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

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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

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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

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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