Oakfield High School - Acorn Yearbook (Oakfield, ME)

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LITERATURE English POETRY A HOUSE OF THE PAST I know and love three ancient trees, Whose duty seems to be To guard, with zeal, an old brick house Which means the world to me. Within those walls I've seen and lived The joy, the grief, the pain, Which every earth-born son of man Bears time and time again. But sentimental thoughts like these . Too soon are cast aside, For straw and brass, the smaller things Of this world's little pride. So, when I'm bored with modern life, So loud, so drab, so dull- My thoughts go back to three old trees And the house I love so well. Buddy Traver, English IV 1,1 GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP My friend came home from far away, And brought a gift for me. But in my hand no trinket lay, And there was nothing I could see. She gave to me a cheering word, A happy smile, a loving glance, And in my heart new courage stirred To conquer changing circumstance. There is no gift that can be bought, Or any work of art, As precious as the one she brought: The beauty of a friendly heart. Jean Root, English IV 1,1 A LIMERICK There is a boy named Buddy Who never finds time to study, But if he doesn't start soon, He will flunk in June, And then his name will be Muddy. Buddy Ohs, English IV 33

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LITERATURE ROMAN ARCHITECTURE EFORE the conquest of Greece, the Romans obtained their architectural designs from the Etruscans. They made frequent use of the round arch and also the glazed tile or earthenware for finishing interiors. With conquest of Greece, the Romans added the Greek orders of architecture, the result being a combination of designs, which, in the reign of Augustus and the emperors following, made Rome the most magnificent city in the world. The Romans became masters in the use of the column and many of their structures were characterized by beautiful colonnades supporting light roofs, while massive- ness and size characterized many of their structures. The adoption of the Greek orders of architecture by Rome and the influence of the Roman Empire upon the civilization of Europe caused the orders to gain a firm hold upon the countries of the West, where they were considered standard types for countries. The distinctive feature of Roman architecture is the free use of the arch and the use of domes and vaulting, which are derived from the arch. Another feature of Roman construction is the variety of building materials used. Be- sides marble and other kinds of stone, they employed brick and also a remark- ably hard concrete made of volcanic earth mixed with lime. Easy to prepare and put in place, the concrete was as hard and strong as stone itself. Brick and concrete were often used for the main thickness of walls, and the surface was covered with thin slabs of marble. This made it possible for much of the Work of building to be done by unskilled laborers and slaves. Except for height, many of the buildings of the Romans would compare favorably in size with the largest buildings of today. At Rome, some of the palaces were more than a hundred feet high and many of the houses contained seven or eight stories. Louise Greene, Latin II. ...l+l- ROMAN PEASANT GIRL IN HER KITCHEN RAVELING back through the centuries, we visit the outskirts of Pompeii in the first century A. D. We see Trena, a Roman peasant girl of fifteen, carrying a jug of water to- wards her home. Her two-room hut with a stone step at the entrance seems to be kept very neat and clean. There is a large jar in front of her home and from it several plants of clinging vines are climbing to the tile roof. We see her put down the jug and begin to bake bread. Most of her kitchen utensils are made of clay. Among them are spoons, dishes, pots and bowls. The loaves of bread she makes are round and rather small with the tops marked off into sections. Roman bread is made of white fiour and some of whole wheat flour or bran. Trena often made her uncle's favorite cake, cheese cake. The following recipe, which she used, has been handed down to us from the writings of the elder Cato. Bray well two pounds of cheese in a mortar and when this is done, pour in one pound of cornmeal Cor, if wanted dainty mix one half pound of iiourj with the cheese. Add one egg and, beat well. Pat into a cake, place on leaves, and bake slowly on a hot hearth stove. Irene Di Fiore, Latin I. 32

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LITERATURE WHY BOTHER! Why bother to struggle for a place in the world, For soon the stone of defeat is hurled? The cheat, the cad, care little for life- They'd rather just glide, not tasting the strife, Why bother to live under aged traditions When before us they're discarded for other conditions? Is it worthwhile to live in honor's dwelling When each day honor is quickly selling To those who like to live the easy Way? Why bother to strive for life each day When we, like others, can buy our way? Betty Jordan, English IV. 14.- A DOUBLE LIMERICK There was a young fellow named Walker, Who never was much of a talker, But he met with Irene And she's such a queen That he'd soon said more than he'd ought'er. The Latin verb amo he did conjugate Past, present, and future, from early till late. He did it so Well That for it she fell, And so that's how Miss Hill met her fate. Dorothy Yunker, English IV. :+... SONNET TO MISS PRIOR To her who stood by us but three short years, Who coached us in our English three and four, For her will flow unstintedly our tears, As Oakfield High will know her help no more. Through the golden days of next September We hope that thoughts of us will still remain And in her work our love she will remember And forever think of Oakfield as the same. But yet We know long after she's gone, That to us like a song from days of old Her merry tones will ever linger on, Almost as if she still were in our fold. And though life's paths may take us far asunder, 'Tis true that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Dorothy Yunker, English IV. 34