Potter Academy - Wreath Yearbook (Sebago Lake, ME)

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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

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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.

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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