Potter Academy - Wreath Yearbook (Sebago Lake, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1951 volume:

THE WREATH In Memoriam The students and faculty of Potter Academy wish to express here a commemoration of Mr. Fred Meserve, a trustee of the school who passed away this year POTTER ACADEMY 1951 Foreword The members of The Wreath Staff wish to thank all those who have helped in making this issue of our yearbook possible. We would also call to the attention of our readers the fact that our material was completed and sent to the printers in the first week in March, so that in the case of our spring activities we have given our plans for the activities rather than accounts of the actual events. IX fx Dedication The members of the graduating class of 1951 dedicate this issue of The Wreath to Mr. George Cobb, who has been a teacher, counselor, and friend to every member of this class during the past three years. Sept Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. School Calendar 5 School started Jan. School pictures taken Z2 Freshman Reception Jan. Basketball game, Oxford 13 Junior Dance Jan. Basketball game at New Z0 Teachers' Reception Gloucester Z7 Sophomore Box Supper Jan. Donkey basketball game 16 8: 17 Senior Play Feb. Basketball game at Casco 20 Basketball game, Buxton Feb. Basketball game at Z3 Thanksgiving Standish Z8 Alumni basketball game Feb. Basketball game, Porter l Basketball game at Porter Feb. Basketball game, Mexico 6 Basketball game at Cornish Feb. Basketball tournament 8 Basketball game, N. Gloucester at Potter ll Basketball game, Limington Feb. 13 Magazine drive banquet Feb. 14 Christmas Cantata Feb. Vacation started 14 8: 15 Fair Feb. Basketball game with 15 Dance Kingfield at West Paris Z0 Basketball game at Mexico Feb. School started ZZ Basketball game, Standish Feb. Girls' traveling basketball 16 to team Z Christmas Vacation Mar Town meeting dinner and Z Basketball game, Oxford Freshman Dance 5 Basketball game, Bridgton Mar. Local One -act Plays 10 Basketball game at Limington Apr. State One -act Play Contest 12 Basketball game at Bridgton Apr. Prize Speaking I5 Basketball game, Cornish Apr. Tri-Lake Prize Speaking 16 Basketball game, Hollis Contest at Bridgton , 19 Basketball game, Casco Apr. Seniors leave on class trip Apr. Vacation starts Calendar arranged by Apr. Back to school Beverly Reinhard '52 June Commencement School Directory SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS PRINCIPAL Mr. Lewis Webber, Kezar Falls Mr. George Cobb SCHOOL COMMITTEE Mr. Joseph Hamlin Mr. Harry Irish Mr. Robert MacDonald TRUSTEES ALUMNI Mr. Ray Southgate, Pre Mr. Franklin Irish, Sec Mrs. Dorothy Spaulding Mr. Percy Bacheldor Mr. Harry McKenney Mr. Merle Douglass sident retary ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Miss Stella Cole, President Mr. Franklin Irish, Vice-President Mrs. Genevieve Powers, Secretary and Treasurer I School BACK ROW: Left to Right: Jeanne Martin, Helen Colby, Lawrence Nason, Marjorie Robinson, Carlene Wight, William Shaw, Ronald Graffam, Franklin Burnell, Harold Twitchell, Carl Ridlon, Dale Huntress, Merlin Shaw, Raymond Anderson, Laurence Moore, Barbara Johnson, Beverly Reinhard, Rex Hartford, Donald Gregory. SECOND ROW: Roberta Gilliam, Lois Graffam, Glennice Verrill, Marilyn Robinson, Sylvia Lord, Phyllis Skillings, Priscilla Hall, Mary Lord, Sara Dauphinee, Jean Crawford, Loann Douglass, Dorothy McKenney, Roberta Murch, Mary Barnes, Beverly Dolloff, Sylvia Dearborn, Gloria Day, Gloria Hartford, Jean Douglass, Carolyn Robinson. FIRST ROW: Richard Irish, June Douglass, Geneva McLaughlin, Marvin Reinhard, Glenn Martin, Charlotte Edwards, Donald Reinhard, Mr. Audrey Martin, Mr. George Cobb, Mrs. Carl Hamilton, Mr. Donald Mortland, Edward Richards, David Cobb, Claire Jewell, Mabel Murch, June Sanborn, Mary Sargent. SITTING IN FRONT ON FLOOR: Franklin Weeman, Richard Buzzell, Eugene Usher, Jack Lawlis, Alston Wormwood, Robert Hamlin, Clifford Murch, Sherrill Douglass. Faculty IN PICTURE: Left to Right: Mr. Donald Mortland, Mr. Audrey Martin, Mr. George Cobb, Mrs. Carl Hamilton. MR. GEORGE COBB Preparation: University of Maine, Orono, Maine: Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts: A. B. , Physical Education. Previous experience: Dennysville High School, Dennysville, Maine, 1925-26: East Millinocket High School, East Millinocket, Maine, 192.6-28: Brewer High School, Brewer, Maine, 1928-29: Mexico High School, Mexico, Maine, 1941-48: Potter Academy 1948-Principal. Teaching: Algebra, Geometry, American History, General Science, and Physics. MR. AUDREY MARTIN Preparation: B. S. , Industrial Arts, Gorham State Teachers' College, Gorham, Maine. Previous experience: Potter Academy, 1949- Teaching: Manual Training. MRS. CARL HAMILTON Preparation: B. S., University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire. Experience: Potter Academy, 1950- Teaching: Home Economics. MR. DONALD MORTLAND Preparation: A. B., Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine. Experience: Potter Academy, 1950- Teaching: English, Latin, and World History. Office Staff BACK ROW: Left to Right: D. lV1cKenney, Mr. Cobb, C. Jewell. . FRONT ROW: J. Crawford, G. Martin, R. Anderson, S. Lord. Library Staff BACK ROW: Left to Right: Mrs. Hamilton, M. Robmson, C. Wxgnt, L. Graffam FRONT ROW: J. Douglass, B. Johnson, J. Martin, S. Dearborn. f ,QI Y RAYMOND EARL ANDERSON Ray Industrial Arts Course North Sebago, Maine Age 18 Love one and be loved by one. BHSKCUJBU 1. Z. 3. 4: Glee Club l, 3, 4, Dramatics l, Z, 3, 4g Potter Chatter lp Librarian 2, 35 Office 1, 4: Class President lp Winter Carnival lg Baseball 43 Cross country Z. Ray has always done his share of work. Your plans are definite as a mechanic and we wish you all the happiness in the world. .nf , Sig-ta R - -1. Qt- . I' gf l'i .- 1 ,nm Tw: if '35 IW!! - GLORIA ELLA DAY Lulu General Course East Sebago, Maine Age 17 lf you don't succeed, try and try again. Salutatorianp Basketball Z, 3, 43 Glee Club Z, 3g Dramatics Z, 4: Wreath Staff l, Z, 3, 4, ,J gh Ljp -Ml 5.7.13-, ml ? .j. i , ,, vi- ua H , if .5 , ll J, V3 ii f. - V X5 7-l , . ' il l. L. 1. , ra' -' ' 3 4, LI A f - , K 7 .1 - ' ' . , 1 ..i E. . . . -5' ' X ' ug. l . .. Y- f V- ' 4 .- .s - -- - ,MQ -315:-. , , .--. ' 1: 1 - ,f 1 - ,Th F was ' ' K Class Treasurer 1, 2, 31 Prize Speaking l, Z, 35 Winter Carnival 1. 1 Glo is the shortest one in our class, but she is always ready and willing to do more tlianher 1 share. We hear that you are going to be a nurse so we wish you the best of luck in the future. SYLVIA DEARBORN Syl Home Economics Course East Hiram, Maine Age 19 Sweet and lovely as a breath of spring. Basketball 4, Glee Club 1, 3, 45 Dramatics 4g Wreath Staff 4, Librarian 4, Cheerleader l,Z, 33 Winter Carnival l. Syl, although your plans are not definite, we know you will succeed. Best of luck in the fut- ure. ?'7N7! F555 l A V RONALD STANLEY GRAFFAM Ronnie Industrial Arts Course K East Baldwin, Maine Age 17 3 A friend more true than days and nights. A if Basketball Z, 3, 4, Dramalics 4, Baseball Z, 3, 4: Cross country Z, 3. Although Ronnie has been with us for only three years he has been well liked by everyone for his generous ways and friendly smiles. Good luck to you in the future. W, ONALD EDMUND GREGORY Greg Industrial Arts Course orth Sebago, Maine Age 17 eg Love all, marry none. 'QW ramatics 4, Wreath Staff 4. Donald is our class joker who has amused everyone with his original poetry. Although your uture plans are not definite, we wisn you success and happiness in whatever you attempt to do. ARBARA FRANCES JOHNSON Barb' General Course anchester, New Hampshire Age 18 Life 15 what you make it. A Basketball Z. 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 45 Dramatics 45 Librarian 4. Y Barb became a member of our class three years ago. She is a friend to everyone. We don't know what your future plans are, but lots of luck in everything you do. XL 'i'- 1. or -1 z x ' ,iW., :WV :K , 2551 ,,,,. -3' 1. A-.51 enqp T. f., X '-- x. GLENN ELLIS MARTIN Martin College Coursui Sebago, Maine Age 18 The only way to have a friend is to be one. Basketball 1, Z, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, Z, 4gDramat1cs l, Z, 3, 45 Wreath Staff l, Z, 3, 4: Librarian 3, Class President Z, Vice-President 1, 43 Prize Speaking lg Student Council 1, Z, 3, 43 Baseball Z, 3, 4: Office 45 Cross country Z, 35 Winter Carnival lg Honor Essay. Glenn has been with us for four years and is liked by everyone. We wish you successinyou years at college and your future years as a teacher. JEANNE MARTIN Mac College Cours Rowley, Massachusetts Age 17 A man is as bad as he has to be, and a woman is as bad as she dares. Basketball Z, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 3, 4g Dramatics 2, 3, 4: Wreath Staff l, Z, 3, 4g Potter Chatter 1, Librarian 3, 45 Winter Carnival lg Cheerleader 1: Prize Speaking 1, Z, Student Council 45 Office Z. Jeannie, who has been with us for four years, has been a great success. We hear you are planning to be a nurse, and we wish you success and happiness in a fine profession. GENEVA ALICE MCLAUGHLJN Ginny Home Economics Cours West Baldwin, Maine Age 17 Love is better tnan ever. Glee Club l, Z, 4, Dramatxcs 4, Wreath Staff 3, 4, Potter Chatter lg Class Treasurer 43 Cheerleader 1, Z, 3, 4, Winter Carnival 1. Ginny is well liked by everyone. She is always full of fun and a good sport. We wish you happiness all through your life. GEORGE LAURENCE MOORE Larry College Course West Baldwin, Maine Age 17 A constant friend is a thing rare and hard to find. Basketball Z, 3, 45 Glee Club l, Z, 3, 4: Dramatics 45 Wreath Staff 4: Baseball Z, 3, 4g Cross country Z, 3. Larry is always ready to offer his help and is friendly to all. We know that you plan to go to college and we wish you luck. MABEL. EDITH MURCH Mabe Home Economics Course West Baldwin, Maine Age I8 ' . Still waters run deep. Glee Club 1, 3, 41 Dramatics 4, Wreath Staff 3, 41 Potter Chatter lg Class Treasurer 4g Cheerleader 1, Z, 3, 43 Winter Carnival l. O Mabe, a girl who has a smile for everyone, has never failed to offer her help when needed. We'll miss your friendliness but we wish you a very happy future. ROBERTA JOYCE MURCH Betta Home Economics Course North Baldwin, Maine Age IB There 's a time for everything. Basketball l, Z, 3, 43 Glee Club 1. Z, 3, 4: Dramatics 43 Wreath Staff 3, 4: Prize Speaking Z, 3: Office 3. Betta has been a real gal to everyone. You have not decided on anything definite for the fut- ure, but everyone wishes you happiness. 13 - w ,Wu V'-Mel lg I 1 f HM fin F H ,,. W Mfu':'4 , DONALD REINHARD Don Industrial Arts Cours Naples, Maine Age 19 The happy are truly great. Basketball 1, Z, 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 3, 4g Dramatics l, Z, 3, 45 Wreath Staff 3, 4, Class President 3, 4: Prize Speaking lp Student Council 3, 45 Baseball 3. Donald, whois friendly to everyone, has made himself a special place here at Potter Acad emy. We wish him loads of luck and happiness. GLENNICE JOAN VERRILL Jo College Cours West Baldwin, Maine Age 17 .- Preparation is the keynote to success. Valedictoriang Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics 4, Wreath Staff 3, 4g Secretary 3. .Io is a friendly person and we hope that her wishes may be granted--that she may become teacher in the future. Good luck to you. CARL B. RIDLON Brindle Industrial Arts Course West Baldwin, Maine Age 18 Keep 'em rolling Basketball Manager 3, 45 Dramatics 4, Baseball Manager 3, 45 Cross country 3, Winter Carnival 1. Carl is famous for his driving. He is always ready to help anyone. With you, Carl, go our best wishes. Senior Class BACK ROW: Left to Right: Mr. Cobb, D. Gregory, L. Moore, R. Anderson, C. Ridlon, R. Graffam, B. Johnson, J. Martin, G. Verrill. FRONT ROW: S. Dearborn. G. McLaughlin, G. Martin, D. Remhard, M. Murch, R. Murch G. Day. Senior Class Officers BACK ROW: Left to Right: G. McLaughlin, M. Murch. FRONT ROW: D. Reinhard, Mr. Cobb, G. Martin. Most Popular Most Studious Best Personality Best Dancer Best Athlete Most Polite Most Successful Most Serious Best Sport Quietest Thinnest Peppiest Happiest Wittiest Nicest Disposition Most Thrifty Most Talkative Most Respectful Most Co-operative Noisiest Cutest Biggest Feet Most Talented Loudest Whisperer Most Comical Tallest Shortest Does Most For School Best Looking Prettiest Eyes Prettiest Hair Largest Appetite Longest Hair Shortest Hair Worst Temper Blusher Biggest Flirt Man-Hater Woman-Hater Kindest Best Singer Giggles Most Most Dignified Baby Most Bashful Best Actor Best Actress Innocent School Clown Best Smile Luckiest ' Best Artist School Ballot GIRL Beverly Reinhard Claire Jewell Beverly Reinhard Sylvia Dearborn Sara Dauphinee Beverly Reinhard Beverly 'Reinhard Claire Jewell Beverly Reinhard Mary Sargent Sara Dauphinee Sara Dauphinee Gloria Day Carlene Wight Beverly Reinhard Mabel Murch Jeanne Martin Beverly Reinhard Beverly Reinhard Jeanne Martin Sylvia Lord Beverly Reinhard Gloria Day June Sanborn Carlene Wight Barbara Johnson Gloria Day Beverly Reinhard Barbara Johnson Gloria Hartford Jean Douglass Carlene Wight Sara Dauphinee Sylvia Dearborn Jeanne Martin Gloria Day Jeanne Martin Jean Douglass Beverly Reinhard Gloria Day Gloria Day Barbara Johnson Jeanne Martin Mary Sargent Carlene Wight Claire Jewell Carlene Wight Carolyn Robinson Beverly Reinhard Glennice Verrill BOY Glenn Martin Glenn Martin Donald Reinhard Glenn Martin Glenn Martin Donald Reinhard Glenn Martin Glenn Martin Eddie Richards Marvin Reinhard Dale Huntress Dickie Buzzell Dickie Buzzell Ray Anderson Donald Reinhard Clifford Murch Dickie Buzzell Dickie Buzzell Glenn Martin Dickie Buzzell David Cobb Harold Twitchell Ray Anderson Jack Lawlis Dickie Irish Harold Twitchell John Archer Donald Reinhard Eddie Richards Rex Hartford Rex Hartford Sherrill Douglass David Cobb Carl Ridlon Eugene Usher Dickie Buzzell Eugene Usher Donald Reinhard Ray Anderson' Dickie Buzzell Glenn Martin Carl Ridlon Franklin Weeman Ray Anderson David Cobb 'Donald Gregory Eddie Richards Glenn Martin David Cobb Sophomore Class e BACK ROW: L.cIt.toRig21t: Mrs. Hamxlton, P Hail, L. Graffam, E. Usher, R. Hartford, M. Robinson, S. Douglas, S. Dauphinee. FRONT ROW: G. Hartford, R. Irish, C. Jewel, C. Edwards, J. Sanborn, D, Huntresas, S. Lord Sophomore Class Officers BACK ROW: Left to Right: J. Sanborn, R. Irish. FRONT ROW: C. Edwards, Mrs Hamilton, C, ,Ig-well, The Senior Play There were many rehearsals of the play, Bashful Mr. Bobbs , held in the school. Mr. Mortland did a splendid job and everyone co-operated nicely. On the 16th and 17th of November the play was successfully presented to the public. It was a story concerning the lovelife of Marston Bobbs and of all his troubles. Marston Bobbs was the flirtatious type while Robert Bobbs was the shyest of all men. They met a group of sweet little things and thus started a humorous story of their mix-ups . ' The cast was as follows: Mr. Robert Bobbs .... Marston Bobbs ....... Frederick Henderson . . Katherine Henderson . . Jean Henderson ...... Celesta Vandenpool . . French Maid ........ Obadiah Stump .... Mrs. Wiggins . . . Frances ....... Rosalie .... V ............................ Other important duties were managed as follows: Curtain Puller ............ . ........ . ...... Stage Manager . ......... . ..... . .......... . Electrician. . . . . . . Prompter . . ...... . . Property Managers . . . . . . . Glenn Martin Raymond Anderson . . Donald Reinhard . . Barbara Johnson Gloria Day . . . . Carlene Wight . . Sylvia Dearborn . . Lawrence Moore . . . Roberta Murch . . . Jeanne Martin . . . . Mabel Murch . . . . Carl Ridlon . . Ronald Graffam . . . Donald Gregory Geneva McLaughlin Geneva McLaughlin Ronald Graffam Boxoffice........................ . . . Glennice Verrill The Senior Class wishes to thank the others that aided in making the play possible. Wreath Staff In the picture at left: BACK ROW: Glennice Verrill '51 Left to Right: C. Murch, L. Moore, D. Huntress, R. Irish, D. Gregory. SECOND ROW: Mr. Mortland, June Douglass, R. Murch, M. Murch, G. McLaughlin, F. Burnell. FRONT ROW: D. Reinhard, J. Martin, G. Day, G. Verrill, S. Dearborn, B. Reinhard, and G. Martin. By office the staff is as follows: Editor-in-Chief .... . .... Glennice Verrill Assistant Editors- Literary Editor . in-Chief ...... . . Beverly Reinhard Humor. Editor . . . . Sylvia Dearborn Assistant ....... - Gloria Day Sports Editors . . . Business Manager ....... Donald Reinhard Assistants ......... ..... G lenn Martin Dale Huntress Clifford Murch Exchange Editor Senior Write-ups Alumni ...... . . . Faculty Advisor Assistant........ . . Roberta Murch . . . June Douglass . . . Donald Gregory . . . .Richard Irish . . . Glenn Martin Jeanne Martin . . . . . Laurence Moore . . . ........ Mabel Murch Geneva McLaughlin . . . ...... Mr. Mortland Girls' Basketball Under the able coaching of Audrey Martin we had a very successful season. Our first game was not a win, but we had courage to keep going for higher scores. We wish to thank Audrey Martin for the patience he has had with us and the work he has done to build up the team. We hope that Mr. Martin will continue to coach and build the team up to make an even better record than it had this year. We are proud of having tied for. first place with New Gloucester and Porter. Let the girls who are leaving the team this year say to the girls who are going to carry on the glory for Potter next year that we wish you all the luck in the world in trying to win first place next year and the years to come. The lineup was as follows: Beverly Reinhard 397 pts. R. F. June Sanborn R. G. Sara Dauphinee 324 pts. L. F. Charlotte Edwards L. G. Jeannie Martin 279 pts. C. F. Beverly Dolloff L. G. Barbara Johnson ' C. C.. carlene Wight R. G. Gloria Day R. G. Roberta Gilliam L. G. Roberta Murch 2 pts. L. G. Dorothy McKenny R. G. Sylvia Dearborn 23 pts. R. F. Carolyn Robinson R. G. Priscilla Hall 28 pts. L. F. Mary Barnes L. G. Jean Crawford C. G. June Douglass 2 pts. R. G. The games were as follows: Potter 36 ........ Buxton 39 Potter 50 ....... Bridgton Academy 39 Potter 41 . . . .... Alumni 18 Potter 58 ....... Cornish 34 Potter 53 . . . .... Porter 39 Potter 60 ....... Hollis 29 Potter 40 . . . .... Cornish 37 Potter 66 ....... Casco 20 Potter 47 . . . .... New Gloucester 43 Potter 59 ....... Oxford 29 Potter 54 . . . .... Limington 36 Potter 35 ....... New Gloucester 39 Potter 65 . . . .... Mexico 32 Potter 73 ....... Casco 54 Potter 41 . . . .... Standish 38 Potter 34 ....... Standish 29 Potter 35 . . . .... Oxford 36 Potter 48 ....... Porter 49 Potter 52 . . . .... Bridgton Academy 25 Potter 47 ....... Mexico Varsity 51 Potter 60 . . . .... Limington 52 Jeannie Martin '51 Boys' Basketball There were eighteen boys who came out for practice this year. We had a good sea- son, under the coaching of Mr. Cobb, but a little hard luck toward the end. We lost Eddie Richards for the rest of the season by the displacing of his shoulder, which happen- ed at the game we played at Standish. We were chosen to have a play-off with Kingfield, to see if we could get into the state tournament. The games and scores were as follows: Nov. 20 Buxton 16 Potter 35 Jan. 12 Bridgton J. V. 23 Potter 48 Nov 28 Alumni 32 Potter 37 Jan. 15 Cornish 36 Potter 53 Dec 1 Porter 49 Potter 48 Jan. 16 Hollis 46 Potter 71 Dec 6 Cornish 26 Potter 62 Jan. 19 Casco 35 Potter 75 Dec 8 N. Gloucester 54 Potter 50 Jan. 23 Oxford 34 Potter 58 Dec. 11 Limington 15 Potter 56 Jan. 26 N. Gloucester 35 Potter 58 Dec. 20 Mexico J.V. 30 Potter 35 Feb. 2 Casco 66 Potter 61 Dec. 22 Standish 57 Potter 36 Feb. 6 Standish 53 Potter 34 Jan. 2 Oxford 2.8 Potter 37 Feb. 9 Porter 73 Potter 49 Jan. 5 Bridgton J. V. 19 Potter 45 Feb. 13 Mexico J. V. 30 Potter 33 Jan. 10 Limington 9 Potter 83 Tri -Lake Tournament Individual Scores: Feb. 15 Bridgton J. V. 16 Potter 53 Glenn Martin 397 Feb. 16 Porter 61 Potter 48 Eddie Richards 334 Feb. 17 New Gloucester 47 Potter 46 Raymond Anderson 148 Franklin Burnell 116 Play-off for State Tournament Ronald Graffam 93 Harold Twitchell 73 Feb. 19 Kingfield 50 Potter 48 Donald Reinhard 67 Marvin Reinhard 14 The year's scores were: David Cobb 9 Clifford Murch 7 Potter Academy 1269 Opponents 891 Dick Irish 7 Dale Huntress 4 Laurence Moore 1 Robert Hamlin 1 Glenn Martin '51 Pottacazzar The Pottacazzar, which was held December 14th and 15th, turned out to be very suc- cessful. The four classes worked hard to make it a profitable event. The Seniors' booth represented a roadside lunch stand. They sold hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, candy, and soft drinks. They also sold chances on a Bulova watch and a pop-up toaster. The Juniors' booth was decorated to represent the Star of the East. They sold fancy work and chances on a radio. The Sophomores sold homemade pastries and canned goods in a booth representing a gingerbread house. This house was patterned after a miniature molasses gingerbread house made by Mrs. Franklin Irish. Chances were sold on this house and on a set of lamps. The Freshman Class, for whom the Pottacazzar was a new experience, did a wonder- ful job on their booth. It represented a large doughnut and a coffee pot. They sold hot coffee, doughnuts, and candy. Herman , a living rooster, on whom the Freshmen sold chances, was an added attraction for the Freshman corner. Each year four cash prizes are given for the booths. This year the first prize of five dollars was won by the Junior Class. The Freshman doughnut and coffee pot took the second prize of three dollars. The third prize of two dollars went to the Sophomores. The Seniors had fourth place, their prize being one dollar. Gloria Day '51 Magazinei Drive ln October the school conducted a magazine drive. The school was organized in two teams, one team composed of the Senior and Freshman Classes with Roberta Murch as captain, and the other composed of the Junior and Sophomore Classes with Carlene Wight as captain. Carlene's team lost, and they gave a banquet in honor of Roberta's team on December 14. Sylvia Dearborn '51 Student Council BACK ROW: Left to Right: H. Colby, D. Reinhard, R. Irisn. FRONT ROW: J. Martin, G. Martin, Mr. Cobb, F. Burnell, B. Reinhard Cheerleaders LEFT TO RIGHT: J. McLaughlin, Nl, Murch, IV1, Robinson, H. Colby. Freshman Reception On September 20, 1950, we began one of the busiest and most memorable times at Potter Academy. It was Freshman Week. On the first day the girls were to have their hair up like boys, and of course for the girls with long hair it was a matter of using many bobby pins and combs. The girls were to come dressed as boys and the boys as girls. There were many different colors, sizes, shapes, and descriptions of costumes that first day. That morning we had to go into the assembly room one by one and give our names, ages, and addresses. Then, quite unexpectedly, we had to repeat a vow after one of the Seniors, saying that we would do as we were told. After that we had to sing the school song. l All during the three days if we didn't do as we were told, we were to get a black mark. The number of black marks we got determined what we had to do Friday night at the reception. On the second day we were told that that was to be silence day. We weren't to speak to anyone. Of course that didn't let us out of our classes. That day a lot of notes and sign languages were used. All three days we had to do such things as carrying books for the Seniors, being the last ones to get lunch at noon, and bowing to the Seniors whenever we met them on campus. I imagine it was very humorous to spectators to see us laden with books and having to bow to the Seniors while we had such loads. Then came the big night and all its fun. First we went down into the basement of the gymnasium, and there we were in- structed to go up to the front door and go in through the audience one by one and to go up onto the stage. Then we had to give our names, ages, and addresses. Some were clad in men's underwear, some in grain bags, some of the boys had to dress as girls, and one of the boys had to wear a corset. One of the most amusing stunts done was that two of the boys had to give each other an egg shampoo. After towels were wrapped around their necks, each broke an egg on the other's head. The eggs were rubbed in vigorously, but some escaped and ran down their faces. When they were through they were one good mess, but they still looked as if they enjoyed it. A few of the other stunts were: singing, feeding each other ice cream while blindfolded, shaving someone with a dull table knife, and eating cereal like a dog. We ended by singing a school song. Even though we might have said we thought that the Seniors were mean, we really didn't think so, as we enjoyed every minute of the three days. When they finally got through with us, we knew for sure that we were FULL FLEDGED HIGH SCHOOLERS. Dorothy McKenney '54 Junior Dance In the gymnasium, gaily decorated with green and white streamers, the Junior Class held its annual dance on October 13, 1950. The music for the evening was pro- vided by the local orchestra. Cider and doughnuts were sold, as well as a variety of candy, and a considerable profit was realized by the class. Beverly Dolloff '52 Sophomore Box Social On November 3, 1950 the Sophomores held their box social and dance in the gym- nasium. Gay streamers on ceiling and walls lent a party atmosphere. The attractive- ness of the boxes, together with Mr. Cobb's lively auctioneering, brought amazingly good results. Music for the dance was provided by a local orchestra, and the attendance was good. Claire Jewell '53 Prize Speaking As the Wreath goes to press we are making plans for the prize speaking contests. The preliminary contest will be held in the gymnasium here, and the date is set tenta- tively for April 9. Two speakers from Potter will then enter the Tri-Lake Contest which will be held at Bridgton Academy on April 12. The people who are now preparing to enter the contest and the readings which they have chosen are as follows: Franklin Burnell . . . . . The Education of Hyman Kaplan Jack Lawlis. ..... .............. ' 'Critical Situation Sara Dauphinee . . . . . Gertrude, the Governess June Sanborn ....... ............. ' 'Joan of Arc Charlotte Edwards . . . ......... I Can't Breathe Dorothy McKenney . . . . . . Anne of Green Gables Beverly Reinhard . .. ............. Rebecca Gloria Day '51 Four One-Act Plays The four one-act plays to be presented by the students of Potter Academy under the direction of Mr. Mortland at the gymnasium on March 16 will have the following casts: l SUITABLE FOR CHARITY CLOUDBURST I Hazel Greenway ........... June Sanborn Mrs. Harris ........... Jean Crawford Morgan Greenway . . . . . Franklin Burnell Ed Harris ...... .... D ale Huntress Claire ........... ..... C laire Jewell George Gilman . . ....... .Tack Lawlis William ........ . . . Richard Buzzell Joe Harris ..... .... A lston Wormwood Ralph Hamilton . . .... Edward Richards Mrs. Tabor . . . ...... Mary Barnes Ellen Cressey ........ Dorothy McKenney Millie Tabor . . . . . . Beverly Dolloff Clarence Honeysweet ...... Robert Hamlin LAST FLIGHT OVER NOT TONIGHT! Dave, a boy of 17 ........ Marvin Reinhard Rose Bellows ...... Charlotte Edwards Mattie, his sister, 21 ...... Carlene Wight Chester Frazer ........ Clifford Murch Benny, his brother, 9 ........ David Cobb Mrs. Bellows ....... Marilyn Robinson Pa, his father ............. Glenn Martin Admiral Bellows ........ Richard Irish Sairy, a neighbor ...... Beverly Reinhard Aunt Fay ............. Sara Dauphinee The winning play in this contest will compete in the regional contest against three other schools. This contest will also be held at Potter, on April 4. Beverly Reinhard '52 CLASS OF '46 Alden Bacheldor North Sebago, Maine Elsie Bennett Thomas 75 6th Street Dover, New Hampshire Charlotte Day Thorne East Sebago, Maine Dorothy Davis Howard North Sebago, Maine Mary Eastman Welner Topsham, Maine C orlys Lux Kennebunk, Maine CLASS OF '47 Norman McKenny North Baldwin, Maine Harriet McNally Davis North Main Street Rochester, New Hampshire Marie Brown Crawford Convene, Maine Eben Harmon North Baldwin, Maine Dorothy Knight Lewis 75 Mulberry Street Springfield, Massachusetts Irma Thombs Pomerleau North Baldwin, Maine Lorraine Decker Barriault North Baldwin, Maine Louise Snow University of Maine Orono, Maine George Hutchins 17 Revere Street Portland, Maine Alumni CLASS OF '47 fcont.j Elvira Lewis Gorham State Teacher Gorham, Maine Harland Howard North Baldwin, Maine Olive Riley Darling East Baldwin, Maine Elroy Gregory North Sebago, Maine CLASS OF '48 Clayton Douglass Convene, Maine Joyce Douglass Viles Convene, Maine Irma Gould Howard North Baldwin, Maine William Guptill West Baldwin, Maine Louise Moore Hagan Georgetown, Maine s' College Elizabeth And rews Harmon 37 Longfellow Drive Cape Elizabeth, Maine Arthur Howard North Sebago, Maine Lois Laurie Thurston 45 Holly Street Gloucester, Massachusetts Barbara Mank Hoyt We st Baldwin, Maine Bernice Rodway Virginia Peter.Webb USN CLASS OF '49 Charles Rodway Portland, Maine Robert Davis, Pfc. AF 11197033, Box 396 1733 Rd. ATS KAEQ Travis AFB, Calif. Elwin Sanborn University of Maine Orono, Maine Maurice Blair Sebasco Estate, Maine Irwin Sanborn West Baldwin, Maine Joyce Day East Sebago, Maine Edith Snow University of Maine Orono, Maine Doris Colby C onve ne , Maine Marcia McKenney North Baldwin, Maine Elizabeth Parker Cressey Ea st Baldwin, Maine CLASS or '49 fcont.J Rebecca Sanborn Shute Steep Falls, Maine CLASS OF '50 Philip Burnell Norway, Maine Patricia Coleman Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Portland, Maine Edith Decker North Baldwin, Maine William Fisher, Jr. West Baldwin, Maine Douglas Irish Hillside, Maine Paul Murch USS Putman QDD 575, New York, N. Y. George Philip Stanwood 141 Spring Street n Portland, Maine Marjorie Verrill 100 St. Paul Street Brookline, Massachusetts The Ideal at Potter Academy Take the: Hair Eyes Complexion Knowledge Athletic ability Pep Poise Personality Dancing ability Smile Talents Disposition Wit Teeth Height Dependability Patience Neatness Manners Quietness Jean Douglass Gloria Hartford Glennice Verrill Beverly Reinhard Sara Dauphinee Jean Crawford Barbara Johnson Mabel Murch Sylvia Dearborn Mary Lord Gloria Day Geneva McLaughlin Carlene Wight Carolyn Robinson Claire Jewell Roberta Murch Loann Douglass Beverly Reinhard June Douglass Roberta Gilliam Sherrill Douglass Rex Hartford Richard Buzzell Donald Gregory Harold Twitchell David Cobb Donald Reinhard Robert Hamlin Glenn Martin Marvin Reinhard Ray Anderson Richard Irish William Shaw Carl Ridlon William Shaw Eddie Richards Dale Huntress Franklin Burnell Jack Lawlis Ronald Graffarn Put them all together and you have the ideal Potter boy and girl. A A What I Want For Graduation Raymond Anderson Gloria Day Sylvia Dearborn Ronald Graffarn Donald Gregory Barbara Johnson Glenn Martin Jeannie Martin Geneva McLaughlin Laurence Moore Mabel Murch Roberta Murch Donald Reinhard Carl Ridlon Glermice Verrill George but no Washington Dorothy but no Larnour Million dollars A letter from Pittsburgh A car A new Mercury A girl A signed diploma Million dollars Go to California A wedding ring A car To see Melvin Trip around the world A signed diploma A hot-rod A typewriter We Hafve A Donald but no duck A Harold but no Stassen A A A A A A A A A Cobb but no corn HJ Franklin but no Roosevelt Harry but no Truman Gene but no Autry Glenn but no Ford Ronald but no Colman Gloria but no Swanson Jeannie but no Crain Bob but no Burns An Edwards but no king A A A A A A A A Douglas but no MacArthur John but no L. Lewis Marjorie but no Mills June but no Haver Barbara but no Stanwyck David but no Copperfield Charlotte but no Bronte Gregory but no Peck Mr. Cobb, in geometry class: Can you draw a straight line with a ruler, Carl? Carl: Why, of course. Mr. Cobb: I find it better to use a pencil. Mrs. Hamilton: How is a small boy like a woolen sweater? Charlotte: He always shrinks from washing. Barbara: Jeannie, your boy friend has a new car. Jeannie: No, ,he hasn't. Barbara: It's a different car! Jeannie: It's a different boy! Mr. Mortland, in World History: Now, on the feudal manor, if the lord of the manor ' died, what happened? Sherrill: They buried him. Mr. Cobb, in Physics: Merlin, if a train is 180 feet from a crossing going 65 miles per hour, and a car is the same distance going 35 miles per hour, will the man get across? Merlin: Yes. Mr. Cobb: Explain your answer. Merlin: His wife will buy it with the insurance money. Judge: The officer says you were doing sixty-five. Donald Reinhard: Yes, Your Honor. Judge: Guilty or not guilty? Donald Reinhard: What else have you? Mr. Mortland: Carl, are you learning anything? Carl: No, I'm listening to you. Mr. Cobb: I wish you people would take an example from the woodpecker. David Cobb: What? Mr. Cobb: Use your heads. Sylvia was driving Don's car in Portland when she ,saw two men going down into a man- hole. Look at those people, she said. They must think I've never driven before. They are crawling right into the street. Mr. Cobb, in U. S. History: Name a year and tell how many barrels of oil were export- ed from the U. S. that year. Beverly Dolloff: 1-492. - None. Carlene was describing to Ronald a fish she had caught, and she said, Why, I've never seen anything like it! Ronald: 1 believe you! Laurence fgetting off a trainj: I'm always deathly sick when I ride backwards on a train. Ronald: Why didn't you ask the man sitting opposite you to change seats with you? Laurence: I thought of that, but there wasn't anybody there. Mr. Nlortland: Is this sentence simple, compound, or complex? 'The man who came to dinner broke his leg'. Carl: Compound fracture. What Would Happen If John went to school every day Mary Barnes weren't always smiling Richard Buzzell didn't tease the girls David Cobb suddenly grew tall Loann Douglass weren't so quiet Helen Colby didn't like Bob Roberta Gilliam didn't have her studying done Robert Hamlin suddenly became thin Mary Lord didn't like William Dorothy McKenney didn't study Lawrence Nason weren't so shy Nlarvin Reinhard weren't so nice to everyone Carolyn Robinson weren't always happy Mary Sargent liked boys William Shaw were quiet in class Phyllis Skillings didn't whisper to Helen in cl Franklin Weeman had straight hair Alston Wormwood had black hair Lois Graffam couldn't talk about Charlie Charlotte Edwards couldn't ride in Ivan's Claire Jewell couldn't argue with Dickie Sylvia Lord got a letter from Tommie Marilyn Robinson could go to Casco High Sara Dauphinee weren't like her big brother, June Sanborn couldn't flirt Priscilla Hall weren't always singing Gloria Hartford had straight hair Rex Hartford weren't shy Dale Huntress weren't liked by everyone Eugene Usher didn't conceal his knowledge Sherrill Douglass didn't like to eat Richard Irish weren't everyone's friend Merlin Shaw weren't good to everyone Franklin Burnell couldn't go to Hiram Clifford Murch didn't eat so much June Douglass had to stay at home Beverly Dolloff suddenly grew fat Edward Richards didn't have so many friends Beverly Reinhard couldn't see Billy Jean Douglass weren't always late to Home E Jack Lawlis didn't laugh so loudly Jean Crawford weren't always teasing Carlene Wight couldn't joke Marjorie Robinson weren't engaged Harold Twitchell weren't so tall Millard Tripp liked English CBI' ass Billie c Class What Would Happen If Gloria Day couldn't get letters from Pittsburgh Jeannie Martin could get along with everyone Roberta Murch couldn't get to a basketball game Glennice Verrill weren't so nice to everyone Mabel Murch weren't so quiet Barbara Johnson could get to school on time Geneva McLaughlin couldn't see Ray Sylvia Dearborn couldn't see Donald Glenn Martin could attract a certain Junior girl Donald Reinhard weren't so good natured Donald Gregory didn't like Jeannie Martin Laurence Moore cou1dn't tease Mr. Mortland Carl Ridlon weren't late for English class Raymond Anderson did a little studying Ronald Graffam weren't liked by everyone Potter Theme Songs Remember Me My Heart Cries For You Wedding Bells l'll Sail My Ship Alone Bell Bottom Trousers A Man Without A Woman Forever and Ever Lovesick Blues Billie Boy Beloved Harbor Lights A Bushel and a Peck Show Me the Way to Go Home Slipping Around Nevertheless Senior Initials Jeannie Martin Gloria Day Roberta Murch Glennice Verrill Mabel Murch Barbara Johnson Geneva McLaughlin Sylvia Dearborn Glenn Martin Donald Reinhard Donald Gregory Lawrence Moore Carl Ridlon Raymond Anderson Ronald Graffam Gloria Day Carlene Wight Geneva McLaughlin Ronald Graffam Mabel Murch Donald Gregory Raymond Anderson Jeannie Martin ' Beverly Reinhard Donald Reinhard Laurence Moore Rex Hartford Carl Ridlon Richard Buzzell Glenn Martin Judging Master Getting Delightful Remember Me Gleaming View Merry Maiden Bright and Joyous Great Moments Sweet Doll Generous Man Darn Right Dreaming Qofj Girls Lonely Man Cannot Remember Rather Able Rather Glamorous V Merlin Shaw Franklin Burnell Clifford Murch June Douglass Beverly Dolloff Edward Richards Beverly Reinhard Charlotte Edwards Marilyn Robinson Sara Dauphinee Priscilla Hall Sylvia Lord Gloria Hartford June Sanborn John Archer Mary Barnes Richard Buzzell David Cobb Helen Colby Loann Douglass Roberta Gilliam Robert Hamlin Mary Lord Junior Initials Most Sincere Feels Brave Careless Man Jolly Darling Baby Doll Everyone Raves Billy's Romance Sophomore Cute Elf Many Romances Shining Delight Pretty Heart-Throb Sweet Lass Gay and Happy Just Silly Freshman Just Absent Many Beaux Rather Bashful Darn Cute Hilarious Cutie Lovable Dame Really Gullible Really Happy Mischievous Lady Jean Douglass Jack Lawlis Jean Crawford Carlene Wight Marjorie Robinson Harold Twitchell Millard -Tripp Initials Claire Jewell Eugene Usher Lois Graffam Rex Hartford Dale Huntress Sherrill Douglass Richard Irish Initials Dorothy McKenney Lawrence Nason Marvin Reinhard Carolyn Robinson Mary Sargent William Shaw Phyllis Skillings Franklin Weeman Alston Wormwood Joyous Dance Jolly Laughter Joyful Classmate Cheery Whistler Many Reasons Heart Throb Many Troubles Cute Jewel Ever Unique Lively and Gay Really a Handful Dame Hunter Seeking a Dame Romantic Ideal Dangerous Mermaid Love None Many Romances Cheerful Rose Mighty Sweet Winning Smile Plenty Successful Fickle Wooer Always Willing 2250 H0255 gvgg QHOHWW UW! 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Mary Achereson was a delicately built girl, about eight years old. She had light brown hair and bright blue eyes. Her mother was a small, tired-looking woman, and she was a very hard worker. Mary had a small brother named Pete. He was about four years old, and he was a lot like Mary except that his hair was dark and his eyes were a deep blue. On the morning of May 17th, 1942, the sun rose up over the mountains and looked down on the small town that had just been taken by the Germans. All the citizens stayed in their houses, not daring to move, afraid that they wouldkbe shot or be put to work helping the Germans. A little girl, in one of the houses, wanted to do something, so her mother told her to go out in the back room to play. When Mary got there she discovered that the back door was open and it led out into a field of pretty flowers. She had been there only a few minutes when she heard a big noise, and then Mary blacked out . Mary didn't know how long she had been unconscious, and she didn't know where she was when she regained consciousness. The first thing she saw was a nice, clean room with white walls. Then she noticed that there were flowers on a table by her bed. Her eyes wandered over to the window and the re she saw two strangers. She became very frightened, and she tried to get up but couldn't. One of the strangers came near her and spoke. Please lie down and don't be fright- ened. I'rn the doctor here and I'm going to help you. Mary didn't know what to say or do. The doctor kept right on saying, Sergeant Ralph Tylor found you out in a field with a big board on your legs. He brought you here as soon as possible, for he knew that you would need help right away, Mary's eyes had big tears in them as she asked the doctor, Where is my mother and little brother ? The doctor looked at the sergeant with a look that Mary didn't understand. Then, without making any noise, the soldier got up and came to the edge of the bed. Before saying anything he took hold of Mary's thin hands. As he talked his voice was low and deep, and Mary listened while he said, Little girl, will you please tell me what your name is and how you can speak English so well? Mary Achereson is my name, the girl spoke proudly, and my daddy taught me to speak English. He was over to the big country a long time ago, and when he came back he taught all of us how to talk like Americans. At the thought of her family she began to sob very hard. Sergeant Tylor looked at her for a few minutes, then said, Mary, where is your father now ? Do you know ? Mary looked at him and smiled, saying, My daddy died for his country. Mommie says that he was the bravest man in all this world. I bet he was the bravest man, too, he said. Mary, would you like to be just like your daddy? Mary thought it was some kind of game and said she would. Now you have to be brave and fight this just as your daddy would want you to do, he went on. Do you remember anything before you came here ? No, I don't. Then she paused for a minute and said, Wait, I was playing in the field by my house. There were a lot of flowers and I was going to take some to my mommie. It was in this field that I found you, the soldier said, looking at the doctor. The doc- tor nodded his head and the sergeant kept on talking. You see, Mary, your mommie and little brother have gone up the Golden Stairs to help God. Mary's eyes were filled with tears as she said, You mean Mommie and Pete are helping God to do what is right? Yes, that is what I mean, but I also have a little surprise for youg that is, if you like surprises. I like them! What is it? she asked. Well, I'm being shipped back to the States and the officers here i.n France say that I may take you with me if you would like to go. You mean in the big country where you can do anything you want to without being hurt or even pushed around ? the little girl asked happily. Yes, that is the place, but there is what the doctors tell you to do. You have moved to the United States. Now will you Oh, yes, I will be good! And when promise you are never to break it. Is that right 911 one thing that you must do, and that is to do just a broken leg and that must heal before you are promise to be a good girl? Daddy came back he told me that when you make a Yes, that is right. Now I want you to get some sleep, because in three weeks we are going to the big country, as you call it. He bent down and kissed the little girl's pale, thin face . The doctor gave her a small white pill and told her to try to get some sleep, as she had a busy day ahead of her. As the two men went out the door and closed it softly behind them, Mary closed her eyes and said this little prayer: Dear Lord up above, please take care of my mommie, daddy and little brother. Please, dear God, may I ask one thing for myself? May I get well so I can go to the big country with that kind man? I will promise to obey him and do just what he tells me to, and I can't break a prornise, We shall have a test tomorrow Just inside the yellow door. Shall I pass it? Foolish question! Quoth the raven, Nevermore! I awake from pleasant dreaming, Daylight streaming through my door. Oh! That test! How shall I pass it? Quoth the raven, Nevermore! Now I hear a louder tapping, Lake an axe upon the door. Could it be my watch is running ? Quoth the raven, Nevermore! I see questions on the blackboard, Jeannie's answers on the floor. Ican't see them. Shall I pass it? Quoth the raven, Nevermore! The Raven Roberta Murch '51 I work hard upon my English, All but Jeannie I ignore. Mr. Mortland yells down at us,. This must happen nevermore! Now he has me by the collar And my feet don't touch the floor, Mr. Cobb's too late in coming, I go sailing through the door, Now I m going to the school board. Will they let me back in school ? They will let me, but they tell me I must learn the Golden Rule. Now I sit again in English. Over books I've learned to pore, ,And I take the test and pass it! Quoth the raven, Land sakes! Donald Gregory '51 Communzsm Communism is a form of government that seriously threatens our democracy today, f as well as other honest governments that want the best for the people of their respective countries, and, even more than that, it threatens the peace of the entire world. Because of this we shall consider a few of the facts about its origination and its progress. Karl Marx, born in the year 1818, in Germany, was the real founder of Communism. He and Friedrich Engels were close partners in organizing the Manifesto, which is the constitution of communism , in 1847. - Communism has grown rapidly and many people are fooled by its outside appearance. V The Russian Communists are very cruel in their judgments. Anyone who is considered dangerous or questions the actions of the government may be arrested, exiled, or even tor- tured severly without a fair trial. All Russians over eighteen years of age may vote, but the candidates for elections are chosen by the Communistsg so, regardless of the way they vote they have Communist leaders. The only religious services which may be held are those which are approved by this government. Communism now has a strong hold in China and is threatening many other countries. When we think of the fighting going on in 'Korea and of all our boys and men who have been killed there, because of this, is it not a great incentive to stand up for the right and push down Communism? In voting and in all other citizenship responsibilities and privileges which we have in this country, we should strive to suppress the Communistic forces that would run our govern- ment which was founded on Christian principles and the deep desire for justice and freedom. i - Marilyn Robinson '53 ,The Danger of Poor Sportsmanship This is a story about a game and a boyg the time, November 22, 19505 the place, a large football field. A game is about to begin between The Bulldogs and The Stars . Both are high school football teams. The stadium is packed as the game is expected to be an exciting, one. The Bulldogs come onto the field led by their captain, Robert 'fBobj Williamson. The Bul1dogs ' cheering section breaks into a loud roar. From many sections the phrase Hurrah for Williamsonif' is being shouted. The other ten players gathered around him now boost him into the air to show their admiration for him. Now let me distract your attention from the game long enough to tell you about Bob . He is a boy of seventeen, five feet and eleven inches tall, weighing 151 pounds. Big? No, he is not big! But he does use what there is of him to great advantage. His body is well devel- oped. His hair is blond and wavy - nice looking - but that is not an interesting point. His disposition is not the best, but his enemies are few. Bringing your attention back to the game, The Stars are now on the field. Their captain is Don Barker. I shall not go into detail about him because, as you have no doubt already guessed, Bob is the star of the story. With the twenty-two players on the field, it was still not hard to recognize Williamson. Each player placed his helmet on his head and took his position. Each one had an important part-center, guard, tackle, end, halfback or a fullback. The game begins, and it doesn't take The Stars long to get the ball over the thirty ' yard line. The next down The Bulldogs could not keep them back too much and they car- ried the ball to the fifteen yard line. One more down and it's a touchdown for The Stars . They get the coveted down, too, and the score is seven to nothing. I. moi Where is Bob? Oh, he is there. He just didn't get in to break up that play. A T formation is used. This time The Bulldogs have possession of the ball, They don't seem to gain much ground until the second down. It was then that Bob snatched the ball on the twenty-five yard line. He made a flying dash and secureda touchdown for f'The Bull- dogs . They. did not make their extra point. Many more plays were played, but at the end of the first quarter the score was still seven to six. The next quarter was ve ry exciting, and at the half the score had been brought up to twenty-six to fourteen. It' was in the third quarter that the unexpected excitement arose. This is how it happen- ed. The Stars , after having one of their passes intercepted by Bob, and after fumbling and causing themselves to lose the ball again, had become very angry. The Stars were re- ceiving a ten yard penalty, and that did it! Don Barker walked over to the referee and hit him with a hard right to the jaw. lt was then that Bob appeared on the scene in good shape, and a fight was started between all the players of the teams. By then the crowd was in an uproar. It was some time before the fight was brought to an end. Many were rushed to the hospital. Upon arriving there, it was discovered that the referee was dead. He had lost a . great deal of blood from the deep gash in his head. It was found that Don himself was in great need of a blood transfusion. One person in the group had the same type of blood as Don. That one person was Bob. Was Bob going to be able to give blood while he himself was suffering from a broken ankle and two cracked ribs ? Well, he did it, and Don's life was saved. These were the results of The Stars being poor sports. The Stars no longer exist. They were not allowed to continue with a team. The Bulldogs lost their best player. Bob was unable to play the rest of the season. The referee, a very fine man, was dead. This should show just what poor- sportsrnanship can do. Sara Dauphinee '53 My Best Friend My best friend's name is Peter As plain as it can be. Wherever you may find me, There Peter, too, you'll see, It may be going fishing Down the re in yonder brook, Or it may be just sitting In some cool, favorite nook. I may be out a-hunting For squirrels or other game. That does not bother Peter - He's with me just the same. He asks no foolish questions And finds no fault with meg I'm always very certain That Peter will agree, All I do is whistle once - Behind me he will jog. You see, my best friend, Peter, Is my black, curly dog. -Eugene Usher '53 A Day in the Life of a Freshman Girl at Potter Academy I stuck my head out from under the covers as I heard my mother call for me to get up. I yelled something back that must have satisfied her, for the next thing I knew she was shaking me and yelling at me. I was awake with a start and looked at her. Do you know what time it is ? she asked. You have about ten minutes before the bus will be here! I leaped out of bed and about three minutes later I was combing my hair. Then I gulped my breakfast down. While I was eating my breakfast I had my algebra book in front of me trying to learn a rule which we were supposed to have for class that day. Then I heard my sister call that the bus was coming. ' I hurried into my coat and boots and ran out the front door. The bus was just stopping out front. Just as I left the steps I thought of my books. I ran back in and grabbed my books from the table and ran out a second time. As I left the steps this time, I landed on some ice, my feet went out from under me, and my books went into the air and landed at my feet. Every paper I had had in them had come out, and the wind was blowing enough to lift up two or three of the papers and started blowing them away. ' I carefully got to my feet and started after them. I caught up with them before they had gone very far, I ran back and picked up my books and started for the bus. As I climbed aboard every- one was laughing at me and I can imagine how red my face was. The bus was about half way to school when I discovered that I had left my English book at home. I dreaded telling Mr. Mortland for I knew he wouldn't like it. We arrived at school about on time and I started up the hill. It was very slippery, and for about every step I took I slid back two steps it seemed. I spent most of the time before school began trying to make the hill, but finally I succeeded. As I walked by the bulletin board, I discovered, to my horror, that I had morning exercises. I ran in and put my books in my desk, then hurried upstairs. After I had found what I was to read and had read it to Mr. Mortland, the buzzer rang. I sat down in my seat, glad to have a minute to relax. Then I happened to think of the rule in algebra that I hadn't learned.- My desk is open on four sides and as I reached down to get my algebra book all the books fell on the floor with a bang. Mr. Mortland gave me a sharp look as I picked up the books and put them back in place. Then the buzzer rang for us to go to assembly. I walked up to assembly trying my best to remember the rule. As I walked into the assembly room I re- alized again that I had morning exercises, and I started to shake. Nly knees were knocking and it seemed that everyone i.n the room could hear them. I was still shaking a's I walked downstairs to go to period one, which is algebra. Of course, Mr. Cobb asked me the rule, and after stuttering a minute I confessed that I didn't know. Period two was study period' and I studied general science like mad because Inever can get it through my head. After recess we went to home economics class and, since I hadn't studied my assignment much, of course Mrs. Hamilton gave us a surprise quiz. As I left home economics class to go to general science, I began to relax a little for I had studied and studied my science, and I thought I knew all the things that Mr. Cobb might ask me, but Mr. Cobb gave us the period as a study period. Un the next science class I should surely get an Al. Period five was English, and Iwithout an English book. When I told Mr. Mortland that I had left my book at home he took it better than I had expected, for he didn't say anything, and I overlooked the look he gave me. Next we went down to noon lunch, which I had been waiting for all morning. I was very p hungry because I didn't eat much breakfast. Period six is study period and usually the best period during the day, for the Sopho- more Class has English then and it is very entertaining to see and hear them. During activi- ty period we practiced basketball, and then I went home and started studying for the next day. That night I fell into bed exhausted, not daring to think of what might happen the next day, for that would be another day of school. - Carolyn Robinson '54 The F ifoe Who Escaped This is a story told me by an American soldier back from the Korean battlefront. He began by saying, There were two hundred eighteen of us near the Chanjun Reservoir near the Yellow River when they attacked. We retreated about five miles back up a slope on the Son Shun Mountains the first day. Their artillery fire was very heavy and we lost about fifty of our men. That evening the officer in charge shouted, 'Separatell The Chinese drove my battalion back down a slope into a small brook. There I lay in water up to my ankles. The temperature that night fell to thirty below zero, Next morning my feet we re frozen, and five out of the forty wounded died that night. My buddy who was on guard that night saw a Chinese just in time to miss his bayonet, but got the blade run into his hand and out his wrist. He put a tourniquet on his wrist until a medic could care for it. He shot the Chinese. Next morning about four hundred Chinese cavalrymen, using Shetland ponies for horses, came riding down the small valley at us, so we lowered our anti-aircraft gun. One shot and every Chinese cavalryman was dead. Small arms fire lasted all day. That night a Chinese who spoke English stepped out and shouted, ' We got hot lead for you tonight, boysl' They really tried to break us down, but that was no place for a break- down. We now had only about five or ten wounded and twenty-five men. I couldn't walk very fast myself, but I still could make my Thompson sub talk. We reached the coast with only five of us left. They were there to pick us up with a big battle-wagon. The ship was about three hundred feet by seven hundred feet. When we got on board we were all very tired and all of us were wounded. One of the fellows who was with us was from a different division which was shot to pieces. There were sixteen out of three hundred eighteen of his division who got out. We were shipped to Japan where we were cared for by the best of medics. We were then brought to the good old U. S. A. Jack Lawlis '52 Essay on Brook Fishing Brook fishing, the way rnany people go about it, is getting up early in the morning, having a big breakfast, and going way off from home to some place famed for brook fishing where there are paths on both sides of the brook that a two year old could follow. After the fisherman gets to the brook, he takes more tackle out of his car than a deep-sea fisher- man, puts on rubber boots that come all the way up to his hips, puts his fancy, light ,fly-rod together, then wades down the brook making more noise than he would-swimming. He sees a hole in which he thinks he should catch a record-breaker, he wades down to it, throws his fly in a couple of times, and declares that there are no fish in the brook. He goes home and takes the rest of the day telling fish stories and straightening out his fish tackle. There are some other brook fishermen whom I call bridge fishers . They start out with no special brook in mind, and ride around half the day fishing from any bridge that crosses the water. They finally come to a bridge where they get a couple, so they fish a few holes either way and start for the next bridge. Then there is .the fisherman who really knows what brook to fish in its season. He plans to go on a certain day and gets his rod and bait for fliesj the day or night before he goes. He gets up fairly early and usually doesn't have far to go. He knows a good place to finish his fishing in order to get home fairly early, and so leaves his car there. He starts fishing the greatest distance from his car that he can cover carefully. When he starts fishing he is careful not to let anything fall in the water at that place where he is fishing Qincluding his shadow or himselfj except his bait. He doesn't waste time, but he doesn't hurry, splash or bang around, or miss any chances of getting a good fish. He is usually familiar enough with the brook to know its good holes and would wade clear to his waist to catch a fish nine inches long. X When he finally gets home he's hungry and tired, but he has some of the best fish there are. Franklin Burne ll '5 Z Uncle Henry at a Basketball Game Uncle Henry was an old hermit who lived in the back woods. His son was just out of college and was taking Henry to a basketball game. Now Henry, being a hermit who always stayed in the back woods, had never been to a basketball game before. They drove to the door, got out of their carriage, walked up to the box office and asked for two tickets. When Uncle Henry heard the price of the tickets, he was about ready to go home, but his son finally got him to stay, telling him he would pay for the tickets. Just as Uncle Henry entered the hall, he saw this huge thing coming right for his head, but he man- aged to jump out of the way in time to avoid being hit. Henry asked his son what that thing was that had just come so close to killing him and his son told him that was the basketball with which they play the game. Well now, seeing that there was a large crowd that night, old Uncle Henry couldn't seem to find a place to sit down, so he found a place to stand whe re he thought he would be safe, Uncle Henry figured he was going to have a hardjnightg first he was almost killed by the basketball and now he could not find a place to sit down. Well, they finally started the game, but Uncle Henry could not understand a thing they were trying to do. It looked to him as if they were trying to see who could get killed first. They would throw the ball up the floor, then it would come flying back and it didn't seem to him that either team was getting very far, Uncle Henry said he couldn't see which side was getting ahead and he didn't care, he was so tired of watching them. After the game, Henry said he never wanted to see another game in his life, that he wanted to go back to the woods and live in peace. Edward Richards '52 Dangerous Fun lt was the 25th of September and the sun was shining. Everyone was happy except the people of the small town of Westling. The Westling Journal had just been printed and the paper boys were out delivering the morning edition. The headlines read, John Wells, Westling High Senior, Killed Suddenly In Hot-Rod Accident . This all came about when, one Saturday afternoon, a few of the Westling High pupils decided to go to their first stock car race. The boys were much concerned in the races and like all boys decided a few days later to form a Hot-Rod Club. This idea was opposed by many of the parents, especially John Wells', After a few weeks some of the boys had their cars built over into hot-rods, and every afternoon they would go out on the main highway and race to see who had the fastest car, Johnny was voted the most popular boy in Westling and because of this the boys used to tease him because he wasn't allowed to build a hot-rod. After a few weeks of teasing Johnny convinced his parents to let him have a car, only with the one condition that the car wasn't to be turned into a hot-rod. He got his car the next day and his father was much surprised that he picked out an old battered '35 Ford. He thought that most boys who wanted a car would want a newer one without any dents, but this was Johnny's choice so his father bought it. Every afternoon Johnny used to come home from school and work on his car, His parents thought nothing of this because every boy with his first car likes to work on it and see what makes it run. During the time that he was rebuilding his car the boys made fun of his old junk be- cause it wou1dn't run and because his parents would not let him at least try to build a hot-rod After about two weeks of working, Johnny tried out his car on the highway and knew right off that his car was built for speed. One afternoon as Johnny was just out cruising around, all of his friends with hot-rods went past him like a shot. Johnny laughed to himself and thought, Won't they be surprised when they find out what's under this hood. He pressed down on the accelerator and the car crept up to a speed of 75 M.P.H. All the time he was gaining on his friends and at the speed of 90 M.P.H., he went by. Then he looked in the mirror to catch the surprised look on their faces. Of course, since he was the most popular boy, all of the other boys were jealous and tried to get the best of him. So the hot-rod game began to get dirty. Eve ry night after school the boys would go out and race. Their'motto was: Anything To Win . Jack Cole, a boy who was always jealous of Johnny, was driving side by side with Johnny's car. Everyone knew that Jack would go by the motto. While the crowd was gathering Jack suddenly cut over and crowded Johnny's hot-rod onto a soft shoulder. The car rolled over and over down the embankment and of course this hot-rod accident ended in a death--Johnny's. All parents would feel the same way as Johnny's, that they hadn't done right by him to make him lie to them. As time went on the cornmunity started to discuss having a safe place for the hot-rods to race. Among these people were Mr. and Mrs. Wells. The next year those people had raised enough money to build a safe place for them. Certain rules of safety were set up and the boys had to go by them. At the gate entering the race track there was a sign saying John Wells' Memorial and directly under this was written Dangerous Fun Made Safe . June Douglass '52 The King of Kings The world may have governors, presidents, vice-presidents, but who is it that really gives life to everything? Who is it that gives people senses to live, speak, taste, touch, who heals the sick, who forgives our sins, provides for us, protects us, encourages us, strengthens us? Is there anyone who cannot answer me and know that there is someone ? Though He may not be seen by you, you may know His presence, and are you grateful for each day, each moment for a chance to help Him, to worship Him, to even think of Him? Who is this King of Kings ? The very life and spirit you need to live by, and for. He is everyone's King, the Lord of Heaven and Earth. This is His world and we are His people. He governs us, I-le's our president, our rtgler and our law-giver, His laws are to be obeyed. Our every- thing we own He has given us, our beautiful world and all good things come from Him, Our King of Kings , Geneva McLaughlin '51 The Old Dun Mare The old leader raised her head and smelled the breeze. Impatiently she pawed the ground. Something, somewhere was wrong. After alittle while she returned to her feed- ing, but she remained very restless. Every few minutes she raised her head and smelled the wind. An hour passed, two hours, and as the day wore on it became unbearably hot. The sky was bright, and a haze seemed to float over the sun. The herd sought shade and found it in the foothills of the mountains. A canyon forked and went to each side, the two streams almost parallel and a little distance apart. The horses fed peacefully on the dense foliage that grew on each side. Towards the end of the afternoon the old leader led the herd back to the feeding grounds. At night the mountains were not a very safe place. The wolves and Cougars were very thick and bold. Many fine horses had been pulled down by these blood- thirsty creatures. The leader was a wise old dun mare. She had been a leader for many years. Now she was getting old and often when she awoke in the morning her bones were stiff and sore, due to the dew of the night. Her position was threatened by a young roan stud. Several times he had charged at her and by her extreme strength she was able to defend herself. She knew that sometime the thing that she feared would happen. Sometime she would be caught off guard. Just now, however, her mind was not on the roan. The sky was no longer bright. A dense haze seemed to hang over the ground. It was rather difficult to breathe. The old mare, was completely baffled. Never before in her life had she experienced anything like this. The stifling air was all about them. Suddenly the wind changed. Immediately the feeding ground became a hot smothering place, where it was practically impossible to breathe. The herd stamped and coughed. The old mare neighed and began to drive the herd to the mountains. By now the air was filled with a roaring sound. The terrified herd plunged wildly to the left and right. Cleverly the old mare kept the herd together and drove it on, now bitting a stub- born cold on the rump, now leaping at a group of foolish mares. Straight towards the fire she drove them. Then she turned abruptly to the right, Somewhere along here she knew the canyon was narrow enough to jump. She also realized that the situation was becoming des- perate. The horses objected to her ste rn discipline, though without it, they would all have burned to death. The horses coughed continually in the stifling air. The flames were plainly visible now, and coming closer. The air was like a furnace. At last the mare reached the spot she was looking for. One by one she forced the horses to jump. Several times she bit fiercely some stubborn colt. One terror-stricken young colt, after seeing it's mother dis- appear on the other side, whinnied shrilly in panic. Then it leaped wildly and missed the other side by inches. It plunged downward to the swirling waters below, When the others had crossed the mare turned. The roaring flames were a short dis- tance away.. She turned hopelessly to the canyon again. She knew that her exhausted body could never reach the-other side in safely, yet she could not remain he re. She' gathered her- self for the spring which she knew would end her life. Suddenly she felt an enormous weight in her side. She turned to face her new antag- onist. It was the roan stud. He had chosen this time when the old leader was exhausted and weak, to win his leadership, She leaped aside just in time to miss his next onrush, and kicked desperately. Several times this was repeated. Meanwhile the fire was getting closer and closer. It was just behind them.' Easily the roan stud cleared the canyon leaving the exhausted mare streaming blood. Her side heaved and her nostrils flared. An enor- mous weight seemed to press on her chest. She stood there gasping, too weak to move. Suddenly and merc ifully the bank on which she stood gave way and crumpled beneath her weight. She plunged downward to the depths of the foaming pool below. Morning dawned on a day so fair and cool that it seemed impossible that the day be- fore had been so disastrous. 1 Yet the charred ground was wet from the dew. In a quiet little valley the herd grazed peacefully. A foolish colt broke away and was sent back by the roan stud. He had taken over the mare's job. The day passed quietly. The herd was un-' concerned that the old mare to whom they owed their lives was at the bottom of the canyon. Robe rta Gilliam '5 4 Selection From Jimmieis Diary January 3. Skipped school. Me and Johnnie swiped Grandma's cookies. Had an awful tummy J ache. Think she pizen'd 'em. January 4, Been sick all day. Went sliding with Susie. Ran over a cat. Dead now. Hope she 'll be all right. January 5. Went to school. Put Sally's pigtail in my inkwell. Threw spitballs at Sara, but missed and hit the teacher. Wonder why she licked me. January 6. Me and Johnnie skipped school again today. Chased de ole widder's cat. She fell into de well. Couldn't get her out. Don't think she '11 drowned anyways. Prob'ly had a good swim. January 7. Went to school. Had a spelling test. Threw paper away. Mom'd give me a switching if she see it. January 8. Had company today. Tipped my milk over at dinner. 'Barassed Mom when her wig slipped. Sick'd the cats a'fighten' and threw a mouse at my cussin Emmy. January 9, Went to the movies. Threw popcorn at baldheaded men. Nlan'ger kicked me out. Prayed before I went to bed. Dear Lawd, I'se always a good boy so won't you pleeze forgive me for my wittle jokes and send to heven wif my Daddy when I die ? Glennice Ve rrill '51 Save --S .r V f ,- .,....V WA L S W O R T H un-wn,x..4 a mana by vuu.swoln-11 IIOYIILKB 5 Z luvolilo. lo.. U. H. A. POTTER ACADEMY FOUNDED 1895 SEBAGO - P. O. 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