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

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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.

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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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,J NEW' YORK. TRIP DIARY -N Diary of the Class of 1940 Date Monday, April 15 Weather Fair and Sunny Events: A.M. Assembled at high school at 9:30. Friends and parents saw ue off. Our pictures taken for Biddeford Journal. Went in private cars to Boston. Arrived in Boston at neon. Checked our baggage at North Station. Lunched at the Waldorf. P.M. Some went to the theatre. Some visited the State House and toured the city. Returned to North Station at 4:00. Left on street car for pier. Bearded the S,S. New York at 5:00. Had dinner at 6:00. Enjoyed an evening ef dancing. ' Comments: Group who went on tour of ciyy, accidentally pulled the emergency belt en the subway and tied up the traffic. They were bawled out by the conductor. Can you blame hmm? Date Tuesday, April 16 Weather Threatening Events: A.M. Ate breakfast on the boat. Viewed New Yerk's magnificent skyline as approached harbor. Decked at 8:00. Took a bus for a conducted tour ef New York. Saw: Aquarium, Grant's Tomb, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Little Church Around the Corner, Liners: Normandie and Queen Elizabeth, Madison Square Garden, Rockefeller Center, ' Grannercy and Central Parks, Trinity Church, Pallisades, China Town, Bowery, Wall St., Broadway, Park Avenue, Firth Avenue, Harlem, Bridal Path. Checked in at the Hotel Bristol. Lunched. P.M. Went to see the movie nRebeccaN and the stage show of the URockettesN at Radio City Music Hall. Had dinner at the Hotel. Took the N. B, C. Tour. Saw Frank Crunet and Julia Sandersen's broadcast, the nBattle of the Sexesn Comments: Where were Virginia and Alice-late Tuesday night? nSlugn Goodwin get a shave for a dollar. Date Wednesday, April 17 Weather Gleomy Events: A.M. Breakfasted at the hotel. Took the tour through the Hall ef Motion, Rockefeller Center. Lunched at hotel. Went to Rexy's Theatre. After Show some went te autemat and then to Saint Patrick's Cathedral. P.H. Went QQWHGYGGH Planetarium by subway. After Planetarium returned to N. B. C. studies to go to Fred Allen's 12 6' clock broadcast. Comments: Elinor Mitchell get locked in a subway and missed her station. Having a glorious time,