Searsport High School - Windjammer Yearbook (Searsport, ME)

 - Class of 1953

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SENIOR LITERATURE CROMWELL'S DAUGHTER Jean Cromwell was a girl of about twenty. She was a, gay, happy girl that liked the theatre and light dramas by -Shia.kesP69l'e- Her parents were true Puritans, respected highly throughout the country- They dld not approve of Jeanie's actions. This Puritanism that Jeanie's Parents be- lieved in was a movement toward greater strictness of life and simplicity of church organizations. They believed also, that not only the church, but the state, Sh0ElId be Ilke the heavenly kingdom. Manyibelieved that the king didn't have the divine. right. Be- cause of this social and economic unrest a civil war arose. It was at this time that Jean brought a great disgrace to her parents. The first year of the war Jean wrote pamphlets 9.b011f Puritanism and they were bought through- out England causing great controversies among the Puritans as well as the Loyalists. Jeanie's father was also fighting but he was on the opposite side from his daughter. While she was fighting with her pen, he was fighting with arms for the Puritans. Jeanie didn't stop at her writing but con- tinued by spying for the Loyalists. At last the civil war came to a close. King Charles I was taken from the throne and General Cromwell took over. Jeanie's father now demanded that the king and his followers be convicted. He real- ized that his daughter would be tried but be- ing a Puritan and desiring a strong common- wealth, he watched as they cut her head off. As much as she had caused heartache and trouble for him, he had no hard feelings against her. He knew she had died bravely as Joan of Arc had. Being so opposed to her ideas and beliefs, he could not help compar- ing her with Martin Luther, a very st.ub- born man but one willing to fight for the way he had felt as Jeanie had. CAROL FRASER '58 THE MEMORIES LIVE ON Occasionally the old woman brushed the snow from her face as she made her way through the Christmas Eve crowd on the streets. She walked slowly, with an unsteady step. The paper bag she clutched so tightly in her hands contained the soup for her sup- per. There were two cans just in case any- one dropped in, though no one ever did. They used to, but now everyone was too busy with his own life. The throng around the stores increased steadily. Last minute gifts were bought as well as food for the big dinner. Carolers were heard and the cheerful, anticipating voices of the young children as they talked of what Santa would bring them. Hey, Freddie, are you coming to the dance at the 'Y' tonight? And Freddie's reply that he would be there. This pleased the old woman as she walked along. She remem- bered her Christmas parties in her youth. Though her mind was weak and it was hard to recall some of those faraway years, there were some that would live forever. She smiled as she remembered her first party. What a wonderful time she had had and how exciting it had been to string the popcorn on the tree. She wondered if anyone still used the popcorn for decorations. The snow was falling fast now. At the corner she saw a big, jolly Santa Claus ring- ing a bell and wishing everyone passing a Merry Christmas. The church bells could be heard in the distance as she continued. She had had many Merry Christmases but now she was alone. This would be the fifth year. It was hard the first time but after that it was like any other day. But for some reason this year wasn't the same. When she had left her room she hadn't felt any differ- ent, but now she seemed to have an inner contentment. Her thoughts returned to holidays of yesteryear. This would be her iii-3rd Christmas. Time had passed so quick- y. She had been lucky. Though there were years when her family had 'very little, they had always remained close and happy despite the hardships. Somehow she had always re- ceived a gift. One year it was a wide, blue silk ribbon to wear in her hair. Oh, how she had cherished it! She had worn it so proud- ly. How silly a young girl would think that today. But she had been so happy with it then. She was almost home now. Home? A small two-room apartment in a rundown section. But it was hers and she lived with her memories. These memories were so important to her. They filled her life now. A tear rolled down a tired-looking wrinkled cheek as the old woman stiffly climbed the steps. A small boy came around the corner with a handful of snow and threw it at a nearby dog. He looked up at her suddenly and smiled. Merry Christmas, he hollered. The woman stood for a moment and watched him as he hurried after the dog. Blessings, child, and many Merry Christ- mases to you, too, she whispered, and quiet- ly went into her rooml, her room of memories where yesterday's blessings, tasks and hap- pinesses lived still and would continue to live unt.il the old woman herself was only a memory. JANICE STONE '58

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SENIOR PLAY On the evening of Tuesday, November 19, 1957, the Senior Class presented its Senior Play. The play was held at Union Hall and it turned out to be a great success. The title of the play was The Inner Willy and the cast included: Earle Rich as Willoughby Adams Janice Stone as Aunt Hester Mina Roberts as Aunt Louise Carol Fraser as Aunt Olga Keith Otis as The Inner Willy Sheldon Braley as Stanley Clark Earl Dakin as Mike Barbara George as Marybelle Turner Sylvia Ashey as Trudy Marshall Becky Andrews as Janet Marshall Edith Curtis as Carol Martin Other members of the class were on the various committees and aided in the success of the play. Much credit goes to Mr. Mortland, our director. He spent a great deal of time with us in the weeks before the play, and the class appreciated his efforts. ' THE CLASS MOTTO Honor Lies in Honest Toil! SENIOR DATA The Class of '58 returned to school last fall with many plans to earn money for our class trip to New York. Throughout the year we have had paper drives, suppers, concessions at dances and the basketball games, the Senior play, the Freshman Re- ception and several other activities. With the cooperation of the townspeople, the teachers, and our fellow students, we were able to reach our goal. We had several members on the basket- ball teams this year. Many of our students have held offices in the various clubs and organizations of the school. The class has enjoyed having Mr. Black as their homeroom teacher. We shoul'd like to thank all the teachers for making our four years at S. H. S. what they have been. We wish the other students in the school the best of luck in their remaining years and we hope they will be as proud to say they graduated from Searsport High School as we will be. LAURA STAIRS '58 ' SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President: John Lenfest Vice President: Ralph Webster Secretary and Treasurer: Janice Stone Student Council: Joan Lenfest, Laura Stairs, Robert Andrews, and Sheldon Braley THE SENIOR PLAY CAST Sitting, left to right: R. Andrews, Stone, S. Ashey, B. George, M. Roberts. K. Otis, E. Dakin, S. Braley, E. Rich, and C. Fraser. Director, Mr. Mortland. Second row: E. Curtis,



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Sitting, left to right: Small, B. Averill, R. Ashey, R. Blake, N. Staples, Castle, D. Tripp. Second row: C. Dakin, J. Gordon, H. Littlefield, E. Welch, L. Harriman, J. Card, P. Young, Mrs. McCaslin. Third row: K. Curtis, G. Pattershall, R. Seekins, G. Rediker, C. Howard. JUNIOR CLASS The Class of '59 now consists of 19 students. We lo-st three members at the start of the year and gained one, Norris Staples from Frankfort. At our first class meeting we elected these class officers: President: Ruth Blake Vice President: Norris Staples Secretafry and Treasurer: Rebecca Ashey Student Council: Bonnie Averill, David O'Donnell, and Jean Castle The Junior Class had seven active members on the basketball teams this year. They included Jean Castle, Edna Welch, Rebecca Ashey, Bonnie Averill, Judy Card, Kenneth Curtis, and Norris Staples. Students aiding the teams in their success were Bonnie Averill, as head cheerleader and George Pattershall, as head manager for the boys' team. Many of our students have participated in the Glee Club, Press Club, French Club, and band. We were all very happy to have Mrs. McCaslin for our homeroom teacher for the second time since we have been in high school. Next year We shall enter our final year at S. H. S. and We are anxious- ly awaiting our Senior year. CAROL DAKIN '59 1 5 ' , , 3 'J '41V,.f'i'Pg 't3-73' . ' an ss. ' 5 , 'H it fit rw an i' 'if' ' Ji. 5' ' ii if W ,fig p, ',i!-',, if- hp 2 .25 I 'ggi 'lp .. J, QL K - 1 ,. .4 J ig, xg,

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