Samuel D Hanson School - Crescent Yearbook (Buxton, ME)

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The Cresrent 7 plain on the banks of the Saco, was the place chosen for our destination. The school divided into two parts, each divi- sion having three leaders. The first divi- sion started for Egypt by the way of Dearborn's Hill, the second across lots by the way of Maplewood Farm, where the two divisions met. After arriving at Egypt, we were glad to rest. We all gathered around a camp- fire, where we talked, laughed, joked, and later enjoyed a treat of toasted marsh- mallows and weenies. Next, we played games and tried various stunts. Later in the afternoon we wended our way home- ward, tired but happy after a pleasant half day spent in the open air. 1. GRADUATION EXERCISES On June the seventeenth the graduation exercises of the Class of 1926 were held at 2 P. M. in the Baptist Church at Bux- ton Center. PROGRAM March Prayer Music, The Knickerbocker Quartette Salutatory-Essay, American Ideals Leona Marjorie Haley Essay, Development and Uses of Radio Robert Mains Hill Class History, Edna Marion Hulit Music, The Knickerbocker Quartette Declamation, The Star Spangled Banner Reginald Bartlett Gerrish Class Prophecy, Bessie Agnes Rankin Class Oration, Woodrow Wilson Elton Leroy Stevens Music, The Knickerbocker Quartette Class Will and Presentation of Gifts, Mildred Evelyn Towle Valedictory, Louise May Waterman Presentation of Diplomas Awarding of American Legion Medal March Class Motto- Work and Win Class Colors-Rose and Gray l, SENIOR CONCERT The Senior concert was held in the evening following graduation exercises. The entertainment was furnished by the Knickerbocker Male Quartette and Miss Zilphaetta Butterfield from Portland. It was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed. - THE TRIP TO AUGUSTA Last year the graduating class decided that instead of having a Senior reception, as has been the custom for many years, they would do something different with the money which would have been used for the reception, so a trip to Augusta, our state capital, was decided upon. On Friday, june 18th, the day after graduation, at six o'clock, with Miss Hutchinson, their teacher, the Seniors motored to Augusta, arriving there about 10.30 in the forenoon in a heavy rain storm. They visited the state capitol, here they were all introduced to Dr. Thomas, the State Superintendent. They also visited the State Hospital and the State Museum. After this, they went to Auburn and had supper, returning home about 9.30 that evening. Thus the Class of 1926 spent their last day together. ww-pp

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6 Ulibe Ctzstent THE RELATION OF EDUCATION TO SUCCESS The relation of education to success will never be a dead subject. Nearly all men and women of any ambition are sure to ask themselves when entering business of how much value their education is likely to prove. ' To an increasing extent, some sort of a college education or its equivalent be- comes a starter to those who hope to rise above the lowest rung of the business ladder. Many of our best army officers never attended West Pointg but in times of peace we find th-at the majority of officers are graduates of that school. As a start, a college diploma is valuable: no assur- ance of success goes with a mere degree. but it opens the first of the doors. Education is accessible these days to all, young and old. There are univer- sities to suit every taste, and there are none which do not welcome the student who must work his way through. Some of these institutions carry on extension work by correspondence, and many have night courses, in the larger cities. The Young Men's and Young VVomen's Chris- tion Associations and organizations of clerks and bankers offer numerous courses. Anyone who wants to reach out a little can find all the aids needful. The school of experience is not to be belittled. It is just as valuable as formal education. But the two require combina- tion. In every day experience knowl- edge is gained by hard knocks in scat- tered doses. Formal education is a short cut at times. Quite often, however, its value lies in the sense of satisfaction that comes from having mastered a subject in a broad, orderly fashion and later in con- firming the principles learned by real practice. The saying that one can tell whether a young man is destined for advancement by his abil-ities to save has been repeated many times. It has also been said that if a man could not save, he might as well give up the fight. It has been noted that the modern employer judges those under him by their ability to go through with a course of study. In other words, it is not so much what a man learns as the fact that he is willing to make the sacrifice to go through with it. Doubtless the value of saving lies as much in the money accu- mulated. No man grows strong unless he fights something. As a rule, the clerk who is willing to complete a hard course of night lectures and quizzes 'proves to the boss that he is in dead earnest. The temporary burst of good intentions and enthusiasms of those who subscribe to an expensive corre- spondence course only to drop it, counts for very little. But the ability to stick to a worthy purpose once started, despite the movies and dances missed, is something that impresses an employer. , THE FRESHMAN RECEPTION Near the beginning of the fall term the Freshman reception was given. The same as last year, this consisted of a hike, but to a different place. Egypt. a broad level

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F T ' WT 'i' 8 Ghz Crescent WELCOME TO THE 'fFRESHIES To the entering Class of 1930 we ex- tend a cordial welcome to our school! In the short time you have been with us you have taught us that you are always ready to help in any school function or in any way needed. Your loyalty to our teach- ers, your school spirit and interest in the school is to be admired by us all. We hope you will keep up these high standards during the rest of your school career and help make the Samuel D. Han- son High School a school which any town might be proud to have. THE SENIOR DRAMA This year, as in years past, the Senior class played a drama to help pay the graduation expenses. This play, entitled. Mrs, Tubbs of Shantytownf' required twelve characters, six girls. five bovs and one small child. As there is only one boy in the Senior class, one Junior, one Soph- omore, two Freshmen boys and one little girl from the grammar school took part. The play was presented four times, the first time was at the town hall at Buxton Center on Friday evening, January 14, 1927. Although it was a rainy night there was a large audience. Ice-cream was sold after the drama, and dancing was enjoyed for a short time. On January 28, 1927, the drama was repeated at Groveville. February 1st it was played at West Buxton. On February 4th it was repeated for the last time at Hollis Center. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Mollie Tubbs, the sunshine of Shanty- town, Lenora Parker Miss Clingie Vine, her lady boarder, real genteel, Guila Turner Mrs. Ellen Hickey, who hates gossip, Elsie Fogg Maydelle Campbell, the pretty young school teacher, Yola Turner Simon Rubbels, the corner grocery man looking for a wife, Charles Cole Tom Riordan, a young census taker, Hermon Peters Queenie Sheba Tubbs, aged twelve, Mabel Harmon Methusalem Tubbs C Scuflles J, aged eleven, Harry Tyler Billy Blossom Tubbs, aged- seven, Elmer Dean Victoria Hortensia Tubbs C Punky Dunks D, aged three, Pauline Leavitt Elmira Hicky, aged ten, Elva Hutchins ACT I-Mrs. Tubbs' front room. Shadows in Shantytown. ACT II-Same scene as Act I, a month later. Mr. Rubbels comes a-wooing. .ACT HI-Same scene. Thanksgiving Day. Sun- shine in Shantytown. THE ANNUAL PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST Our prize speaking contest, which is held annually, occurred on March 26, 1926, the program being as follows: is Bay Billy. F. H. GUSSGZUGQV John Waterman How the Captain Saved the Day, Walter Williams Leonora Parker The Meaning of Our Flag, H. W. Beecher Charles Cole u Ballad from Doc Pluff, Holman Day Bessie Rankin Music Old Glory, M. R. S. Andrew.: Harry Tyler