Scarborough High School - Four Corners Yearbook (Scarborough, ME)

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s THE FOUR CORNERS At the beginning of the year, we studied the necessary etiquette for both private and public life. Then, as the year progressed, we studied manners to be observed in applying for a job. In some of the Guidance classes, stu¬ dents have brought in their hobbies, which they have both shown and explained to the rest of the class. Recently, we had a successful business man speak to ns on the basic rules on which lie hires his waiters and waitresses. This course is interesting and profitable. We hope that it will he continued as a definite part of the school program. NATIONAL DEFENSE AND THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT What is national defense? It is a pro¬ gram of rearmament to prepare the United States against possible foreign invasion. Congress and the public, stirred by the implications of a German victory, have become acutely conscious of our defense problem. In the past ten months, they have seen tlie Allies come tumbling out of a world of dreams and military mistakes. In general, people are inclined to think that the men of military age are the only ones who have anything to do with the defense program. This idea is entirely wrong. Everyone must help with the defense program, if it is going to be a success. If only a few are interested in it. it will undoubtedly fail, because it is a plan which needs the whole country be¬ hind it. The high school student can help in many ways. Primarily, lie should study this idea of national defense, so that he will know “what it ' s all about.” He should consult liis teachers and parents about the matter, so he will have different people’s opinions. At a time like this, he should be more patriotic than ever before. He should encourage his schoolmates to be¬ come more patriotic. A girl could buy patriotic jewelry, or wear clothes in red, white and blue. The idea behind this patriotism is to discourage the “fifth col¬ umnists.” If every one is alert as far as this “fifth column” is concerned, it will soon die out. If military training should become com¬ pulsory in high schools, the students should take it willingly, and not begrudge it in the least. They should go out for the rifle team, so they would bo ready to pick up a gun at a moment’s notice and know how to use it. High school students of wealthy standing would he helping the defense program hv taking aviation lessons. As this war is being fought mostly in the air, good aviators would be in great demand if our country should become involved. In my opinion, the present program is a wonderful thing. I think every high school student should help in some way with it. l m sure that when this program is completed, we will be ready to meet and defeat any possible invader. God bless America!

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EDITORIAL BOARD Front Row: I. Harmon, J. Jordan. H. Varney, A. Wright, G. Storey, S. Mills, T. Doyle, W. Plowman, C. Hersey, E. Shaw, S. Libby, V. Jordan, R. Libby, E. Christensen. Back Row: S. Libby, E. WIthee, M. Libby, C, Richardson, W. Delaware, L. Leary, O. Pence, C. Skillings, C. Pooler, E. Klase, L. Dyer, L. Stanford. Cor neks lias been excellently named. However, I ho students are not satisfied in using tlieir imaginations as to how their book was named. They would like to know the real explanation. We have asked several people how this book received its name. Ffo one has been able to give an accurate answer, because the book was named so many years ago. We would appreciate any information as to how our year-book actually received its name. THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council of Scarboro High School consists of ten members chosen by the four classes, four from the Senior class, three from the Junior class, two from the Sophomore class, and one from the Fresh¬ man class chosen after Thanksgiving. The members of this board take up any suggestions involving the welfare of the student body, made by tlieir various classes. Many times the Student Council initiates problems. After debating these suggestions, the Student Council takes those they consider profitable to the faculty for further ap¬ proval. If the suggestions meet with the faculty’s approval, the Student Council then takes the lead in seeing that the sug¬ gestions are put into effect as a part of the school’s procedure. There is a Student Council in practi¬ cally every high school in the United States. This board plays an important part in the educational system. Let us remember this, that being a Stu¬ dent Council member is not only an honor, but a great responsibility. So let us all try harder and make our Student Council the best. Wo believe that this year could have been much more successful. GUIDANCE This year a new course was added to our schedule, Guidance. This class is un¬ der the direction of the home-room teach¬ ers, and it is held weekly. It is to help the students obtain jobs in the business world after they finish school.

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SENIOR PERISCOPE Theresa Beatrice Doyle Ternf’ “Wisdom alone rs true ambition’s aim, Wisdom, the source of virtue and of fame; Obtained with labor, for mankhid employed. And then . h’ jcm most you it, best employed ' Place of Birth: Lewiston Date of Birth October 25, 1023 Valedictorian ; Honor Roll. 1, 2. 3, 1 ; Class Sec¬ retary. 3 ; Class Treasurer, -1 ; Athletic Association, 1, 2. 3, -I; Assembly Programs, 1. 2. 3. 4 , Four Cohn bus, Assistant Joke Editor, 2, Assistant Editor, 3. Editor-In-Chief, 4 ; Senior Play, 4 , Graduation Program, 1, 3; French Club, 2, 3; Washington Club Treasurer, 1 ; 4-H Clubs—Just We Seven. 1. Secretary, 2, Scar boro Homemakers, 3, 4, County Demonstration Winner, 3, Scarboro Cooking and Housekeeping, Loader. 3, 4. State Camp, 4, Winner of Judging Contest, 3 ; Dancing Class. 2 ; Chorus, 2, 3. 4 ; Glee Club, 3, 4, Secretary, 4 ; Girl Scouts, 1, 2, 3 ; Hanking Teller Supervisor, 3 ; Prize Speak¬ ing, 4 ; School Librarian, 4. Assistant, 2, 3 ; BaskcL- ball, 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Outdoor Track. 1. 2, 3, 4. Assistant Manager, 2 ; Swimming. 1. 2. 4 ; Softball, 2, 3 ; Cheer leader. 2. 3, 4. Captain, 4 ; ‘ Naughtical Xautlcs,” I. Stkp11 k x Everktt IIigcjixs “Slugger “ITappy am . from care I ' m free; Why aren’t they all contented like me I” Place of Birth: Scarboro Date of Birth: May 9, 1923 Class President. 2 ; Student Council, 3, 4, Vice- President. I, Athletic Association, 1, 2. 3, 4 ; As¬ sembly lYograms. 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Four Corners, Assist¬ ant Manager. 4 . Senior Play, 4 , Class Dance Com¬ mittee 2, 3 4; Graduation Program. 1, 2; 4-H Paine. 1, Co-Boss Dairy. 2, 3, 4 President, I. Secretary. 3. 4, Stale Camp. 3, State Contest, 4 , Chorus, l ; Boy Scouts. 1. 2; Basketball, 1. 2. 3, 4, Assistant Manager. 3, Manager, 4 : Indoor Track, 1. , 3 . Hi lie, 1 . Softball. 1. 2. 3. Etiiei. Wixiimied Claire Christensen “Crash ' ’ u Her ways arc full of pleasantness Place of Birth : Portland Date of Birth: September 3. 1923 Student Council, 4. Secretary, 4 ; Athletic Asso¬ ciation, 1. 2. 3; Assembly Programs. 1. 2, 3 ; Four Corners. Senior Periscope Editor, 4 ; Senior Play, 4. Wardrobe Mistress, 4 ; Dance Committee, 2 ; Grad¬ uation Programs. 1 ; 4-H Club—Scarboro Cooking and Housekeeping, 1. 3, 4. Assistant Leader, 3. Leader. 4 ; Home Economics Club. 1 , Dancing Class. 1 . Chorus, 2. 3. 4 ; Glee Club. 4; Lunch Counter, I : Basketball, 1, 2, 3. 4 ; Outdoor Track. 2, 3, 4 Softball, 2, 3 ; “Nauglulcal Nautlcs,” 4. i