Searsport High School - Windjammer Yearbook (Searsport, ME)

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SMILE AWHILE Doc: I've examined you thoroughly and all you need is a rest. Jean: Why, Doctor! I need medicine. Look at my tongue. Doc: That needs a rest, too. Mr. Mortland: Can anyone give me an example of poor economy? Stretch: I know a man who took such ex- tra care by taking long steps to save hlS tell dollar shoes that he split his twenty dollar pants. John: Are you kind to animals? Ralph: Why, you looking for a favor? Mr. Murray: Inflation means that by the time teachers get a raise, it won't be enough. Keith O. to Bob A.: I have no trouble rolling the cigarettes: it's the addition of the filter-tip that gets me. Owen Smith, proud owner of a pint-size sports oar, decided to have a little fun with Ralph at the service station. Owen: I'd like a quart of gas and a half pint of oil. . Ralph: Yes, sir. Should I breathe into your tires? Two worms meeting each other coming out of their holes. First worm: You're beautiful. I want to marry you. Second worm: Don't be silly. I'm your other end. Joan L., handing the package to the postal clerk: It's fragile so throw it underhand, please. Patrolman to Sheldon B.: Of course you didn't hear the siren! You had already passed the sound barrier. Ruth B.: Are caterpillars good to eat? Bonnie A.: No. Why? Ruth B.: Well, there was one on your let- tuce in your sandwich, but it's gone. Mr. Black: Where is silver found? Harold L.: Under the Lone Ranger! . It's all right to let your mind wander occa- sionally as long as you don't try to follow it! Mr. Mortland: Did you write this poem all by yourself? Rebecca G.: Every line of it! Mr. Mortland: Well, I'm glad to meet you, Edgar Allen Poe. I thought you were dead. Mr. Black: You missed my class yester- day, didn't you? Rodney D.: No, sir, not a bit. Bob: I ilunked that quiz flat. Earl: What was the trouble, didn't you know the answers? Bob: Yeah, but I had vaseline on my hair and they slipped my mind. Clerk: Did you kill any moths with those moth balls I sold you the other day? Mina R.: No, I tried for five hours, but I couldn't hit one! Give an athelete an inch and he'll take a foot. But let him take it! Who wants ath- lete's foot anyway? As the cat said when his tail was cut off, It won't be long now! Becky A.: Know what time it is? Laura S.: Yeah. Becky A. : Thanks. b 3What brought me here ? asked the rose- u . The stalk, answered the rose. The human brain is wonderful. It starts working the moment you get out of bed in the morning and doesn't stop until you're called on in class. Dennis V.: I wish I had a nickel for every girl I've kissed. Ralph W.: What would you buy, a pack of gum? Sylvia A.: What happened to your finger? Sheldon: Oh, I was downtown getting some cigarettes yesterday and some clumsy fool stepped on my hand. Maurice D.: Do you enjoy Kipling? .Margaret J.: I don't know 3 how do you kipple? Mr. Lapointe took a copy of a final exam to Carol F. to have it mimeographed. She looked it over and said, But, Mr. Lapointe, this is the same exam you gave last semester. I know, he said, but I've changed the answers. '

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MY OPINIONS OF SPACE TRAVEL For many centuries, al-most since man first lived, people have looked up towards the moon, stars, and other heavenly bodies and wondered just what they were. i In early times the people interested thought that the bright shining objects were all stars, but later it was discovered that some of these so-called stars were really planets and that the stars were other suns. Perhaps it was these discoveries that started man thinking about the conquest of space. For the last few centuries man has been probing into the reaches of space, gathering information and some data that will some- day, soon, enable us to blast off for some dis- tant planet. Through the help of telescopes, telephoto lenses and other complicated in- struments man has learned of in-ost of the conditions that human beings will meet and have to endure if he should take one of these spaceships to outer space. We have made tremendous progress in the development of a vehicle for such flights. We have sent many rockets thousands of miles up to gather and record atmosphere's conditions at those altitudes. Many men have gone so far as to launch three satellites, one of which contained a living animal. These satellites revolve around the earth every ninety-six minutes, picking up atmos- pheric conditions and relaying them to earth. Because of these actions and experiments we have developed another subject toward which to direct our 'cold-wars. Is all of this probing, experimenting, and money- spending worthwhile? I have not yet taken either side of this question as a definite answer. They both have their advantages and disadvantages. Some of the advantages overpower the dis- advantages and vice versa but all together they seem to balance. One of the advantages comes from the fact that some-day we may need to live some- where else. We have all heard that in many, many years, yet to come, the world will be destroyed. When this happens we shall have to take our belongings and leave. Where shall we go? Why, another planet or maybe even our own natural satellite, the moon. Another possible advantage is one con- cerning our natural resources. Many of our natural resources, especially metals, are starting to wear out. We are using them much faster than they can be replaced. Both coal and iron ore took thousands of years to form and we take tons of them in one hour. When these necessary metal deposits run out, we are really going to find hard times. Scientists, however, believe that some of the other plants contain these deposits and that someday we may rely wholly on them for our supply. Another and even more important advan- tage is one concerning world peace, and bet- ter and stronger World brotherhood. I be- lieve that the first country that puts up a successful manned satellite or space sta- tion will be the one who dominates the rest of the world. If some friendly peace- minded country succeeds in doing this, there may not be another war, but if an aggressive country first succeeds, there may be only one rule and that would be a dictatorship. Still another chance which could be either an advantage or disadvantage, depending upon how you look at it, is the possibility that other life is existing on another planet. If there is, they may be far more advanced in some fields and, therefore, we might learn inhew methods and part of' a new culture from em. 'Now I can state a few of the disadvan- tages that are aroused on this subject. One of the main ones is the possibility that other projects and developments will be slowed down or forgotten. We are liable to forget about the things we need now and for the very near future, and strive only for things to come. Another question arises from the fact that mentally man is not ready for space- travel, but physically he is fit. This may mean that man's mental fears and ideas might have to be changed if he is to survive a trip into outer-space. One fear is that in- born fear of falling or weightlessness. In space this is one condition that man will meet continuously and will have to get over or he will crack-up or go nuts, Another disadvantage might result in the question :U If we do find life on another planet, will we be able to get along with one another? 'There is a good chance of our be- ing rivals and even enemies. If this were to happen it would mean more trouble. It is for this reason, greatly, that I think we should try to succeed in maintaining world peace right here on our own little earth before we try for another planet. As we see space travel drawing closer to us, perhaps we will take into consideration facts that say we can't get along with one another here on our worldly planet, earth: how will we ever do it on some other planet that is entirely different from ours? OWEN SMITH '61

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QQ Sitting, left to right: L. Furbush, E.. Moody, Ellsmore, B. Partridge, D. Wcddell, M. Collins, G. Small, G. Fraser, D. Lanphier. Second row: Moody, H. Littlefield, H. Doliber, G. Matthews, C. Clark, E. Hamilton, B. Fraser, S. Rivers, M. Hersom, Mrs. Tripp. Third row: R. Malo, T. Blake, J. York, Roberts, T. Light, S. Grant, G. Brassbridge, D. YVhite, S. Card, L. Weddcll, L. Dakin. EIGHTH GRADE We began our second year of Junior High with an enrollment of thirty-nine pupils. There were twenty boys and nineteen girls. Two pupils left us during the first period. They were Ernest Margerson and Charlotte Gibbs. Beth and Jenny McLeod left during the Christmas vacation. The class officers for the year were: President: Diana Weddell Vice President: Malcolm Collins Secretary and Treasnrew Barbara Partridge Student Council: Judy Ellsmore, George Small The boys on the basketball team were George Small, Malcolm Collins, Wayne Sanborn, Leroy Dakin, Timmy Light, and James York. These boys, with the Seventh Grade boys, had several games during the season and in March they competed for the championship in the tournament at. Unity. Mr. Murray was the coach and the entire school was proud of the showing the team made. Next year we will start our first year in high school. We hope we do as Well as We have in Junior High. We have enjoyed having Mrs. Tripp and Mrs. Rivers as our teachers for the past t.wo years. CHERYL CLARK '62 3: fi 'i