Old Town High School - Sachem Yearbook (Old Town, ME)

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26 THE SACHEM Oct. 29-Football team concluded its sea- son with a win over an undefeated Bucksport squad, 13-7. Nov. 4-State cross country meet held on U. of M. course. O, T. H. S. made an excellent showing by placing fourth in this eighteen school contest. Congrat- ulations, boys! Nov. 7-Night school! In accordance with American Education Week an evening session was held tonight with many parents attending. Nov. 10-Football dance held this eve- ning sponsored by the student council. Nov. 10-Magazine sales project, spon- , sored by the student council, got under way today. Nov. l2-Old Town Chapter of F. F. A. was ably represented at the Farmers' Fair held today. Nov. 18-Really terrific ! We're speaking, of course, about the senior play, 'Seventeen is Terrific, presented this evening. Congratulations to the cast, coach, and committees. Nov. 24-25-Bring on the turkey and Iixins while we all rejoice over this vacation of two days! Nov. 29-Varsity basketball squad en- gaged in a practice session with Bangor High today. Dec. 2-Well, here we go! The basket- ball season started off with a bang to- day with O. T. H. S. in a win over Bucksport, 34-28. Dec. 6-Old Town over Lincoln, 49-21. Dec. 9-We downed the Seasiders to- night by a 56-43 decision. Dec. 16-Old Town High debate squad's initial appearance in the non-decision contest of the Bangor Debate Tourna- ment. Dec. 16-On the Brewer court it was Old Town over the Witches, 48-42. Dec. 20-junior Speaking Exhibition held in the Helen Hunt gym this evening. Praise should go to the eight juniors who were participants and to their coach. Dec. 20-Old Town lost its first game this evening to Stearns by a one point decision, 40-39. Dec. 21-A Christmas party, with the student council as hosts, marked the beginning of our Christmas vacation. jan. 6-Although just back from a vaca- tion, the boys appeared to be in top form as evidenced by their 38-31 win over john Bapst. Ian. 10-Old Town in a decisive victory over Orono by a score of 54-34 at Orono. Ian. ll-Committee to choose the 3 one- act plays was announced today. Ian. 8-13--Committee chairmen for grad- uation activities were announced this week. Intramural basketball and girls' basketball programs got under way. Ian. 13-'The crystal ball said: Old Town -44: Bar Harbor-24, and right it was! jan. 17--Another one chalked up on the Old Town scoreboard. The score- O. T. H. S.-61: Bucksport-33. Ian. 20-We did it again! Old Town- 73: Ellsworth-49. jan. 24-We're even! One for Stearns and one for us. This one saw Old Town downing Stearns 52-43. Ian. 26-27-Worn pencils and weary brains were evidences of the inevitable mid-year exams held these past two days. jan. 27-The bitterness of mid-years was mixed with the sweetness of victory on this date when Old Town wrapped up another win over Brewer, 56-53. jan. 31-'Old Town over Lincoln, 52-25. Feb. 2--Social evening and initiation of new members enjoyed by members of the French Club. Feb. 4--In a Saturday night game with john Bapst, Old Town came out on the loose end by a score of 52-44. Feb. 6-Magazine sales project oificially closed and prizes have been distributed. Feb. 7-'On our home court it was Old Town-72: Orono-35.

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THE SACHEM 25 We Remember 1949-5o Sept. 12-Back to the books! After a three day postponement because of the polio threat, school had its formal open- ing today. Sept. 14-No, it's not Barnum and Bailey's sideshow troupe in town, its just the Sophs all decked out in their initiation finery! Sept. 16-Night of the sophomore recep- tion. After being treated like refugees from a leper colony all week, they've now joined the ranks of the sophisti- cates. Welcome, kids! Sept. 17-Old Town in a thrilling game with Iohn Bapst under lights. Oh, yes, the score was Bapst-83 O. T. H. S.-O. Sept. 20-Good news! Announced to- day that O. T. H. S. will soon become the proud parent of a band, to be or- ganized soon. Sept. 24-We did it! Old Town-133 Winslow-7. g Sept. 31 - Off to a good start! Old Town harriers in a decisive victory over the Orono runners, 42-17. Oct. 1-Old Town in a game with Brewer at Victory Field, victory, that is, for Brewer, 13-6. Oct. 4-'Very interesting! Demonstra- tion of scientific achievements given by representatives of General Motors Corporation. Oct. 5-Senior play committee today an- nounced its choice for this annual pre- sentation, a comedy entitled Seventeen is Terrific. Oct. 8-The Indians and the Minutemen clash at Victory Field. The score'- O. T.-32: Stearns-O. 'ff -J .. Q Oct. 12-'Special Columbus Day Observ- ance. Oct. 14-Our harriers trekked to Presque lsle today Qnot on foot!J. Score 17-18 for Presque Isle. Oct. 14-Cast for senior play, Seventeen is Terrific, was announced today. Oct. 14-Led by Chief Totem Pole Blas- enak, members of the faculty, cheer- leaders, football players, and students weaved around the Helen Hunt gym in a snake dance which was a feature of the unusual rally held tonight. Oct. 15-Oh, well, it can happen to the best of teams-Orono-9: Old Town-6. This evening students from Old Town Orono High at High were guests of the annual O. T. H. S.-O. H. S. foot- ball dance. Oct. 24-Representative from Westbrook Iunior College here to speak with a group of senior girls. Oct. 25-Assistant Director of Admis- sions met with a group of boys inter- ested in admission to Bowdoin. Oct. 27-28-Times like this make life worth living! The annual State Teachers' Convention is what we refer to, of course.

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THE SACHEM 27 Feb. 10-Staff for the Sachem publica- tion was announced today. Feb. 11--Old Town worthy of praise af- ter a victory over the U. of M. Frosh tonight, 54-47. Feb. 13-Mr. Percy Crane, director of admissions at the U. of M., met with a group of prospective U. of M. students today. Feb. 14-Three of our basketball squads, the junior Varsity, the junior High Braves, and the girls' team, journeyed to Howland today. Feb. 17-Last scheduled game of the sea- son. Old Town-495 Ellsworth-35. The boys and their coach deserve a great deal of praise for their excellent season. Feb. 17-18--U. of M. Debate Tourney was held today. Old Town's negative team won 3 out 4 preliminaries and the affirmative enjoyed 2 out of 4 wins. Feb. 23-Old Town is in the tournament! Yes, by winning over Cony High in a playoff, the P. V. C. champs are inl Mar. 2-Old Town is a scene of thorough rejoicing, for in the opening game of the Eastern Maine Class L tourney, Old Town defeated the Caribou Vik- ings by a score of 45 to 40. Mar. 3-Although we lost this one, the boys made a fine showing. The score -Old Town-37: Bapst-40. Highlight of the tourney was a skit consisting of a war dance by nine of our senior boys decked in full Indian regalia. Mar. 7-In the first round of the P. V. C. Debate League, the affirmative team lost to Bar Harbor and won over john Bapst. The negative team won over Brewer and lost to Orono. Mar. 9-Members of the varsity basket- ball squad were honored guests of the Rotary Club today. Mar. 14-Old Town's affirmative team won over Bucksport and Ellsworth, and Old Town's negative won over Bucks- port but lost to Ellsworth in the second round of the P. V. C. Debate League. Mar. 17-The various teams of O. T. H. S. are doing well this year, with the Debate squad contributing a fine per- formance. This date was no exception with the Old Town affirmative team winning over Orono and Brewer and the Old Town negative winning over john Bapst but bowing to Bar Harbor. Mar. 17-Special Temperance Day as- sembly presented by a group of seniors. Mar. 21-Continuing with their excellent success, the Old Town affirmative team defeated the Bangor negative team in a lively debate at Old Town High. Mar. 23-Keeping up with the affirmative team, the negative team from 0. T. H. S. defeated Fairfield tonight. Both of these debates were in the Bates League contest. Mar. 23-There comes a time-3 it did today. The rank cards were issued for the fourth timel Mar. 24-One day holiday for the County Teachers' Convention. Mar. 25-The Regional Science Fair was held at the Orono High School building today. The biology division of the O. T. H. S. science club walked off with first prize. Congratulations to them and also to the chemistry-physics par- ticipants who so ably represented our school. Mar. 28--The P. V. C. trophy was pre- sented to our basketball champs at a banquet put on for them by the Athletic Council. These boys certainly deserve a great deal of credit. Mar. 31--Three one-act plays were pre- sented this evening before an apprecia- tive audience. April 1--Biology division was represented at the state finals of the Science Fair at Augusta. April 10-Mother and Daughter F. H. A. Banquet held at the high school. April 10-ln the one-act play contest at Bangor, Qld Town competed with Bangor and Orono high schools. April 14- Sachem went to press. ,,