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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1951 volume:

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It is the sincere hope of the editor-in-chief and the OCEANA staff that the student body will gain further inspiration as they follow their footsteps along the pathways they made in 1950-1951, and especially may the Senior Class retrace in memory its steps through four happy years at Old Orchard High. May each senior look back on them with a happy heart and keen sense of accomplishment as he steps across the stage to receive his diploma at graduation, and as he steps down the broad and diversified avenues of life into the future. THE OCEANA Q., -1-1. . 1. -13 ...lf Z2 Z' 44,72 -1 Z7 fy Q 5.1 Z ? 4 Z W OFFICE ENGLISH ROOM COMMERCIAL ROOM CLASSES ALUMNI HALL ATHLETIC FIELID ADVERTISERS THE OCEANA Lbeckcafion ,.,.., ,.,..,,.. .W my MRS. NELSON E. FALLON l THE OCEANA To the teacher whose ideals have inspired us whose ability has been daily demonstrated, whose fairness has made us fair, and whose personality has made her our friend-we dedicate this yearbook-with sincerity and thanks. 6 My work on the OCEANA is nearly finished. Graduation draws near. I find myself reminiscing over the years spent at Old Orchard Beach High School. Footsteps of memory find me walking through the beautiful grounds up to the front doors and on up the wide stair- case. At the top of the stairs, confronting me is a tall, straight door with a small plaque bearing the word, Principal. A turn of the lrnob opens the tall door into . . . t it ytfeaazmxill ,yffrrrvsawasl TI-IE OCEAN A 342 2 The familiar desk with its array of official papers, morning mail, the telephone, the school's record filing cabinet . . . all remind me of the administrative personnel of our school. Here I remember seeing Mr. Cutts consulting Mr. Bean . . . the Faculty coming to Mr. Bean for advice . . . the Maintenance Personnel checking on schedules of duties . . . the Commendable Couneilors conferring with their adviser and principal, Mr. Bean. The little blue box calls to mind the deten- tion slips for the students who have not learned how to cooperate or to discipline themselves. A pair of white fur earmuffs left by a forgetful student adds a personal note always found in the office where personal problems are met with sympathy and understanding. That is why stu- dents come here from all . . . THE OCEANA Suf1fri11ffnrifnt ciF1CTL ciiIT'I l'S Pride is akin to respect. Without pride there is no incentive, no drive, no develop- ment of character or strength. Pride is the envy of the weak. We are proud of Old Orchard Beach High School. Not in the sense of being haughty, overbearing, orarrogant but in a composed dignified manner which keeps us trying, even if we are about to fail, to do our best. One of the local Maine newspapers has been running a column each week on the subject, 'LOur School Is Proud Of -- . This caused me to wonder just how our high school pupils would individually react in preparing a listing of the items or achievements of their school in which they have pride. The list, of course, would be varied because of differences of viewpoint but I am positive that every pupiliwould be able to End something about which they have some feelings of worthy pride. I personally am proud of the building itself and the appearance of its surround- 8 prick ings. But a beautiful building is a lifeless. inanimate object and is only the instru- ment or shell that sets up the environment. The teacher is the most important element in the making of a school and I am proud of our high school teachers for their exper- ience, background, and understanding. But a fine building with intelligent teachers is still not a school unless it has a student body. So, in the Hnal analysis, if we haven't a student body to be proud of, we havenlt a school of which we may be proud. I am proud of the pupils who attend our high school for their achievement in school and for the record our graduates are making as they appear on the Dean's list of -every college that they attend. Our groups are outstanding in athletics, debat- ing, and dramatics. Yes, as a school, we have much that is admirable and, so far as we are concerned. it shall he second to none. CECIL J. Cwrrs THE OCEANA ur lgrinciloa Principal HERBERT R. BEAN, A.B. Mr. Bean is a teacher and leader in every sense of these words. He excels as a teacher. His classes are both interesting and-enjoyable, because he makes history come alive. As a leader, he has managed the affairs of the school for the past sixteen years, advised the Senior Class and the Student Council with diligence, and guided the student body and faculty in keeping our school one of which we can be very proud, one which has steppedffront and center. Mr. Bean's chapel talks have kept a traditional rhythmic step in the hearts of the Senior Class. Each one of us should make the record of his footsteps in school count and each senior has the responsibility to make his own steps in life worthwhile THF OCEANA strides of progress and achievement. That is the advice of a rnan whose own footsteps have made for us a path smoothed by ex- perience, unselhsh devotion, ever present assistance, and friendly encouragement. The intense sincerity of these talks steps into even the most indifferent heart and leaves its imprint. So, too, does the deep loyalty of this patriot as he steps forward each morning in chapel to salute the flag of his country. When our footsteps wavered with the unsteadiness of uncertainty and anxiety, or were heavy with the weariness of trial and discouragement, Mr. Bean, you made them steady, light and sure. May their echoes reverberate in your memory with proud and pleasant tread. 9 Seated, left to right: Ralph Hansen. Agnes Murphy, Alice Arnold. Christine Armstrong. Esther Q Baker. Herbert Bean. Standing: Esther Crowley, Ruth Worth, Russell Copeland, Carl Cunningham. Carl Gilley. Andrew Laughton. George Zeller. Edward Townsend. Mary Fallon. .gaflflky MRS. CLYDE ARMSTRONG, B.S. A womanfs work, grave sirs. is never done. Nasson College Home Economics ALICE E. ARNOLD, A.B. Good nature wins good friends. University of Maine Mathematics, Civics ESTHER A. BAKER, A.B., M.A. Small in statue but high in knowledge. Bates College, Middlebury College French. Latin 10 HERBERT BEAN, A.B. One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. Bates College, Yale University History, Democracy RUSSELL N. COPELAND, Ph.B., M.A. Wit and wisdom are born with a manf, Yale University, Columbia Physics, Mathematics CARL E. CUNNINGHAM, B.B.S. Few things are impossible to diligence and skillf, Shaw Business College Commercial THE OCEANA MRS. NELSON E. FALLON, B.S. Good words are worth much, and cost little. Worcester State Teachers' College i English CARL P. GILLEY Beware the fury of a patient man. Gorham State Teachers' College Industrial Arts RALPH E. HANSEN, A.B., M.A He bought a fair garden, which he tilled himself? Colgate University, Columbia Science,' History MRS. PAUL MURPHY, R.N. ANDREW M. LAUGHTON, B.S. A man must work to get aheadf' University of Maine Commercial MRS. RUTH LIBBY WORTH Music ix said to be the speech of ansfelsf' New England Conservatory of Music Music GEORGE W. ZELLER, B.S., M.E. KA.: happy a man as any in the world. Springfield College, Boston University Physical Education .giaeciaf lgemonne MRS. JOHN CROWLEY Director of School Cafeteria Good health is good fortune. ' th, adding is in the eatin Simmons College, Queens Hospital The proof of e p ' We appreciate her culinary art. School Nurse MR. EDWARD TowNSENn. Custodian A friend in need ix a friend indem'. ' THE OCEANA Many thanks to our friend. Ed. Seated. left to right: George Cooper. Claudette Monier. Mary Mullen. Arthur Dickson. Geraldine Schoonjans. Reinette Fortier. Shirley Reed. Robert Methot. Standing: Frank Manduca. Robert Cross. Harriet Morton. Robert Davis. Daniel Farrington. Mr. Herbert R, Bean. James Tierney. Jacqueline Pepin. Howard Lunt. Roderick Coomer. ommenclalgz Counci om Your Student Council this year has left a trail of sturdy footsteps to be followed only by ambitious and intelligent students. At our first meeting, Mr. Bean, our fa- culty adviser, told us there would be a major change in election procedure. The faculty would elect our president from three nominations sent in by the council. As a result, the council has been under the very capable leadership of Shirley Reed, assisted by vice-president Arthur Dickson. Mary Mullen has done a fine job of keeping the Hnancial status in bal- ance. Claudette Monier kept us accurately posted from week to week. Special repre- sentatives were elected from each class to assist these officers on the executive com- mittee, as follows: Roddy Coomer, fresh- man, Harriet Morton, sophomore, Gerry Schoonjans, junior, Howard Lunt, senior. The Student Council is a highly effec- tive organization which strives to promote improvements that are forthe best inter- ests of the' student body. When students have a vital part in and responsibility for school policies, they make better students. Better students make a more effective school. 12 To serve the school more efficiently, Stu- dent Council has joined the State Student Council Association and will send Shirley Reed and Art Dickson to represent us at the convention in Augusta. The Council is proud of its big achieve- ment for 1951, that of securing a much needed baseball field. Other lesser, but important, achieve- ments were: the placing of paper towels and soap in the girls' room, and soap in the 'boys' room, the organizing of an Old Orchard Beach Baby Sitting League to which only experienced students were eli- gible, the eliminating of the congested traffic problem between the rear study hall door and the English Room, the showing of the movie, The Miracle of Monte Casino g the originating of the fascinating and unusual dance called the f'TWIRP Dance. The Rummage Sale planned for spring is expected to bring the council its greatest source of income for the year. Great credit and gratitude goes to Mr. Bean for his unending cooperation and patience as adviser of these commendable councilors. THE OCEANA jig Elm., The heart of the school . . . the pounding within its walls . . . footsteps which beat in the rhythm of the emotions of the school . . . pride, disappointment, thrills, dismay, excitement enough to make the walls burst, and dignified solemnity . . . I remember all these . . . each class distinct in its own way. The Seniors . . . hundreds of memories bring a flush of warmth to my heart . . . especially do Iyrecall the sixteen seniors whom OCEAN.A rated as Highsteppors. I remember, too, that seniors are admired by the jovial juniors who preen their feathers before the Soaring Sopliomores who lead the flight for the Fluttering F reshmen. Habit is strong, and my footsteps automatically lead me, even in memory, to the classroom where, during his last three years of school, every student walks daily to . . . THE OCEANA 7 eniom I 95 I Norma L. Staples Norm- Isn't that sweet? Funloving . . . Active , enior Wadi icem Richard K. Rich Rich- I'll give ya de clue! Aggressive . . . Serious Aggravating . The leader and chief worry of the class. Plans to havela schmooe farm. Football 2, 3 ', 4 , Basketball 1, 2 ', 3 ', 4 ', Baseball 4: Student Council 2, Drama- tics 1, 2, Varsity Club: Senior Play, A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4: Class President 3, 4. Normand C. Sylvestre Norm- It just ain't rightl' Optimistic . . . Generous Frank Rapid Norm is a ladies' man. He is noted for his humorous expressions and smooth dan- cing. St. John's Prep, Danvers, Massachusetts 1, 2, Football 33, 43, Basketball 3, 4, Base- ball 3', 4 ', Senior Play, OCEANA 4, Class Vice- President 3, 4, Varsity Club 4, A.A. 3, 4, Bowling 3, 4. 1 Cooperative Our efficient secretary of the senior class. A girl every- bodv likes and appreciates. Dramatics 1, 2, Secretary 1, Senior Play, OCEANA 4, Debating 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Choir 3, 4, A.A. 1, 2, 3, Class Secretary 1, 2, 4, Honor Essay. I 'Letters 14 Paul Picard Paul- Aren't I handsome? Energetic . . . Popular Handsome The star athlete of the school. Outstanding in all sports, he will not be forgot- ten in 0.0.B.H.S. for many years to come. Football 1 , 2 , 3', 4', Co- captain 4, Basketball l , 2 ', 33, 44, Baseball 2, 33, 43, Track 23, 3, Student Coun- cil 3, Dramatics 1, 2, Vice- President 1, President 25 Varsity Club 4, President, Senior Play, A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Class Treasurer 3. 4. THE OCBANA l95I Constance I. Bartlett Connie- Keep quiet!', Alert . . . Curious Impish Connie is the smallest mem- ber of the class. We hear that she likes the football type. Bowling 3, 45 Dramatics 1, 2g Glee Club 45 Choir 45 A.A. 1. 2. Thomas L. Blaney Tommy-'iWhere's the free store? Attentive . . . Hardworking Active The handsome one in the class, so he says. The only boy who likes to work for the class. Football 4'g Basketball Man- ager,4g Dramatics 1, 25 Var- sity Club 4g Senior Playg A.A.1, 2. 3. 4. Arlene M. Bragdon Arlene- Is it time for the bell? Quiet . . . Honest . . . Shy Arlene is one of the most quiet students in our class. She enjoys home economics classes, we hear. A.A. 1. 2. Dawn M. Briggs Rudy- Yipe!,' Capable . . . Sensible Helpful Dawn is a very well liked classmate. Her favorite pas- time is square dancing. Dramatics 1, 23 Orchestra lg Debating 3, 4. June L. Collum June- I don't know. Reserved . . . Conscientious Pleasant June likes softball. especially when the boys are around. june only came to us re- cently, but in this short time she has made many friends. THE OCEANA eniom David A. Coomer Dave- I hope they came outf' Lighthearted . . . Lenient Kind Little is known about Dave, he loves photography and C. A. P. Senior Playg Projection Op- erator 43 OCEANA 35 A.A. 1, 2. 35 Camera Club 3. Sandra F. Cook Sandy-4- You should know! Petite . . . Energetic Likeable Loves algebra. Her favorite pastime is asking questions. A.A. l. 2, 33 Dramatics 1. 2. Sharon G. Cook Cookie- Gee, he's cute. Merry . . . Wise . . . jolly Likes to be called Diamond Lil. Her favorite pastime is chewing gum. A.A. 1, 2, 33 Dramatics 1, 25 Glee Club 3: Student Council 3. George W. Cote George- I'll Hunk for sure.'l Persevering . . . Polite Patient George is one of the quiet try hard boys of the class. American History is his fa- vorite subject. Dramatics 1. 23 Football 2. 3. 4'g Varsity Club l. Francis S. Crosby Francis- What's the easiest subject? Inquisitive . . . Witty Industrious A lad we have not known long, but feel we have al- wavs known. When his Irish eyes are smiling. they steal our hearts away. St. Louis 1, 2. 3: Bowling 4: Chess Club 4. 'Letters 15 en iora Margaret M. Crosby Margy- Yes, I think so. Understanding . . . Cordial Courteous The talented singer of the class. Her faithful attend- ance and punctuality has been noted for four years. Favorite pastime is dancing. Bowling 3, Drarnatics 1, 2, OCEANA 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Choir 3, 4, A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Prize Speaking 2, 3, 4, Camera Club 3, Vice-Presi- dent. Robert E. Davis Bob- They get me. Conscientious . . . Willing Pleasant The quiet boy of the athletes. His only loves are basketball and women. Dramatics 1, 2, Basketball 1 23. 34 , 43, Co-captain 4, Student Council 3, 4, Var- sity Club 4, Senior Play, A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Foul Shoot- ing 2. 7 Thomas j. Dupuis Tommy- Oh yeah. Mature . . . Magnanimous Manly Tommy is the quiet, studious type. Usually ready to give a helping hand. Drarnatics 1, 2, President 1, Track 1. 2, Debating Club 3, A.A. 4. Treasurer: Camera Club 3. Daniel P. Farrington Danny- Is that right? Witty . . . Enthusiastic Engaging His favorite sport is football. Popular and well known for that nice, blonde. curly hair. Dramatics 1, 2, Football 2, 3 . 43. Co-captain 4, Bas- ketball 1. 2, 3, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, Student Council 4, Varsity Club 4, Senior Play, OCEANA 3, AA. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Presi- dent 3. 4, Camera Club 3, Treasurer 3: Class President l. Secretary 3. Nancy J. Griffin Nan-- Watch outlv' Humorous . . . Vivacious Agreeable Nan is our class comedienne and is noted for her eyes which sparkle with mischief. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling 3, 4, Dramatics 1, 2, Senior Play: Debating 3. eLetters 16 7951 Beverly M. Hunter Bev- Gee. Sweet . . . Gentle . . . Lovely Bev is quiet, but attentive in her studies. She is always busy writing letters to the U. of M. Bowling 3, Dramatics 1. 2, Senior Play, OCEANA 4, Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Choir 3, 4, A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4, Camera Club 3. Secretary, Class Treasurer 1. Harry R. Larsen Dickf Stay loose. Commanding . . . Determined . . . Disarming The man who knows all the class gossip, and is able to start his own. Favorite male of Junior Misses. Football 1, 23, 3 , 43, Co- captain 4, Bowling 4, Basket- ball l, 23. 34 , 44 , Co-captain 4, Baseball 13, 23, 44 , Dra- matics 1, 2, Varsity Club 4, Senior Play, Chess Club, OCEANA 4: A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4: Class President 2. Reginald E. Larson Sam- 1 know. Herculean . . . Studious Brilliant He was six foot 0' man, A 1- His most loved sub- ject is Physics. His favorite pastime is reading and seeing Westerns, Bowling 4, Captain, Chess Club 4, Captain, OCEANA 3, 4, Debating 4: A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4, Baseball 2. 4, Valedictorian. Lucille I. Le Gendre Lulu- He's sweet. Proud . . . Pretty Predominant Lulu is quiet and reserved. She works hard for the class. Loves dancing. Drxmaties 1, 2, Senior Play, OCEANA 4: A.A. 4, Camera Club 3, Basketball Manager -l- '3 Bowling 3. Howard J. Lunt Howie- Gee! Quiet . . . Reserved . . Neat The red head of the class and the smoothest thing on two feet. Football 2. 3 '. 43: Basketball 1. 2 . 33. 43, Baseball 1 ', 2 , 33, 4 '. Captain 4: Stu- dent Council 1, 2. 3, 4, Vice- President 3, Dramatics 1. 21 Varsity Club 4. Viee-Presi- dent: AA, 1. 2. 3, 4. THE OCEANA 1951 Patricia A. Maguire Pat-HI-low was it? Dependable . . . Hardworking . . . Congenial Pat is noted for laughing till she cries. We shall remem- ber her suave. poised acting as Mrs. Graham. Basketball 3: Bowling 3: Dramatics 1, 2: Senior Plav: OCEANA 4: Glee Club 2. 3. 4: Class Treasurer 2. Carol J. Marshall Carol- Youlre crazy. Lively . . . Clever . . . Frank If you ever want a frank opinion. Carol is the Miss to see. The unknown holds ad- venture for her. Bowling 3: Dramatics l. 2: OCEANA 4: Debating 4: A.A. l. 2. 3. 4: Camera Club 3. Robert H. Methot Bob- You like that. huh ? Pessimisfir . . . Noisy Willing Bob. we find. is sometimes ouite loud. but a good sport. Studv hall is his favorite neriod. Football l. 3. 4 ': Baseball l. 2 '. 4 . Captain 3: Bowling 3. 4: Student Council 4: Dramwtics I. 2: Varsity Club 4: A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Betty J. Monroe Betty- Dunno. Gay . . . Polite . . . Calm Betty is a wonderful cook and will make some lucky man very happy. Pretty as a picture. Bowling 3. 4: Dramatics l. 2: Senior Play: Glee Club l: A.A. l: Camera Club 3. Robert H. Monroe Bob- l'll get even. Corny . . . Happy Enthusiastic He is the object of much rnzzing. Was asked to WIDE lest year for football. Football l. 2. 3'. 4': Bowl- ing 3. 4: Dramatics l. 2: Varsity Club 4: Chess Club 4' A.A. l. 2. 3. 4: Camera Club 3. TH E OCEANA eniom Faye V. Morrison Faye- Eh?', Attractive . . . Talkative Good Dresser Faye has proved to be quite a conversationalist and has a persuasive manner. Her fa- vorite pastime is going to Canada. Dramatics l. 2: Senior Play: Chess Club 4: Glee Club lg A.A. l. 2. Barbara-jean Morton B-J.- My heavens. Friendly . . . Thoughtful Courteous Barb's fa v o r i t e class is French. She is a regular honor roll student. Our Poe- tess. Dramatics 2: Senior Play: Chess Club 4: OCEANA 4: Debating 3. 4: A.A. 2. 3. 41 Girls' State 3. Joan M. Ogden Joanie- Oh, no! Refined . . . Responsive Reliable Joan is the owner of a snap- py wardrobe. Also. she is the owner of a swell personality and likeable ways. Bowling 3: Orchestra 2. 3. 4: Dramatics 1, 2: OCEANA 4: Glee Club 1:A.A. l. 2. 3. 4: Camera Club 3. Ernest C. Park Ernie- Hey, Henry! Noisy . . . Studious Garrulous The noise and knowledge of of the English class. His favorite hobby is climbing roofs. Football Manager lf: Bas- ketball Manager 2 , 33: Baseball Manager 2 '. 33: Dramatics l, 2: Varsity Club: Senior Play: OCEANA 3: A.A. l. 2: Camera Club 3. Ann E. Pennell Annabelle- I'll bite. why? Graceful . . . Slender Charming Ann's brilliant acting in Lena Rivers will always be remembered. She just loves to get up in the morning! Basketball lg Bowling 3: Dramatics l. 2: Senior Play: Glee Club l. 2. 3. 4: Choir 3. 4: A.A. l. 2. 3. 4. l.etters 17 en iam Evelyn M. Presby Evie- Oh. yes.', Carefree . . . Friendly Able Evelyn is a Hrst-rate pal. One of the Singing Presbys, whose voice we shall always remember. Bowling 4: Dramatics 1, 2: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Choir 3. 4: A.A. 2. Shirley B. Recd Shirl- Oh. you fripf' Popular . . . Efficient Winning Shirl is a very diligent class worker. Her favorite hobby is cooking. Student Council 1. fl: Dra- matics 1. 2. President 1: De- bating 3, 4: A.A. l. 2. 3. 4: Cheerleading I . 2 '. fi . 4 : Prize Speaking 2. 3. 4: D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award: OCEANA 3. 4: Class Oration. L. Anne Shraybman Anne- Oh. goodness! Captivating . . . Studious Likeable Anne has an outstanding scholastic record and is go- ing to make good use of it a f t e r high school. Good luck. Anne. Dramatics l. 2. Vice-Presi- dent 2: OCEANA 3, 4, Edi- tor-in-chief 4: Debating Club 4: A.A. 1. 2, 3: Prize Speak- ing 2, 3: Class Vire-Presi- dent l: Salutatorian. Mary A. Sloan Mary- Oh ya! joyous . . . Sensible Adventurous Mary has a very sweet dis- position. Her parties will al- ways be remembered. Basketball 3'. 44. Co-captain 4: Bowling 3, 4: Dramatics 1. 21 Varsity Club 4: Senior Play: Glee Club l: A.A. 1. 2. 3. Robert J. Whittemore Bob- I hope I can stay all year. Helpful . . . Eflicient Ambitious Bob 'is the veteran of our class. The only boy in the Class who knew how to keep quiet. 'Letters I8 1951 Patricia J. Stansberry Pat- Oh, phooeyf, Determined . . . Active Speedy Pat loves sports and is a good one. Remember Old Caesar in Lena Rivers? Well. that was our Pat. Yas'm dat's jest what I wuz fixin' to do. Willcox Union High, Will- cox Arizona 1: Basketball 23. 33. 43. Co-captain 4: Bowl- ing 3, 4: Orchestra 2, 3: Varsity Club 4: Senior Play: OCEANA 4: A.A. 3: Camera Club 3. Jeffrey Thompson Jeff- Oh. cut it out! Flirtatious . . . Appealing Observing The boy we like to talk about. Quiet the first three years. lover the senior year. Football 3. 4'g Dramatics 1. 2: Varsity Club 4: Senior Play: OCEANA 4: A.A. 2. 3. 4: President 4: Class Marshal 3. Marilyn M. Webb Webby-'LYe gadsf' Peppy . . . Unpredictable Intelligent Marilyn is always willing to be a friend in need. She belongs in the Will Sue- ceed class. Bowling 3: Orchestra 3. 4: Dramatics 1. 2g Senior Play: Basketball 15 OCEANA 3, 4. Business Manager: Debat- ing 3. 45 Glee Club 2, 3g A.A. l. 2. 3: Prize Speaking I. 2. 3. 4. Lois A. Wharfl' Lo- I'll do it. Sophisticated . . . Good Dresser . . . Alfable Lo is quite a torch singer when she gets started. She has a special weakness for convertibles. Basketball lg Bowling 3: Dramatics l, 23 Senior Play: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Choir 3. 4: A.A. l. 2. 3. 4. Bowling 3: Boys' State 3: Senior Play 4: Chess Club 4: OCEANA 4: Debating 4: X A I 2 4 THE OCEANA -611 PazsHW-'N A Op -1 IDA. .na 111 H o 1 O E .za-J li . Cfau .Mafory FRESHMAN YEAR - In the year 1947, in the hallowed halls of Old Orchard Beach High School, an aura of greenish hue emanated from hither to yon. Was it St. Patrick Day lep- rechauns? No, it was sixty-two fumbling. noisy, curious freshmen. K We lost some of the fumbling and noise as we crawled the length of the gymna- sium on our hands and knees at Freshman Reception. The curiosity remained with us and caused our noses to find their way around in studies and extra-curricular ac- tivities. The noise crept back as we held that first memorable class election and these officers emerged victorious: President Dan Farrington, Vice-President Anne Shrayb- man, Secretary Norma Staples, and Trea- surer Beverly Hunter. In the fall, the gridiron felt the tread of Bob Methot, Harry Larsen, Bob Mon- roe and Paul Picard. There was nothing remotely green about these players who made the varsity and have been on it ever since. Paul Picard made basketball team, and JayVees was made by: Tom Blaney, Dan Farrington, Bob Davis, Harry Larsen, and Richie Rich. Mary Sloan was the lone girl to make girls' team. Shirley Reed became a cheerleader. We were definitely sports minded. We took part in all clubs, and made a record in Prize Speaking when Marilyn Webb and Thomas Dupuis won priies. Before we knew .it, June was uhustin' out all over and we were sophomores. THE OCEANA SOPHOMORE YEAR As studious sophomores, we returned to school ready to work toward a bright goal. Expertly conducting our first meeting, we quickly elected Harry Larson, 'presidentz William Hutto, vice-presidentg Norma Staples, secretary, Patricia Maguire, trea- surer. We delegated Shirley Reed, Howie Lunt, and Richie Rich to Student Council. Again we were tops in sports. Football claimed Paul Picard, Harry Larsen, Fred Bellevue, Bob Monroe, Howie Lunt, Dick Howard, Richie Rich and Dan Farring- ton. Our basketeers on the varsity were: Harry Larsen, Robert Davis, Paul Picard. Howie Lunt, and Richie Rich. On Jay- Vees we had Tom Blaney, Dan Farring- ton, Bob Wright, Fred Bellevue, and George Cote. The only girl to make the varsity team was Pat Stansberry. Lucille LeGendre and Mary Sloan played on the JayVees. HPutting the old wood to the apple were: Richie Rich, Paul Picard, Howie Lunt, Harry Larsen and Bob Monroe. Half the Prize Speaking contestants were juniors: Shirley Reed and Marilyn Webb. winners. and Anne Shraybman. Margaret Crosby, and Dick Howard' In addition to giving the freshmen a dance. we put on a St. Patrick dance with the hall decorated like a bit of old Ire- land. and Irish shamrocks and wit ap- peared everywhere. By the end of the second year, we thought that we were 'full of enough knowledge and wisdom to take us through to the junior year. 19 L1 : E N Q I 953 o Q fl W4 .B-L- lb EN V 5 , off -2 ' nl. L JUNIOR YEAR We launched on our third year with high spirits, determined to make a superior record. First, we elected good officers: President Richard Rich. Vice-President Normand Sylvestre, Secretary Daniel Far- rington, Treasurer Paul Picard. VVe sent Sharon Cook, Howard Lunt, Bob Davis, and Paul Picard to Student Council. Paul Picard became president of the A.A., Dan Farrington, vice-president, and Reggie Larson, secretary. We were assigned Mr. Hansen and Mr. Laughton for advisers. Football soon claimed the attention of gridiron stars Paul Picard, Norm Svlvestre. Harry Larsen, Howie Lunt, Bob Methot, Bob Monroe, Dan Farrington, George Cote, Jeff Thompson, and Richie Rich. In basketball, B. Davis, R. Rich, H. Lar- sen, and P. Picard scored points for var- sity. The JayVees had G. Cote, B. Nlethot, D. Farrington, T. Blaney, B. Monroe, and N. Sylvestre. Our only girl basketeers were Pat Stansberry, Mary Sloan, and' Mary Vorias. Lois Wharfif, Norma Staples, Ann Pen- nell, Margaret Crosby, Beverly Hunter, Evelyn Presby, Shirley Reed, and Patricia Maguire were heard in Glee Club and Choir. Marilyn Webb was pianist. In Prize Speaking, Shirley Reed and Marilyn Wfebb took first and second prizes respectively. Margaret Crosby, Tom Du- puis, and Anne Shraybman did fine work. A Fitting close to these, achievements was the Prom, the prettiest and most enjoyed one in many a year, thanks to the hospi- tality of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Sylvestre, who opened the Ocean House to us. 20 SENIOR YEAR With Mr. Bean as our adviser, we elected officers for this all-important year with Richard Rich for president: Normand Sylvestre, vice-president: Norma Staples. Secretary: Paul Picard, treasurer. Student Councilors were: Shirley Reed, Howie Lunt, Bob Davis, and Dan Farrington. In sports we were tops. In football we were undefeated in our class. All star members were: Rich, Monroe, Larsen, Lunt, Sylvestre, Thompson, Cote, Blaney, Methot, Farrington, and Picard. The bas- ketball season was spectacular. Our boys won the York County Tournament and made a good showing in Western Maine Tournament. The team consisted mostly of seniors: Davis and Larsen, co-captains, Picard, Rich, Lunt, Sylvestre, and Man- ager T. Blaney. Senior girls on girls' var- sity were Pat Stansberry, Mary Sloan, and Manager Lucille LeGendre. Shirley Reed and Marilyn Webb made league semi-finals in debating, and Anne Shraybman and Reggie Larson took part in tourney debates. Joan Ogden and Marilyn Webb were again in orchestra. Our same group of girls were in Glee Club and Choir. Mari- lyn took girls' first prize in Speaking Con- test. Margaret Crosby, Shirley Reed did exemplary work. Ahead is graduation, the bright goal toward which our footsteps have steadily progressed. Our steps slowly march in dignified procession now as we leave be- hind us footprints of achievement on the sands of time. THE OCEANA THE OCEANA Com mc CApen.s TY 'var Pensoggffaecfmow ESV CAREFQEE Ama SMART STYLES AYHLETOC Aan n.r1'Y - MgAJll'l7lJl'I'.1 jOVlAl. juuious The deep imprint of strong footsteps will be left in Old Orchard Beach High School long after this class has graduated. The energy of the juniors, who have partici- pated greatly in all school activities, has been directed by good leaders: President Kenneth Davis assisted by Vice-President Anita Scontras. Richard Dowling wisely handled our monetary problems. and Carol Bellevue accurately recorded our his- torical doings. We sent Mary Mullen. Gerry Schoon- jans, Arthur Dickson. James Tierney, and Claudette Monier to Student Ckmuncil as our representatives. All these boys were active gridiron men: A. Dickson, D. Armstrong, K. Davis. D. Dowling, Fairbanks. G. Pelletier. C. McKenna, Tierney. and G. Shirley. Armstrong, Dickson, Davis. and Tierney also played on the varsity basketball team. while Fairbanks and R. Prosser lcd the jayvees. Our girls are very active and frolicsome. Nine played actively on the girls' varsity basketball squad: S. Wood, -I. Karnem, B. Toulouse, B. Henry, C. Monier, G. Schoonjans, M. Mullen, G. LeTendre, and C. Keene. The juniors girls virtually made up the cheering squad with M, Mullen, B. Henry, S. Wood, B. Toulouse, Kar- nem, G. Letendre, and R. Rackliff. Var- sity Club has many of these same juniors on its roll. Christmas was made merrier for all by our Christmas Ball. Springtime was wel- comed by our Spring Hop, and now we look forward to a play to present in May. Our stellar social of the year, the Prom, is still in its nebulous phase, but it is soon to become a scintillating' success. Our debaters were Charles McKenna. and David 'Madden. Front Row. left to right: Leona Glines. Claudette Monier. joan Pelletier. Clara Melon. Anita Seontras. Richard Dowling. Kenneth Davis. Caroline Bellevue. Margaret Barnes. Geraldine Schoonjans, Barbara Toulouse, Carol Keene. Second Row: Jeannette Karnemides, Grace Letendre. Carolyn Hallett. Grace Thibeau. Bar- bara Hilton. Mary Mullen, Kay Mewer. Joan McGlaullin. Sylvia Wood. Pauline Bru- lotte. Lorraine Methot, Barbara Henry. Lorraine Leger. Third Row: Eugene Smart. Charles Winslow. Charles McKenna. James Fairbanks, George Shirley, Russell Prosser, James Tierney, Arthur Dickson. David Morison, Ronald Gendron. Elroy Michaud. David Madden. Donald Armstrong. Reynald Dupuis. 22 THE OCEANA 1 Front Row. left to right: Barbara Flanagan. Doris Presby. Sandra Marshall. Dorothy Morin, Barbara Dalzall, Frances Kimball. John Thomas. Arnold Dow, Jean Ames. Amy Fullerton. Barbara Prosser. Mildred Hannington. Barbara Winslow. Elaine Lewis. Second Row: Mary Lou Bishop, Lois Shorey. Elaine Blaney. Harriet Morton, Robert Cross. George Cooper. Leo Plante. Earl Crosby. Fernand Violette. Patrick Plante, Richard Bergevin. Lawrence Crosby. George Freeman. Joan Connell. Catherine Levecque. Dianne Curry, Patricia Monroe. Third Row: Mary Meehan, Arthur Bumpus. Robert Potvin, Harold Lovely, Darrell Arnsden, Richard Finnemore, Daniel DeRepentigny. Maynard DeGrace, David Cole, Robert Fitz- gerald. Harry Critchley. Frank Manduca. Joseph O'Brien. Nancy Allaire. Gloria Ford. SOARING SOPHOMORES When the smoke of ballot casting had cleared, the Sophomore Class found John Thomas and Arnold Dow tied for presi- dent. More smoke, noise, ballots, suspense -John emerged victorious! Arnold was immediately made vice-president. Further election results made Jean Ames secretary and Frances Kimball treasurer. Student Council membership was won by Frank Manduca, George Cooper, Robert Cross. and Harriet Morton. Mrs. Fallon and Mr. Hansen became our advisers. As is customary with sophomore classes. our first social of the year was Freshman Reception, a success socially and Enan- cially. The sophs took many steps in other school events. Frances Kimball. Frank THE OCEANA Manduca, and Arnold Dow were selected for prize speaking. Harriet Morton, Fran- ces Kimball, George Cooper, and Robert Cross made OCEANA staff. Arnold Dow became manager of the football squad and David Cole and Danny DeRepentigny played on the squad. Ip JayVees we had Harold Lovely, David Cole, John Thomas, Arnold Dow, George Cooper, and Robert Cross. Maynard DeGrace played on the varsity team in basketball. Several sopho- mores are listed in orchestra. band and Clee Club. In March the sophomores presented The Road Back. A penny carnival is scheduled for April. 23 9 Front Row. left to right: Herschel Desjardin. Allan Pelletier. Harold Brown. Leonard Morri- son. Nahdia Easterbrooks, Jerome Plante, John Holroyde. Katherine Elliott. George Tar- box. Donald Ketola. Franklin Dalzall. Leslie Wyman, Raymond Dion. Second Row: Roderick Goomer. John Paine. Edith Light, Eileen O'Brien. Anne Grover Reinette Fortier. Garilyn Finnemore, Lillian Tenan, Lois White. Jacqueline Peplin. Myrna Hall. Mary Jane Paulhus. Marina Bellevue. Agatha Kenny. Carol Bartlett. Robert Jen- kins. Third Row: Charles Beaudoin. James Farrington, Robert Gollum. Gilbert McBay. Donna Crockett. Janice Lewis, Joan Radley, Deanna Hatch. Patricia Armington. Janet liarncs, Dawn Hackett. Roland Lamb. Duane Hartford. Roland Morrissette. FLUTTER ING FRESHMEN Miss Arnold, where do we go next? Where is Miss Baker's room? Mr. Copeland, what are the periods today? Wfhat period is this ?', Questions and more questions asked by bewildered and befuddled freshmen re- sounded on the ears of their class advisers when we, as fifty fearful freshmen, made our debut last September. One fact was in our favor. Fortunately, we found ourselves in the same two second-Hoor rooms of the Annex which we had occupied as eighth grades and which have become the fresh- men home rooms. Doing more gyrating than rotating the first few days, we were thankful to let down our landing gear on home ground when the 1:45 bell buzzed off the end of flight time. Finally our feet touched solid earth, and we made firm treads once we elected John Holroydc president, Kay Elliott vice- president, Nahdia Easterbrooks secretary. and Jerome Plante treasurer. We walked 24 into Student Council with Jackie Pepin. Reinette Fortier and Roddy Goomer. We have done well in scholastic and cultural attainments by getting on the honor roll, presenting a play, a dance. and having John Holroyde, Kay Elliott. and Sharon Barnhart in Prize Sp-faking. Sharon took an award in debating. Other active debaters were Kay Elliott, Jackie Pepin, Jerome Plante, and Joan Radley. John Holroyde, Roland Lamb, Jim Far- rington, Lesley Wyman, and Jerome Plante made the football squad. John Holroyde, Tom Hartford, Jim Farrington, Don Ketola, Bob Jenkins, Roddy Goomer, and Les VVyman played on JayVees. Joan Radley, Marina Bellevue, Janice Lewis. Reinette Fortier and Jackie Pepin played good basketball. Our freshman year nearly over, we look with enthusiasm toward our sophomore year. THE OCEANA 340 WOO!!! Here there are always members from each class striving to top each other in learning how to speak and write effectively, to know and love Shakespeare, to appreciate poetry, to develop a liking for good read- ing, and a discriminating taste and variety in selection of material. Someone can always be seen listening to recordings of '4Beowulf and S'Treasure Islandf, or making his own recordings, giving talks, review- ing books, studying iilm strips on '6The Tale of Two Citiesf' or con- ducting a student round table discussion. After school hours almost always a group is gathered around the desk editing the OCEANA or displaying the strategy of debating. This busy English department re- ceives much cooperation from another room I remember . . . THE OCEANA Frlitorial Staff Shirley Reed Grace Thibeault ,Reginald Larson Barbara Morton Normand Sylvestre Lucille LeGendre Barbara Toulouse Jefllrey Thompson Patricia Stansberry Harry Larsen Reynalcl Dupuis Catherine Elliott Robert Cross Claudette Monier me Om, any Editor-in-Chief, ANNE SHRAYRMAN Business Staff Marilyn Wehh Margaret Crosby Robert Whittemore A Carol Marshall Norma Staples Sylvia Wood Geraldine Schoonjans Joan McGlaullin Anita Scontras Frances Kimball Roderick Coomer George Cooper .loan Ogden Art Stall' Typists Margaret Barnes Patricia Maguire Charles McKenna Beverly Hunter Harriett Morton Patricia Stansberry Adviser, MRS. NELSON E-. FALLON THE OCEANA 1 Front Row. left to right: Lucille LeGendre. Sylvia Wood. Katherine Elliot. Harriet Morton. Shirley Reed. Anne Shraybman. Reginald Larson. Marilyn Webb. Grace Thibeau. Anita Seontras. Carol Marshall. Norma Staples. Barbara-Jean Morton. Second Row: Margaret Crosby. Patricia Maguire. Frances Kimball. Barbara Toulouut, Geral- dine Schoonjans. Patricia Stansberry. Margaret Barnes. Claudette Monier. Joan McGlau- Hin, joan Ogden. Beverly Hunter. Mrs. Fallon. Third Row: Roderick Coomer. George Cooper. Normand Sylvestre. Jeffrey Thompson. Harry Larsen. Charles McKenna. Robert Whittemore. Reynald Dupuis. Robert Cross. Passing yearbooks out of a closet to a frenzied adviser may not be an ideal job. but it surely keeps one in the dark about other proceedings. One day as I stepped out of Mrs. Fal- lon's closet, I was bewildered by the tur- moil in the room. Mrs. Fallon, our ad- viser, Anne Shraybman, editor-in-chief. and Reginald Larson, managing editor. worked busily at Mrs. Fallon,s desk ar- ranging layout in the dummy. In one corner, Marilyn Webb was giving a last minute pep talk to her advertising staflf Nearby, the literary staff, under Barbara- 'Iean Morton, was noisily proofreading. The hubbub was hectic! I walked to the rear of the room where I found an empty desk with a sign on it that read. i'Art staff-out to lunch. Artists are al- ways hungry, it seems. I sat down in the cmpty chair and began to think about the staff. Chosen early last fall, the stall' had immediately received assignments and se- lected a theme. Every one worked hard to discharge his duties efficiently. All work was done during after school hours. and some members even took time from the THE OCEANA Christmas holidays to work on the book. This was typical of the enthusiasm shown by the staH, sharing the work of creating a yearbook that will measure up to the line standards of previous OCEANA an- nuals. It was just such enthusiasm as this that resulted in the 1950 OCEANA,S receiving a second place rating in the class of printed yearbooks published by students of schools of three hundred or less enroll- ment. This was the first time our book had taken an award in the national con- test held annually at Columbia University. Appointed as delegates because of out- standing achievement, interest and initia- tive in their Helds, Anne Shraybman, Regi- nald Larson, Margaret Crosby, and Joan McGlauflin represented us at the CSPA convention in March at Columbia Uni- versity. As I thought of these busy, noisy groups before me. I couldn't help feeling proud ol them and marvelled that out of the din and confusion would come new and greater results. RI wonder what the 1951 OCIQANA will be like? Passing yearbooks out of a closet had suddenly become ex- citing! 27 RESOLVED R ESOI .UTION ISTS My nonchalant sidling by the ofhce was abruptly halted by a scream of anguish from the English Room. Stopping only for a quick drink of lukewarm water, I scurried down the corridor just in time to hear: Order! Orderln . . . then . . . Crash! . . . as Shirley enthusiastically knocked the head of the gavel off with a single blow. This was just the Debating Club in action. With much banging of lists, waving of papers, and I did not! . . . You did, tool , the aHirmative and negative teams were practicing. The sub- ject being debated was 'gResolved: That the American people should reject the Welfare State. This was the first prac- tice. March found these same debaters suave- ly finishing off contest debates with the poise and strategy of a district attorney. I can still see the puzzled, surprise on the witnessls face in cross-examination as Shirley asked him in her disarming man- ner, Do you feel that one of the prime concerns of the government is the care of the . . . tdramatic pausej . . . indigent?,' Old Orchard emerged from the South Portland debate tournament as the only Maine high school with an exceptional record. We won six, and lost two debates. Success was ours again in the Bates League preliminary contest debates against San- ford, and we became eligible for the semi-finals held at Bates College April 13. At the semi-finals, Old Orchard won two, and lost two of its four debates. The affirmative won a 3-0 decision against Maine Central Institute, and the nega- tive won a 3-0 vote over St. Dominic's Girls High. The aliirmative lost to Ells- worth, and the negative team lost in a 2-l decision to Portland High. This was the first time either team met defeat in its tourney or contest debates this season. Sharon Barnhart and Charles McKenna were on the affirmative team, and Marilyn Webb and Shirley Reed on the negative. Miss Webb and Miss Barnhart took first speakers honors in both the preliminary and semi-final debates. The latter received an exceptional high rating at the semi- finals. The present negative team will not be with us next year. Great promise is seen also, in the excellent work done by Jerome Plante, and Kay Elliott as we look ahead to 1952. Seated, left to right: Jerome Plante. Norma Staples, Carol Marshall, Anne Shraybman. Standing: Reginald Larson, Sharon Barnhart, Dawn Briggs, Joan Radley, Marilyn Vlehh, U Barbara-Jean Morton. Kay Elliot, Mrs. Fallon, Jacqueline Pepin. 28 THE OCEANA we Commercial! pawn This is the haven of intent businessmen-to-be. The noise of the machines-the staccato rhythm of the typewriters, the How of words from the dictaphone, the whir of the mimeographw-is a constant rc- minder of the endless activities of the school. I can see the commer- cial teachers and students rushing to get schedules, tickets, and pro- grams out on time, or I find myself wondering how they manage to decipher those peculiar looking signs in the shorthand book, or follow the intricacies of bookkeeping. After school hours, there is always a play being rehearsed in this room, or a selection for Prize Speaking being recited. The sounds of these things fade from memory as other sounds take their place, and I hear the murmer of happy voices draw- mg me to . . . THE OCEANA Seated. left to right: Betty Monroe, Mary Sloan. Carol Marshall. Patricia Maguire. Shirley Reed, Ann Pennell. Patricia Stansberry, Lois Wharff. Marilyn Webb. Beverly Hunter. Barbara-Jean Morton, Norma Staples. Nancy Griffin. Sandra Cook. Standing: Robert Whittemore. Ernest Park. Robert Davis. Daniel Farrington. Robert Monroe. Mr. Cunningham. Harry Larsen. David Coomer, Normand Sylvestre. Paul Pivnrd. Howard Lunt. E l.ENA RIVERS Lena Rivers is the story of how a young naive, uneducated young girl, who, once given the opportunity and encourage- ment, underwent a startling transforma- tion into a lovely, sophisticated, but sweet, young lady, finding love, and discovering her true identity as the daughter of a very Fine father whom she had never known existed. This very famous play was well played by the cast from the Senior Class. The audience will long remember the haughty Mrs. Livingstone as portrayed by Ann Pennell, and her equally haughty daugh- ter, Caroline, Shirley Reed. Nor can old loveable, but outspoken, Granny Nichols be forgotten or the way Marilyn Webb made her so realistic. Our hearts were stolen by that no-good-for-nothin' Cae- sarv, whose role became the steal of the show and was so naturally plaved by Patricia Stansberry. Some people still find it hard to believe that Caesar was played by a girl, but we know her as the warm- hearted Texan she is, with the ability to do well and wholeheartedly whatever she undertakes. Norma Staples as Lena made us live '50 H through, her trial and triumphs with her. Wfe liked Norm Sylvestrels understanding portrayal of the honest idealist, young Durwood. Ernest Park was such a spirited and frank person as unior that we couldn't tell where the real Ernie parted with the make-believe John. His sister. Anna, the role so well interpreted by Barbara 'lean Morton. was also outstand- ing. One of the Hnest bits of acting by a high school student in a long while was done by Patricia Maguire as the Poised, and we meant that to be a HP . and ultra- refined Mrs. Graham. Some very good supporting acting for her was done by Bob Davis, the very human Mr. Graham. modest and unassuming. Lois Wharff as Aunt Milly, the object of old lazy Caesar's affection, lent comedy and action to every scene she was in, and they were numerous! Other actors who did mighty good work in their roles were Bob Whittemore as the quiet Mr. Livingstone, and Harry Larsen as the struggling tutor, Malcolm Everett, in love with Anna. THE OCEANA TH E ROAD BACK The Road Back , a comedy-drama in three acts, by Joseph Carlton, was pre- sented in March by the Sophomore Class under the direction of Mr. Carl Cunning- ham. Frank Manduca convincingly played the role of Pa Fowler, a little, discouraged man of fifty, whose discouragement disap- peared in the last act after having made his road back to fortune and happiness. Elaine Lewis took the part of Ma Fow- ler, a large, easy-going, easy-to-cry type. Her daughter, Milly, played by Lois Shor- ey, twenty-one, loud and slangy, was a stark contrast to her parents, and a girl of decided opinions. Jean Ames, as her sister. jenny, was a quiet, forceful girl of twenty- three. George, the ne'er-do-well nineteen year old son in the family, was Earl Cros- bv. Arthur, Jenny's friend, was portrayed by David Cole. Bob Fitzgerald as Blake was the young man in love with Milly. Every neighborhood has its gossip and the Fowler neighborhood had Mrs. Bin- ders. Played by Harriett Morton, the role was acted in a very realistic manner and rumors spread with lightning speed. An- other part well interpreted was that taken by Frances Kimball as Blake's aristocratic, well-dressed mother. John Thomas be- came the typical businessman of fifty in the role of Mr. Harrison. Fernand Vio- lette, Pa's brother, an old timer from Ari- zona, gave that character a true Western manner. Ben was a multi-millionaire. The story of the play is that of a poor family on the downgrade. Milly and George are lazy. Jenny is trying to keep their head above water. Pa is unemployed. What happens when Ben comes, and how they regain their footing, makes an excit- ing and interesting play. In view of the success of this play, the director received a new laurel, the players, much praise, and the class, a large addi- tion of money for its treasury. Seated, left to right: Lois Shorey, Harriet Morton. jean Ames. Frances Kimball. Elaine Lewis Nancy Allaire, Mr. Carl Cunningham. w Standing: Robert Fitzgerald, Frank Manduca, David Cole, Maynard De-Grace. Richard Finne- more. Fernand Violette. Earl Crosby. Richard Bergevin. THE OCEANA 31 THE TANTRUMH Alumni Hall was decorated with red and white streamers and big red hearts to celebrate St. Valentine's Day and the presentation of the Freshman Class play, The Tantrumf' on the night of Febru- ary nine. This enjoyable one act play opened with the revelation that Bunny, due to the trials of entertaining a most difficult cousin, Geneva, has just had a quarrel with Allen. Things go from bad to worse, until Paula Ryan and her new husband, Roger, ar- rive with Allen. Together with Tim. Bunny's brother, they conceive a plan to put cousin Geneva in her place. thus re- leasing Bunny from her responsibilities, and paving the way for a reconciliation with Allen as the curtain came down on The Tantrumf' The Freshman Class was highly compli- mented on the success of their first bow over the footlights, a triumph accredited to the director, Mr. Carl E. Cunningham, and his ability to train young Thespians. A St. Valentine dance was enjoyed after the play. A special dance contest was won by Elaine Lewis and Reynald Dupuis. The Valentine Queen's crown was won by Carol Keene. THE CAST Bunny ....... .... Tim ..................... ........ Cousin Geneva Sharon Barnhart James Farrington Nahdia Easterbrooks Paula Ryan ........ .,............... 1 oan Radley Allen Kennedy ....... ....... D onald Ketola. Roger Ryan ........ ...... J ohn Holroyde Great Aunt ........ ...., K atherine Elliott Prunelle ................. ...... M ary Pauhlus Wallace McCoy . ....... ....... G ilbert McBey Mary Ann ............. ....... , Iacquelin Pepin Eddie Minz ..... 32 Jerome Plante THE OCEANA ,Left to right: Frank Manduca, Arnold Dow, Reynald Dupuis, John Holroyde, Arthur Dick- son, Margaret Crosby, Mr, Carl E. Cunningham. Katherine Elliot. Shirley Reed. Marilyn Webb. Elroy Michaud. Frances Kimball. PRIZE SPEAKING This yearls Prize Speaking Contest cli- maxed the many exceedingly fine speaking contests held in Alumni Hall during the past six years under the expert direction of Mr. Carl E. Cunningham. It exempli- fied the highest criterions of good speak- ing, and culminated in the students, ac- -quiring excellence of speech habits, poise, and personality. Speech is the hallmark of culture and character. Poise is attained by overcoming self-consciousness. Personality is developed by acquiring poise and good speech. There is no charm more delightful than enter- taining conversation, nothing so indicative of refinement and intelligence as a good voice, clear enuciation and correct pro- nunciation, and there is no Greater talent THE OCEANA than the ability to speak or read in public. Participation in public speaking is one of the most valuable experiences that our extra-curricular activity progra.m offers. In addition to its many obvious values, it builds up within the student a self-confi- dence with which to face lifels demands and challenges. The judges had a difficult decision to make in selecting this year's winners, due to the extremely close competition. Mari- lyn VVebb won Hrst award for the girls and Frances Kimball, second. Francis 3 Manduca won the boyls Hrst prize, and Arthur Dickson received second place award. All participants won high praise, and sincere congratulations went to Mr. Cunningham for his splendid work. 33 WM Jogfe a iarogdm in clemocracy 'ML Jfuclg uerggi in ofafin ancl in jrenck ,ML AJKALU a maifroufe in ciuim THE OCEANA .xddmni There the drcssing rooms with an old shoe or wig tell the Thespian story and the movie screen symbolizes the assemblies where the whole student body is given a guidance course with films and speakers. Bits of crepe paper still taped to the windows recall the socials, the Prom last May, Freshman Reception in September, the Christmas Ball in December, and Dixie Nite Club in March. A lone music stand sug- gests the Glee Club's Close Harmony, the Melodious Lassies of the A Cappella Choir, and the tuning up of the Orchestra. I am also re- minded of the Rhythm Beaters, the Band, who gave new color and spirit to . . . THE OCEANA PROM No student who danced to the rhythmic tunes of Arlene Perrault's orchestra last May at the Junior-Senior Prom can ever forget the genial hospitality of the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Sylvestre, nor the pleasant, charming atmosphere of the beautiful flower adorned Ocean House. Lingering in our memories, is the great sparkling cutglass punch bowl resting on its matching round undertray in a bed of freshly cut, fragrant lilac blossoms en- circling the bowl. This was one of the most popular and most frequently visited spots of the Prom, if the consumption of nearly sixteen gallons of delicious punch is a criterion for such a conclusion. The thirty-five couples agree it was. The dining room of the Ocean House had been adroitly turned into a veritable garden Spot of dining and dancing with the huge pink roses growing over the walls and on the great lawn umbrella over the orchestra. Flowers and soft lights lent charm to the colorful scene of happy young dancing couples dressed in spring Hnery and long sweeping evening gowns. The faculty and students thoroughly enjoyed pleasant memories of the Prom as each departed in the wee hours of the morning, reluctant to leave such good company and the soft sea breezes which were blowing in off the ocean. FRESHMAN RECEPTION Remembering all the gay and colorful events that have taken place in the gym, brings to mind, first of all, the Freshman Reception. Remember? That was the long and fearfully awaited night that the freshmen were officially welcomed to Old Orchard Beach High School. Did we say wel- comed? Well, use your own judgment as to whether or not we express ourselves clearly. First, the frosh were to chant a Praise to the Almighty Sophomores! Frank Manduca, as genial host, assisted by the sophs, went to the extent of sewing blue- berry pie. We might note that this was in 36 the face and down the shirt front instead of the usual procedure of in the mouth and down the esophagus. This was taken very sportingly, along with other incidents such as baths in a wash tub behind a screen, operatic singing, and dancing les- sons, to name a few. Thus, the sophs ac- complished a good job of welcoming, and the frosh did a good job of receiving the welcome. CHRISTMAS BALL Christmas season finally found everyone in a gay, festive mood. In keeping with this spirit, the Junior Class held a Christ- mas Ball, December twenty-Hrst. A huge Christmas tree, sparkling with tinsel, high- lighted the festivities. Traditional green and red streamers decked Alumni Hall in happy holiday dress. True to their repu- tation of doing things well, the merry juniors did not overlook the mistletoe. A large crowd attended and danced to the music of Lee Russell's Orchestra. Of course, entertainment was supplied by the Junior Class dancing belle, Joan Pelletier, and the Latin-American stylists, Mary Mullen and Jeannette Karnem. The climax of the evening came when the faculty chose a King and Queen. Their royal highnesses, Lucille LeGendre and Danny Farrington, each received a pair of complimentary tickets to the 1951 Junior-Senior Prom. DIXIE NITE CLUB The seniors literally turned the Alumni Hall into a gay Parisian cafe scene with multi-colored streamers, beautiful pink roses growing over walls, tables covered with red and white tablecloths, old wine bottles with Howers in them for center pieces, and chic French waitresses dressed in Apache costume with pert berets atop their smoothed down hairdos. Entertainment was presented by talent from the school except for the dancers from the Reuben's School of Dance and the professional Apache dancers. It was a gala affair, kept sparkling by Normand Sylvestre as master of ceremonies. THE OCEANA 1 1 THE OCEANA gl n at NA 0.5 First Row. left to right: Charles McKenna. Maynard DeGrace. Evelyn Presby. Lois Wharff. Deanna Hatch. Ann Pennell. Claudette Monier. Leona Glines. Frances Kimball. Arthur Dickson. Ronald Gendron. Second Row: Lawrence Crosby, Elroy Michaud, Harold Brown, Doris Presby. Carol Marshall. Margaret Crosby, Beverly Hunter, Mrs. Ruth Worth. Patricia Maguire. Norma Staples. Carole Bellevue, James Fairbanks, Frank Manduca. Third Row: Roland Morrisette, George Cooper, Reynald Dupuis, Reinette Fortier. Jacqueline Pepin. Harriet Morton, Shirley Reed, Katherine Elliot. Gloria Ford. Carol Bartlett. Charles Winslow. Arthur Bumpus. Fernand Violette. James Farrington. CLOSE HAR MONY As I strolled down the hall, I was arrested by the sound of sweet, melodious voices sending forth harmonious music that poured itself in liquid notes out of the study hall door. Charmed, I moved quietly to the door and peered into the room. There I saw boys and girls sitting in a compact group exercising their vocal chords in rhythm with the baton of their director, Mrs. Ruth Worth. In one cor- ner, joan Radley, the pianist, sat pertly on her piano stool, following the baton's cue. It was a Glee Club rehearsal. This interesting picture solved the mys- tery of the music, but failed to satisfy my curiosity as to the functions of the group. Using my powers in eavesdropping, this is what I gathered from their meeting. The 38 paramount interest of the Glee Club this year is the South Western Maine Music Festival to be held in Portland in May. The club looks forward to successful achievement. The student body thinks that judging by the heart-warming performance these singers gave at the Christmas program and by the brilliant radio program they gave just before Xmas, a good measure of suc- cess should be theirs when the ratings are handed out after the Festival. The Glee Club members think, that if they were giv- ing the ratings, they would give a very high one to Mrs. Worth, because of the excellent work she has done with them over the past five years to help them at- tain a goodly degree of close harmony. THE OCEANA Left to right: Margaret Crosby. Shirley Reed. Evelyn Presby. Deanna Hatch. Ann Pennell. Doris Presby. Norma Staples. Jacqueline Pepin. Reinette Fortier. Claudette Monier. I.ois Wharff. Pianist: Mrs. Ruth I.ihhy Worth. MELODIOUS LASSIES Why donit you put yourself in my shoes? I am a member of the Girls' A Cappella Choir, and I am supposed to tell you about the organization-what goes on at rehear- sals, what songs we are learning, etc. So. I would appreciate it if you would direct your feet in the general direction of the cafeteria on some Wednesday afternoon in the near future at three o'clock. If you do. you will note that. although a few of the girls are late for rehearsal. the group, as a whole. is quite enthusiastic once they start to sing. This can he noted as you listen to their gay rendition of songs like Ay, Ay. Ayn and Strolling Through The Park. You haveult heard us much this year THE OCEANA hecause so many of the girls are in so many other organizations, that our choir activi- ties are limited. The choir's appearance at the annual Christmas Assembly was excel- lent enough to make up for this. It was at this exercise that the girls sang a med- ley of Christmas carols and 'LThe Marsh- mallow Worldf' These songs were re- ceived with pleasure. and so pleased the audience that the group was requested to repeat the Merry Christmas Polka which had delighted thc school the pre- vious year. Mrs. Ruth Worth. founder and director of the group. hopes to have the girls per- form at graduation. 39 Seated. left to right: Neil Tripp, Claire Begin, David Thayer. Harriet Morton, Raymond Dion. George Cooper, Roderick Coomer. Robert Gilligan, .Ioan Radley, Marilyn Webb, Carole Keene. Standing: James Fitzsimmons, Jeanne Boisvert, Janey Day, Sally Thibodeau, Walter Mazza- cane. Faye Dickson, Joan Ogden, Richard Allaire, Leverette Glines, William Manduca, Mrs. Ruth Libby Worth. Robert Wells. Gilbert McBay. Robert St. Ours. Ronald Griflin. Jerome Plante. One, two, one, two. All those feet tap- ping in rhythm could represent only one organization, the school orchestra. Every Wednesday at 12:45 o'clock, the members of the orchestra are seen hurrying to the cafeteria where they meet once a week with their director, Mrs. Ruth Libby Worth. For an hour they rehearse very hard, so that they might make a good showing at the next school affair. The orchestra has received several in- vitations to play at different school activi- ties which include the Senior Play, Prize Speaking, the junior High School, and Senior High School Graduations. The musicians of the orchestra are: violins: james Smith, Harriett Morton, Sharon Barnhart. Neil Tripp, Raymond 40 O RCHFSTRA Armstrong. Frank Manduca. George Dion, Claire Begin, and David Thayer, clarinets: Joan Ogden, Faye Dickson, Richard Allaire, Walter Mazzacane, Sally Thibideau, Janet Day, trombones: Wil- liam Manduca, Leverett Glines, Robert Wells, trumpets: Frank Manduca, Robert Armstrong, Roderick Coomer, George Gil- ligan, and George Cooper, saxophones: jean Boisvert, James Fitzsimmonsg percus- sion: Gilbert McBey, Thomas Ogden, Ronald Grifhn, Robert St. Ours, and Jer- ome Plante. - The orchestra soon puts away their white suits and blue ties, which is their uniform, until next week. Before June, however, it will be heard playing in the Patriot's Day parade, and at the spelling bee in Saco City Hall. THE OCEANA RHYTHM BEATERS Twenty-six pairs of rhythmic feet de- scend that flight of stairs which takes them to three hours of hard work and good times. Twenty-six pairs of rhythmic feet take their places and wait for the signal from the conductor to begin. Wondering what this is all about? Why. the Old Orchard Beach all school band, of course. The conductor? Mr. john li. Trull. The band made its first appearance at the football games this year. We are proud Seated: Reginald Desjardin. to say that it made a lasting impression. Never before had the school song received such strong' ovation as it did when these enthusiastic bandsters rendered it with spirited rhythmic beat at the games. Like most bands, this one has its major attraction, the little cymbal player. who catches the eye and heart of every one. The Band Boosters Club is sponsoring a card party, band concert, and other pro- jects to raise money to buy uniforms for the band. First Row, left to right: Robert Armstrong. George Cooper. Frank Manduca. Robert Wells. William Manduca, Robert St. Ours, Leverett Glines. Terry Hackett, James Fitzsimmons. Jeanne Boisvert, Ronald Grifhn. Second Row: Roderick Coomer, Robert Jenkins, Herschel Desjardin, Janet Day. Walter Maz- zacane. Joan Ogden. Faye Dickson, Sally Thibodeau. Gilbert McBay. Carole Keene. THE OCEANA 41 if .x..x. Ql ,ut I Ll Lf-ft to right: Dani:-l Farrington. Rvginald Larson. lhoiuas Dupuis. .Ii-tire-y lhonipsou, 'l'ht- Athli-tic' Association is lt-cl by thr AA. quartvt: Prrsidf-nt -If-H' lhonipson. X-lift'-PI'l'SiCll'l'lI Dan Farrington. Si'CY't'I2il'Y Rvggic- Iiarson. and 'l'I'i'?lSllI'C'I''liOI!l1HYlJll- puis. The- purpose- of this group is to hvlp sc-t polirivs and assist in svruring' vquip- nu-nt for that athlvtir program. Mvmhvrs arm- adinittc-cl to that game-s at a rvdilrccl admission price: YN'ith thc' vrwr'gc'tir assist- anu' of Mi'. Ralph Hanson. their adviser. thc rluh has done much to hoost student intvra-st in athlvtirs. Rah, Coach! Rah. Z1-llvrl Rah. Rah. Coach Z4-llc'rl Eight voicvs art- liftvcl ahovr thc- inulti- tude. t-ight pairs of fc-vt lm-aw thc- ground at the same- time- and rome- down again in unison. 'l'hvy art' the Charm and vitality ol' Old Orchard Bvarh High-fffour Clic-c'rlvaclvrs. These- sf-vvn juniors and their svnior loads-r arc' an inspiration to our teams and to all who come to cheer them on to victory. I.:-ft to right: Mary Mullen. Barbara Toulouse. Sylvia Wood. Shirley Reed. Gramm Let:-ndrz-, Barham He-nry. Jeannette: Karnffmidffs. Zf'1l.I.ER'S YHI,l.I2RS 42 THE OCEANA we .xdfhgffic Ee!! Only a few years ago a rough expanse . . . now graded, stretch- ing out long and green . . . where our teams perform . . . and the A. A. Quartet helps . . . and Zellefs Yellers spur on the football team and watch the games. The players and coaches bring to mind that other great sport, basketball and our Court Champs, jaylfees, and the Seagull Lassies. Out on the field the boys wind up to pitch and I hear Play Ball! Then I also remember other sports like Bowling and Chess. As I turn away from the field, a lone seagull lazily soars over the school toward the ocean, but my attention is caught by an old pro- gram that my foot scuffs up and I see printed on it the names of some business firms, names of our best friends . . . l THE OCEANA Front row. left to right: Richard Dowling, Daniel DeRepentigny. John Holroyde, Arthur Dickson. Kenneth Davis, George Shirley, Charles McKenna. Second Row: Assistant coach Andrew Laughton, Daniel Farrington. Robert Monroe. Harry Larsen. Richard Rich, Jeffrey Thompson, Harold Fitzgibbons, Coach George Zeller. Third Row: Robert Potvin, Normand Sylvestre. Thomas Blaney. Howard Lunt. Paul Picard. Robert Methot, George Cote. Fourth Row: Manager Arnold Dow. Jerome Plante, Leslie Wyman. Donald Armstrong. David Cole. James Fairbanks. Roland Lamb, James Farrington. PUNTS AND PASSES OF 1950 Coaches George Zeller and Andy Laughton again guided the S e a gu l l s through a very successful season with seven wins and two defeats. In losing two games, the Gulls had nothing to be ashamed of, since they lost these to two Class L teams. During conference play the Seagulls won seven games and lost none to win the York County League Cham- pionship. Paul Picard and Harry Lar- sen, two of this year's regulars grabbed spots on the All Western Maine Class FF and F team. Although dependent upon Picard's indi- vidual exploits, the locals fielded compe- tent backfield support to the flashy Picard. jim Fairbanks, a low running fullback. provided the power for those important inches, while jet-propelled Howie Lunt. Bob Methot, and Norm Sylvestre held down the half-back positions. All ran the ball well, and were proficient at protect- ing for passes or as blocking backs. Burly Harry Larsen was a two-way tower of strength in the center of the line. Al- though co-captain Dan Farrington and 44 Bob Monroe only weighed one hundred and forty pounds they were capable guards, excelling in clearing paths for the ball carriers, while tackles Art Dickson and George Cote combined mobility and bulk to hamstring most enemy offensive efforts in their direction. Richard Rich, one of the best pass re- ceivers in the state, held down the right end post while other picketmen who de- serve much credit were Robert Potvin. Tom Blaney, and John Holroyde. Seeing considerable service were Ken Davis, Pat Plante, and Ronald Lamb. backheld men, and Dick Dowling, Dave Cole, Charley McKenna, Jim Tierney, and Jeff Thompson, linemen. The Gulls lost the services of a hard charging lineman in Jeff Thompson when he broke his thumb during the Thornton game and was lost for the rest of the season. Old Orchard 22-Berwick Academy 0 Old Orchard's powerful football team took the Held in its initial game of the year, romping over Berwick Academy to the tune of 22-0. THE OCEANA Old Orchard 6--Thornton 21 Old Orchard showed power by tallying a touchdown early in the game, and hold- ing Thornton scoreless for three periods. The lack of Old Orchard reserves was fatal against the overwhelming reserve strength of Thornton. old Orchard 33-Wells 6 With several changes in the Seagull line- up, necessitated by injuries, Old Orchard rolled over Wells in their third game of the season 33-6. The vigorous, but yield- ing boys from Wells have never beaten a Seagull team on the gridiron. Old Orchard 25-Biddeford 6 The Tigers from Biddeford were no opposition for the high flying Seagulls in the fourth game of the year. With precise blocking and tackling the Seagulls easily rolled up the score, and showed their superiority. The revenge was sweet for the Gulls after losing 6-0 in '49. Old Orchard 34-Farmington 13 Farmington High School's Grayhounds also proved to be no match for Old Or- chard, as the team coasted to a 34-13 vic- tory. Farmington's eleven outweighed the Gulls greatly, but the aggressiveness and stamina of the Beach team proved worthy. Old Orchard 20-Traip 0 In probably one of the most important games of the 1950 season, the Gulls de- feated Traip Academy 20-0. The out- come of the game determined the leader in the Southern York County Conference. old Orchard 0-st. Louis 27 ' The powerful Eagles from St. Louis expected no opposition from the Seagulls from the Beach. But to the surprise of the St. Louis coach, he had to keep his first team in there most of the game. The hard fighting team of the Seagulls held them to only two touchdowns in three periods, the lowest number of touchdowns the team had ever scored. The outcome was a 27-0 setback for our boys. Old Orchard 34-Kennebunk 6 As the football season was quickly com- ing to a close, we met our rivals from Kennebunk in a game that was played on a muddy and wet field. This proved to be an easy, but disastrous game, as the Beachies lost two of their regular line men for the season. With beautiful passing, running, blocking, and tackling, we easily rolled the score up to 34--6. Old Orchard 26-St. Ignatius 6 With the last game of the season coming quickly, the morale of the team was very high. The Gulls were very much sur- prised on the opening play as the Saints showed much opposition. The Beachies slowly rolled up and down the field until the Final score was 26-6. Left to right: Jim Fairbanks. Paul Picard. Bob Methot, Howie Lunt. THE OCEANA 45 Left to right: Paul Picard. Daniel Farrington. CIO-CAPTAINS 1950 The Seagulls elected two capable boys in Paul Picard and Dan Farrington to lead them during the 1950 season. Picard, who operates from the quarterback position, is a triple threat as he runs, passes, and kicks superbly. He has just finished his fourth year of varsity competition and was se- lected All State Quarterback his sopho- more and senior year. In Farrington the squad selected a hard charging lineman who was noted for his ferocious tackling and his ability to move a big man from 'the middle of the line. Dan has just finished his second year ol' varsity playing. if '1 425' -milk' THE OCEANA Kneeling: Donald Armstrong, Robert Davis, Paul Picard. Normand Sylvestre. Standing: Coach George Zeller. Maynard DeGrace. Arthur Dickson. Richard Rich. Harry Larsen. Kenneth Davis.- COURT CHAMPS SEAGULLS SMASH KENNEBUNK 81-45 As early as their first game against Ken- nebunk, Old Orchard showed promise of plenty of victories by fast-breaking the Bunkies to an 81-45 defeat. Paul Picard was the big gun, scoring 25 points. BEACHIES NOSE OUT PAROCHIALS 51-50 On the first game away from the hard- wood court of Old Orchard, Coach Zel- ler's boys met stiff opposition from a green, but fast, crew from St. Ignatius. Lunt proved to be the deciding factor by scor- ing a foul shot with seconds remaining. OLD ORCHARD SHACKLES BERWICK ACADEMY 53-39 The game with Berwick Academy was evenly fought for three periods, but with Berwick Academy ahead and four minutes to go Picard and Larsen scored on several fast breaks to pull Old Orchard ahead. 53-39. 0.0.B.H.S. ROMPS OVER NORTH BERWICK 64-34 In one of the early games of the 1950- 51 season, the Beachies outplayed an inex- perienced team from North Berwick, 64- 34. THE OCEAN A OLD ORCHARD CLIPS BIDDEFORD 60-56 On the following night, the Biddeford Tigers, with a fairly strong team met the Beachies, only to be outplayed by the score of 60-56. Goose Armstrong had the hot hand that night, dropping eight out of ten foul shots. TRAIP DEALS OUT FIRST LOSS 71-46 With Sleepy Legge, their six foot, four inch center dunking 30 points, a hot Traip Academy team easily dropped the Seagulls from the unbeaten ranks by the high score of 71-46. TIGERS DOWN SEAGULLS 50-34 We next traveled to Biddeford, where we met a scrappy Tiger team. Both teams played great ball. The leading team was never more than a couple of baskets ahead until the final minutes. At the half, we held a slim four point lead, only to be beaten by 16 points. BEACHIES NOSE OUT ELIOT 35-25 Eliot was our next foe, with the entire varsity squad seeing service, we defeated them by a close margin of 35-25. Dcgrace was our point getter, scoring 1.2 of them. 47 Fm. OLD ORCHARD SMASHES WELLS 69-48 Playing a much improved Wells High quintet, Coach Zeller's cohorts hit the hoop from all angles to drop an ever Hghting Wells crew 69-48. Versatile Paul Picard hit the drapes for 16 markers. YORK EDGES US 41-32 We next traveled to the York CHEESE- BOX to play one of the wildest games of the year. With both teams missing fre- quently, York squeezed by the Gulls 41- 32. Harry Larsen threw in 11 points to top the Beach scorers. i OLD ORCHARD REPEATS EARLIER WIN 54-44 By now the team seemed well launched on a near perfect record. St. Ignatius tried hard to mar the season, but went down lighting, 54-44. Maynard Degrace, the '4Pride and Joyl' of the Sophomore Class, scored 22 points. ZELLER CLUSTER DUMPS BERWICK ACADEMY 66-45 Our return game with Berwick Acade- my in Alumni Hall was another fairly close game. Although ahead most of the way, Berwick Academy was always in range of tying the score. Coach Zeller kept all his boys lighting to come out on top, 66-45. BEACHIES SET RECORD 92-41 While setting an all time high for a Beach quintet, the Seagulls also set a record for the most number of points scored in the new North Berwick gym by flying over the North Berwick quintet by the score of 92-41. Paul Picard rustled the nettings for 25 points. SEAGULLS CONQUER AGAIN 60-39 Seeking another victory over our old, welcome rivals from Kennebunk, the Sea- gulls easily out rebounded- the Rams into a 60-39 defeat. Beating the Rams twice in one season is always very much en- joyed by all. 48 BEACHIES CLIP TRAIP 63-55 When Old Orchard clashed with Traip in one of the most important games of the season, Coach Zeller had to depend on the team standbys to clinch a 63-55 vic- tory. Picard, Armstrong, and Larsen did most of the scoring in this make-or-break fray. SEAGULLS FLY OVER ELIOT 57-33 The Seagulls kept their winning streak going at the expense of Eliot High. Paul Picard, chunky forward for the Beach, continued having hot nights by dropping 24 markers. OLD ORCHARD OUTSCORES WELLS 47-28 The next game saw the Beachies on their way to Wells with power in their blood, but they didn't have to use much of it as they downed Wells, 47-28. OLD ORCHARD HUMBLES YORK 52-37 With first place in the S Y C L at stake and tournament time around the corner, the Gulls were fighting mad when they met the York 'High quintet that had previously beaten them. The Beachies were content to take things easy in the late going and won by 15 points. Co- captain Bob Davis was highly responsible for the win, scoring 10 points when they were most needed. YORK COUNTY TOURNAMENT OLD ORCHARD NOSES ELIOT 39-27 Entering the game tabbed as one of the teams to beat, Old Orchard was almost upset by a determined Eliot squad. The Beachies couldn't hit from the Hoor until Richie Rich, gangling, center, tossed in 14 points in the last half. ZELLER COMBINE CONQUERS 49-36 Old Orchard had two strikes against them when they met St. Ignatius in the semi-Hnals. They had never passed the semi-finals, and the Saints were playing on their home court. Rich and Degrace, playing wonderful tournament ball, guided the Seagulls to a deciding 49-36 victory. THE OCEANA CHAMPS FLY HIGH 52-46 With the two tournament favorites meeting in the final game of the SYCL tournament, Old Orchard out rebounded and out fought Traip to leave the San- ford Gym as the CHAMPS of Southern York County. With about a minute re- maining and tension very high, the Beach- ies had Hve men on the bench with five personal fouls. Art Dickson, not having seen much action during the regular sea- son, came in and played the second and third periods, and held Traip's center to seven points while he threw in eight. En- joyed most of all were the free cakes from Sante's. STATE TOURNAMENT GULLS OUTSCORE REDMEN 48-37 The Seagulls, one of the most feared teams in the State Tournament, met Cam- den High in the first round. In what was one of the best played games of the day, the Seagulls outscored Camden, -18-37. Co-captain Harry Larsen, Paul Picard, and Richie Rich paced the Beachies to their victory. OLD ORCHARD DEF EATED 37-34 In the second game of the tournament the Beachies met South Paris, voted a top notch team in the state Class M. The Beachies couldn't outplay South Paris. Old Orchard, ahead up until the last minute, just couldn't pull this important game out of the fire. With four seconds left, a Red- man guard let go with a shot outside the circle for the tying basket, and his only one of the night. In the overtime. South Paris scored three points and never re- linquished them, the outcome being a 37- 34 defeat. PLAYOFF GAME FOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP BEACHIES END SEASON LOSING 45-35 With the Gulls still a little upset over losing to South Paris, the Traip Academy Rangers beat us 45-35. The league ended in a two way tie with the Beachies and Rangers, with a playoff game in the San- ford Gym. Armstrong was the high man for the Gulls with 13 points. The following will be sporting letters for the 1950-51 season: Co-captains Bob Davis and Harry Larsen, Paul Picard, Richard Rich, Howard Lunt, Maynard Degrace, Don Armstrong, Art Dickson, Ken Davis, Jim Tierney, and Tom Blaney. Uardify Co - Calafaind The varsity basketball squad at the end of their regular season elected seniors. Bob Davis and Harry Larsen, as co-captains to lead them in tournament play. Both are completing their third year of varsity com- petition and have proved themselves wor- thy of this honor by their steady all-around play during this year's campaign. THE OCEANA 49 Kneeling, left to right: Coach Andrew Laughton, James Farrington. Russell Prosser, James Fairbanks, David Cole, John Holroyde, John Thomas. Standing: Manager Charles McKenna, Roddy Coomer, Robert Jenkins. Robert Cross. George Cooper. Harold Lovely, Arnold Dow. Donald Ketola. -I AY VEE HOOPSTERS Making up what they lacked in height and experience with speed and aggressive- ness, the junior varsity completed another successful season. Although getting od' to a slow start, steady improvement enabled them to finish the season with seven wins and four losses. Highlights of the season were the defeats of Biddeford and Traip Academy, both sporting undefeated re- cords up to that time. Jimmy Fairbanks. Dave Cole and John Thomas back from last year's junior var- sity were the steadying influence, while Jimmy Farrington and Tommy Hartford, both freshmen, added necessary speed and aggressiveness. John Holroyde, Russ Pros- ser, Les Wyman, Arnold Dow, and Don Ketola all played well. Much credit must also be given to the other members of the squad, who, although not playing in many games, stayed out and helped make the season a successful one. We 'llhey 2l Kennebunk 22 25 St. Ignatius 27 40 Biddeford 41 22 Traip 27 29 'Biddeford 26 +4 Wells 43 35 St. Ignatius 59 ' +6 Berwick Academy 32 26 Kennebunk 22 29 Traip 26 ' 51 Eliot 25 50 THE OCEANA Front Row. left to right: Maynard DeGrace. Ralph Petit. Joe Lacroix. Howie Lunt. Norm Sylvestre. Paul Picard, Manager Ernie Park. Bark Row: Coach Andy Laughton. Don Armstrong. Bob Methot. ,lim Tierney. Art, Dickson, Ken Davis. Dave Cole. Danny Farrington. The 1950 baseball team, under its new coach, Andy Laughton, got off to a slow start, losing three of its First four games. In the last half of its schedule, the boys began to show the results of diligent prac- tice and added experience, winning three of their last four games. The team finished the season with a 4-4 record despite the fact that all games were played away be- cause we did not have a Held on which to play home games. At the end of the season the team elected Howie Lunt. cap- tain for 1951, to succeed co-captains Bob Methot and Joe Lacroix, With a great many veterans returning in 1951 and the promise of a home field. PLAY BALL! 1 950-51 a much better season is expectedg and rumors have it the boys are going after the League Championship and a chance at the State Playoffs. The veterans who are expected to carry the majority of the load this year are: Art Dickson, Paul Picard, and Ken Davis, pitchersg Bob lylethot, catcher: Maynard Degrace, Norm Sylves- tre, Howie Lunt, Jim Tierney, Dave Cole, Bob Cross, inheldersg Dan F arrington, Jim Fairbanks, Don Armstrong, and Arnold Dow, outfielders. Lost by graduation were co-captain Joe Lacroix, Steve Bridges, and Ralph Petit, and by transfer. Don Petit. BASEBALL SCHEDULE 1951 April 24 St. Francis Away 27 Biddeford l'Pf'I1dlYlgij Away May if 1 Wells Away 3 York Away lf' 4- Kennebunk Away 'll' 8 St. Ignatius Away THE OCEANA 1 1 Biddeford uPendingj Home +15 Wells Home +18 St. Ignatius Home 22 St. Francis Home 23 York Home +25 Kennebunk Home 99 League Games 51 Front Row. left to right: Carole Keene, Barbara Henry, Sylvia Wood. Mary Sloan. Grace Letendre. Marina Bellevue. Jean Ames, Manager Lucille LeGendre. Second Row: Coach Mrs. John Fitzgerald. Joan Radley, Claudette Monier. Patricia Stans- berry. Geraldine Schoonjans. Barbara Toulouse. Mary Mullen. ' SEAGULL LASSIES The Seagull Lassies started happily off to a new season the dreary, rainy, night of December ninth. Victoriously they ran up a final score of 28-14 over the alumni. This first win gave the girls the added pep and confidence that they needed for the Berwick game on the twelfth. With increased energy, they went onto the floor as the Seagull Lassies and came off the fioor as the Victorious Lassies. with a score of 32-8. After two wins in a row, the girls were really confident that they could hold onto their good fortune as they climbed into uniform for the North Berwick game, which they took without much effort. The hnal score was 70-18. January 1, 2, 3, 4,-the day finally arrived when the Lassies were to ramble off to our old rivals, York, who, inci- dentally, beat us last year. This was all the more reason for the girls to fight hard and win. Despite this attitude and hope of winning, the Lassies suffered their first loss of the season as York downed them. 55-41. The -IayVees stepped into the picture on January fifteenth, as they battled savagely against Kennebunk, only to face defeat as the score ended, 15-37 in favor of Ken- nebunk. Even though the first half of 52 the night looked rough, the varsity evened up the score with a fast, exciting win of 72-70 over Kennebunk varsity. Then came our first return game. Al- though the Lassies lost to York, they didn't let that stop them from keeping their hard fight for victory over the other teams. And to prove it, they again downed North Berwick, 56-36. A new month rolled around. and with it, new spirit hit the team with a BANG! Their winning ability doubted by many, our Lassies showed what they could do, by once more beating Wells, 50-42. With the season almost over, we again entertained our Hrst defeaters from York, and once more suffered loss. The oppos- ing team walked off with its second win, 31-49. Again the JayVees had a bout with the Bunkies and were once more defeated. They chalked up 29 points to the Bunkies' 47. Then the varsity stepped in to even the score with another win of 70-63. Thus ended the 1950-51 season, with a total of 8 wins and 2 losses. These proud Lassies earned letters: Pa- tricia Stansberry, Mary Ann Sloan, Jean- nette Karnem, Barbara Toulouse, Clau- dette Monier, Geraldine Schoonjans, Bar- bara Henry. Marina Bellevue. THE OCEANA The distinguished owners of the much coveted letter O hold their proud heads higher and their sky-tilted noses almost horizontal this year, for they now belong to that exclusive of exclusive clubs--The Varsity Club. The Varsity Club is different from all other clubs. To be eligible, one must sport the varsity letter O on his sweater. Not everyone is permitted to wear this big blue letter 5 it has to be earned by partici- pation in varsity sports. Exceptions to that stipulation are made for team mana- gers and cheerleaders, who play an impor- tant part in the sport life of the school. A special by law of the club, therefore, makes those people eligible for Varsity Club membership. Distinctive leadership came from the club's Erst oflicers: Paul Picard. president: .Howard Lunt, vice-president, Jeannette Karnem, treasurerg and Barbara Toulouse, secretary. Organized, by our athletic coaches, George Zeller and Andy Laughton, this new club already has made big strides toward. better school spirit, im p ro v e d sports conditions, and good sportsmanship. A money raising program for the pur- chasing of letter sweaters was successfully launched due to the driving interest and constant participation of all members. Seniors in this club will receive sweaters free of charge. OCEANA welcomes the Varsity Club to its pages and predicts that it will become as famous at its parents----the 1950-1951 sports stars and coaches. of whom we are exceedingly proud. Front Row, left to right: Grace Letendre, Mary Mullen, Mary Sloan. Claudette Monier, Patricia Stansberry, Jeannette Karnemides, Howard Lunt, Paul Picard. Barbara Toulouse. Geraldine Schoonjans, Shirley Reed, Sylvia Wood, Barbara Henry. Second Row: Andrew Laughton, Roland Lamb, Robert Methot, Ernest Park. Donald Arm- strong. Richard Dowling. James Fairbanks. Normand Sylvestre. George Cote, George Zeller. ' Third Row: Thomas Blaney. Daniel Farrington, Robert Monroe. Kenneth Davis. Maynard DeGrace, Arthur Dickson, Harry Larsen. Richard Rich. James Tierney. John Holroyde. Jeffrey Thompson. Robert Davis. THE OCE ANA 53 CHESS CLUB The Chess Club started off with a bang, with several interested, prospective mem- bers reporting at the First regular Wednes- day meeting. Bob Whittemore became our Secretary, Reggie Larson and Bob Cross. Co-Captains. The checkmater with the most exper- ience was Bob Cross, who has been playing chess for about three years. He won near- ly every match he had. Although he had had no previous experience, Reginald Lar- sen really went into the game with spirit, and soon developed a practically unbeata- ble combination of moves. Frank Man- duca had some knowledge of chess, and after a few matches, began to get into good form. The rest of us were more or less green at the game, but after a few losses to the better players, we began to put into use the knowledge gained by bitter experience. Mr. Copeland, our club adviser, was very helpful in providing books on the fundamentals and principles of chess. Other chessmen were: Francis Crosby, Jerome Plante, and David Morrison. After our chess ability was improved and perfected, we scheduled a contest with Kennebunk, hoping our ability was higher than theirs. 54 STRIKES AND SPARES Crash, Bam, Alakazam! There goes Mr. Gilley's bowling team, rolling them down the alleys to direct hits. That's the way Pauline B r u 1 o t t e rolled them in the Sweepstakes at the new State O' Maine Bowling Alley. In this tournament for girls under sixteen, Pauline won a trophy for 'high three string total with a score of 247, which is mighty fine bowling. The Old Orchard boys lost two, and won one match against Scarboro High School, and although none of the boys re- ceived a prize, they made high scores. Paul Picard, Normand Sylvestre, Bob Whittemore, Harry Larsen and Captain Reggie Larson made up the team. Our girl bowlers were Barbara Prosser, Sandra Marshall, Dawn Briggs, Grace Thi- beault, Dawn Hackett, Joan McGlauflin, Leona Glines, Pauline Brulotte, Pat Stans- berry and Barbara Henry. THE OCEANA Our .fdcluerfidem I remember each and every one of our old tried and true friends who have been with us ever since our school first printed a yearbook in 1918. As a special tribute to their loyalty, I shall list them: Duffy's Pier, Harmon Realty, Milliken Ice, Montrose E. Hill Insurance, Hotel Brunswick, Fenderson's, Lewis Polakewich, Benoit's, Biddeford Jour- nal, Atkinsonls, Dinanls and Rowels. They have been our friends for thirty-three years. There are numerous other friends whom we have gained down the years, and a few new ones this year. I shall always remember them and be grateful for their assistance and faith in my school. I also want to mention some other rather special friends who helped us to plan and produce this 1951 OCEANA, and to them the staff and I give our . . . THE OCEANA Old Crchard Pier MOVIES - DANCING Whiteway THE FUN SPOT THE OCEANA FC111OI1'S Greenhouse Buy A Plant With A Future POT and BEDDING PLANTS RUSTIC BASKETS Ross Road at Portland Avenue Compliments of Fred Rowe Co. EVERYTHING A MAN WEARS 260-262 Main Street SACO MAINE Harmon Realty Co. SEASHORE PROPERTY For Sale and To Let Atkinson's QUALITY FURNITURE Westinghouse Appliances - Philgas Service Tel. Biddeford 4-6781 BIDDEFORD SACO THE OCEANA 57 FORD mins Cu,-LQA of an - SMART BEACH and SPORTSWEAR Compliments of LAROCHELLE'S CABINS formerly GOOUWIN'S Halfway Section Old Orchard Beach BENO IT'S Specializing in APPAREL FOR YOUNG MEN of High School and P rep School Age PREP HALL CLOTHES PORTLAND - MAINE BIDDEFORD THE OCEANA Montrose E. Hill Company, Inc. Insurance Of All Kinds 17B OLD ORCHARD STREET OLD ORCHARD BEACH MAINE The Biddeford Daily Journal Only Daily Newspaper Published in York County A LOCAL NEWS DAILY I FEATURING LOCAL AND COUNTY NEWS Member of the Associated Press THE OCEANA J. G. Deering 8: Son IWANUFACTURERS OF LUMBER 14 Elm Street Biddeford, Maine Telephone 3-3621 Compliments of Be11evue's Popcorn Stand ON THE BEACH FOR HEALTIFS SAKE - BOWL Old Orchard Bowling Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1951 MoKenneY 8: Heard AHGYS Company Old Orchard Sfmt HARDWARE - SPORTING Goons LOUIS MANSEY, Prop. Biddeford, Maine so THE OCEANA Congratulations to thr 1951 ORADUATINO CLASS OP OLD ORCHARD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL ' Sclco-Lowell Shops BIDDEFORD MAINE York Inn Telephone 424 THE YORKS YORK TRANSPORTATION CO. MILES YORK 8z SON LET'S BE FRIENDS Reach for S U N B E A M Bread At Itx Bm! Ed. Delorge Baking Company, Inc. THE OCEANA J 'g. u 'Latin DIE! l2lDl'H'H-I 3 Hina n muuuxw :I il NX X Nmmxmm x KN ull-ir ' L z., ' '75 A On the Sec1Wc1ll Rooms with Bath Hot and Cold Running Water in Every Room BLANCHE SYLVE STRE ROLAND SYLVESTRE COFFEE SHOP Telephone 451 West Grand Avenue - Old Orchard Beach Complimrfntx of Compliments of Wesley M. Mewer Donald Skilling CLASS QF 1 9 0 8 THE OCEANA Complimentx of Frank D. Chappell 1 Hclzelton House REAL ESTATE AND E. IRVING CHAPPELL, Mgr. Old Orchard Omen 1 PATRICK HAZELTON, Pro 11. Interior - Exterior Painting Paper Hanging - Whitening - Floor Finishing A. R. McG1c1uflin PAINTING CONTRACTOR Tel. Old Orchard 6-4418 - Tel. Portland 2-7062 6 Highland Avenue Old Orchard Beach, Maine THE OCEANA Community Press Printers of This Yrfarbook WEDDING INVITATIONS A SPECIALTY For The Best In Printing Call BIDDEITORD 4-5691 on OLD ORCHARD BEACH 163 193 MAIN STREET SACO, MAINE THE OCEANA Compliments of Loring's Studio CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER Of I 9 5 I GERTRUDE McIssAc, Manager 515A CONGRESS STREET PORTLAND - - MAINE THE OCEANA Kennett Hardware Company HARDWARE - ROOFING KITCHEN UTENSILS ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES DUPONT PAINTS Tel. 332 44 Old Orchard St. Old Orchard Beach, Maine Deprey's Garage 37 Saco Avenue Old Orchard. Maine Range and Fuel Oil Service Complete Car Service Welding and Brazing of All Kindx Telephone Old Orchard 230 Cliffs FUEL ou, Service and Quality Prompt Delivery Washington Ave.. Old Orchard Beach Phone: Saco 4-9548 - O. O. B. 170-4 Russell F. Sholes ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SERVICE WORK Free Estimates Milliken Mills Portland Ave. Old Orchard Beach 66 THE OCEANA Mainefv Largest Distributor Of SCHOOL SUPPLIES Loring, Short 8: Harmon MON UMENT SQUARE Compliments of Porteous Mitchell and Broun NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND'S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE PORTLAND PORTLAND MAINE Mary 8: Bob's Wortmon s Log Cabin 5 SANDWICH SHOP Route 1 Scarboro, Maine MASURY PAINTS 25 Washington Avenue Old Orchard Beach Opposite Scarboro Downs Race Track MARY D. STOUGH, Prop. Phone Scarboro 4953 ROUTE ONE SCARBOROUGH THE OCEANA 67 QUALITY APPAREL and ACCESSORIES for EVERY SEASON OF THE YEAR Qsmssvswdgsza ' we ,V immfedmzm W, :paLMERs,.: 0 9 Q as. ' R fe Q E wow' ' 543 CONGRESS STREET QUALITY FURNITURE ShoreY's COLEMAN HEATING CROSLEY PRODUCTS Electrical and Radio Service 20 WASHII'JGTON AVENUE Compliments of AT Crystal FAIR PRICES Beverages Paul Lamothe Co. HIRES ROOT BEER Home Furnishers and SQUIRT Dial 4-4151 Dial 4-5341 262 Mm St' Biddeford' Me' 310 Elm street Biddeford, Me. 68 THE OCEANA Steinway Scote Olds Magnavox A STORE IS' KNOWN BY THE COMPANY IT KEEPS l,'nm,bIimr2nt.v of RCA Victor Conn Frigidaire CONGRESS STREET 4 PORTLAND MAINE Cressey 8: Allen Compliments of GO T0 THE M111 C1ty Chevrolet , Auger s Corp. F ore , I xl A lafi- W C -ii - Frankfurts - Hamburgs - Pop Corn Q E EL U ' E' Caramel Crisp - Ice Cream Cleevrolot Convertible fl-onics Complete CHEVROLET Sale.: - Service 150 Alfred Street Biddeford. Maine Courteoux Treatment and Clfanlinfxx OLD ORCHARD 8: WEST GRAND AVENUES THE OCEANA 69 Vixit The Complimentx of SNACK EAR. and But1er's Department FOUNTAIN SERVICE Stgre W. Grand Sz Tunis Aves. Old Orchard Beach Maine 150 MAIN STREET BIDDEFORD JOSEPH J. MULLENg, Prop. NATION-WIDE SERVICE GROCERS ,MEATS SPECIALS Dickson 8: Simpson Self Service Store OLD ORCHARD BEACH MAINE 70 THE OCEANA Best Wishes from The Biddeford-Soco Joint Board Textile Workers Union of America I. O. UNITED WE STAND Area Director, MICHAEL SCHOOJANS joint Board RPpw.wntatiz'f.v JOSEPH L. BEAULIEU - ALEXANDER ANASTASOFF The Main Castle Famous for FRIED CLAMS - CLAM CAKES LIVE and BOILED LOBSTERS Telephone 4-9787 1 Knight-Holt Co. LEON R. KNIGHT. Prop. MOTOR CAR ELECTRICIANS A.C. - Delco-Remy - Auto-Lite Carburetor, Speedometer and Key Service Mule Storage Batteries Electric Motor Repairs 73 Main street Biddeford Phone 4-5121 538 Main Street Saco. Maine THE OCEANA 71 Tel. Biddeford 4-9774 Scarboro 4-416 Compliments of Cascade Lodge and Cabins ON ROUTE 1 B. H. HAWKES, Manager Saco, Maine Wayside Furniture Biddeford Motor Sales, Inc. BETTER FURNITURE FOR LESS MONEY Salex Service ALWAYS V CARS TRUCKS COMMERCIALS Open Daily 9 'til 9 60-68 Elm Street Phone 3-3601 Route 1 West Scarboro Biddeford, Maine 72 THE OCEANA Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution The Oldest Mutual Savings Bank in Maine SACO, MAINE Compliments of JACK'S MEN STORE OLD ORCHARD HOUSE Old Orchard Beach State - O - Maine Bowling Center One Scarb NOW OPEN 20 ALLEYS FOR YOUR BOWLING PLEASURE THE OCEANA Girard's Laundry and Cleaners I l Pleasant Street Old Orchard Beach Maine Telephone 156 Oscar LaRoche11e RANGE 8: FUEL OIL GAS 81 MOTOR OIL Telephone 155-3 Milliken Street ' old orchard Beach Maine Complimentx of The Gilpatrick Agency A. C. Lambert I INCORPORATED AUTO PARTS GENERAL INSURANCE and MUSIC STORE Old Orchard Street Old Orchard Beach 263 Main St. lCor. jeffersonj Biddeford Telephone 280 THE OCEANA 74 Soco Electric Shop J. V. NEITHERCUT Sr. SONS The PEPPEBELL Electrical Construction - Hotpoint Appliances Paint, Hardware and Wiring Devices Phone Biddeford 4-4491 BIDDEFORD MAINE 201 Main Street SACO MAINE White Star Visit Wonderland Laundry, Inc. LAUNDERERS and DRY CLEANERS Telephone 4-8141 38 Prospect Street Biddeford ON THE PIER LARGE VARIETY OF AMUSEMENTS Fun For All Prop., FRANCIS F. SMITH THE OCEANA 75 C'omj2liment.v of Stevenson Home Service Successor to Victor E. Roy Established 30 Years Surmcs to thc GRADVATING CLASS PLUMBING - HEATING Dennett 81 C1'Cl1Q' Sales - Service PROMPT - COURTEOUS - DEPENDABLE SACO MAINE -I-7 Oceana Ave. Tel. 6-2832 Ocean Park. Maine Complimentx of Best Wishes to the Graduates from ' The F, H, Snow THE ARMSTRONGS Canning Co., Inc. af BREAKERS-BY-THE-SEA PINE POINT MAINE OLD ORCHARD BEACH 76 THE OCEANA Compliments of St. Margarefs Parish REV. JAMES J. MULLEN REV. ARMAND LANDRY REV. ROBERT J. WHITE REV. PAUL LAFLEUR Old Orchard Beach THE OCEAN A Old Orchard Heating and Hardware Co. Paints, Wallpaper 8L Varnishes We Install In Service All Typex of Heating System.: Phone 816 76M Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach, Maine ROLAND PETIT AND EDWARD LEMIRE, Props. Bert Wishes to the GRADUATING CLASS from Old Orchard High School Athletic Association Waterfront Garage Success to the 23 West Grand Ave. Old Orchard Beach GRADUATING CLASS Featuring the New C A L S O Joseph M. Patane, M D G A S O L I N E Telephone 5354 78 THE OCEANA With SINCEREST WISHES for II SUCCESSFUL LIFE The Faculty BEST WISHES from thr Junior Class The Sophomore Class Wishes THE SENIORS BEST OF LUCK IN THE FUTURE Compliments of thz' Freshman Class THE OCEANA BROAD OCEAN VIEW - NEAR BEACH OPEN YEAR ROUND - Phone 6-2373 LARGE COTTAGE Point of View Guest Rooms Hot and Cold Running Water 3 Camp Comfort Ave. Old Orchard Beach, Me. Owner-Management H. Po1TRAs H C. POITRAS Compliments of Vogue Beauty Shop y Prop., BLANCHE SIMARD All Types of Beauty Culture Modern Conveniertees Dial 4-5882 for Appointments OPEN ALL DAY Sz EVENINGS 25M Old Orchard Road Saco J immie's Super Market The Market With Everyday Low Prices Saxe-Glassmon , Fresh Fruits Sz Vegetables Daily Shoe Corporclhon Quality Meats' Complete Line of Patent Medicine MYER SAXE JOEL GLASSMAN 24-26 Washington Ave. Old Orchard Beach 80 THE OCEANA AUTOGRAPHS Adelbert M. Jclkemcm REAL ESTATE BROKER Successor to FRED W. and BLANCHE DEMERITT Telephone Old Orchard Beach 272 SEA HAVEN 30 Temple Ave. Ocean Park, Maine IN 59' -1-Ee J eanne's Beauty Shop JEANNE LAROCHELLE, Prop. The Clam Shell SACO AVENUE OPPOSITE ATLANTIC ' OPEN YEAR ROUND Fried Clams - French Fries - Hot Dogs Hamburgers Phone 26 15 Francis Street Home Made Donuts and Pies Old Orchard Beach I Good Food Clean Place THE OCEANA 81 EAST GRAND MARKET Prop., HYMAN B. 'PLIIZNICK GROCERTES. FRUITS. MEATS Bffr To Take Ouf 69 East Grand Avenue 'Phone 6-2449 Old Orchard Beach Maurice J. Fineson Box 277 Bangor, Maine Clam Rings - Clam Pinx - Awardx Medal.I and Trophifx Graduation Announcements Perxonal Cardx OFFICIAL JEWELED. 'ro OLD ORCHARD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL SINCE 1940 Representing LOREN MURCHISON 8: GO. Compliments of Aunt Evelyrfs Cafeteria Ye Glad Shoppe l'Formerly Hill'sj WESLEY' T. GARLAND, Prop. DRY GOODS GIFTS and INFANT WEAR NOVELTIES 196 Main Street Saco. Maine 82 THE OCEANA Northeastern Composition Co. Linotypers of the OCEANA Yearbook Telephone 5-0736 50 MARKET ST. PORTLAND, ME for GO0Dness sake' a ewfffz .M7h x 0 of SEALRX . ' everayes ,A 470' ' A IN X X PURE SPRING WATER Compliments Of Victory Grill Thorr1e's Pharmacy HERBERT E. THORNE, Reg. Pharm. Cor. Washington and Atlantic Aves. OLD ORCHARD BEACH, MAINE THE OCEANA Halfway Cafe Opposite Stone House Village R. A. SAVAGE, Proprietor Specializing in Sea Foods - Italian Spaghetti Steaks - Chops and Sandwiches Pizza Pie on Order Bay the Barber 74M ATLANTIC AVENUE Haircuts, Shaves, Shampoos 8: Massages Service With A Smile WE NEED YOUR HEAD, TO RUN OUR BUSINESS! Compliments of Goodwirfs Shell Service Station OLD ORCHARD BEACH MAINE Hot and Cold Water Shower - Philgas Cook Stove 5 MINUTE WALK TO BEACH ' OPEN YEAR ROUND' Cyr's Cottages Well Furnished A EMILE CYR Telephone 342 88 Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach, Maine THE OCEANA Saco Ave. Garage USED CARS - GENERAL REPAIRING WRECKING SERVICE Telephone 5717 Saco Avenue Prop., RAYMOND MARcofrTE Seaside House 87 West Grand Avenue MR. AND Mas. J. W. ANDERSON AND SON, LLOYD M. ANDERSON Phone 317 Old Orchard Beach Compliments of Best Wishes To The Class of ,5 I For Your Success In Years To Come' OCEAN VIEW SHELL SERVICE White I-Iguge Telephone 6-8671 Saco Avenue O. O. B., Me. ELSIE SCHOONJANSQ Prop. THE OCEANA 85 DAY'S JEWELRY BRIGGS OIL CO. 24-Hour Power Burner Service STORE I WATHAM OIL BURNERS Tglgphomg 3-3321 Shell Range and Fuel Oil 153 Main st. Biddeford Telephone Im 5 Lawn Ave. Old Orchard Beach Complimentx of G RE E N HOUS E TOWN TAXI W. M. TOWLE Dial O. O. B. 6-2632 EDEN LANE FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Telephone 6-2863 Old Orchard Beach Maine 86 THE OCEANA Best Wi.vhe.r to Clays of 1951 LARRY E. SHUMWAY 'Telephone 4-561 I 35 Spring Street Saco, Maine .IOHN T. SULLIVAN 53 Elm Street NEW METHOD DRY CLEANING CO. Yorfvf tried thf rm-f Nou' try fhf bert! Telephone 6-2031 PICK UP AND DELIVERY AT No EXTRA COST The Cnnsumm' ix the Afloxt Imjurtant Perxon in Our Bu.vine.I.f 34 Washington St. Old Orchard Beach STANLEY LEONARD BUILDING CONTRACTOR ' NEW CONSTRUCTION AMoco SERVICE STATION REMODELING Phone 6-2520 BidClCf0I'd Maine Old Orchard Beach Maine THE OCEANA 87 ROSICRUCIAN Secret Teachings are offered to those who seek to use them solely for the perfection of their inner faculties, and in the mastering of the daily obstacles of lifeg the International Organization of Rosicrucians will bc happy to receive the requests of those who believe that worthiness and sin- cerity determine the right for one to have such wisdomg to them, a copy of The Mastery of Life, a fascinating book, will be given without priceg let this book guide you to the conserva- tive plan whereby you may widen your scope of Personal Power. Simply ad- dress your letter to Scribe S. E. C., AMORC Temple, Rosicrucian Park. San jose, Calif. M. WOODMAN INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS Telephone 4-4851 260 Main Street Biddeford OAKHURST DAIRY MILK and CREAM Quality Products OLD ORCHARD BEACH AND PORTLAND MAINE Best Wishes from A . FRI EN D 88 THE OCEANA C'omplimr'nt.c of BRUNSWICK HOTEL OLD ORCHARD BEACH DAVIS CABINS COTTAG ES Equippfrl for LIGHT HOUSEKEEPTNG ONE, Two OR THREE ROOMS Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach . KING COLE Complzments of POTATO CHIPS - FIDDLE STICKS H U N N EW ELL TRUCKING sl POP CORN CO. King Cole Foods, Inc. 551 Commercial St. Phone 2-3357 I74 Cash St. Tel. 2-2040 M 2-6417 Portland, Maine South Portland. Maine THE OCEANA 89 PARISH'S VILLAGE HIRAM V. PARISH ROOMS -- COTTAGES APARTMENTS 29 Central Park Ave. Old Orchard Beach BAGLEY'S RED and WHITE Washington Ave. Old Orchard Beach PEGLER'S GARDENS POTTED PLANTS and SEEDLINGS and CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON LESTER EADON, Prop. Cor. Lake and Central Avenues QC-af! Zack, .Salaam PALACE ROLLER RINK 90 THE OCEANA DOWLING'S PQIQH IHQ Em lf vmism CCQQMEL HBM I ,PEE PHOT ENGR vERs C-Ill DIAL 3'57lI I2 MONUMENT SQUARE ' PORTLAND MAINE - ai! fngfmaefzfi fm Zfze Ummm THE OCEANA Compliments of New Palmer House EUROPEAN, PLAN COFFEE SHOP I AMES CUTRULES, Prop. OLD ORCHARD BEACH, MAINE Fern Park Market 88 Saco Avenue Tel. Old Orchard 6-8691 Compliments of Paul Sicard's Texaco Service Station Tel. 6-2885 East Grand Avenne OLD ORCHARD BEACH MAINE Clinton Morris BUILDER and CONTRACTOR Portland Ave. Old Orchard Beach THE OCEANA A Best Wishes from the makers of BATES FABRICS Sold in fine stores everywhere BATES MANUFACTURING COMPANY LEWISTON AUGUSTA SACO THE -HUTEL ' 4! M W rqwect' Bolffchea, Uumm-ffffanaqm THE OCEANA james Bailey PX i The Sign n , I, bun. .Pbst for i Your 6 A ll 5 nswers Complete Line of Con SPORTS WEAR l Portland 6 i S Junior College 264-266 Middle Street I You will benefit by discussing with us your furure career . 1 Portland Maine Call- Write- Phone- 3I 23 Brighton Ave., Portland, Maine Dx Cl ' l . 1' Company, Inc. lllllll Portia? fl ' ' ll' l ll lf' ' .4 1, l- Telephone 4-1741 BATCHELDER HCTEL . ' ., i , v f A 1 Balzdecuecf efdcken 0444 94 THE OCEANA lgalrona Charles Huot Puritan Drug and Luncheonette Walter D. Mazzacane 'Biddeford Cash Sz Carry Farrar Brown Reed Motor Co. Liggett Drug WIDE H. L. Dupre Green Shoe Store Percy's Drug Store Radley's Market Tom Cockerille A Friend Maine Florists, Inc. Bugbee and Brown Raymond Lord Mildred's Beauty Shop Carey Bros. - Dinanis Francis LaFountain Mary Gray Mildred Gardiner Fred I. Luce Albert Gray, jr. Charles D. Peckham, jr. Vito J. Santorsola Benjamin Gordon A. L. LePellerier THE OCEANA lalareciafiona The publication of a yearbook is a com- plicated undertaking, entailing many de- tails, each under the direction of an expert in his Held. Without their knowledge and skill this book never could have been com- pleted. We present our first bouquet of thanks to our very capable printer, Mr. Wilfred DeRepentigny, and Community Press staff for exceptional interest in, and excellent printing of the 1951 OGEANA. Working closely with Mr. DeRepentigny on our book, the Northeastern Composition Com- pany produced expert linotype work for which we are grateful. Portland Engravers deserve a bouquet for the high quality of deep etched engravings as evidenced in the halftones of our book. Another bouquet goes to Miss Mclsaac, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Little, Mr. Reynolds, and Mr. Tavitian of the Loring Studios who showed great patience and understanding, not to mention personal attention to each and every one whose picture was taken. 0 0 Q Us U 9 193 SP J fl Loring's photography speaks for itself. More bouquets go to Mr. Cutts and Mr. Bean for their interest and cooperation, and to Mrs. Fallon for her constant under- standing of human endeavors and guiding our journalistic steps successfully. We do not forget the faculty, student body and friends who subscribed to OCEANA, nor the business staff who secured the finances and the editors who worked hard. y A very special bouquet belongs to our business friends of Old Orchard, Pine Point, Biddeford, Saco, Scarboro, and Portland for the financial support of our book and their belief in our young people who create the OCEANA. We sincerely urge these students, their parents and friends to patronize our advertisers and extend this bouquet into an endless gar- land of thanks in the form of increased business for them. ANNE SHRAYBMAN, Editor-in-Chief 96 THE OCEANA THE OCEANA 4. S QS fl. Footprints, th at perhaps another ! Sailing o'er lifels solemn m ' am, A forlorn and xhipwrecked brother, S . eezng, shall take heart again. Henry W. Longfellow ,111 - iix ,.1 li. 11.11. 1411-n -1,11 .-.-1--nr 3,- n .-.1111 Q--1 4-i -.217 Z -.: Z Z 'E S gui ,.1-1 --li -.11--0 U li -lm - ..., -9' Z Z0 eg X Z 74 -11.2 - .- .Ama X-fl ' -- me, . ,., xv mai, - - wx, fpum - w. .ana mmm-2:1 .nm-2'z5afm:wa.gv.vsef'...' ml W' ' K -f A X J 4 wi.. , A , . 9-.giwrzzr j'f:::.-'.,.,- ' 41' ',f- - - A R -H -. -. fig! -TRY - i n - Q.--V . 1 I ! .-Zip ,zu I I ! 'FA' lam' J , ! W6 .-ef ! ,l,l.,'q, .. 1 ,, ,,s dj . . - 1 -' - ,, 5 ,- . 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