiful Briggs Hall which was one of the first school buildings in our country of completely fireproof construction was completed in 1929. In spite of the Depression, an adjoining classroom unit was completed in 1939. The Administration Building was occupied in 1941 and Senior House, which turned the second corner of the Quadrangle, was occupied in 1942. The energy of Oak Grove has not been lavished entirely on buildings and its recent graduates have entered more than fifty of the leading colleges and universities in our country including all of the major colleges for wo- men. The single achievement that probably means most to Principal and Mrs. Owen was the recognition of Oak Grove by the national honor society, Cum Laude, which established a Chapter at Oak Grove in June 1948. The requirements are exacting including the physical equipment of a school, the qualifications of its faculty, and the record of its graduates in college. The proudest and oldest schools for boys in the United States had long had Chapters but only two schools for girls in New England had been recognized for Cum Laude CAbbot and Dana Halll until Oak Grove became the third last year. Among other events of '47-'48 were the awarding of honorary degrees to Mrs. Owen by both Colby College and the University of Maine. Oak Grove will observe its Centennial Commencement on June 11th in the serenity and beauty of the enlarged and redecorated Quaker Meeting House that was built in 1784, and Oak Grove will begin its second century next September. OUR LETTER ROOM The Susan Nichols Pulsifer Letter Room always invites us to browse in the growing library of famous letters or to do our own creative writing, but the room glows when Mrs. Pulsifer herself is here for her course in Letter Writing. We all look forward eagerly to those coveted conferences with her in the Susan Nichols Pulsifer Letter Room, as we talk about our themes and feel the inspiration of her personality. When Mrs. Pulsifer inaugurated the course in Letter Writing at Oak Grove two years ago, our letters illustrated the different types of prose composition. Last year we wrote imaginative letters from any period and between any persons. This year we had an 5 , sz , 6345-,V Q . 4' - ,f 1 www, ,F wh ,ff.,w4J F iv .. NA? N Www K is LA , M if ,S'Q'iM-Nw, ,isis 3: fb W 31 OAK LEAVES 1949 entirely new project with a series of letters which told a story and which, perhaps, we liked best of all. Now we are wondering what new project Mrs. Pulsifer will have for the course next fall after she returns from her long summer re-visiting Europe and we are looking forward eagerly to our next course in Letter Writing when we welcome her back to Oak Grove. NEW CHAPEL The Centennial Commencement will be held in our Chapel which was built in Massachusetts sixteen years before Maine became an independent state and four years before the Constitution of this country was ratified. The main structure, which is now one hundred and sixty-five years old and has the mammoth original hand hewn timbers, was built on the simple lines of Quaker Meeting Houses of that day. A steeple, stained glass win- dows, and a golden oak wainscoting were embellishments added in the Nineties. With the necessity for more seating capacity, it has been given the appearance of much more length by recessing the complete pulpit into what had previously been a storeroom at the west end. There were certain constructional problems such as the support of the roof at that end, but these problems have been solved so unobtrusively and artistically that one is not only unaware of the problem, but one immediately feels an added length, serenity and beauty. With the skillful use of smaller arches in the distance and through low, wide steps on which the graduates will ascend to the seats at the right, the Colonial atmosphere of the early Meeting House has been recaptured, with complete lack of ornament except for the pillars. While the new design is chastely simple and unadorned, yet in a subtle way one immediately feels the atmosphere of an old cathedral. It has been done over with conservative simplicity but with the daring of youth and in a color scheme as new as tomorrow. Instead of a carpet with the traditional red or cathedral green and instead of the cream walls one invariably finds, the woodwork is in Colonial white and the walls in Oak Grove blue, which is the azure of the zenith on the sunny days that smile over this little School. The broadloom carpet is also in Oak Grove blue except in a far deeper shade and only these two colors are found except in the timbered ceiling with the mellow brown of age and a few soft tones in the stained glass windows. Under the devteod leadership of Mr. Hampson and Mr. Brandt, the parents organized a committee to cooperate with the Seniors in making a special Class Gift for the Centennial. We shall always remember their visits and the thrilling evening program to celebrate the progress of the Organ Fund. The gift is a fine Wurlitzer Organ that is already installed and will always remind us of the Centennial Class and the parents and friends who united with them in this beautiful gift. 7 OAK LEAVES 1949 Instead of the high entrance on the South, there is again a daring touch in a modern picture window overlooking the long Kennebec Valley and yet designed with such feeling that it is also unobtrusive. A porch to balance the one on the Western corner has been added on the East of the tower, tying it in more closely with the Quadrangle on the hill. The grounds have been landscaped with the old road across the South front eliminated and a new driveway going past the new porch to an ample area for parking beyond the Chapel. The exterior is now a silver gray that exactly matches the ribbon of mist we see over the winding Kennebec River on so many mornings at Oak Grove. A legacy, gifts from several friends, and every- thing that might have gone into a transient celebration of Oak Grove's Centennial have been used for this and now we have a Chapel that is in- expressibly lovely. ON THE WAY TO CHAPEL 8 M 2 lib X , 4 at ,MQ . 'lf' Q' F kv 'K .. 'T li 1' ' f 'A ' V' 55: 4 f Q '3 , Y an .Q .,:f.,1 g ' ,F ' wr W- A ' r 1-4. 1+ YQ 'wif M , Amt f A Km ' i Nami 'S Q sl 'la ww' in Qu is B A if v -it-r -. 5 T.. f W kv? 5 v ef I n . - 4-7 in 'Q' f 3 'Y n S Y' Papita' 1 ' N .4 I S D yr! 8 4? if 'N G ,iq U5fra, W :ri -v-wg U' wf af 4 g 2 - 49' ,S V pfqliaiftsi X sk' i5 H . Q 'X X 4 'Avg 7 'M ' 7: kk., a 1 , fm tn W' Q . , . 1-ff xii 4 n if Md lv W . , ,, an.. K .S . 1 , 5 A 'z , ' I R We 1 4 nv a:-4. fs iv fl - Q ! N ., 1 ' 'fu Sm, fx ' 4 J r Q 5 yi! ,ta uf I X . J ,3 1 1 ,ig uv' N' swfaww LJEHQ. OAK LEAVES 1949 6 A1 L A A 3 'wi' ' .1 i 1 A la x 3 4 , - v VQLEME LITTR 'vAsQiLBdf:o, MA1nE, JUNE, 1949 NUMBER 1 EDITORIAL STAFF Edilm'-in-Chief INIIRANA HALBRITTER, '-I9 An mriale Edirnm' SHIRLEY BROWN. '49 BARBARA BULLXVINKEL, '51 LYNN HANN, '49 PHYLISS TAMPLIN, '51 Blziinen' Nlizuager HELEN XWALLACE, '49 Ai iiilinlf Hlninel r l'lfIa1mgs'rv SALLY ANN CHURCHILL. '-W LUCY MAE REDIWAN, '50 IWIIMI LOGAN, '-19 SANDRA FRENCH, '50 Ar! Editor Alfyfelir Edifor JOAN VAN DUYNE, '50 SHEANA WOHLFORD, '-19 Chiu' Edilrnif MIMI LOGAN, '49 BARBARA BULLWINKEI., '5l DIANE DICKERSON. '50 PENLEY PORTER, '52 Calendar Commiilee ANN FELTON, '49 ELIN BROWN, '51 BETTY BROOKS, '50 BARBARA ERICSON, '52 All communications should he addressed and checks made payable to Manager of OAK LEAVES. Price uf OAK Lmvrs, 34.00. To the generous contributors and to those many kind advertisers who have cooperated wholeheartedly to make our Centennial Magazine a suc- cess, the OAK LEAVES StaE extends sincere thanks and lasting appreciation. We especially wish to thank our Adviser, Mrs. Owen, for her untiring and glad help. 11 I? ,..-.ur MR, OWIZN MRS. OWEN DR. ROHISON Plum II'AI, PRIN4 IMI, DMN MRS I'lII,SIIfl R IDR, RAMIIIR IIIIIII XXVIKIIIXII ITIIIMII QI .I 8 'Z : ' '?-bv ai I-SYQK, X . N ' I I -' nxwk. SM I 9 .. . , N I - .Q . , - 4 Q 'Q EI MINS IIVMPIIIII Y MISS 'I'AYI,UII 5IIIXII. IIISIIIIIY , 7 r A 4 , 3 , m If I M' M,-XIHAMI fUI.I.IN MRS, KIOIAIAN AI: .' Von I: . ,S , -A r 'h I ,...., ,, ' E . iw 3 . 'N DR, LAT! S MISS IIAXVKIQS IVIIYSII IAS NI'IxSI. DR, DIAZ SPANISH MISS IfOS'l'l.R RI 4,IS'I MII MRS. IIRUYJN MRS, IIINCQCI LAIIN MIIIIISIIIII. MRS, MFAI7 I.IISS RI!1IIM.JN,7 MIS-Q I Mil IpNI.IISII I.SI.I ISII HIIII I, ' I ..,, 6 . 4 , 'Mft MRS, SfQHAIfI2NACQKInR MISS URIXISIRY MISL ISV!!! I I'IArxu SIII II II IJIIYSII XI I'I'l I NII ,ag as I . , qw Iy1ISS1j'NIQILL MISS IIARIH MISS SMIIII RIIIINII SI: III IAIIY IIIII SI UIIII4 IIIII OAK LEAVES 1949 L RY Q O' N 6 ,X J X X X - 135 X k v f Q: L - A' N X OAK GROVE CENTENNIAL Now for one hundred springs This our hill-top has not been Merely an eyrie view Of the long valley of the Kennebec Known only to the curious squirrel And the village children pulling wildflowers. It has been Oak Grove! What is spring to her Alumnae If not a reflection of their First spring in Maine! Long rides through the awakening woods, Study hours, and twilight walks In the fragrant and lovely spring gardens, Clear, happy voices rising in song, Sanctus, Sanctus , Camp suppers. at the rock-encircled Rendezvous with the western sky One long blaze of sunset Above the silver and purple valley. And now, Oak Grove, your loyal Alumnae Rejoice with you upon this Your one hundredth spring. We try to visualize beauty added to What was for us full beauty: New towers thrust into the clear Maine skies, New gardens in the wilderness And where old landmarks. stood. 13 iii' Q51 W V ,, . u , ,ggw I Em X x Yu ' rf . v fi Q fi, ' W 3' Q 3,- 1 ' 23' J i 7 if it , wi .. g, 45' -J x W!! OAK LEAVES 1949 From far and near lettered folk Will crowd into our school chapel To acclaim thee, Oak Grove! And as the outermost ripple knows Its source to be the innermost ring, So Alumnae in many lands Acknowledge lovingly Oak Grove's place In their awakening of both mind and heart To Beauty and to Life. NANCY KEEPER lT HIGH SUMMIT I shall never tire of standing Exultant on some high summit, Looking out across the country Over the brown and gold of the meadows, Over the rolling, pastoral hills, And beyond them the deep blue misty hills, With the mild, cool winds playing 'round me, And the slow-floating clouds above me, And above them, here and there A patch of soft, iridescent blue With shafts of golden sunlight sifting through. PHYLLIS TA DAWN The night has lullabye'd itself away, it As dawn prepares the sky with soft advance Of growing light and murmurings of day. The low moon pales to insignificance All wonder centers on the distant rim Now widening it's ribbon of bright gold, While pastel chiffon clouds poise long and slim Their waiting arms, this glory to enfold. One second more, and then the bonds are burst! Pure sunlight streams it's music on the air. Ah l-here is nectar sweet for lips athirst And meditation for hearts in search of prayer. For one tremendous moment thus I stand With sun, and earth, and morning, hand in hand. DIONY STO 15 SPIERS, '41 MPLIN, '51 DDARD, '49 J ww' .4 5 P . 1.5, ' J X Q agar 'shlsgr fkyn. Wu , y 4 Q is f f ' I JW , 2, wfY,,,, 'f',K'- . Q. .yi .. 'ov W 4.g5:,. rs- f 'A M ' 5 A s r- '50 ,1,:wd,' A Sl if' ' A' h . bas: K. K Q X LF 51, , ,f I W 1 r'qi:'- We wi?f33!' A ff . . Q V Q -, 'I gig: , 5 P 1 fffwfl-,?wf .SQ H-'f-412' N, 5 g ,l 1. ig .,k alflf. ' Y A 95 'Zh ' 1 J? 3, xi l1'lx,,'f',g Z fin'- ggi ?f-gf 'Q NN, , ' 'N 'ifTE,',x J rw , .W Q I fvvi- y . ag, ' 6 xwiaf ' Q .. x A' , - A X J ' ' 'g ' Z ' ,, ' '11 M33 X sv an K X L :N R x iw, 'MQ gn' W 'Q . 1--f. A A ' Xfdx ,,,,3Qv ' ' , .az-512, fT'msiL4f V- A-in ff 'ai L ,, W np. in ii Q , 'V' s 'A-Wy L s x P '11 H A xy, .al EXW L: , ., iSf ?'4 wmv , 'L 6 ,Vx wr' X li ww Q. v 1:59 8 :H 4 X qi my Y W A A L 'mffg' x' 'X 3 ' .-J '!,Q ':4P, YW? S.. L -I Rauh-f'? ' ,Q '55 if ' -ni' SQ? SNL A 1-Q' Vp' QQ' , ' - ' -v w . 'x b VM, Xa ,M as gt lb, 'S ,,, Q on img' u K -k , x Q 0 ' K x ., 1 .1 ' H'-X 'fi Q gy an 5 7 Q 4, Y - Ax nl 9 ' ' 'Q fa .aw- fa K LM ff? rfiwsw A T . N ' QQ f ' . -kgaiysfd OAK LEAVES 1949 EVENING RIDE I love to ride in the evening On my dappled mare of gray, Letting the wind run wild through my hair, Lending myself to her sway. I always ride in the orchard, It's so quiet when day is done. And I dream the dreams that were kept all day For this ride with the setting sun. SHEANA WOHLFORD, '49. FOR THE MOMENT How sweet to listen to the whispers and the echoes of the forest! Myriad murmurs of melodious woodland harps in harmony All follow ceaselessly the thunder of the rushing, pounding water, Which, cascading down the mountain, lends its volume to the music, And by rhythmic splash and fall conducts the sylvan symphony. How sweet to walk along the beach in that still hour after sunset, When the fiery red and gold have ceased to tint the quiet sky, When looking far off to the pastel -shades that feather the horizon, A strange sadness makes me quiver while a soft, caressing zephyr Brings from distant, unknown shores the song of lovely Lorelei. O Life! To breath free and exultant on the ruthless, cragged summit, The tantalizing, fragrant air of rosemary and pine! To be a goddess for the moment, in that spaciousness rejoicing! Here lies Power for philosopher-musician, painter, poet- And in each of these I find myself, but power-all is Thine! PHYLLIS TAMPLIN, '51 SUMMER ROMANCE I heaped up leaves enough to make A fire of all that fell today, And stood there, leaning on my rake To watch the summer burn away. The days curled upward, thick and blue And glided 05 between the trees. I saw my every thought of you Drift upward, carried by the breeze. SHIRLEY BROWN, '49, 17 wx v t t SR, r U r OAK LEAVES 1949 SPRING Once again, the heavy curtain is drawn back and Spring returns to the center of the stage. In the faint, early morning, the hills are silhouetted against a glowing golden backdrop. The trees suddenly shake themselves out of their lethargy and put out buds to meet the flecked sunshine, while the bulbs push hurriedly to freedom. Soft, delicate breezes swirl across the valley, rufiling the young buds on the branches of the trees. Pattering showers leave the woods moist green citadels. And over all there spreads a Warm aura of sunshine, and wind, and air-spun clouds. LINDA ZANETTI, '50, AMERICA TO ME America to me is a land of rich promise of freedom for all. In America there are no shortages nor rationing and no long waits in line to obtain needed articles. The stores are well stocked with items that would make the average European gaze in awe. Classes do not exist. The executive's son and the gardener's daughter may attend the same public school, faculties and student bodies work and play together. The American can attend any church he wishes. Almost every sect on earth is represented. He makes friends with those he worships with and those he meets in clubs open to all. His child has a right to education. From kindergarten through High School education is free to all. A full college education is open to brilliant students who win scholarships. America does not consist of comic strips, automats, and inventions, but of freedom for all, opportunity to youth, and happiness in the future-that is American to me. GUNNEL STERNER FROM STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. K. , V . Y 'i' ' l I A, wg? rm! l x ,,.. 9, E -' 'X' . it 7, , 249 , I' A. vi 1 I l 'Vim-5. 19 5 xy if .gh-A! . 1 iz is W yi Q 4 we 4 A is ,bwlbifv ' vw? 2 ' . A QZW .Navi 5.1 J M. Yi as 'S? m, OAK LEAVES 1949 OCTOBER EVENING Midnight descending, silence extending, Stars shining over the town, Moonshine on the trees, And a mysterious breeze Flutters my hair and my gown. Darkness intensely, shadows immensely, Hover and cover each past, Dark houses are still, As mine on this hill, Everyone's sleeping-almost. DIONY STODDARD, '49 NIGHTFALL The sun falls low beyond the sea, Gulls swoop, and then soar high, Soft breezes gently touch the trees And faintly, softly sigh. The mists creep inland toward the shore As dusk begins to fade, The clouds above melt, disappear, The red sky turns to jade. The evening darkens into night, Cool waves lap on the sand, All cares of day pass with the light And peace reigns through the land. MIMI LOGAN, '49 VOICE OF THE LAKE' Your joyful ripple summons me, To linger by the hour And listen to your haunting plea, For wood, for grass, for flower. But, most of all, I love your voice- Rare liquid melodies, Your song is dear to me. Rejoice! My thought you speak with ease. 'A lake is the landscapes most beautiful and expressive feature. From 'I'horeau's Walden' ELIN BROWN, '51 21 OAK LEAVES 1949 SOUTH CAROLINA An almost mechanical-sounding whir of bees in the snow-like bank of cherokee roses pierces my ear. The slender flexible body of a black snake twines itself around the gnarled limbs of the old mulberry tree. Here and there a dewey jonquil sparkles with its reflection of the sun. The boxwoods. now flourishing tender green leaves give forth a delicate odor as the winter- tanned ones drop to the ground. Spring is really here-spring in the Southland. CORNELIA GRAY, '50, FOLKS, FACTS, FUN Mr. Owen, Mrs. Owen, Teachers, and the Staff, Many girls in corridors, Gaiety in their laugh, Ivy on the buildings, Rustling in the breeze, Skating parties and class plays, Lovely formal teas. Oak Grove for me! MARY LEE WOOD, '50. 22 OAK LEAVES 1949 DREAM-CHILD fApologies to Charles Lambl Children are often apt and able to stretch their imaginations to an amaz- ing extent after they have snuggled up under the warm comforter, and mother and father have kissed them all and turned out the lights for the night, all except the one in the hall, even if the door is ajar with a shoe in it to prevent any possibility of the wind blowing it shut. It was with this thought in mind that I slowly rose to go to my young daughter who was standing in bare feet and her bunny-pajamas fChris called them by that intriguing name because they were covered with sleepy- eyed cotton-tailsl , at the top of the stairs, calling tearfully to tell me that there was an awful big bear in her room and she was afraid that it would eat her up while she was asleep. We walked back together to her tiny blue and white room with its forget-me-not wall-paper, she quickly slipped back into bed and down under the covers so that only her two wide, startled eyes peeped over to watch me as I carefully searched under the bed, behind the curtains, and in the closet to see if I could find the horrible beast. After I had looked, as a last possible resort, through her small bureau drawers, into which she thought the creature might have climbed if she had been mistaken and it was only a small bear, Chris was finally convinced that it must have climbed out the window, and she wriggled her toes and sighed a great sigh of relief. Bears are awfully funny animals, - yawn -1, aren't they mommy ? she said in a long, careful sentence punctuated with a yawn. Yes, Christine, I guess they are, I answered, but not half as funny as you, and I leaned down to pinch her little snub nose, which she immediate- ly wrinkled up so that it was even smaller than before. She squeezed my fingers in her two tiny hands as she said, Good-night and sweet dreams, and asked me to kiss her again before I turned out the light. I bent quickly over the small tousled head with its tangled curls, but as I drew near, it faded and then disappeared and only the white pillow remained in its place. And suddenly I realized as I sat up in my bed with a little start that I had been dreaming, Chris was only a dream-child, and it was morning again. MIMI LOGAN, '49, CHILE Chile,-what does this word mean to me? Why, whenever I think of it, does a warm, sweet emotion flow into the sanctuary of my heart? When I say Chile, I see a long irregular coastline, bordered by the green and blue-gray Pacific, this ocean which in parts caresses the white sand, and in some others, furiously beats at the indifferent rocks. I see the many islands in the south, where centuries ago the Araucanos defended vigorous- ly their last bits of unconquered land from the irresistible pressure of the Spaniards. I think of 1541, when the first city, Santiago, was founded, 23 'ff . K yn! 'F . ' :F e A- I 114 I Q ' 4 'Q ff' Q - :rw hs. A vi v' vt Q if -. V , 1 . A Wi In M A f' gabg Tiff I Sgr.-a if-as 4:-if A OAK LEAVES 1949 half a century after Columbus stepped on the Virgin Islands of the West Indies. When I say Chile, I see the long range of the Andes, crowned with eter- nal snowg mountains that are a frame for the fertile land, that are a frame for the blue sky. It is in these' that a symbol of peace and good-will between two nations is found. This symbol is The Christ of the Andes and these are the words at the foot of the monument, Sooner shall these mountains turn to dust than the people of Argentina and Chile break the peace which they this day have declared at the feet of their Redeemer. It is in these mountains that the heroes of Chilean Independence sought shelter while preparing for a new attack against the Spaniards, and at the foot of these mountains the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1810. It is here, surrounded by these mountains, that the Chilean people live, striving for a better world. When I -say Chile, other thoughts come flooding in, but first I think of home. CLARA COSTA, '49. PRELUDE TO DAWN I early awoke this morn to see A host of busy elves Crowding my garden. Heedless, they, Of any but themselves. They did not see me watching them Spraying buds with dew. They did not even notice when I glanced upon the hue With which a few were tinting blooms Of pansies, gay and bright. And some, so tensely occupied With chasing back the night, Not even turned at my approach Along the garden wall, Not even stirred when softly, I Murmured a gentle call. But then, before I found a chance To stop one on the lawn, The reddened sky burst with the sun And all fled at the dawn. MIMI LOGAN, '49. 25 ...wil s ., wiahp 3 ,. 4- , g,.x . .V 'Ky 7 J. 'Y 4, A H-1' K J ',-gg-.ml 1,0 H' ,T '.4 - i f x J. ., 41 ,-f'-Tig.: S' ,Q-T' , . ' ,L 4 f ...N K ,r ff., tu.. f ,fj,,w NTB if , u :QWAZT 4 '. Q, L! :K ,Q 4 f , Aye, - z a, ew on 4 m OAK LEAVES 1949 YOURS TO CREATE Now I lay me down to sleep, This last night my watch to keep, And when I think of deeds undone, Of books unread, of games unwon -All left until a fleeing morrow, These I grieve-and much my sorrow. I have lived in full routine, Worked hard, and then, by sun unseen, Dropped into bed to rise again, These are the ways of common men. Youth live now-this is Your day to make Ambitious truths. Yours to create . And live forever. ELSIE NORR ELL, '49 GYPSIES Their sparkling, snapping eyes and flashing smiles A joyousness that makes the heart beat fast Their twinkling toes-, their jest and wanton wiles. How can we make this fantasy to last? They whirl, they twirl in rythmns gay and fast, Bright skirts that fiy about and round and round: Their tinkling bracelets, earings gay, fiy past As harvest moon hangs low above the ground And campiires make a soft and rudy glow On quickly moving figures of the dance. But only Gypsies do this music know Which dreamy twilight often does enhance. This dance, the evening shades will often bring- A scene of laughter gay and hearts that sing. SHIRLEY NELSON, '49. 27 W' . if WM tg Q A U I L.,,.,,,...- OAK LEAVES 1949 HAVE YOU EVER ? Have you ever, dreaming watched The sun set on still August eves, Or listened, as the whirling wind Howled through remaining autum leaves? Have you heard the falling rain Pounding on the shingled shed? Have you gazed, with startled eyes, At a gath'ring thunderhead? Have you ever tried to count The dancing, drifting flakes of snow? Have you seen the bending firs, Ice-covered brook, and white hedge-row? Have you felt the summer breeze Softly touching golden hair? Have you smelled the warm, damp earth In spring, the flowers everywhere? Have you ever tasted honey In a pale-pink clover bloom? Have you ever trailed a brook To waterfall, or roaring flume? And have you ever glimpsed in awe A prancing fawn or cautious doe, A cotton-tail with twitching ears, Or sly red fox against new snow? At least, I hope, a few of these You've felt, or smelled, or seen, or heard, For God, in his munificence Spread beauty through-out all the world. MIMI LOGAN 49 29 'hnnnwmh OAK LEAVES 1949 DREAMERS You band .all dreamers foolish And say it is a crime To sit and idle hours away- It's such a waste of time To muse and ponder on the why's, The how's, what's, if's, and whether's. Hlnconsequential nonsense and, You say, so much horsefeathers. Progress is made by busy hands That grab the ax and swing- You cannot stock life's woodpile On empty wonderingsf' Yet surely in this world they serve Some purpose in their place, Else why did God include them all In this mottled human race? I can not help but wonder what We'd know of gravity, If Newton hadn't paused to dream Beneath that apple tree. DIONY STODDARD, '49 TO MY MOTHER When I was new and very small, And cried in childish fear, When I was young and shy and strange, I found you, Mother dear. Your dancing eyes and warm, quick smile Gave confidence and love, And the calm sweet quiet of your voice Gave peace like that above. Now I am older, Mother dear, My love is deeper, yet Your dancing eyes, and warm quick smile Taught lessons I'll ne'er forget. H1-:LENE KARAMBELAS, '49 31 A k 3 'M Q M NH sr--,Y Q , Ag W'-nv nw .N RQ ' Y' A w-hm HHH , , ,,. M- 5, Af' , w- 1-'-ll Hz V .. Q- gw 'W was mm 7 MMR X MWA 'lin my ,M . -1 M2 ' H OAK LEAVES 1949 RAIN The sky overflows with ominous clouds Menacing, turbulent, gray, Dark with the vapor that bursts into rain Hiding the halo of day. Leaves droop low, shining and bright Pushed by the force of the rain, The flowers curl up and bend to the ground Kissing the earth once again. Rivulets form on the cobblestone streets, Traveling a devious way, Gushing down gutters filled with stray leaves Where children from school are at play. Gay, bright umbrellas are seen everywhere Some plaid, some striped or plain And all kinds of overshoes plop in the rain As we splash like children again. When emptied of moisture the dark clouds roll by Leaving the sky azure blue The rivulets sink and the flowers spring up With a freshness and beauty like new. BETTY MAY CANADA, '49. BY THE SEA I wandered down the scrubby little path sloping to the shore. The waves were beating a rhythm against the rocks, the spilling spray lent its sweet sound, and in the boughs and tall grasses the breeze whispered and gently sighed. Once, and again, a bird called. Each tiny sound, blending itself with the others, contributed to an intricate but perfect symphony. Around me the rocks had a warm, mysterious appearance. The sea rip- pled with silver flecks, and the stalwart pines stood silent and aloof, out- lined in dark relief against the breathtaking beauty of black and silver heavens. Between the swift, fleecy clouds a round moon looked serenely down on the sea, and for a moment a soaring gull was silhouetted against it. JACQUELINE MILLER, '49, 33 .. , K x 2 ' if 'if 1 Ji.. Liijjf :EE r G A-l Q ilu Www . -f-.W Q, U Yu Q ' an 9:1 ,QV OAK LEAVES 1949 BREAKER At first a gentle ripple Seeking strength, As a newborn childg Then a small wave Mischievously playful- Searching companionship, As a juvenileg W Then it surges forward With the unknown strength Of adolescence Becoming stronger and More overpowering with time, Until with its complete might- With crushing force It violently crashes on the beach And slowly peters out As if weary with the thought Of old age. VIRGINIA HAMPSON. '49. FALL What makes the leaves so gay and bright, Who carefully planned the fall, Who took such care to paint this sight, Whose secret is it all? SHIRLEY NELSON, '49. SPRING From my window I can see a beautiful view of the winding Kennebec Valley. The trees are beginning to bud, there is a sheen of green on the willows along the brook, and here and there the wild plum scatters its delicate fragrance. The golden jonquils are nodding along the borders in the garden. Down the valley and across the river, the box-like houses ap- pear as though tossed from the hand of some immense giant. The white clouds are playing across the sky and the warm sunshine brings a relaxing influence to all living things. Yes, spring has truly come. GAIL MCLEOD, '50, 35 V5 1, , J 11 554 Mm , y-A fm ' ,aww -Q ,N f. :mi 1 iff N- me s MN mf fi 1 wqwmaam 1 X 5 'imvwsiiq mm Q M OAK LEAVES 1949 UNEXPECTED Sweet the unexpected, my beloved! The sound of bird-song on the night wind Or the pale, bewildered moon abroad at noon. Oh, the sudden lifting of my heart When the clenched fist unfolds And there I find cupped, A rose ! S THEIR CITY It's very strange what makes a city run, For it's composed, you know, of many things- Of parks and schools for little children's fun, Of industries where power of might still clings, Of wide-fioored stores where many a shopper goes, And civic courts to keep the city clean. Not all is good, for evil slums compose A part that cries aloud how selfish, mean, The rich, and how our laws do often fail To give to all an equal chance in life. The good and bad within these walls prevail, Yet someday right will blossom out of strife And future-seeing men who work with fate Will make their city one that's really great. HARRIET MORRISON, '49 TO KING ARTHUR Staunch and stalwart sovereign of the truth Whose faultless life, a model for thy knights Was misconceived by her whom best thou lovedst Who breached that boundless faith by covetous thought. Thy Guinevere, the beauty of the land Whose love had not the depth that thou didst need Who turned her thoughts to one who sought her too And craved him for the faults that thou hadst not. But judge them not too sternly, mighty king, Was it not once her face that won thy love? Both gained their due by fearing thy revenge, Both died a holy death in solitude. CORNELIA GRAY, '50 37 A I T5 f '1 X I Cf '! 1 -1' A gg, 1 l 1.51 M x 6 1 H Q' ' f ff A fa ' V 2 C1 3 5-w f f spa li .Ml-- ' X ,1 ,573 ' w Q1zJ8 I OAK LEAVES 1949 FLASH OF GOLD This morning, as I ran down the stairs by study hall, I saw a brilliant flash of yellow. Below the window the forsythia had burst into bloom where it forms a hedge on the east side of the tunnel and brushes across its roof. Yesterday there were only bare, brown branches, but now clusters of bright golden bells swing and dance. They are like a wave of mellow sunshine that laughs and whispers with the playful gusts of the wind. EILEEN AMES, '50. 1 AUTUMN Crisp, golden leaves drift lazily to the brown grass, brushing against each other with a secret, whispering murmur. Under the apple trees the fallen fruit, smooth, cold, and firm, lies hidden among the curled leaves. Overhead the sky is a light, delicate blue, like a girl's chiffon evening gown, with little fluffy clouds for the lace trimming. A passing breeze whirls the dry leaves into a lively dance of invisible sprites dressed in bronze, yellow and orange. Crickets add their thin voices to the restless stirring of the falling leaves. Across the distant hills hangs a purple haze of mist. The birch trees, their pale leaves shed, bend to see their slender lines mirrored in the little pond as the sun sinks behind the trees, tinting them with a last glow of summer. GRACEANN RIDLON, '50. SEA MOOD Directly beneath me was the furious light green surf, beating against the rocks. Farther out it got bluer and met the sky in a royal flourish of purple. The sky took up from there, rather humbly at first with a light blue, but becoming bolder as it stripped its haze and became a beautiful azure blue here and there covered with a fleecy cloud. DEBORAH GEBRATH, '49. 39 -. vo-an OAK LEAVES 1949 MY TREE Her reaching arms were firm and strong, All swaying in the breeze, And clinging to her tawny limbs, A robe of colored leaves. And now the sweeping merry winds Have swished away her dress, And left her branches cold and bare, A Dryad in distress. When days are dark and nights are cold, And winds are brisk and chill, And birds and bees have gone to rest, My tree stands strong and still. SALLY ANN CHURCHILL, '49 HOMESICKNESS I do not long for home as much As some that I know do. The girls that I meet here each day Replace the friends I knew. I have more fun than some I've met For there's so much to do. If they'd forget themselves a bit They could be happy too. -Anon Far, Far away, In the distance, Is the sound of the midnight train. Slowly, Slowly it Comes, closer and closer, Until the mighty light is seen Cutting into the peaceful blackness. Soon it is roaring past, but it quickly Disappears into The lonely Night. VIRGINIA HAMPSON, '49 41 f-4 in Ayn, nr if W was I. fa A X JY 7 59, os'- v-1 -. .ay X v ' 1 on f-...1 . nr, I S fii .L Q. 4 .f 'HSE' OAK LEAVES 1949 I WONDER As I sit by my window Up here in my room I see the rain trickling, Pattering down. It glistens and shines y In a wonderful way, And I wonder how far It has traveled on down. It makes funny noises It makes funny patterns And it changes its shape As it tumbles on down. It touches the people It touches the building It touches most anything On its long road down. I wonder how long A journey it's made, I wonder if it likes This traveling down. But no matter how I wonder Both daytime and night The rain just keeps trickling, Pattering down. DESPINA NICOLAIDES, '50. MORNING IN THE INFIRMARY Through the partly closed Venetian blinds the early morning sunshine plays in flickering shadows on the polished linoleum floor. From the apple tree in the garden comes a fluted high note followed by a lower note and a delicate trill joins the chorus of songs that are coming across the Oak Grove garden. Voices grow more and more distinct and then fade softly as persons stroll toward the garden. The fresh, almost imperceptible scent of clean linen is as pleasing as the coolness of the smooth, white sheets against your face as you turn over lazily for a long morning nap. CAnoL COOKSON, '50. 43 ...V .., ..,,,,,. , . W., V, 4-my A ,L ,f '21 ff- if i, 'N ff OAK LEAVES 1949 fa' ,N ...g i 'l g,k. r- 0 ,xg ' Q A 'Nils ,Q ','W'f5 'rom Our . U -mf, 5 Ill' IZ,-5 i '. ff' ' Younger Rams .xv r Q x I 'kg if. 4 5 di-,ir 'n h ':?F....s N1 .4 i EVENTIDE While dreaming in the soft serenity Of early eventide when God fulfills His tryst with me, and in my soul instills The peace that binds me to eternity, My gaze rests on the distant, misty hills. Their shadowy blue against the quiet sky Mysteriously draws from me a sigh And somehow, at this sigh, my spirit thrills. Swiftly, stealthily the daylight fades, The artist with his oils and brushes tries In vain, the picture to immortalize But cannot reach the depths of evening shades. There's naught that is embodied in the arts To match the praise a humble sigh imparts. PHYLL1s TAMPLIN, '51. MORNING This morning as I gazed out of my window I saw the most beautiful picture. Above the long Kennebec River was a silver ribbon of mist and around it the beauty of the hills was so lovely I could never put it into words or pictu1'es. The sunlight over the river, the trees and the hills made me glad to be alive knowing nature at its best, and as long as I live I shall always remember the view from my window this lovely spring morning. ToN1 PARKER, '52. 45 OAK LEAVES 1949 MAY DAY Ah! Such sweet scent, I know it well- The purple lilac blooms! So sweet and pure to me the smell Of apple blossoms flushed. The fragrance fresh of new mown grass, Now lingers in the breeze, These choirs of chirping birds surpass All strings that man creates. Hush! Twilight steals upon the green And silhouettes this life, All are asleep, but sense is keen To welcome in the dawn. ELIN BROWN, '51. A TRILOGY UF PROMISING PLAYWRIGHTS-PRODUCERS OF SPRING RETURNS 46 OAK LEAVES 1949 LIMERICKS I know I should stick to my diet I need to-and I don't deny it But ironic'ly 'nuff When they bring on good stuff I'm always the first one to take it. Senorita Chequita Diaz In siesta prefers her piaz She corrects there her papers She sniffs the sweet vapors And glances down on her topaz. Our demure young musical Miss Schaify Has hair the color of taffy She can tickle the keys As fine as you please And asks no reward if we're happy. Who lavishes on the minuses? I'm sure they're troubled with sinuses They slight our attempts At squelching the imps Oh how can we please their highnesses? Here I'm again at O. P. It's really disgusting you see If I wasn't so dumb Perhaps I'd succumb To their daily attempts to teach me. There was a young lady called Elin Who acted with plenty of feelin' She performed in each play In a clever new way So good luck to the 'charms of Miss Elin. 47 vb 1 ' 4 1 ' , 6 - A f 11? Q ,. rm' Y f , Q . 0 '3L'..fgf ,fu 4 4 -1' 5 , go' x - a . v 1531 7,3-2 . t x 'iff 'L wi . if Q , fx, , L f'?f4 a QQ Q1 , :Qi 535' 1 V , PQ sf 1 s' Q. fl. ,L Q' . Y Tyf 13' f x' 'Q , 1fT g H , F 'iii-, fzxvii' 9'.fsFi . QS. R Q4 if if '. ii QAII S '9 U25 ' Q a- wg L' ig , 5 ,. -Q .1 . . 1 wife K . ,'Y, 1 img 1 we 'B gi is If ' Z 'NQQ' , 2 Y V g 19 g Q E ,K X 2. gi ZX , 1 5 vs 1 ,. 5 Q WT, Q L gif 1 -. OAK LEAVES 1949 A student while at Oak Grove Had to battle to win even a C She went on to college On the strength of her knowledge And lo and behold got a B. There was a young lady called Erika Who came by chance to America The piano she played And that's Why she stayed At Oak Grove in U. S. of America. Stella, our troublesome mascot Though anonymous makes misery a lot. She confuses so well The teachers can't tell Whether she is or she's not. Once a girl spent all her time knitting When with books 'she should have been sitting Exam time came round Her marks they went down- Now she studies, which is more fitting. I There was a young lady called Gilder Whose voice she said practically killed her, A sweet voice she had Which made us so glad That with encores and praise we thrilled her. A snappy young prof named O'Neill Had nerves which were made out of steel For when dealing with horses All flocked to her courses Which lacked nothing in equine appeal. 49 OAK LEAVES 1949 Y . 529 f 'fam , Xl any ' ,fl f',g:7-i 'V m:f,'f,vg,1, Q 0. 'MW' ' .-fi vm .' R '51 fig , 'gift 5 ' Zim ,-'I'-'fx X X -414 4 , , ,Zi 1' 1 r- ff smili V- bfi' rl l - .I 4 , Htl!!! 1 If 9:37 ' ' 9 ' nl sl . iH1.V.Q, EUNICE FRANCESCA BRANDT S11.rie Entered from The Principia QSt. Louis, Mis- sourij, 1947. Brush and Palette C255 Camera Club Q2, 3, 4jg French Club QZ, 3, Q3 Skating Club Q2, 5, 4jg Skiing Club fl, 5, 453 Winter Carnival 12, 5, 4j, Poetry Honor Ujg Skiing Honor 131, Tennis Tournament 1553 Class Play QB, 41 g Choir Q3, 41 g International Relations Club 445 , Masque and Dirk Q-ij 3 Science Club M53 Speech Recital My Eunice has been accepted at Mary Washitig- ton College. 1 JOAN BRYANT B1'y Entered from Bangor High School, 1947. Spanish Club 13, -aj, Treasurer f3jg Ski Club 13, 41, Treasurer Q3, 4j, Secretary 445. Winter Carnival QS, 45, Skating Club C503 Class Play My joan has been accepted at University of Maine. 50 OAK LEAVES 1949 BETTY MAY CANADA Betty May Entered from Summit 1New jersey, High School, 1946. Class Editor 12,5 Sophomore Declamation 12,5 Speech Recital 12,5 Class Play 12, 3,5 Skating Club 12, 3,5 Tennis Tournament 12, 3,5 Basketball 12, 3, 4,5 Choir 12, 3, 4,5 Masque and Dirk 12, 3, 4,. Play 13, 4,5 Soccer 12, 3, 4,5 Winter Carnival 12, 3, 4,5 Camera Club 13, 5 Hockey 13, 5 Junior Reading 13, 5 Scholastic Insignia 13, 5 French Club 13, 4,5 Ski Club 13, 4,5 French Play 14,5 Poetry Honor 14, . Betty May has been accepted at Russell Sage College. SHIRLEY YOUNG BROWN Shirley Entered from Clifton School 1Colonia del Valle, Mexico,, 1944. Class Vice-President 11,5 Class Honors 11, 2, 3,5 Oak Grove Horse Show 11, 2, 3, 4,5 French Club 11, 2, 3, 4,, Play 11, 2, 3, 5 Oak Leaver, Assistant Editor 11, 2, 3, 4,5 Class President 12,5 Sophomore Declamation 12,5 Citizenship Medal 12, 3, 4,5 Interscholastic Horse Show 13,5 Spanish Club 13,5 Junior Reading 13, 5 K of A 13, 4, 5 Masque and Dirk Plays 13, 4,5 Skating Club 13, 4,5 Camera Club 14, 5 Science Club 14,5 Student Council President 14, g Cum Laude, President 14, 5 Commencement Honor. Shirley has been accepted at Northwestern University. ROSEMARY ANN CHANG Rosemary Entered from Rosemary Hall 1Greenwich, Connecticut,, 1947. Piano Recital 13,5 Class Play 13, 4,5 Win- ter Carnival 14,5 International Relations Club 14,, Treasurer 14,. Rosemary has been accepted at The Bemley School. 51 ELIZABETH ANN FELTON Ann Entered from Bancroft School 1Worcester, Massachusetts 1 , 1946. Sophomore Declamation 121 5 Modern Dance 1215 Camera Club 12, 31, Class Play 12, 315 Horse Show 12, 315 French Club 12, 3, 41, President 1413 Skating Club 12, 3, 41, Ski Club 12, 3, 41g Soccer 12, 3, 41, Volleyball 12, 3, 41, Winter Carnival 12, 3, 41g French Play 131 g Interscholastic Horse Show 1315 Scholastic Insignia 131 Q Basketball 13, 41 3 Hockey 13, 41 g Masque and Dirk 13, 41, Play 13, 41 g Science Club 141 g Commencement Honor 141. Ann has been accepted at Wheaton College and Connecticut College. OAK LEAVES 1949 SALLY ANN COLLINS CHURCHILL Usa!!! Entered from Punahou School 1Honolulu, Hawaii1, 1947. Christmas Pageant 131 5 Class Vice-President 1313 Junior Reading 1319 Citizenship Honor 13, 41 g Horse Show 13, 41 3 Ribbon 131g Span- ish Club 13, 41, Vice-President 131 g Class Play 13, 41 g French Club 13, 41 g Masque and Dirk 13, 41, Play 141, Oak Leaver Assistant Manager 13, 41 g Winter Carnival 13, 41 g Skating Club 13, 41 5 Soccer Team 13, 41 g Tennis Team 13, 41 g Basketball Team 141 3 Zfzplleyball 141 g Black Team Major 141 g Choir 1. Sally Ann has been accepted at University of Maine and Mills College. CAROLYN LUCY F INK Carolyn Entered from Hasbrouck Heights 1New jer- sey1 High School, 1947. junior Reading 131, Piano Recital 1313 Voice Recital 13, 41 g Ski Club 13, 41 g Skating Club 13, 41, President 1413 Winter Carnival 13, 415 Class Play 13, 415 Choir 13, 41, French Club 141 g Pinafore 141. Carolyn has been accepted at Russell Sage College. 52 OAK LEAVES 1949 DEBORAH GEBRATH Debbe Entered from Samuel Huntington School 1Norwichtown, Connecticut1, 1945. Brush and Palette 11, 2, 3, 41 , Choir 11, 2, 3, 41 ,Hockey 11, 2, 3, 41 , Skating Club 11, 2, 3, 41 , Skiing Club 11, 2, 3, 41 , Tennis 11, 2, 3, 41, Winter Carnival 11, 2, 3, 41, Soccer Team 11, 2, 41, Modern Dance Recital 121, Sophomore Declamation 121 , Speech Recital 121 , Camera Club 12, 3, 41 , Masque and Dirk 12, 3, 41, President 141, Class Play 12, 41, French Club 12, 41 , junior Reading 131 3 Christmas Pageant 13, 41 , Spanish Club 13, 41. Deborah has been accepted at Boston Uni- versity MERANA ANN HALBRITTER Ann Entered from Kingwood 1West Virginia1 High School, 1947. Christmas Pageant 131, Citizenship Award 131, Courtesy Insignia 131, junior Reading 131, Scholarship Insignia 131, School Spirit Insignia 131, Spanish Honors 131, French Club 13, 41, Vice-President 141, Oak Leaver Associate Editor 13, 41, Spanish Club 13, 41, President 141 , Winter Carnival, Queen's Court 13, 41, Class Play 141, Class Secretary 141, French Play 141, International Relations Club 141, Poetry Award 141, Cum Laude 141, Commencement Honor. Ann has been accepted at Wellesley. VIRGINIA HAMPSON ffskiph' Entered from Leander Peck School 1Barring- ton, Rhode Island1, 1947, Camera Club 131 5 Choir 131 , Ski Club 131 9 French Club 13, 41, Play 141, Skating Club 13, 41 , Award 131, Secretary 131 5 Soccer Team 13, 41, Winter Carnival 13, 41, Masque and Dirk 141 , Scarlet Team Major 141. Virginia is registered at Mount Holyoke. 58 OAK LEAVES 1949 NANCY JANE JOHNSON HI0,J7Z71i6H Entered from Red Bank QNew Jersey, High School, 1946. Citizenship Honors Q 2, 3, 5 Basketball Team Q2, 3, 4,5 Skating Club Q2, 3, 4,5 Spanish Club Q2, 3, 4,5 Winter Carnival Q2, 3, 4,5 Junior Reading Q3,5 Student Council Q3,5 Class Play Q3, 4,5 Masque and Dirk Q3, 4,5 Ski Club Q3, 4,5 Hockey Team Q4,5 Soccer Team Q4,5 Volleyball Team Q4,. Nancy has been accepted at University of Maine. BETTY MAY ,ONES jamie Entered from Crosby junior High School, 1945. Citizenship Award Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Soccer Team Q1, 5 Speech Recital Q1, 5 Camera Club Ql, 2, 5 Skating Club Q1, 2,5 Winter Carnival Q1, 2, 4,, Queen Q4,5 Class Marshall Q2,5 Modern Dance Recital Q2, g Class Secretary Q 3, 5 Christ- mas Pageant Q3, 4, 5 French Club Q3, 4, 5 Ski Club Q3, 4, 5 Tennis Tournament Q3, 4, 5 Basketball Team Q4,5 Volleyball Team Q4,5 Class Play Q4,5 Class Treasurer Q4,5 Inter- national Relations Club Q4,. Betty has been accepted at the University of Maine. A ' Q HELENE ETHEL KARAMBELAS 5 T0rchy Entered from Henry Barnard School, Provi- dence, Rhode Island, 1945. Piano Recital QI,5 Speech Recital Ql, 2,5 Winter Carnival Ql, 2, 3,3 Basketball Team Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Skating Club Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Soccer - Team Ql, 2, 3, 4,, Captain Q4, 5 Volleyball QI, 2, 3, 4, 5 Hockey Q1, 2, 3, 4,5 Modern Dance Recital Q2, 5 Sophomore Declamation Q2, 5 Ski Club Q2, 3,5 Sports Award Q2, 3,5 Masque and Dirk Q2, 3, 4,, Play Q2, 3, 5 Class Play Q2, 3, 4, 5 French Club Q2, 3, 4, 5 K of A Play Q3,: Ice Hockey Captain Q3, 5 Choir Q3, 4, 5 Spanish Club Q3, 4,5 Manager Tuck Shop Q3, 4,5 French Play Q4,5 International Relations Club . fe' Q4,. Helene has been accepted at Emerson College. 54 OAK LEAVES 1949 MIMI LOGAN Mimi Entered from Barrington 1Massachusetts1 School, 1946. Sophomore Declamation 121 5 Class Play 12, 3, 415 Choir 12, 3, 415 French Club 12, 3, 41, Play 13, 415 Horse Show 12, 3, 415K of A 12, 3, 41, Play 1315 Oak Leaver 12, 3, 415 Voice Recital 12, 3, 41 5 Citizenship Award 131 5 Cum Laude 131 5 Geometry Award 131 5 junior Read- ing 1315 Class Editor 13, 415 Poetry Honors 13, 415 Skating Club 13, 415 Ski Club 13, 415 International Relations Club 141 5 Masque and Dirk 141, Play 1415 H. M. S. Pinafore 141 5 Science Club 141 5 Class Poet 141 5 Cum Laude 141 5 Commencement Honor. Mimi has been accepted at Bryn Mawr. JOAN LEADER fffoeyll Entered from Rumford High School, 1948. Choir 141 5 French Club 141 5 Skating Club 141 5 Spanish Club 141 5 International Relations Club 141 5Winter Carnival, Queen's Court 141 5 H. M. S. Pinafore 141g Commencement Soloist. Ioan plans to amtend Colby College. PHYLLIS JACQUELINE MILLER jackie Entered from Dana Hall School 1Wellesley, Massachusetts1, 1947. French Club 13, 415 Skating Club 13, 415 Ski Club 13, 41 5 Spanish Club 13, 41 5 Winter Carnival 13, 415 International Relations Club 1415 Class Play 141. Jacqueline has been accepted at the Garland School. 55 OAK LEAVES 1949 I-IARRIET ANNE MORRISON Harriel Entered from Sidwell Friends School QWash- ington, D. C.1, 1947. Class Play Q31 g Gym Award Q31 g junior Reading Q31 g Scholarship Award Q31 3 Masque and Dirk Q3, 41, Head of Properties and Lights Q41, Play Q-41, Oak Learef Q3, 41g Skating Club Q3, 41 g Ski Club Q3, 41 g Winter Carnival my 43.41. . is 'ch Q ,xy V A K. V ,IQ Wit PM SHIRLEY ELLEN NELSON ffslm-1'f Entered from Reading QMassachusetts1 High School, 1948. Class Play Q41g Ski Club Q41g Christmas Pageant Q41g Winter Carnival Q41, Queen's Court Q41g Art Exhibit Shirley has been accepted at the Boston Mu- seum School of Art. Harriet has been accepted at Duke University. ELSIE WILMA NORRELL Elsie Entered from Montgomery County QMary- land1 School, 1944. Modern Dance Q1, 21 3 Piano Recital Q1, 21 Q Class Play Q1, 2, 319 Choir Q1, 2, 3, 413 Skating Club Q1, 2, 3, 41 g Winter Carnival Q1, 2, 3, 41 g Sophomore Declamation Q21 g French Club Q2, 3, 41, Play Q31, Treasurer Q41 g Mas- que and Dirk QZ, 3, 41, Play Q31, Treasurer Q41g junior Reading Q31g Citizenship Honor Q31 g Scholastic Honors Q31 2 Poetry Award Q3, 41, Voice Recital Q3, 41, International Rela- tions Club Q41g Science Club Q41g Class His- tory Q41. Elsie plans to attend Ehe College of William and Mary. 56 OAK LEAVES 1949 VIRGINIA BELVIN PENN Virginid ' Entered from Mamaroneck junior High School, New York, 1946. Winter Carnival Q2, 31 3 Skating Club Q2, 3, 415 Skiing Club Q2, 3, 41, Choir Q2, 3, 41, Concert Q31: Spanish Club Q2, 3, 41: French Club Q2, 3, 41, Play Q41 5 Class Play Q31 g Ten- nis Tournament Q31 g International Relations Club Q 41 g Commencement Honor Q41. Virginia has been accepted at Hollins College and at Mary Baldwin College. MARJORIE ISABELLE PACKER PfMdrge!f Entered from The Barnard School for Girls, New York City, 1945 Class Secretary Q11 , Piano Recital Q11 g Soc- cer Q11g Camera Club Q1, 2, 3, 41, Hockey Q1, 2, 3, 41, Horse Show Q1, 2, 3, 413 Skating Club Q1, 2, 3, 41 g Ski Club Q1, 2, 3, 41 g Win- ter Carnival Q1, 2, 3, 41, Queen's Court Q31g Class Play Q1, 2, 41, Speech Recital Q1, 415 Sophomore Declamation Q21 g Cheer Leader Q21, Basketball Q2, 3, 41, French Club Q2, 3, 41, Play Q41 g Masque and Dirk Q2, 3, 41, Play Q2, 41 g Poetry Honor Q31 3 lnterscholastic Horse Show Q3, 41 g K of A Q3, 41, Dressage Horse Show Q41 g Tennis Tournament Q41 g Volleyball Q41 g International Relations Club Q41 g Science Club Q41. Marjorie has been accepted at Skidmore Col- lege. DIONY STODDARD PfDiU Entered from Newington QConnecticut1 High School, 1945, Class Treasurer Q11 5 Science Award Q11 g Soccer Team Q11, Speech Recital Q11, Class Play Q1, 2, 3, 41g Skating Club Q1, 2, 3, 413 Ski Club Q1, 2, 3, 41, Winter Carnival Q1, 2, 3, 41 3 Class Vice-President Q21 g Modern Dance Recital Q 21 5 Room Honor Q 21 g Sophomore Declamation Q21 g Masque and Dirk Q2, 3, 41, Senior Board Q41, Play Q2, 31 g junior Reading Q31g K of A Play Q31g Basketball Team Q3, 41 g Choir Q3, 41 g Choir Recital Q3, 41 g French Club Q41, Poetry Award Q41. Diony has been accepted at Emerson College. 57 OAK LEAVES 1949 BEVERLY JEANNE TAMPLIN Bez ' Entered from Santiago 1Chile1 College, 1948. Choir 13, 415 Spanish Club 13, 415 Ski Club 141 5 Class Play 1415 International Rela- tions Club 141, President 1415 Science Club 141. Beverly has been accepted at Bryn Mawr. JOAN ROBERTS TOLSON Nam1ie Entered from Allegany School 1Cumberland, Maryland1, 1944. Class President 1115 Skating Club 1115 Cheer Leader 11, 215 Soccer Team 11, 215 Sophomore Declamation 1215 Class Treasurer 1215 Choir 11, 2, 3, 41, Concert 1315 Piano Recital 11, 2, 315 Horse Show 11, 2, 3, 415 K of A 11, 2, 3, 415 Ski Club 11, 2, 3, 415 Winter Carnival 11, 2, 3, 415 Tennis Tourna- ment 1l, 415 Dressage Horse Show 12, 31: Camera Club 12, 415 Interscholastic Horse Show 1315 Sports Award 1315 Class Play 13, 415 Masque and Dirk 13, 41, Play 1315 Sec- retary 141. Joan has been accepted ar' Denison University. HELEN ELAINE WALLACE Helen Entered from Toll junior High School 1Glen- dale, California1, 1947. Art Medal 1315 Citizenship Honors 1315 junior Reading 1515 Scholarship Award 131 5 Sports Award 131 5 Voice Recital 131 5 Art Ex- hibit 13, 41 5 Assistant Manager Oak Learer 13, 415 Choir 13, 415 Christmas Pageant 13, 415 Class Play 13, 41 5 Horse Show 13, 415K of A 13, 41 5 Skating Club 13, 41 5 Winter Carnival 13, 415 Basketball Team 1415 Class President 141 5 French Club 141 5 Masque and Dirk 141, Play 1415 Pinafore 1415 Vice-President Stu- dent Council 141 5 Commencement Honor Helen has been accepted at Cornell Univer- sity. 58 OAK LEAVES 1949 SHEANA WOHLFORD Hshefllldu Entered from Escondido QCalifornia1 Union High School, 1948. Class Play Q41g French Club Q41g Skating Club Q41g Ski Club Q41, President Q41 g Win- ter Carnival g Toastmistress, Sports Banquet Q41 g International Relations Club Q41 3 Citizen- ship Medal Q41 g Cum Laude Q41 g Commence- ment Honor Q41. Sheana has been accepted at Stanford Univer- sity. Special Student CLARA CGSTA CONTRERAS Clara Entered from Santiago QSanat!iago, Chile1 Col' lege. Skating Club Q41 g Riding Club Q41 g Spanish Club Q41 g Choir Q41 3 Spring Horse Show Q41 3 Spring Recital Q41 59 7' 0 A K L E AVES 1 9 4 9 C Q E 5 E E wi an Sip i,g E.o..E C Sa:: Uv1 Eafiigv- 924.5-5 -.iS -'S' uotzxgl' - : um ',,, S A Wiggi Ee 3 .U 3 5 'FSQWU m Q Q 2 'iilr -2 w 5 :Es.2am 5 Ekgii? :gggig gf :Be tag :gag E25 54: 111390 Baggfg 0 2 5353255 0 3 ' dm 2 S3308 gui E 'QEQE E Gimgagg ag E35 Q Q 353655 an ?5iE v 3 2mi,g:ga E522 '- 2. '.1'.:::..wE --5 :3 E 055328 EE :E 5755 .. .2 3 ZWE 0 wguq azuv'-: . -EEQBEQEB an o 3: 4-' H u U va- .C R eE5igHgE Hagggmd- E .S 5 WE.-5 yo?-:,'3-'SH :H : od -Q Q- U0.n2?E'8 P0 3 E '30 5 Ss - mssaawgv Q s iibi 5238 'zmg5QSs ,f Q SEE Eggg Egiggg it E 4?v,E0 5530 im S N EEN 5 - Hn 5 w- NJ um mo 2 .m'5-'. I.. - E E. W-- igii 1223 6553255 5 3352 35. iaigvg 245A 225. - 2'qgv'58 Q oggggf E, gis 'S pg: : 05 sz Bw at -5'-in L, -5-:E 'E 5E':xSEgi auiviiig E 'U Els-Ea.Sv-1 355:22 0 tu? ' ,..- 'GO-.c F AQEA-'g -E- iga w3'E'ifcei 555 'U as 2- Passed- E .4 0 Q-4 J-:CW . w'9.'.....-55 E -Y : A E 35!oVE Ssgglggc z gguzg Em 5553253 'LE35.E,g5 U 133152 E3 Q 255:35-5 E ?8:2?: SN Ev ?mn5Q2 3 -gv82 5552 32253 -E Bigg- mmg 'egci QE 2322 0 -553 up.. F-15-1 M1 ,LE-, LEEV:-2: Q.: W 03 85:23 O e DGSEU Q: o m-Sig.: 23-'E 22235-va u,.::'9..',, 'E,E'U.o-C! ,A aes Misa! g an Asus H o,,- on 0 I-'wg UUE? - a imiz v., C 5 ESE vigguv HQ3 555: 1. 'u:-1 UM'-N mymm Uv .ani :Gr w W H' is -a 5. p 5 E Es: zi' 5 .B .ai me 60 OAK LEAVES 1949 IN x LIGHTER SONG TITLES Shine ............. ................. So in Love ............ Maybe You'll Be There . . Again ................... We'll Be Together Again .... A6 CC Because ........................ It's Easy when You Know How ........ Brush Those Tears from Your Eyes Papa, Won't you Dance with Me? . . . My Heart Stood Still .......... . I've Only Myself to Blame . . Thoughtless ........... . Some Sunday Morning .......... You Can't Be True Dear ......... . Powder Your Face with Sunshine . . . Little White Lies .............. Buttons and Bows . . BeWildered ..... . li ll K6 H ll ll KK 66 66 KK ll Cl il Together ........... And There You Are ..... ll ll Let It Snow .............. I've Got Plenty of Nothing . . . I'll Be Seeing You ........ U KK There Are Such Things . . . . . . . 61 VEIN Honey ................. . . . 1 5 X X JJ 1 ra? 7 I . . . . . . . Inspection . . . After Vacation . . . . Collection . . . . Late to class . . . Passing French . . . . . Graduation . . . . Hebron Dance .........C.Q.'s .........OffPriv. No Mail Cmaleb ....... Sleep-In . . . Diet table . . . . Sun baths . . . . . Gym excuses . . . Friday Dinner Exams H. A. and O. G. FiftyList . . . . Skiers' Dream ..........TenList . . . . . . . Dean Robison Ummmm-breakfast . .......... Rosemere If ' 'ii Q 1. I fx r , K 1 6. W vi 'fi I s 1' ff' ' -yhfg .- ww ,H ,,+bfjs -,Q 45551 Eff ew-ff F+f'. 'S f'fi'2ff LT R k ' 'V iii,-Y., ' ma 1? A F .tw .1 V I' O' 4. g fig' af Q r , ,G af' XV? H ,3A..?. iv' lg , ,,?A,:,,' z V '? ' L , A U Q H4 fl 21.9 in Z ug, X , K e 'fiff .-'Q 1, N 3 , Leif 7-X 2 1 K f- . 'x T 44 ' 'x' x K 4A W-: , 5 ,J 2 N ' ' i ff , Q 5. , .fx 2 C n-QS 3 ' 'v 3 , 0 vjm ' 95 4 -,.. S fs. 5 'Q M . A x X R fl .4..r ,..I al ll OAK LEAVES 1949 JUNE BUG The June Bug is a creature feared, It's noisy, fat, and bigg It buzzes with a sound that's wierd And resembles a large brown fig. Perhaps they d0n't do any harm But June Bugs scare me so That, letting out a loud alarm, I shake from head to toe. For when a bug so magnified Is heard or comes to sight, I'm absolutely petrified, And sleep in the hall that night. VIRGINIA PENN, '49, SCHOOL DAYS Our School is really lots of fun With teachers young and old And all us little kiddies In Mrs. Owen's fold. We work and play at everything No one wastes any time. That is excepting me, of course Writing this thought sublime. In sports and arts of every kind We all seem to excell But where our future'll lead us No one on earth can tell. I S. F., '50. Jack and J eff Went to see the Colonel about some Copper but it was all Rusty. While climbing the Apache Trail for Bluebells, they met Betty Lou who said, Pardon me, Captain, have you seen my white Socks? The Captain snorted, Skipper way . JOAN CORNWELL, '51, 63 BY M V QQ Q 9 X X i I if if if if ' in w F0 1 W' ' fu 1 V ' E: q I 1 5 1 I I ' . . n I ll .1. 5 vw DU LN K Q 'xl J!! A 51 QR kv I -x OAK LEAVES 1949 NIGHT THOUGHTS What goes on in your mind When you first get into bed? What is it that you find Floating 'round in your head? Thoughts of tall, dark, handsome men? Scarey dreams of ugly thieves? Ambition to be of the upper ten? No,-poetry for Oak Leaves! NANCY JOHNSON, '49 ., GRUNNY It's funny how my big dog sits So tall and quiet on my bed- The cars go by all day and night But Grunny never turns his head. Sometimes when I get into bed He puts his head right next to mine- He feels so soft and woolly there To put him out would be a crime. The girls come in and out all day But puppy doesn't even growl- You see he's just a make-believe , To sit and not to howl. JOAN LEADER, '49 65 OAK LEAVES 1949 LA LETTRE This is the tale of one fair class, A histoire of grief and woe Of one who suffered there, poor lass, As francais she did not know. The bell had rung, the porte was closed, The students were in their seats, Some were dreaming, others reposed, Enfin, the Doctor dites. L' eleve she shook and trembled Her devoir was not fini. Oh dear, oh dear, she sadly moaned, I can't get on O. P. You racontez, s'il vous plait. Oh dear! Must I? she pled. Then read not from her livre, But from his lettre instead. Silence! the teacher wailed in vain But her cries were of no avail, And the blushing girl did groan in pain- She had read her Hebron mail! CONSTANCE DOWNS, ,50. SEEING What do I see when I see a train? I don't see the things you see. I see adventure, and tracks that wind Through cities, or rivers, and up steep inclines. Then there's a river that's covered the rails And on that river a schooner sails. That schooner will speed me sure and fast Into the future,--or maybe the past. I'll see the Nile, I'l1 sail the Seine With birds above,-Oh no, it's a plane! What a way to roam and drift- I can watch the Sahara blow and shift, For my plane is built with two special wings So the plane can stop, while I look at things. A whistle blasts right in my ear- 66 OAK LEAVES 1949 I must have been going too fast I fear, But no, it's just that the trains pass by As I shift the gears with a great big sigh,- It was really nice in Paris and Rome But I must be getting right on home. DEBORAH GEBRATH, '49 WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF- The Librarian were a bus instead of a Carr? The History teacher were a milliner instead of a Taylor? The Secretary were a minstrel instead of a Bard? Billie were a gain instead of a Conquest? Mary Ellen were John's instead of Williams? Janet were a banner instead of a Flagg? Jackie were a butterfly instead of a Miller? Margie were a shipper instead of a Packer? Joan were a follower instead of a Leader? Lucy were a white man instead of a Redman? Martha were iron instead of Steele? Sally were a meetinghouse hill instead of a Churchill? Judy were a Crossley instead of a Packard? Tony were an Eversharp instead of a Parker? Debbie were a food instead of a Beveridge? Virginia were a pencil instead of a Penn? Penley were a red cap instead of a Porter? Betty May were Alaska instead of Canada? Mary Lee were a forest instead of a Wood? Suzanne were a trout instead ofa Pike? Nancy were a violinist instead of a Piper? Joan were June instead of May? 17 my 1219 J' X 6? fi? ' ll, gg.-. 67 OAK LEAVES 1949 BALLARD OF INSPECTION Susie Sophomore shivered and shook, Inspection time was near, Her eyes fell to her dusty shoes, Her heart was filled with fear. Oh why, oh why, she quickly thought, Did I not try to mend My blouse so tattered and forlorn ? Her face my heart did rend. Oh why, oh why, she thought again, Did I not polish bright My shoes, so scuffed and scarred and worn? Why can I ne'er do right. She watched the seniors, groomed and sleek, Who faced scrutiny with poise. The very beating of her heart Did fill the room with noise. Poor Suzie stepped upon the stage And wilted at the glare With which the teacher eyed her blouse- There was no pity there. The teacher gazed so long and hard That Suzie's knees did quake. Then teacher's eyes fell to her shoes- Sue could not help but shake. One black mark give to Sue today The teacher briefly smiled, And Suzie stepped from off the stage A sadder, wiser child. Q Q33 X f JD RQ Lf , Y XE- Ka f all vw bi N 38? 68 OAK LEAVES 1949 FIRST SNOW The evening sky was cold and gray, No sunset marked the passing day, The icy wind its blast unfurled And winter settled on the world. Through the darkness, gaily whirling, Fragil snowflakes, twirling, swirling, Chased away the somber night And robed the earth in glistening white. ANN HA.BR1T'rER, '49, MERCI Comment portez-vous ce soir Je desire to know. I cannot seem to manoeuver this- My French is mighty low. When I enter dans la salle de classe, My spirits really sink, We conter and we parler- Two things I cannot link. After we've toiled a demi-heure, Fini, the class is done. How heartily I'1l say merci When that heure has come. WHAT YOU ARE You are the silverness of moon, The brightness of stars' glow, The soft caressing touch of winds, The treasuring of songs I know. You are the freshness of the dew, Sweet newness of all springs, You are my knight in armor, Strange music that night sings. You are the essence of a dream, The beauty of things rare, You are the one I truly love, The answer to a prayer. DIONY STODDARD, '49 69 AA ,wg wp, qw H 1 4 vc Q it , OAK LEAVES 1949 SCI-IDOL N SENIOR CLASS NOTES On September 15th we arrived for the Centennial Year-who could have believed that it would go so fast and yet be so packed with fun and excite- ment! How short a time ago it seems since we arrived at Oak Grove, some lor the first time and some who had entered in Grade Eight, to take our place in Senior House. Helen Wallace soon assumed her duties as our Class President, Rosemary Chang was elected Vice-President, Merana Halbritter, Secretary, Betty Jones, Treasurer, Mimi Logan, Class Editor, and Miss Taylor our Class Adviser. The fall term Hew by with weekend trips to Rosemere, a Dance with Hebron Academy, and a Christmas Dance when Castine's Midshipmen ar- rived. Early in December we had our first real snow and soon began skat- ing on the pond. Who could forget that last week before Christmas with its confusion of merry parties, miniature Christmas trees decorating our rooms, French christening of the dolls, and then the carolling? Mr. and Mrs. Owen welcomed us all back for the winter term at a delight- ful Reception in their apartment with our beloved teacher of Letter Writ- ing, Mrs. Pulsifer, as the guest of honor. Our sister class, the Sophomores, gave a delightful tea for us and then we were at home to them. What fun We had at all the evening skating parties, especially when our Principals had cheese dreams for us when we came in. Di and Merana will always remember our Class Play, The Taming of the Shrew , especially the pie! The term was fittingly brought to a close with that last moonlight hike and sing in the woods. 71 OAK LEAVES 1949 Now it is spring and thousands of flowers are blossoming everywhere. Only this year they have found a new spot, our Centennial garden by the picturesque little waterfall. So short a time it seems since we arrived in September, yet graduation looms close, and it seems weeks since the lovely Easter Pageant was presented. As Oak Leaves goes to press, we hardly dare to think of that hastening day when we shall walk for the last time down the aisle of our new Chapel and out into the world beyond. 1 ls , AQ? L,5lfvQ 1 S! I W - , 5? PQ If ll , GTX .V el-J Snow! 72 7 T 3 fx S- 1 1 'U x I, C 7 V 7-7 b. : F f F' 3- Q. C A fc r Tj' Z J' x 'f f C X 1 Z. 1 A x D' fx ?' f f 72 5 ? A E Z J- A DC 3- -1 , J' f C 73 av 'E I 7 fx AI V J- 7 U fx 73 Z 4 F J' Z -X J' 73 Z 1 T --'T x U ip Z C 71 71 i f 5 A 7' 5: z Q -. Q- :E :F L 7 7 7 F 1 x 7 75 7 C J- N J I r- '4 Z Z FC 9' 4 f E Q E z ZA' 7 E L E 1 E L E Fl 7 Lv 7 TI J i1.H 'JIH CALL .L LXXOH LNOHJ G ICI 'H .iH1JY,U. 5-!V'IJ QZV 'H 'AX-'N NYU H 95100 HH ,k,l.,l.1 fn IV LVI 'N 1 'RYIYUHI IVN .K'J.TI 'HO.X1H,I, :VLROIA 'SNJMJCI TJNVLNNCJJ L10 iIH.L SSVTD :IO OQOI OAK LEAVES 1949 JUNIOR CLASS NOTES September 15th and old girls welcomed some fine new ones for the begin- ning of our Centennial year. What a wonderful time we had discussing past pleasures and planning those to come. As soon as our class became ac- quainted Carol McLeod, our President elected at the end of our Sophomore year, organized us to elect our Class Adviser and ofiicers. Again we are proud to have the benefit of Dr. Diaz's guidance. Our officers are Vice- President, Blair Alexanderg Secretary, Eileen Amesg Treasurer, Gail Mc- Leod, and Class Editor, Diane Dickerson. We all had a marvelous time preparing for our first Junior project, the Hallowe'en Party. What fun we had building the ice cream parlor, design- ing the booths for fortune telling, penny pitching and witches brewing! Do you remember all the decorating we did? It really was a success! Next on our Calendar came the Junior Play-Barrie's What Every Woman Knows . How well Lee portrayed Maggie and Blair played John Shand. Who could ever forget all the applause? After Christmas we all came back ready to have more good times and we did! With skiing, skating, ski-joring, basketball and riding we were sure to! The moonlight skating parties put us all in such high spirits with Mrs. Owen's delicious cheese dreams to top off those marvelous evenings. And along with the skating what fun on a moonlight ride with Miss O'Neill. We really had quite the basketball team even to beating the Faculty. We must admit they did quite well, though they certainly made us laugh and applaud spontaneously when they paraded in. The winter term also brought our Class Teas. Dr. Diaz graciously poured for us and then later our sister class was at home to us at a charming Tea. With the spring term have come the try-outs for Junior Readings. Twelve girls were chosen for the Finals and put on a program that brought more honor to our Class. We celebrated May Day weekend at Rosemere, and what a jolly time we had. The riders arrived tired but triumphant after their long trip from School. The hayloft and the bobbing heads of horses were equally appealing. Stories were told and then we were off to bed. We shall never forget the delicious food We had and specially Mr. and Mrs. Owen who provided all the fun for us. One of the gayest events of the spring was our dinner and dance at Hebron Academy with more than a hundred boys serenading us as we got in our cars. As Oak Leaves goes to press, we are looking forward to the ,Horse Show, our Class picnic and all the spring festivities that will culminate in the Centennial Commencement. We shall soon be Seniors and the first class to begin the second century of our School. 74 OAK LEAVES 1949 SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES The beginning of our School year brought six fine new girls to the Sopho- more Class. As soon as we were well acquainted, we held our first Class Meeting electing the following officers: President, Janet Flaggg Vice-Presi- dent, Phyllis Tampling Secretary, Louise Petersong Treasurer, Lynn Hanng and Class Editor, Barbara Bullwinkel. Mrs. Brown was unanimously re- elected as our Class teacher and we were all thrilled when she again ac- cepted. One of the gay and exciting weekends of the early fall was our visit to Rosemere, the country home of our Principals, where we camped out, and had a chance to show what good cooks we were. It was a wonderful week- end. Another activity of the early fall was our beautiful Vesper Service on nature which Mrs. Brown helped us plan. The poems about trees, gardens and flowers made an inspiring and even thrilling Vesper Service for many besides the ones who prepared it. The Sophomores have put on more plays this year than any other class, having staged four in the fall under the direction of Miss Ormsby. Then our own playwrights went into action and with the combined talents of Elin Brown, Erika Lind and Phyllis Tamplin, they wrote and directed Spring Returns which had a sweet mingling of humor and pathos. We are just waiting to see what they produce for next year. The proceeds were donated for the organ fund. 75 OAK LEAVES 1949 Our moonlight skating party with music of Strauss waltzes on the rink in the pine grove was followed by those delicious cheese dreams, doughnuts and hot chocolate of Mis. Owen's that made a thrilling end to a merry evening. ' We were proud to be at home in January to our Sister Class the Seniors for a formal tea. We had great fun planning the color scheme, the decora- tions, and the decorated sandwiches while we listened to the suggestions on manners. Later we were entertained in return at a charming tea given by thc Seniors. As Commencement approaches, we feel very unwilling to see the Seniors graduate, and wonder whether their places will ever be filled, but at the same time we are looking forward expectantly to next year and all our many good times together. FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES Some of us saw Oak Grove for the first time on the evening of September 15th when our dormitory, Briggs Hall, was brightly lighted and buzzing with new girls and old, as we made acquaintances, exchanged summer ex- periences and talked excitedly about the new year. As soon as we were better acquainted and the other classes had elected their officers, we met and invited Miss Richmond to be our Class Teacher. Our class oflicers are: President, Elizabeth Lyons, Vice-President, Barbara Ericsong Secretary, Marjorie Hampsong Treasurer, Judith Packard, and Class Editor, Penley Porter. ' 76 OEAK LEAVES 1949 We have enjoyed many delightful surprises through the year, including our weekend at Rosemere which we will all remember as such a gay and happy time. We were proud to have a chance to give the first Class Play of the year and chose the fantasy of Piero and Pierette. We were also proud to be the ones to give the Tea on Fathers' Weekend. We appreciat- cd the delightful hospitality of our Principals when they entertained us in their appartment and we also appreciated the Junior Tea in our honor. - This year, which is the first at Oak Grove for most of us, comes to a close with the Centennial Commencement but our minds leap forward to next September when we will be Sophomoros. We have already met some of the new girls who will be joining our class,-and we are planning busily for a new year that should be even more interesting and successful than our first one at Oak Grove. - ' . 77 OAK LEAVES 1949 JUNIOR DEPARTMENT NOTES We shall always remember September 15, 1948 as the day we arrived at Oak Grove when it was bustling with the activity and excitement of a new year. The older girls were kind to us and we soon felt quite at home. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers, feeling very fortunate when Miss Schafenacker consented to be our Class Teacher: President, Nancy Changg Vice-President, Jeanne Stanfordg Secretary, Joyce Ketchumg Treasurer, Nancy Piperg and Class Editor, Janet LaPointe. In October it was our turn to be invited to Rosemere and we had a wonderful weekend with Miss Humphrey as our chaperone. It is very kind of our Principals to lend their home for Oak Grove parties. We also enjoyed the many programs and weekend activities at Oak Grove. The fall term was a long one and yet it seemed short. Our first skating party with the bright lights around the rink and all the music was a happy evening, especially when Mrs. Owen welcomed us in the Senior Kitchenette where we had her famous refreshments and danced. Early in the winter term the Juniors invited us to a very delightful tea. On Fathers' Weekend, we had the pleasure of being hostesses to the Juniors and all the parents who came. The winter term went by much faster than we hoped it would and now spring is here. The gardens are much lovelier than we had ever imagined. We have made some mistakes, but we have made a lot of progress too, and next fall we will be back as old girls. We are planning to make a fine start on the opening day. 78 OAK LEAVES 1949 LENS AND SHUTTER Our camera club was sure of a grand year when we started it by electing Lynn Hann as Presidentg Gail McLeod, Vice-Presidentg Joan Tolson, Secretaryg Lucy Mae Redman, Treasurerg and Miss Richmond as our Ad- viser. Lens and Shutter has had a lot of fun in previous years but we think it is the first time that we have really drawn up a Constitution with a definite goal to work for. Our chief purpose has been to give each member the opportunity to learn just how her camera works and to begin developing her own pictures. The local photographer has been generous in teaching us so many darkroom techniques that photography is no longer a mystery to any of us. Early in the fall we were busy trying to get snapshots of soccer games, tennis, riding, camp suppers and fun at Rosemere. Not as many of our amateur shots came out as Well as we had hoped. It is one thing to see a picture of fine action but quite another to adjust the camera perfectly to catch it. During the winter we had fun with our picture of the week which brought in a varied collection of photographs. The highlight of the spring term for many of us was the fun of arrang- ing, managing and producing Jane Eyre for the benefit of Lens and Shutter. We are planning to buy flood lights and other equipment for an indoor studio so that we can do some real portrait work. Next year looks full of opportunities for camera fans. 79 W9 2 f we 5 1 ff OAK LEAXES 1949 A Ml ITINC OF THI STUDENT KIOUNCII. IN THF SUSAN NICHOLS PLINIH R IITII R ROOM - MEMORIES OF CAMP SUPPER Oh to be at Oak Grove Now camp supper time is there, And the teasing scent of hot dogs Blends with the evening air. Oh, to live again those moments In that spot we hold so dear When thoughts of strictest diets Could not help but disappear. To taste again those doughnuts And to bask before the fire To feel so free and happy Is still my hearts' desire, To watch the freshmen caper After every crumb is gone And hear the seniors singing In a group upon the lawn. MIRANA HALBRITTER 49 81 1 1 F Q fx S 1 vi :E W Q Q ki 1 X'+1'if 1 4,15 3, ' g Q Q 3..Q'ff53ff'9fx3A 'Q f r Z? P ggfhffg I A A Q I n -L 5 1 22:-gin? Y: Y Q if A 2 ,QM M ,, , fw , Q, 1 Ai fi! its f xx '15 . 4,13 . f,LifeA3X f A 2 ,MJ A fi? BS, 2 1 J ' ,, gr K wi K , A. , g T 1- v 316 1 ' WH f E F , . 4 Q.. 5 1 e 254 ai? , X . 1. I as M lf Q 42 H2 6 ul-g 'E' 5, 5? swf a x ,L fxbfi? fl E?f,5X,f Effli Pfa'flkWf?? N 1 ,Li gfisg Q 52 3 2332 2 Q iw . gg M gitfiiglff QW I Li L NA M21 QQEQQ 25555, 42 ,. -. Q L, iz 4 Lin ' ' 4 M lx. ,ei S' 45 YS' U! x 4 K W I 22 . ,UE 91 Y: 11 X i Qs l i U . N f Avy ,.-QT., K ,V -M 1 .. .c , A-4.5 fy 1. M -H 1 4 , , r gs, 45. 51' 94901 ' Mx . 1, W may , OAK LEAVES 1949 MASQUE AND DIRK We held our first meeting of Masque and Dirk in our Club room with Debbe Gebrath, President, Di Stoddard, Secretary, Elsie Norrell, Treas- urer, Betty May Canada, Head of Make-up, and Harriet Morrison, Head of Stage Craft. Just before Christmas vacation Helen Wallace, Graceann Ridlon, Eunice Brandt and Virginia Hampson completed their points and became pledgees. It was fun for the old members, reminding the neophytes of their required courtesies and chores. We formally initiated them at an impressive candle light ceremony in Briggs Hall, followed by a party in Senior House. Three trips to Augusta for dinner and a play presented by the Augusta Players have been much fun: a stirring drama, The Trial of Mary Dugan 3 the appealing Joan of Lorraine g and a rollicking comedy, French with an Accent , all excellent plays. Masque and Dirk has appreciated the many costumes contributed by par- ents,-wedding gowns, dress suits, knickers, fiapper dresses and a host of others. We were thrilled when the Sophomore Class costumed its clever play, Spring Returns, entirely from our property room. For our play this year we chose Alcott's charming Little Women , which was coached by devoted Debbe. Shirley Brown's antics as Jo, Betty May's astounding vocabulary as Amy, Mimi's motherly attentions as Meg and Harriet's moving portrayal of Beth, gave us a wonderful pi-cture of the four little women at their best. Helen made a lovely Marmee, and Lynn'S fine performance of Laurie had us all cheering. When Ann held forth as dear Aunt March we were simply hilarious. Sally Ann was fine as John Brook and Marge handled her accent well. The last ceremony of the year will be after Oak Leaves has gone to press, when, in a candle light ceremony, we shall add new members and install new oiiicers to carry on the standards and traditions of Masque and Dirk for next year. We who are graduating must leave Masque and Dirk to you but a love for these days will always remain in our hearts. HONORS AGAIN For the fifth consecutive year, the original poems of Oak Grove students have won a place in the National Anthology of High School Poetry which is published annually. This year more students won than ever before, with students not only from the Senior and Junior Classes but also from the Sophomore Class, a total of nine. We extend our congratulations to the young poets whose poems are as follows: Elin Brown, It Will Comeg Betty May Canada, Impressionsg Deborah Gebrath, My Ocean Wall, Merana Halbritter, First Snowy Erika Lind, Ode to Brutus, Mimi Logan, Memories of Autumn, Elsie Norrell, The Delugeg Louise Peterson, Ode to the Sea, and Diony Stoddard, October Evening. 83 I 7 ff ' I . V . 5 2 5' If , w FF . I W I I . -Vs . i. I 1, fi .5 if 7 -..... J.. sw' QI I I . my L, I 4' -.qu-.1 I - 4. I ,,,,,, - S I I If Ia I9 I- Ap, , ' I - ' I :rd NN' li 1 I fi . ' I ,r IZ 5 A , Im. I E. ivy f I 7 I IIII INIIRXXIIUXKI RIIXIIHNNIIIII IN NIXX IIIIN XIAR IlI'I II II.XN IXIHYIIF XII III IIN NIIIIIXMN XXII HRHIK-III NUXII INIIIIINIINM NPI XKIRN IH IlXlx IIRHXI OAK LEAVES 1949 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB One Friday afternoon in October when many girls were home for the weekend and another happy group had gone to Rosemere, Mrs. Owen sent an invitation to all the girls from other countries to come to her apartment. We immediately began to speak of international interests, problems, and opportunities to promote good-will around the world. We were unanimous in our eagerness to organize an International Relations Club at Oak Grove and we made some very ambitious plans, planning to meet the next Friday afternoon. As officers we elected President, Beverly Tamplin from Chile, Vice- Presi- dent, Phyllis Tamplin from Chileg Secretary, Gunnel Sterner from Swedeng and Treasurer, Rosemary Chang from China. During the fall we often made fudge after our meetings were over. Mrs. Owen provided the in- gredients and we sold the fudge to add to our budget for international ser- vice. We spent several meetings discussing the Constitution that we should draw up for our Club and planned challenging requirements for member- ship. We have a three-fold purpose: to keep ourselves informed, to do something definite for relief in needy parts of the world, and to promote international friendship. It is also one of our definite purposes to bring at least two authorities on international affairs each year. Our first speaker was a brilliant young Arab, who discussed the situation in Palestine. The second speaker was the husband of Oak Grove's lovely girl from Australia, Sibyl Porter, 0277. As an authority on British-Australian relations, Mr. Hugo Jackson, was called to the present session of the General Assembly of the United Nations by President Evatt. Our chief remaining project is to pack seven boxes to send to other countries. One of the happiest memories of the members of the International Club will always be of the delightful Weekend the officers spent as guests of Mrs. Pulsifer at her charming country home beyond Brunswick. Here we had an opportunity to meet international students attending Bowdoin Col- lege. Early in the spring term we were guests of the Spanish Club which had secured some very interesting colored slides of life in Bolivia. It has indeed been a happy initial year for the girls of the International Relations Club of Oak Grove, and we thank Mrs. Owen for her help and inspiration. KENT? K tggirllg' L 42 ...J - fl, X! NQA A , I-xdkj 'Rauf S-N 85 nw-www 1 f ' ' 0 'NQpQusnp,.,.. ....+, W4 -..Mm s EA E Q OAK LEAVES 1949 LE CERCLE FRANQAIS Grace au talent organisateur de notre presidente, Ann Felton, notre cercle a ete tres actif cette annee. A la premiere seance, nous avons elu Elsie tresoziere et Blair secretaire. Il va de Soi que Dr. Natalie Ramler, notre professeur de francais, a ete nommee conseillere. Pour ce'ebrer son anniversaire, le 5 novembre, nous avons ioue L'An- glais Tel Qu'on le Parle par Tristan Bernard. Les repetitions etaient impayables. Qui oubliera ce jeu de mots: Il faut le saisir par le bras . Un a beaucoup applaudi la representation qui etait suivie d'une reception avec des rafraichissements en l'honneur de Dr. Ramler. On a servi du punch et un gateau que Mme Lars Lind a fait pour nous. L'abonnement de Harper's Bazaar que nous avons offert it Dr. Ramler lui a fait grand plaisir. On a chante et danse jusqu'au souper. La Yefl'e de la Toussaint le cercle a joue une pantomime: Toujours l'Amour . Les personnages du triangle traditionnel: le mari jaloux fHelene Karambelasl, la femme fHelen Wallacej et l'amant fDionyJ n'ont pas eu recours au soufileur pour ces paroles inoubliables de la tragedie: La s 'lle de classe a quatre murs. Les actrices ont eu un succes fou. Le 13 novembre, nous axons represente La Comedie de Celui Qui Epousa Uno Femme Muette par Anatole France. Merana nous a toutes. surprises par son grand talent. Elle a bien merite les applaudissements frenetiques car elle a bien su se mettre dans la peau de Leonard Botal et les livres qu'elle a jetes E1 la tete de Catherine fBetty Mayb volaient autour d'elle sans qu'elle so rendit compte de ce qu'elle faisait. Le jeu de Betty May etait quelque chose d'admirable. Ses cris dechirants nous ont beaucoup amusees. Sandra. Mimi et Elsie ont bien rendu l'esprit fin et Vironie sceptique de cette come- dic. Nous avons envoye la recette au Friends' Service Committee, 87 5 f mr .gg wr mwww' Fe? M as 2 QQ gg wb OAK LEAVES 1949 Tout le monde a admire le tabfeau vivant de la creche Cl'ange, Betty May, Marie, Connyg Joseph, Despinaj aux vepres de Noel. Mimi et Joan ont chante, Betty Brooks a lu lusvangile, Erika a recite Noel par Theophile Gautier et nous avons toutes chante des cantiques de Noel que nous aimons tant. Avant les Vacances de Noel, une soiree tres gaie nous a toutes reunies. Nous avons mange des crepes Suzette. Le programme qui comprenait une procession des cuisinieres chantant Alouette etait tres reussi. Le 15 decembre, Dr. Ramler assistee par deux pages CAnn et Betty Mayj a baptise les poupees habillees par nous pour des enfants pauvres. Avant les vacances de Paques, un dejeuner tres somptueux nous a reunies a la Tulipe Noire. Nous tenons a remercier Virginia qui par ses jolies afflches a contribue au succes de nos reunions. Tous les mercredis nous avons presente des conferences a la Chapelle. Le 18 avril, le Cercle Francais de Colby College nous a invitees. Mimi, Carolyn et Elsie y ont chante, Erika a joue du piano et nous avons danse. Le 23 avril, nous avons assiste a une conference du Consul francais, M. Cham- bron, a Colby College. 1 CLUB ESPANOL El doce de octubre elegimos la Directiva de nuestro Club Espanol. Se ha sefialado este dia con el doble motivo de la elecci6n y el de la celebracien del Dia de la Raza o Dia de Col6n, pues nuestro club quiere recordar que, con el idioma castellano, la civilizacien europea vino al nuevo mundo en aquel glorioso doce de octubre de mil cuatrocientos noventa y dos. De aquella reuni6n result6 la siguiente directiva: presidente-Ann Hal- britter, vice presidente-Diane Dickerson, secretaria-Phyllis Tamplin, y tesorera-Lynn Hann. Poco antes de nuestras vacaciones de Navidad, tuvinos una comida en la sala de recreo de Senior House. La senorita Nancy Johnson, alumna del tercer ano, tuvo la gentileza de cocinar. Ay! que rico estaba todo! Pre- sentamos a nuestra profesora un pequeno regalo y cantamos en espanol durante la comida. Pasamos un rato muy agradable. Tambien ha sido grato y divertido aprender los villancicos y cantarlos al terminar las clases en diciembre. En enero, el segundo domingo despues de volver a la escuela, tuvimos a nuestro cargo el programa de Vespers. Las que tomaron parte en el fueron las senoritas Elin Brown, Diane Dickerson, Ann Halbritter, Nancy John- son, Carol y Gail McLeod, y Phyllis Tamplin. La primera semana de abril nos pusimos a trabajar en el proyecto de la celebracien del Dia Panamericano. Cuantas cosas interesantes aprendimos de nuestras vecinas del sur! Hicimos mapas, escribimos composiciones y aprendimos canciones latinoamericanas. 89 OAK LEAVES 1949 El jueves catorce de abril, en la asamblea de la mahana presentamos un programa para la celebracifm de esa fecha. Todas las repdblicas estuvieron representadas, y casi todas las alumnas tomaron parte. Hubo conciones, pcesias y discursos. El de Ann Halbritter tendremos que recordarlo siempre, fue el primero y lo dijo muy bien. Las banderas de las I'8DflbllC21S de Panamerica adornaban alegremente el local. Cuatro dias mis tarde. En la pantalla de nuestro teatro, y como cortesia de la Uni6n Pauamericana, exhibimos una serie interesante de vistas en colores de indics de lcs altiplanos de Bolivia, C011 sus pintorescos trajes tipicos. Laslecturas del club han SldOHD'Oli21 Clarines y Mariana de Sol de los hermanos Quintero. Q3 G05 l lm we 90 OAK LEAVES 1949 DELIGHTFUI. PROGRAMS: FATHER-DAUGHTER, AND MOTHER-DAUGHTER CHOIR AT FOUR - REMEMBER? The fondest hope of every member of the Oak Grove Choir is to sing in Gounod's Sanctus which is traditionally a part of each Commencement, and already before Oak Leaves goes to press, we are feeling the surge and the thrill and the beauty of its glorious notes. It has been a happy and suc- cessful year with our broadcasts over the radio, the history of church music presented at our Choir Vespers in November, the chorus for the Christmas and Easter Pageants, the anthem each Sunday, and the state music contest in early May from which Oak Grove girls came back with the highest rating for the choir and first honors for our soloist, Mimi Logan. When we look about on the morning of our Centennial Commencement, we shall see our Miss Schafenacker at the new organ with Mrs. Colgan nearby to both of whom we shall feel a deep thank you for all that they have taught us and all the time they have so generously spent with us to make this the happiest and best year any of us remember for our Oak Grove Choir. They are wonderful. PERSPECTIVE To the ant-a boulder To the child-a rock To man- a pebble To the eagle-a mere nothing. SHIRLEY BROWN, '49. 91 OAK LEAVES 1949 o l HAPPY BIRTHDAY Besides the serenades of our singing friends at breakfast, an Oak Grove girl has the delightful memory of the informal party which Dean Robison gives for each girl and a little group of friends that she may wish to bring with her. How pleasant to relax with our friends, chatting with the Dean in her comfortable room, Where we also enjoy the cookies, refreshing ginger ale in her tall, pastel glasses and the delicious candy of which Dean Robison always has an inexhaustible supply. It is one of the many pleasant cus- toms observed at Oak Grove and one for which we wish to extend our sin- cere thanks to Dean Robison. 92 OAK LEAVES 1949 T S l iw RECRE ATIO Into this, our Centennial year, we have crammed many new opportunities and privileges, athletic as well as academic. Our year has been filled with a tremendous variety of sports and it has really overflowed with spirit and enthusiasm. We had scarcely been here a day when everyone was dis- cussing the respective merits of the Scarlets and Blacks. The old girls were right at it, too, busily electing Scarlet and Black Majors, who in turn im- mediately organized two of the most evenly match- ed soccer teams. The Blacks were immensely pleased with their fun-loving, ever twinkling Sally Ann for Majorg while the Scarlets were also pleased with their carefree and agile Major, Skip. Our strenuous soccer tournament went on and on but no one ever outdid Helene's goal in that first game. The Scarlets won the tournament! It was during these games that our red skirted, black sweatered and peppy cheer leaders were introduced. They made a tremendous hit and added greatly to our cheer- ing ability. Autumn will also be remembered for perfect riding days, in the ring, along a country lane, through winding bridle paths, or on those never to be forgotten trips of twenty-five miles for week- ends at Rosemere. Miss Humphrey, Shirley and Graceann were busy training the flock of new equestrians. The girls who competed in the Horse Show under the American Horse Shows Associa- tion, Inc. made a wonderful showing, bringing back nine ribbons. With five new tennis courts and such warm fall days, tennis drew a long list of girls who found 11 skillful instructor in our midst, as Miss Buzzell gave us tennis lessons every afternoon, encourag- ing us even when we all seemed to do was pick up balls. There was also time for a volleyball tourna- ment which was characterized by spontaneous 93 OAK LEAVES 1949 cheering from the balcony and then victory for the Scarlets. We organized our Ski Club and Skating Club in the busy weeks just before Christmas. The ecstasy when the first snow came and the haste with which every skater ran to the new pond as soon as the ice was declared strong enough were ample proof of the delight of Oak Grove girls in skating and skiing. In January the real winter sports program began, plus arduous practic- ing for the Winter Carnival. Our skating lessons as well as our moonlight skating parties were so much fun that We always hated to come in. The Ski Club had a moonlight skiing party too, besides their annual daybreak skiing party across the meadows and hills to give one a real appetite to ap- preciate the breakfast prepared by the Ski Club chefs. For some of us, ski- joring was a new thrill as day after day we sailed around our course behind the riders. The winter sports season came to the traditional climax the night before School closed when we enjoyed our Winter Sports Banquet with a gay toast-mistress, speeches, and all the innumerable awards in skating and skiing. When we came back from our early spring vacation, the tennis courts were not ready and we were unanimous in wanting a basketball tourna- ment. The zealous Juniors took the laurels and not only did they greatly embarrass the Seniors by beating them, but they also defeated the Faculty in that riotous clash which drew the biggest crowd of the year-and the most cheering. Suddenly basketball was deserted for softball which we played even before breakfast. No camp supper was complete for the first half of the term unless it started and ended in softball. Then somehow in the midst of all the flowering shrubs and fragrant gardens, we found our- selves under the spell of spring and singing to the tune of a ukulele in groups on the terrace after a camp supper instead of playing the softball games about which we had been so excited. In the meantime our colorful May Festival was approaching with its precision marching, exercises to music, and a variety of dances ranging from American folk dances to the stately minuet. We worked hard but had a good time too. The next week the Riding Department put on the long anticipated spring Horse Show when all the diligent practicing showed in the work they did in their drills and in the fine form with which the individ- uals rode as they competed for ribbons in five different classes. It was a happy day with so many parents here as they had also come for the Winter Carnival. All were invited to the camp supper at the outdoor Rendezvous. As soon as the Horse Show was over, riding was more fun than ever, especially for the beginners, who have another big inning after the Horse Show is over. Besides riding, tennis and archery are our favorite sports just now, except for the Seniors who must add marching for their Com- mencement processional. 94 OAK LEAVES 1949 DO YOU REMEMBER Sept. 15 Oak Grove's cordial welcome to old girls and new, excitement of seeing old friends again, joy of welcoming many grand new girls thrill of beginning our Centennial year? 16 The friendliness of Registration Day, conferences with our Prin cipals, meeting the Dean, Registrar and each teacher, getting books, and then the fun of those model classes just for orienta tion? 17 First Chapel, lots of books, and regular classes really beginning The ease with which old girls take their Intelligence Tests '? 18 Dance in Briggs, hospitality of Principals at Reception by classes in their home-and their delicious refreshments? 19 Impressive sermon of Dean Robison? Lovely Vesper Seixice when old girls welcome new and challenge them for the new year 'F 21 That delicious camp supper around the great outdoor fireplace of our Rendezvous? 22 How handsome the old girls look on horseback and what fine riders some of the new ones already are? How small some of our Vocabularies seem to be? 95 ct OAK LEAVES 1949 Lucky Seniors riding off for twenty-five miles along country lanes for weekend fun at Rosemere? Festive Talent Nite -Spanish dances, Chilean songs, Scandi- navian costume, the real talent of our students from other coun- tries and the home talent? La Salle de Classe a Quatre Murs ? The sumptuousness of Oak Grolve's first Sleep-in with fruit, doughnuts and milk brought to our very rooms? Vespers of our new girls in their wonderful response? Another glorious day for horseback riding, tennis, soccer, hockey, fellowship and fun? The joy of us all when we are asked if we would like a camp sup- per tonight,-and those sizzling hamburgers? How happy we are to welcome Carol? The glee of Physiography Class when Mrs. Brown invites them on trip up Kennebec Valley? How the rest of us envy another group off for a gala weekend at Rosemere? Miss Richmond's happy group to Colby? Mrs. Owen at home to all the girls from other countries? How much talent the Freshmen show in their Piero-Pierette? Beautiful Vespers of our Student Council? Our growing fondness for camp suppers at the Rendezvous? How the rest of us envy Juniors starting on their weekend at Rosemere on horseback and in truck? How gay were the Advisee Parties of our nice teachers? Miss Carr's friendly message? Lovely Sophomore Vespers? The October glory as the ivy changes on the walls of our build- ings? How delicious is another camp supper at the Rendezvous and what fun we have singing as Phyllis and Sally Ann strum their ukuleles? How busy we are preparing for Mothers' Weekend and how glorious the hills are in their autumn coloring? When charming mothers gather from many states to see their daughters in a Riding Exhibition, Tennis Tournament, Soccer, and the four clever Sophomore Plays tonight? Our thrill also that our girls come back from a Horse Show under the National Horse Show Association with seven ribbons? Dean Robison's impressive sermon to mothers, daughters, and the rest of us? Mrs. Owen's delightful tea honoring our mothers, and a hurry of farewells? Our amazing concentration? Exams approaching! How we shuddered, but how well we did on our Exams? How delighted we were to discover we knew a lot? How tri- 96 OAK LEAVES 1949 Nov. umphantly Sophomores left for Rosemere weekend? The picnic lunch on the West Terrace? American Friends Ser- vice program this evening? The Sleep-in and lovely Candlelight Vespers of the Episcopal girls? Importance of Masque and Dirk as they leave for dinner and the theatre in Augusta for which they have season tickets? And the scarlet of the maples shakes me like a cry of bugles going by ? Spirited Panel Discussion of Presidential candidates land their opponentsb by U. S. History girls? Our first formal dance when our guests are from Hebron Acad- emy for Boys? 7th, 8th and 9th Grades off to Rosemere with Mrs. Brown and Miss Humphrey? Scary Hallowe'en Party at which the Juniors entertained us hil- ariously? Dr. Bixler and another of his inimitable, delightful sermons? Noisy jubilation or utter dejection the morning after ? Mr. and Mrs. Owen and Miss Richmond motoring to the Mari- time Academy with charming Seniors to assist the Admiral's wife at Reception for their Seniors? Happy anticipation of bunch going to Rosemere? Our informal frolic tonight? Our Principals off for Alumnae Reunion in Bos- ton tomorrow? Dramatic talent glowing in Masque and Dirk Vespers? 97 OAK LEAVES 1949 Our fun and their nervousness when Masque and Dirk pledgees present play beginning their initiation? Braids versus curls, white gloves, black stockings as pledgees curtsy and labor? Fine service at Quarterly Meeting? The amusing and gay French Play tonight La Femme Muette by Anatole France? Our Friend James Coney's inspiring sermon at morning Meeting and Freshman Vespers tonight? The gay chrysanthemums bordering our ilagstone path? Our excitement when water trickles and gurgles? over the rocks to the new pool? When International Club officers present a brilliant young Arab to speak on problems in Palestine? Expert on Hollywood dialects illustrates and amuses? Sixteen piece orchestra and almost 50 Cadets in dress blues come from Maine Maritime Academy for Christmas Dance? The fine deputation from Colby's Ch1'istian Association to speak this morning and the Vespers tonight by the Choir? That romantic party staged by the Senior s? How we envied all those taking a Thanksgiving Recess, until our own festivities began, that party in Briggs Playroom, Christmas carols, ice cream and cake as a prelude to the big day? That wonderful Sleep-in, the parade of the enormous roast tur- keys, the seven course dinner, and all the fun for fifty here? Everyone with a fine C. Q. and a half holiday to celebrate? SHIEANA AND SHlRI.lZY'S SUMPTUOUS CHRISTMAS PARTY IN PLAYROOM 98 OAK LEAVES 1949 CAL ELEVEN LOAK GROVE Dec. Heavenly dolls and queer animals made at Christmas Sewing Bee with Advisers for children in nearby hospitals? Dean Robison's H118 sermon on Light? The beautiful slides of Canterbury Cathedral explained by Miss Babbington of Canter- bury ? When every table has chrysanthemums from our garden? Win- ter sports fans' impatience for snow and ice? Concert tonight by Indian Chief, Princess and Little Eagle? Picnic lunch at Rendezvous? Delightful Piano Recital by Miss Schafenacker's pupils? Colby's genial President, Dr. Bixler, joins us for dinner and thrills us with his talk on Meistersingers? Beautiful Christmas Vespers by Le Cercle Francais? The novel picnic lunch a la carte? EXAMS enlivened by dessert on the terrace and everyone thrill- ed with our lovely Christmas tree with its heavenly blue lights? First group of carollers going out, and Vassalboro P. T. A. enter- tained by O. G. Our thrills as Piero Pierotic brings Grand Opera to Oak Grove? Happy group arriving back from East Benton children's pro- gram? Christmas service, our first St. Lucia festival in the candlelighted dining room tonight, beautiful Christmas Pageant this evening? What fun we had carolling in the village? OUR CHARMING DANISH ARTIST, HIZDVIG COLLIN, DIELIGHTS US WITH THE CHRISTMAS FIESTIVAL OF ST. LUCIA 99 311. OAK LEAVES 1949 That glamorous party for Seniors given by Sheana and Shirley? Our thrills over the first skating on our new pond? Compliments to Glee Club singing in Augusta? More carolling? Our surprise and delight at an utterly informal tea party Cminus teal when Mrs. Owen welcomes us with hot chocolate, whipped cream, Christmas cookies, and doughnuts in the Knitting Room as we come from our sports? Early to bed for Briggs girls and then Senior Choir carolling through the halls? Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas and we are off in every direction from Florida to California? Our incredulity, arriving from the cold, snowy south to find warm sunshine on green grass? Our traditional 121st Psalm after dinner? Our pleasure in welcoming Debby to Grade Nine? Juniors and Seniors beaming as they start their special course in Letter Writing with our charming guest teacher, Mrs. Pulsi- fer? OAK LEAVES Managers setting forth adding? Excitement and rejoicing as it snowed? When it is really Maine-everyone is skiing or sliding gayly over the hills? Scholastic Apt's with vocabulary to challenge Webster? OAK LEAVES bringing home a roll of bills? Juniors shining in What Every Woman Knows ? 100 OAK LEAVES 1949 Dean Robison's sermon on the Calendar? The lovely Reception honoring Mrs. Pulsifer in our Principals' apartment with Sen- iors staying for High Tea and a delightful hour around the fire- place listening to Mrs. Pulsifer, who spoke about her husband's poetry at Vespers tonight? Two skating teachers and such fun to strains of Blue Danube ? Water everywhere? Washout for skaters? We hear Norman Thomas at Colby? How well Debbe put on Masque and Dirk Play, Little Women , over which we laughed and cried? Seniors on the stairs? How the Lolos got seconds on those delectable doughnuts? How we wished we were officers of Oak Grove's International Club when they started for weekend at Mrs. Pulsifer's country home and Bowdoin College? Burton Jackson, the marimba ar- tist, and his concert that fascinated us? When all the International Club went for the big French Meet- ing at Bowdoin College today? Seniors at home? What hap- pened to rest of Senior cheese? The inexpressibly beautiful snow, then the sleet and diamonds on every twig? Masque and Dirk attend Joan of Lorraine? Who ever saw bigger flakes or a more beautiful winter scene? All the fancy figure skaters taught us in five hours of lessons? The delightful visit of Helen, her brother and charming mother? 101 of. OAK LEAVES 1949 Fe 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 24 Fun we had at gay Masquerade? How much we enjoy Miss O'Neill's riding lessons? Seniors in their melodramatic Snow White ? Dr. Dallaveaux's interesting sermon? Charming hospitality of Juniors? Fine Vespers by Human Relations class? Ecstasy of skiiers over more snow and how men labor to clear the big skating rink? Juniors skate to Strauss in moonlight while Mrs. Owen prepares hot chocolate and cheese dreams? How much Mrs. Colgan's pupils were praised for their Pina- fore in Waterville? Sophomore Skating Party tonight with everyone in kitchenette afterward for all good things Mrs. Owen prepared for them? All the souvenirs brought by delegates from luncheon at Elm- wood where they were guests of M. P. B.? Enthusiasm of Oak Grove girls after Quarterly Meeting at East ? Di and Merana's bouquets after marvelous perfor- mance in Class Play, The Taming of the Shrew -with a superb supporting cast? Interesting messages and fellowship with George Bliss and Franklin Pineo from American Friends Service Committee? Gracious hostesses Sophomores are at their tea? Nice faccurate Mathematical wordj Vespers by Math. students? Our jolly skating party, dives in the snow, crisp air, gallons of hot chocolate and millions of cheese dreams? Beautiful snow sculpture of the Art Department? Merry skating party for Grades 7, 8 and 9, appetites big enough to consume almost all of Mrs. Owen's cheese dreams, doughnuts and hot chocolate? What happened to Billie's technicolor? A marvelous moonlight skiing party? Our joy when practice for the Winter Carnival replaces Five O'clocks ? When our songbirds entertained Riverside Literary Club? Visions of books and globes as we take the Time Contest? The practice, and practice for Winter Carnival. The sunny, balmy day ideal for parents, O. K. for skiing, and good for drill in the ring? Queen Betty and all her graceful court? Jolly Pinafore tonight? How nice it is to have so many fathers and mothers with us? Meeting of Organ Committee? Freshman hospitality at tea for all the parents and Juniors? Sociology Vespers? When Juniors have merriest skating party of all and most ap- preciate our Principal's hospitality? Our surprise when dining room and halls are decorated with furry pussy willows? 103 n 1 ,v , 15,5 ' 5 'i i ', 4 'X '1 w N Q g -. M ' WK. ul' L.. N ,!L...n., I1 OAK LEAVES 1949 Mar. April When we hear about the wonderful new building that will some day be where the tunnel now is? Hebron's measely luck that postpones our dance there? Vespers on good sportsmanship of Skating and Ski Clubs? Our surprise as we view the chaos and beginning of construc- tion of our Chapel? The perfect weather, and ice for skating still on the rink? Horse-lovers' dream,-Juniors moonlight ride and party after- wards? Mr. Owen's surprise of exciting sports movies tonight? Twenty-two Ski Clubers up at 6 A. M. to glide over trails in a soft, white snowstorm? All the sausage, bacon, eggs, etc. they cooked and ate in kitchenette? Dr. Craig's inspiring Lenten Service this evening? Traditional every Wednesday morning French Chapel? How short the time between Exams and what a happy surprise to have hot chocolate and cookies just before bed time? Our resolutions to study day by day hereafter? EXAMS and how we celebrated at our pajama party in Briggs? The Canadian artist lectures and illustrates? The French Chefs, and Le Cercle Francais breakfast in Senior Playroom? How pleased we were to take our turn cooking for Mr. and Mrs. Owen? How good it is to welcome James Coney again for another inspiring sermon, New Enthusiasmu? Beautiful Catholic Vespers? When talented Sophomores present Return of Spring so clev- erly written and produced by Elin, Phyllis and Erika? That marvelous moonlight ride for Sophs? Moonlight hike for Seniors? Parties afterwards? How busy Ski and Skating Clubs are, especially Stella and Lena? Our gay Winter Sports Banquet? Sporty decorations complete- ly transforming our dining hall? Sheana's fine toast-mistressing and all the prizes to skiiers and skaters? Vacation excitement, songs, serenades and then All Aboard ? Our happy return from spring vacation-new Easter bonnets and all? What happened to the bus? How Sophomores worried before Prelims for their Declamation? Flighty butterflies for the Juniors also, in their Prelims ? College Boards in Waterville? Thrilling evening and gay techni- colors provided by Messrs. Brandt and Hampson? Grand speech by Harriet Towle, '23? Juniors and Miss O'Neill, saddle bags bulging with lunch, ride oil' for the day? How much Mrs. Mead's Advisees enjoyed ride round the Kennebec ? Beautiful Vespers of Spanish Club? Olympic classic-Faculty versus Juniors? How much we love these luscious feasts at the Rendezvous? 105 OAK LEAVES 1949 Club Espanol has marvelous Pan-American program in Spanish with songs, addresses, and much fluency? Georgeous arrange- ments of flowers everywhere? Upperclassmen wearing their company manners assist Mrs. Owen as hundreds of guests come for Legislative Tea? That wonderful ride on horseback to Rosemere? Charming recital by Miss Ormsby and Miss Schafenacker? Oak Grove's first Father-Daughter concert, and Dr. Weymouth's rich bass voice? A beautiful Easter Sunday culminating in a lovelyPageant? Club Espanol entertains with beautiful colored slides of Bolivia? Oak Grove's Le Cercle Francais entertains French Club at Colby? Singing after our rierry camp supper? Le Cercle Francais goes en masse to hear French Consul at Colby this afternoon? Triumph of riders setting off to Rosemere? Our charming Piano Recital in Briggs? How exciting and pleasant are a dinner and dance at Hebron? How well Madame Collin's private Art pupils took us through the great Art Galleries on their illustrated lecture? How important were Oak Grove's Cum Laudes motoring to Conference at Deerfield Academy? Masque and Dirk take in another play at Augusta? How beautiful are all the spring flowers in Oak Grove gardens? Happy excdus of Juniors by horse and bus to Rosemere? 106 OAK LEAVES 1949 May Crowded and gay Sun Decks on our Dorm roofs, and lobster- like fair bathers? The novelty and joy of that five mile hike under a crescent moon and how luscious the surprise refresh- ments awaiting us at the Rendezvous? Fun of sleeping on Sun Decks under the stars tonight? The thrill to live in so much May beauty? Miss Carr's fine ser- mon? Student Council Vespers tonight? iZeal of riders drilling for the Horse Show? Doughnuts and iced tea surprising us after warm evening re- hearsal? Gym Exhibition, May Queen, May-pole, et al. , even Jane Eyre? Delight of Physiography Class as guests of Mrs. Brown on trip to Bar Harbor? Awards which Oak Grove soloists and Glee Club bring from State Contest? Junior Reading and Principal Owen's Sundae Party in Waterville? The lovely Mothers' Day Matins among the fragrance in our gar- den with each Senior wearing a chaplet of violets from her little sister? Our picnic supper and thrilling lecture by Commander MacMillan? Excitement over the tennis tournament? How sweet are our Seniors in their graduation gowns as they pose for OAK LEAVES? The U. S. Navy Band Concert in Waterville? Fine Sophomore Declamations and their Sundae Party with Principal Owen? How we entertain our parents at Spring Horse Show with two ring mistresses, three riding teachers, and three judges? 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