Old Orchard Beach High School - Oceana Yearbook (Old Orchard Beach, ME)

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Those who were in the Speaking Contest were John Margone Betty Jean Miles, Norma Reeves, Stanley Murphy, and Virgil Wood. A Parcel Post Contest was held and our Secretary, Virgil Wood, won the first prize, All of the girls were chosen to sing in the Glce Club, They were: Betty Chapman, Betty Jean Miles, Virginia Park, Florence Prunier, Alice Madden, Ruth Winsor, Gladys Norton, and Phyllis Hillson, Aecompanist. We put on the annual Junior-Senior Prom which was a great success. There were four girls who received certificates for completing the American Red Cross First Aid course: ' they were: Betty Chapman, Alice Madden, Virginia Park, and Phyllis Hillson. The officers for the year were: President ---------- Gladys Norton Vice President ----- Stanley Murphy Secretary ---------- Virgil Wood Treasurer ----- ---John Margone Senior: This yeark our final year, we still have 25 pupils, but some of our friends have left us and have been replaced by others. On December 8, 1959, WGIVHVG our Senior Play which was entities Fashion , or life as follows: Mrs. Tiffany ----- Mr. Tiffany ---- Prudence ----- Serephina ------ Millinette ------ - Mr, Twinkle ------ Mr. Pegg- ----- ------ Gertrude -------- - Colonel Howard--- Count Jollimaitre Mr. Snnbson-- ----- -- Trueman ------ ---- Zeke----- ---- ---- ---u -4-- in New York . The cas was Ruth Winsor Virgil Wood Betty Jean Miles Virg nia Park Gladys Norton Richard Davis Howard Hopkins Gloria Watkins Stanley Murphy Alfred Roussin John Margone Robert Murray William Bill The success of this play was duo to the hard work and time of the players and of Mr. Jones, our director. The other members who had a part in makins the play a success were: Florence Prun er, and Donald Freeland stage propertiesg Robert Ingalls, stage managerg Betty Chapman, costumesg Alice Madden and William Duhamel, business managers.

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,assmiea CLASS amos as Freshman: The history of our class began in 1956 with 25 puplis as freshmen. The Sophomores initiated us a short time after we began school. This year we put on few social activities. The offices for the year were: President ----------- Raymond Girard Vice President ------ Stanley Murphy Secretary ----------- Gladys Norton Treasurer ------ ---- William Bill Sophomore: We entered this year with much enthusiasm. The first project we undertook was the Freshman Receptiong for this the class held several meetings to make prepara- tions, and it was well worth the effort. The boys chosen for the basketball team were: William Bill, William Duhamel, and Robert Ingalls. These boys played hard for the team and did their best to help win A Morgue Club was started this year and the following were chosen as members: John Margone, Virgil Wood, Alice Madden, Phyllis Hillson, Raymond Girard, and later on William Bill, and William Duhamel joined. There were three Sophomorcs that participated in the Speaking Contest and did splendid work. Raymond Girard won the first prize, Virgil Wood the second prize, and Stanley Murphy was placed high in the judges estimation Elinor Mitchell represented the girls in basketball. Phyllis Hillson was the piano player for the school orchestra. The officers for the year wore: President ---------- Stanley Murphy Vice President ----- Raymond Girard Secretary ---------- Gladys Norton Treasurer ------ ---Richard Davis Junior: Early in the fall of '38, our class combined withizhe Sophomore class to put on a dance at the Town Hall. The two classes made a success out of the dance. Wo were well represented in the Athletic Association this year. Virgil Wood was the President, Betty Chap- man, the Treasurer, and Robert Murray, Cheer Leader.

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Our elfss was not sltogether left out where sports were concerned. Basketball played an importent part. Among the girls who made the team were Betty Chapman, Elinor Mitchell, and Gladys Norton. The boys who played'bnsketbull were: William Bill, William Duhnmel, William Goodwin, Stanley Murphy, Alfred Roussin, and Robert Ingalls, manager. D Six-men football played an important part this year. The boys who made the team sro: William Bill and Howard Hopkins. The girls have been very active in the Glee Club this year. The following members are the ones who have participated in the Glee Club: Elinor Mitchell, Betty ' Ladd, Betty Chapman, Florence Prunior, Betty Jean Niles, Virginia Park, Alice Madden, Gledys Norton, Ruth Winsor, and Phyllis Hillson, the accompanist. Some of our social activities this your were n series of Bridge end Whist Psrties, Moving Picture, and nn intercless basketball game. The proceeds of these functions went townrd our long Qwaited New York trip. The officers for the year ere: President ---------- Virgil Wood Vice President ----- ButtyYJean.Miles Secretnry ---------- Betty Chapmnn Treasurer ---------- William Duhnmel In March n Dramatic Club wns formed with the following ns officers: Presidont-- -------- Stanley Murphy Vice President ----- Ruth Winsor Secretary ---------- BcttyiJean Miles Treasurer ---------- William Bill The charter members of the club ere those who partici- pated in the Senior Play, and underclassmen who Qualify may join. Four were chosen to coach 4 one-act p nys to be produced in Moy under the supervision of Mr. Jones, 'These studen couches were: Virgil Wood, John Mnrgone, Ruth Winsor, and Robert Murray. Miss Esther Baker and Mr. Roger Jones serve as advisors to the club.